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The Pain Remains Tour:Pittsburgh Review

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3 years ago

November 20, 2022

As the packed crowd waited to enter The Roxian Theater in McKees Rocks on the last US date of The Pain Remains tour you could feel an energy in the air. People were lined up and down the block eagerly awaiting a chance to see their favorite bands perform tonight. What a show they will see, a list of all killers for the night with headliners Lorna Shore, and guests Aborted, Ingested, Angelmaker, and Ov Sulfur; it would be a headbangers and moshers paradise for the night. Each band has their own distinctive take on death metal and deathcore; from heavy slams to intricate melodies, and even blistering solos, all ends of the spectrum would be covered tonight.

Ov Sulfur took the stage first. Lead by Vocalist Ricky Hoover, formally of the band Suffokate brought their style of blacken deathcore to the Pittsburgh crowd. A few technical issues cut into the first songs of their set but that didn’t stop the crowd from throwing down during the set. Heavy lows and screaming highs set the background as the band’s music had a relentless grind throughout the set. A standout during the set was the performance of their newest single “Stained in Rot”, released in late October; the song is a barn-burner churning away as moshers were starting to get their bearings for the night.

Angelmaker took the stage and demanded the crowd’s attention from the first minute. This Canadian outfit has a duo vocalist assault with Mike Greenwood, and Casey Tyson- Pearce belting out everything from gutturals to high pitched screams. Paired with three guitarists in veterans Matt Perrin and Colton Bennett and newest addition Johnny Ciardullo of Carcosa, who joined the band in early 2020. Angelmaker throws everything at you from heavy breakdowns, the fast grinds, to soaring melodies, and even the kitchen sink. Live the band dominates the stage, putting on one of the best performances of the night. Vocalist Casey Tyson- Pearce even spanned the photo pit to get in with the crowd standing on top of the barricade during the set. This band continues to raise expectations every time I see them live and delivers tenfold with their performances.

Ingested took the stage next, their sigil was marked across the stage and backdrop as the Slam King from Slamchester held court this night. Vocalist Jason Evans was ever the presence this night, pacing the stage utilizing every inch to engage with the crowd. Even demanding a “Wall of Death” during the set which saw the crowd part and slam back together as the band kicked in. Notably on this tour the band was joined by Miles Dimitri Baker of Voidbringer/Interloper on guitar. He is one of the best in the business and was a well-deserved addition to their live set. The band set was scattered with songs from their newest album Ashes Lie Still which was released earlier this November.

Aborted was up next, following all these heavy hitters these seasoned veterans brought their own blend of cosmic gore and horror to the masses. Their set showcased the best of their previous releases from Retrogore through ManiaCult. Their stage dressing had two cabinets of curiosities, which held what I could only describe as David Cronenberg inspired monstrosities. The music is blazing fast and very technical, guitar solos and grinds in abundance. The band not to be outdone by Ingested, asked for their own wall of death which saw the venue collide amongst itself before the band kicked into ManiaCult. Vocalist Sven de Caluwe got into the action ramping up the crowd as he paced the stage and even at points mimicked a machine gunner chopping down the crowd as a cascade of crowd surfers were coming over the barricade.

Headliners Lorna Shore closed out the night, the success of this tour is coming off the back of their latest and highly celebrated release Pain Remains that has been charting since its release on October 14^th, having seen every show sold out. This is a pivotal success not only for deathcore but metal in general as it shows the genre still has a huge listening pool and continues to push against the grain of what is popular music today. Many in the crowd careened to get closer to see vocalist Will Ramos belt out his distinct style of gutturals. Paired with the intricate guitar styling of Adam De Micco and Andrew O’Connor and the blistering drumming of Austin Archey, the band was a force to be reckoned with onstage. The music paired with fog and quick light changes were a over stimulation of the senses as the audio assault played on. The band played through several notable singles, including “Sun//Eater” and “To the Hellfire” before an encore of “Pain Remains” parts 1 through 3 to close out their set.

This being the last night of the US tour, the bands will continue into Canada to finish out. If you were able to attend this tour, you were in for some very special moments. Each band on the bill is unique on their own but this collaboration was one of the best tours I have witnessed. If you are a fan of heavy music I high suggest you check out all of these bands for you are sure to find something new and fantastic to spark your ears.

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George Archibald

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DARK WINTER TOUR:BALTIMORE SHOW REVIEW

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1 month ago

January 26, 2026

Ron

LORD OF THE LOST AND WEDNESDAY 13 CAME INTO BALTIMORE MARYLAND OR AS LORD OF THE LOST SINGER CHRIS HARMS CALLED IT BALTIMOST..

WEDNESDAY 13 opened and had a killer set. It’s tough when you have such a great spanning career to choose which songs to play, but Wednesday nailed it. From new to old, the band played a ton of great songs and got the crowd hyped and ready for a night of kick-ass music. When between band breaks,outside, I was outside and a guy who has never seen Wednesday 13 before was like “I’ve never seen an opening band, with so much energy and having the crowd pumped up like that before”. We got to see Wednesday throw out some plastic spiders from a Halloween pail,say… and this time his umbrella didn’t break when he performed “I Love to Say..Fuck”.

Lord of the Lost came to Baltimore last year and was super amazing and such a great show that I was excited to see them again. They did have a member of the band missing; their bassist was taking time away from the band to focus on his own mental health, which I applaud because in a world of music and entertainment we lose too many people who are afraid or ashamed to work on their mental health. This was the first day of the tour, and not knowing what song was gonna be played was kinda thrilling, but I knew that at one point that Wednesday 13 would come back on stage and play “I Hate People” which is the latest single from Lord of the Lost. The band sounded amazing, and I loved their cover of “She’s Got the Look.”

Overall this was a great day for music and such a great show. Go out and check it when they come to your city and just enjoy seeing live music.

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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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Let’s go back to 2000’s Ozzfest with Darkest Hour, Bleeding Through and God Forbid.

Published

3 months ago

December 19, 2025

Ron

DC’s Hometown Hero’s Darkest Hour came to the Filmore in silver spring Maryland to celebrate 30 years and not only did they kick some ass the made us go back in time to a killer lineup of bands.

God Forbid celebrating the anniversary of “Constitution of Treason” opened up the show and got the crowd rowdy. It’s been years since I’ve seen God Forbid but I remember all those tours and ozzfests when they played and always kicked so much ass. The band still sounds great and singer Byron Davis still looks and sounds amazing. We got to hear songs like “The End of the world” “The lonely dead” and “under this flag”.

Bleeding Through was next up and they were celebrating the anniversary of “The Truth” and throwing a few extra songs from previous albums and new material. Brandan still puts on a hell of a show and always finds a way to hurt himself at shows I’ve seen him perform. In Pittsburgh years ago he stepped on a water bottle and fucked up his ankle and 2 seconds into this show he almost fell straight off the stage. But that didn’t stop him from getting off the stage jumping in the crowd and killing such a great set. Then you add bad ass keyboardist Marta to the mix and this is why I’ve always loved this band. We got to hear songs like “Love in slow motion” , “Line in the sand” and “Love lost in a hail of gunfire “ the crowd went crazy.

It’s been years since I’ve seen Darkest Hour too, I always remember those tours and seeing them with so many kick ass bands, it’s crazy to think they they have been together for 30 years and still bring it to the stage. I loved the energy and fun the band has on stage, loved the intro from a guy in a tux and also loved that the fans were engaged the whole set. I got to hear some great tunes like “The Sadist Nation”, “ Sound the surrender” and “Knife in a safe room”.

This small 3 date tour was great and put me back into the days when I was younger and listened to some great metal.

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Ron

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All Time Low: EVERYBODYS TALKING TOUR

Published

3 months ago

November 30, 2025

Kylie Thomas

The appropriately named “Everybody’s Talking” tour from All Time Low featuring Mayday Parade, Four Year Strong, and The Paradox was one of true pop-punk nostalgia. The stop over at UPMC Events Center on November 19 was a must for any fan of the year 2005. Being able to see some of the top names in this genre all with a room full of old-school emo kids is a blessing on its own.

Opening the show first was newer band The Paradox, a mix of core pop-punk anger and modern hip hop nuances. Think heavy riffs over more melodic vocals that float over top.

Four Year Strong, a band more on the hardcore side, follows this up with a pit for the ages. It’s a time for moshing to begin as the members take the audience through years of heavy breakdowns. These guys are a throwback for the ones who always went to Warped Tour.

The third opener, Mayday Parade has the power to pull together an entire crowd just by playing their hits “Jersey” and “Jamie All Over.” This band has been around the scene for a long time and there’s no doubt you’ve heard a song or two of theirs on the radio. Their energy is infectious from singer Derek Sanders to guitarist Brooks Betts and all the rest, too.

At the end of the day though, it’s obvious this crowd is here to see all eras of All Time Low come to life. After 22 years together, there are many layers to this band but their set manages to hit on them all. Whether you’re there for the songs from the beginning years like “Time-Bomb” or brand new ones like “SUCKERPUNCH,” you’re bound to hear something you like. One of the best parts of an All Time Low concert though is the party vibe. Alex Gaskarth, Jack Barakat, Zack Merrick, and Rian Dawson all carry an energy that’s similar to walking down Fremont Street in Vegas. It’s all flashy lights, big personalities, and good times. But, don’t be led astray, there are tender moments as well. It all creates a story of love and heartbreak alongside the highs and lows of life.

The “Everybody’s Talking” tour from All Time Low is one that chronicles their history. It’s a show that reminds audiences of their place in pop-punk and a chance for these audience to disappear back to high school again when all that mattered was eyeliner, CDs, and hair dye.