View fullsize @narcoticwastelandofficial took the stage to a packed room of fans eager to mosh themselves warm. The band brought depth and power well beyond that of a typical trio and packed a healthy dose of thrash into their slightly condensed set, including a
View fullsize @hateofficial made an already active mosh pit nearly impassable as the corpse paint clad members unleashed a relentless barrage of blackened fury, channeling their aggression into a performance that was sharp and controlled without losing its edge.
View fullsize Hometown heroes @incantation_official received a thunderous welcome and wasted no time treating their fellow New Yorkers to an epic set that spanned the band’s formidable three-decade-plus career.
View fullsize After filling the room with a feeling of anticipation and the smell of sage, @belphegor_official walked onto a stage donned with skulls, chalices, and barbed wire, and launched into “The Procession.” The ritualistic opener set a command
View fullsize It was a cold and dreary evening after a day full of rain, and the crowd arrived to @warsawconcerts collectively mellow. @tribalgazetx took the stage and made it their duty to shift the energy in the room, their heavy, chugging riffs awakening a slee
View fullsize Don’t let @frozensoultx’s name fool you; their set always brings some serious heat. This was my third time covering the band, and I’m always blown away by their performances.
View fullsize The room had already experienced its fair share of moshing and crowd surfers, but that kicked into high gear the moment @abortedmetal took the stage. Vocalist Sven de Caluwé demanded more, and the crowd was glad to oblige, with crowd surfers p
View fullsize Covering @cattledecapitation has become something of a yearly tradition in the best possible way. I’m a simple man—when I see Cattle Decapitation is playing NYC, I block the date off my calendar immediately. Past coverage has already no
View fullsize In a time of political division, @theneighborhoodkidsmusic message of love, unity, and creativity over violence rang out the loudest. That belief in equality extended to their stage presence as well, as they made sure every member had a moment in the
View fullsize @tommorello’s set showcased the full range of musical outlets he’s explored over the years — medleys of Rage Against the Machine riffs, a stirring run through Audioslave’s “Like a Stone,” selections from his solo p
View fullsize @disembodiedtyrant kicked off the evening with a killer set. Opening with their single “8.6 BLACKOUT” released earlier this year, the band got the crowd moving immediately.  With vocalist Blake Mullens currently sidelined due to inj
View fullsize @angelmakerband were up next to deliver guttural screams in stereo as their seven-person, dual-vocalist attack arrived in lockstep with the express purpose of absolute sonic devastation. Most bands with two vocalists split the duties of clean s
View fullsize @bodysnatcherfl took the stage and turned the entire room into a giant mosh pit. Crowd surfers were in no short supply, nor were the swinging arms and kicks of hardcore dancers, as vocalist Kyle Medina demanded that the sweat of his efforts be recipr
View fullsize @whitechapelband walked on in darkness before ringing out the first notes of “Prisoner 666,” the song building with every instrument as vocalist Phil Bozeman made his way to center stage and led the crowd in a shout-along of the opening l
View fullsize @felizydada’s masks combined with the stage setup and effects had the crowd intrigued and enlightened by their experimental sound. The experience felt equal parts music and performance art; a surreal, 15-minute descent into another dimension.
View fullsize @kianimedina delivered a soulful set that felt intimate and transportive. Her voice was powerful, and she embodied the music with her movements—feeling every note and illustrating it for the crowd in real time.
View fullsize @themarsvolta performed their new album flawlessly, interweaving ambient textures and distorted outbursts in minutes-long departures from the studio versions. This was the director’s cut, and hearing the album in its extended, experimental
View fullsize I got to cover @fyourselfband last year, but vocalist Yasmine Liverneaux Belkhodja was absent at the time. I loved their set then, but the moment I heard Belkhodja’s vocals, I couldn’t help but let out a “holy shit” in mesmeri
View fullsize @carcosabc was up next, and I was pumped. After first becoming a fan about three years ago, I’d missed the chance to see them live until now. Opening with “Excerpt/Hypnos,” they began their set the same way I’d first discove
View fullsize @ten56hq marked the midpoint of the night and they gave a commanding performance, demanding we give them their mileage’s worth for flying across an ocean to be there. Judging by the passion and energy in the room, the crowd delivered. I can s