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Tool performs at Capital One Arena on Nov. 25, 2019. (Photo by Chris Smyth)
For the band’s final performance of 2019, prog-metal icons Tool brought the Fear Inoculum Tour to Capitol One Arena recently. Known for putting on one of the best concert performances across all genres of music, Maynard James Keenan and company did not disappoint. A light- and laser-filled spectacle, a Tool show is a two-hour long sensory overload.
Tool (Photo by Travis Shinn)
Not long ago, frontman Maynard James Keenan reunited his progressive metal bandmates in Tool for a fifth album, titled Fear Inoculum, and now the quartet are conquering stadiums across the country. Tool performs at Capital One Arena in DC on Monday, Nov. 25.
Spirit Adrift poses at Songbyrd Music House on June 13, 2019. (Photo by Jamie Langley)
Hailing from the depths of Phoenix, Arizona, Spirit Adrift are making their way through the United States with High Command and Haunt. I caught them recently at their DC date, held at Songbyrd Music House, a venue that is part record store, part concert hall.
Ghostemane (Photo courtesy Ticketfly)
Eric Whitney, better known as Ghostemane, released N/O/I/S/E, a full-length album influenced by acts like Metallica, Nine Inch Nails and Marilyn Manson. He followed that up with an EP, Opium, this year, and now he performs at U Street Music Hall on Wednesday, June 19.
Deicide performs at Maryland Deathfest on May 25, 2019. (Photo by Andy Jillson)
Deicide was on this year’s Maryland Deathfest lineup, and I was there taking some photos. The band performed as one of the most anticipated headlining acts recently at Ram Heads Live!
Slayer performs at Merriweather Post Pavilion on May 14, 2019. (Photo by Andy Jillson)
The almighty fast, aggressive, and nightmarish Slayer rained blood and fire during their recent performance at Merriweather Post Pavilion. The divine “Big Four” thrash metal gods fucking pummeled the audience with some of the most intense and moving music known to man. Continue Reading
Slayer (left to right: Paul Bostaph, Tom Araya, Gary Holt, Kerry King) (Photo by Martin Jausller)
Thrash metal gods Slayer are saying goodbye with a farewell tour, and fans in the DC area can see the band one last time — on Tuesday, May 14, at Merriweather Post Pavilion.
Whitesnake (Photo courtesy Freeman Promotions)
The 11th edition of M3 Rock Festival, the internationally renowned ‘80s rock festival, expands to three days this year at Merriweather Post Pavilion on Friday, May 3, to Sunday, May 5, with headliners Kix, Whitesnake, Warrant, Vince Neil of Mötley Crüe, Extreme, and more.
Alien Weaponry performs at The Fillmore Silver Spring on Dec. 5, 2018. (Photo by Paivi)
New Zealand trio Alien Weaponry opened for industrial legends Ministry on the younger band’s first North American tour ever at The Fillmore Silver Spring recently. Paivi was there to shoot the show.
GWAR entertains eager fans at Baltimore Soundstage on Nov. 9, 2018. (Photo by Shantel Breen)
GWAR rocked the Baltimore Soundstage this past Friday as devoted fans crowded the front of the stage to take part in the theatrics! It was definitely a fun way to spend a Friday evening! Despite the passing of lead singer and front man, Dave Brockie in 2014, GWAR has carried on. This creative band continues to gather a devote fan base who come to their shows for not only the music, but to enjoy the show… the messy show!
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