Recent content by Valerie

If you need some metalcore outside of the big bands in the genre right now, check out Novelists. French metalcore band, definitely a bit more technical than some of their contemporaries, but phenomenal musicianship and powerful vocals nevertheless. This EP has all of the singles released so far...

Man. I've been pretty much out of the vinyl game for a minute (I've bought maybe 10 records in the past 2 years), so I was unaware VMP was facing such dire straits. Sounds like it was almost entirely self-inflicted though. Has anyone written a good TLDR on what led to the company's downfall...

Still rolling with my 6th concert in two months! This time, one of post-grunge's most underrated bands performing 2 entire albums! Fun times in Baltimore tonight! Next up is The Birthday Massacre next weekend, followed by the massive Welcome To Rockville festival next month! Upcoming/Recent Shows

Cold at Baltimore Soundstage - April 17, 2025 Where other post-grunge/alternative metal bands from the early 2000s channeled anger and irritation towards society and their peers, Cold always excelled in taking a more somber and mellow approach to tackling the big issues, such as mental health...

Fucking Slayer. With Knocked Loose, Suicidal Tendencies, and many more. Too insane of a show to pass up on, even if I must go alone 🤘

*Can't Stop by RHCP intensifies as I've attended my fourth concert in 3 weeks* Upcoming/Recent Shows

Poppy at The Fillmore - Silver Spring, MD, 4/5/25 My concert thirst cannot be quenched, so down I went to Silver Spring tonight to see the metal queen/former esoteric YouTuber Poppy tonight! I had the honor of seeing her headline in a tiny underground club in DC back in 2020 (RIP U Street Music...

I'm a fan! This was my second time going. It has a big side area with tables to hang out at. Merch and the bar is over there. It's not a huge venue. Clean bathrooms, music isn't defeaningly loud. No complaints from me!

Just wrapped up my third show of the week! Dear Lord, am I tired... pics, vids, and a lil review here! Lemme know if I should keep doing these for future shows! Upcoming/Recent Shows

Lacey Sturm at XL Live - Harrisburg, PA, 3/22/25 I'm not stranger to a Lacey Sturm show. The former Flyleaf singer has been touring solo for many years now (even after Flyleaf reunited in 2023), and I've had the honor of seeing her 5 times in various venues, states, festivals, etc (plus a...