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Category: Stories and Concert Reviews
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NESDAM Performs Debut Show at Lifest
NESDAM hit the music scene in 2021 with the release of their powerful first single, "Crawl." Since then, there had been a steady growth of anticipation for the debut album (released earlier this year through XOVR Records) and the debut performance at Lifest, a Christian music festival in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
The Funeral Portrait takes their place as the next My Chemical Romance
The Funeral Portrait has seen explosive growth in public awareness in the past year— and rightfully so. With an infectious southern-rock-meets-emo signature sound, The Funeral Portrait has attracted a fanbase affectionately known as The Coffin Crew. The Coffin Crew has flocked to the band's sound, but even more so to lyrics that center on mental health, religious trauma, sobriety, and the universality of grief.
Metalcore and Emo Mainstays: Escape the Fate and Convictions
Escape the Fate's music is the soundtrack for the elder emo. As a mainstay in the sector since 2004, Escape the Fate's cheeky anthems have proven their durability— and their singability. The crowd was delirious with delight on both new and old cuts, from "Broken Heart" to "Low" to party closer "One For the Money."
Loud and Proud Festival: My Germany Adventures
Rock On Purpose contributor Jessica Walker shares her life-changing experience at Loud And Proud Festival 2024 in Germany, featuring bands like Disciple, Petra, The Protest, Wolves At The Gate and HolyName.
Breaking Benjamin, Staind, Daughtry: Exclusive Concert Photos Fall Tour 2024
Breaking Benjamin is one of those bands that has their live performance seemingly effortlessly dialed in— delivering gut-punch riffs and visceral lyrics with devastating accuracy. They have earned their place as a genre mainstay.
Can U See Me In the Dark? Halestorm and I Prevail
What does it take to sell out a 10,000+ venue on a weeknight? Whatever it is, I Prevail’s got it. With their doomsday imagery and devastatingly distorted metalcore ragers, I Prevail has rightly claimed their place at the fore of their genre. They are proof of the power of melody-meet-metal, of what happens when you take the roads less traveled through the human psyche.
A personal tribute: ‘For Mama Mac’ by Damac
What makes this album truly wonderful is that Damac included audio clips from his mama scattered throughout the album. These audio clips show the listener what a powerful woman of God Sheila Sharpe really was.
The Blackout Tour: From Ashes to New and Point North
From Ashes to New and Point North are top of the class in a new cohort of nu-metal bands. I left the room with the deep satisfaction of knowing that the future of the nu-metal genre is here— and it's in good hands.
Petra 50th Anniversary Show: Take Two
Contributor Chad Fenner shares his powerful experience at Petra's 50th anniversary show— a milestone for him personally as well as for the genre.
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