Concert Reviews

North American Duel Tour featuring Jinjer w Crystal Lake and Entheos

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52 minutes ago

June 19, 2026

Another warm start of summer as the crowd packs into the Roxian Theater in Pittsburgh to bang their heads and get out some aggression. Tonight is the North American Duel Tour featuring Jinjer with special guests Crystal Lake and Entheos. Tonight marks Jinjer’s 4th trip to the Burgh, having last been to the city in 2024.

Entheos kicked things off; draped in all black, vocalist Chaney Crabb commanded the audience’s attention from the start. Ripping through All For Nothing, the crowd moshed and thrashed as Chaney went through a full range of deep growls to high screams. Drummer Navene Koperweis was solid behind the kit, accompanied by Scott Carstairs and Michael Stancel on guitars. Entheos put on a high-energy set performing such hits as “Absolute Zero,” “I Am the Void,” and “Return to Me.”

Japanese native Crystal Lake took the stage next. The band recently had a vocalist change prior to this tour and had Myke Terry of Volumes and x-Fire From the Gods on the microphone tonight. Kicking off with “Everblack” and into “Bludgod,” the band was extremely high energy. The band never stood still during the whole set, from head-banging to running back and forth across the stage. Even the drummer would occasionally stand up and continue playing during the set. The whirlwind of a stage show saw their performances on such hits as “Aeon,” “Dystopia,” and “The Weight of Sound.”

Ukrainian natives Jinjer closed out the show with a light show production. LED screens and projected backdrops showed all types of scenes fitting of their songs as the band performed. Vocalist Tatiana Shmayluk sang through “Duel,” “Fast Draw,” and “Vortex” showing her vocal prowess to the Pittsburgh crowd. During the set, bassist Eugene Abdukhanov has a standout part under the spotlight, showcasing his musical abilities. Many in attendance were banging their heads or moshing as the band ripped through “Hedonist,” “Someone’s Daughter,” and “Rogue.”

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COLD WAS BACK IN BALTIMORE BUT THE HEAT HAD OTHER PLANS

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24 hours ago

June 18, 2026

Ron

COLD TOURING ON THE CELEBRATION OF THE “RED” ALBUM CAME BACK TO SOUNDSTAGE, AND NOT ONLY DID THE AC BREAK ON THE TOUR BUS BUT ALSO IN THE VENUE.

JOINING COLD ON THIS PART OF THE TOUR WAS SIERRA SWAN, WHOM I’VE NEVER SEEN LIVE BEFORE BUT KNEW WAS A CONTRIBUTING SINGER TO COLD’S SONGS FOR A FEW ALBUMS. SIERRA WAS GREAT; ARMED WITH JUST HER TRUSTY GUITAR, SHE GAVE THE FANS A PERFECT PERFORMANCE TO START THE SHOW AND AT ONE POINT HAD THE BAND COME OUT AND DO A FEW SONGS TOO.

I’VE BEEN LISTENING TO COLD SINCE THE RED ALBUM BUT ONLY SEEN THEM LIVE WHEN THE 13 WAYS TO BLEED ALBUM CAME OUT, AND WITH A FEW SONGS PERIODICALLY PLAYED ON TOUR, IT’S BEEN A LONG TIME OR MAYBE EVEN THE FIRST TIME HEARING SOME OF THOSE SONGS. MYSELF AND MANY OTHERS HAVE BEEN PESTERING SCOOTER TO PLAY THIS ALBUM, AND IT FINALLY HAPPENED.

I GOT TO HEAR SONGS LIKE “STRIP HER DOWN,” “INSANE,” “UGLY,” AND “MAKES HER SICK” PLUS COLD FAVORITES LIKE “JUST GOT WICKED” AND “BACK HOME.” WE ALSO GOT TO HEAR “SUFFOCATE” AND “NO ONE” WITH SIERRA SWAN.

IT WAS AN AMAZING SHOW WITH SUCH GREAT PEOPLE. SCOOTER IS SUCH AN AMAZING HUMAN, AND LINDSAY, TONY, ANGELO, AND ED ARE JUST AS AMAZING TOO. THEY ALWAYS GO ABOVE AND BEYOND FOR THEIR FANS, AND I’M SO GLAD TO CALL THEM MY FRIENDS. GETTING TO WATCH THEM PLAY IS TRULY A BLESSING AND EVEN BETTER WITH MY FRIEND KID DREADFUL AND MOMMA+POPPA DREADFUL.

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Ron

Ron has keen eye for new talent, a love for the underground, and a tremendous passion for music of any genera. You’ll probably bump into him at a horror convention or some seedy club checking out the next need-to-know band.

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L.A. GUNS COME BACK TO MARYLAND AND ROCK THE CROWD ONCE AGAIN.

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1 week ago

June 10, 2026

Ron

L.A. Guns were back in Annapolis, Maryland, at Rams Head On Stage, with Phil supporting a new and fresh look and Traci guns rocking that guitar like it’s the end of the world.

L.A. Guns always put on a wonderful and entertaining show; they play old and new songs and always know how to keep the fans begging for more. It’s still always a little odd to see them play at this venue because it is a seated venue, but L.A. Guns are used to that because they play here many times. I loved that at one point Phil asked a fan if they were making a documentary since they were filming the whole set, which was funny, and Phil at one point said he wasn’t a big Queen fan, and throughout the show his bandmates kept playing snippets of Queen.

It’s always great to see the band and their interactions with the crowd. All five band members are super awesome and are always very friendly to their fans. I look forward to seeing the band more often and love that they tour as much as they do. If you’re a fan of LA Guns or just a fan of good old rock and roll, go out and support the band. We need more bands like LA Guns to keep the rock world’s engine running.

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Ron

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THE NORWEGIAN WITCHES INVADE BALTIMORE

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2 weeks ago

June 5, 2026

Ron

WITCH CLUB SATAN THE NORWEGIAN BLACK METAL TRIO CAME TO BALTIMORE AND NOT ONLY DID THEY SLAY THEY TOOK NO MERCY ON THE CROWD WITH THEIR ENTICING MUSIC.

THIS WAS THEIR FIRST TIME TOURING AMERICA AND THEY WERE AWESOME. ADDING FOLKLORE,WITCHCRAFT AND VISUAL ENTERTAINMENT, WCS BARES IT ALL FOR THE CROWD. I LOVED THE DIFF STYLES OF MUSIC FROM SPOKEN WORD TO DEATH METAL TO TRASH METAL THE BAND REALLY BLEW ME AWAY.

SONGS LIKE WILD WHORES, I WAS MADE BY FIRE, BLACK METAL IS KRIG, FRESH BLOOD/FRESH PUSSY AND SOLACE SISTERS. WCS PUT ON A SHOW THAT WILL BE REMEMBERED, WITH SOME BANDS USING THEATRICS AND GIMMICKS AS AN EXCUSE FOR MUSICIANSHIP, THIS BAND IS LEGIT AND TAKES YOU ON A JOURNEY FROM HIGH TO LOW. YES AT TIMES IT COULD BE SHOCKING WITH BLOOD AND SATANIC IMAGES AND NUDITY BUT THEN AGAIN THATS ALSO WHAT MAKES THE MESSAGE EVEN MORE POWERFUL.