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Into Oblivion With Lamb Of God

Josh TrotterApr 16, 2026April 21, 20260

Walking into Nashville Municipal Auditorium, the air already felt thick—part humidity, part anticipation. By the time Sanguisugabogg hit the stage, the crowd was primed for chaos. Their set was short but filthy in the best way, all sludgy riffs and guttural vocals that felt like they were crawling out of...

Shawn Camp Returns to Nashville’s Station Inn

Nancy PoseyApr 4, 2026April 4, 20260

There is a certain symmetry to Shawn Camp playing Nashville’s historic Station Inn, where he recorded a live album in 2004. Some of the tracks from that album made the set list this week as well—”Travelin’ Teardrop Blues” and “My Love Will Not Change,” as well as three also included...

Puscifer at The Pinnacle in Nashville

Zach BirdsongMar 31, 20260

It feels appropriate that Puscifer titled its fifth studio album “Normal Isn’t,” because there is nothing normal when it comes to seeing a Puscifer concert – and that’s exactly what makes it unique. The show even started in bizarrely entertaining fashion, with comedian Dave Hill performing a 30-minute set. The...

CEREMONY FEST TAKES OVER CANNERY HALL!

Britt BossertNov 25, 2025January 11, 20260

CEREMONY FESTIVAL @ CANNERY HALL 11/8/25 Ceremony Festival took over Cannery Hall on November 8th with the kind of electricity that reminds you why Nashville’s alt scene is growing so fast. From the moment doors opened, the venue felt alive — crowds weaving between stages, guitars spilling out of every...

Everclear at The Caverns

Jess GruneisenOct 6, 2025January 11, 20260

Deep in the woods of Pelham, Tennessee, The Caverns turned into a natural echo chamber for a night of alt-rock nostalgia. The underground venue’s walls amplified every drum hit, chorus, and shout from the crowd. Detroit’s Sponge kicked things off with a gritty, confident set. By the third song, Glue,...

Wet Leg at Marathon Music Works

Jess GruneisenSep 26, 2025January 11, 20260

Everyone gathered Tuesday night at Marathon Music Works for Wet Leg’s “Gather No Moss” tour showcase presented by Rolling Stone. The evening was electric. mary in the junkyard opened on a dreamy note. Their sound wove violin with a fragile yet melancholy sound into the room. They performed their song,...

The Darkness @ Brooklyn Bowl 8/31/25

Jess GruneisenSep 6, 2025January 11, 20260

THE DARKNESS AT BROOKLYN BOWL NASHVILLE The night kicked off with Mark Daly & The Ravens bringing raw energy to the stage that set the tone for the evening. Hair flips, guitar solos, and head bangs were not lacking in their performance. The chemistry between them on stage — three...

Linkin Park + Jean Dawson at Bridgestone

Jess GruneisenAug 24, 2025January 11, 20260

Jean Dawson opened the night with a mello and dreamy set laced with 80s inspired guitar riffs and experimental energy. His grills and bold earrings were as striking as his sound, a perfect match for his genre bending beats and raw unfiltered lyrics. “New Age Crisis” hit like a soulful...

Pearl Jam Rocks 2 Sold Out Shows at Bridgestone Arena

Nathan LeslieMay 9, 2025May 9, 20250

35 years into a storied career, Pearl Jam sold out 2 shows at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. The short tour in support of the 2024 release, Dark Matter, was the bands first stop in Nashville in 3 years. It wasn’t hard to spot the well traveled fans in the crowd. ...

Orla Gartland’s Everybody Needs a Hero: The Live Experience!

MCMM STAFFMay 2, 2025May 3, 20250

Orla Gartland’s first performance in Nashville at the Basement East captured the wonder in every gaze of the room that night, along with the longing just after the finale chord. A performance I believe many would agree with to be a perfectly encapsulated blend of sharp wit with undeniable charm,...