Metal, especially the hard, aggressive sort that never surfaces to mainstream attention, forms the sort of strong bonds that other music communities can’t match. Don’t let the mass of tattoos, tangled beards, faded battle vests and the like fool you – behind that collective at-arms-length exterior are some of the nicest humans I’ve had […]
30 BEST LOCAL ALBUMS OF 2017
Pile, Hayley Thompson-King, Cousin Stizz, and Exit Order top the list in a year of incredible albums for Boston.
HERE ARE THE 2017 BOSTON MUSIC AWARDS WINNERS
The results are in and we couldn’t be happier. From rapper Cousin Stizz to alt-rocker Palehound, say hello to the winners of the 2017 Boston Music Awards.
WHEEL OF TUNES: CONVERGE
Boston’s metalcore heroes talk ’80s sci-fi, bird migration, and breaking orbital bones for our interview series.
THIS YEAR’S MOST ANTICIPATED SUMMER ALBUMS
From Guerilla Toss to People Like You, here’s what to add to your BBQ playlist.
CONVERGE GOES TO HARVARD: HOMETOWN HEROES GET AN A+ IN HARDCORE
Ahead of their Boston Calling performance, Converge talk about Boston hardcore and how their evolution came about.
BOSTON CALLING – WHAT DO THE LOCAL PERFORMERS THINK?
If I named all the local comedians who could perform at Boston Calling I’d be here all day. I think comedy will be a big part of this festival for years to come. So much talent …
FOTOBOM: PSYCHO LAS VEGAS (ALICE COOPER, ELECTRIC WIZARD, SLEEP, ETC)
Psycho Las Vegas was one of the most amazing festival lineups I can recall. Seriously deep at 95 bands, and with a pretty nice range as well; you weren’t just bludgeoned over the head with down-tuned guitars for the weekend, though that aspect certainly was prevalent and welcomed.
