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Starting Early September, Lorna Shore have been on a run in their 2025 NA tour. This time around Lorna Shore is also touring with their new Album i Feel The Everblack Festering Within Me which is set for release on September 12. Lorna Shore will be on tour with, THE
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We came as romans stopped in Chicago for their "Bad luck" tour, With support from Johnny Booth, Currents and After The Burial. With Chicago being Chicago, When i arrived to the House of Blues, Johnny booth had already performed, a bit bummed for missing him but in retrospect
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On August 16th, Chicago Fire welcomed St.Louis SC to Seatgeek Stadium, Where Chicago fire was looking to keep their hot streak going after a tough match vs LAFC last weekend. St Louis on the other hand wanted to keep the momentum going with a season with ups and down.
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A Night of Intensity, Emotion, and Unforgettable Moments On August 12, the Riviera Theatre in Chicago was shaken to its core as Architects brought their North American tour to the Windy City. Backed by powerful support from Holywatr and ERRA, the night delivered a perfect storm of sonic intensity, emotional
On the morning of August 4th, Sleep Token’s social media team announced the opener for their highly anticipated Even in Arcadia Tour: Thornhill. The announcement sparked immediate buzz across fan communities, with many praising the pairing of the two genre-bending acts. Known for their emotionally charged performances and genre-fluid
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The team at Stage Riot Media was invited out to cover our very first MLS game of the year on behalf of Chicago Fire FC, as they took on the New York Red Bulls. Heading into the match, Chicago came in as the favorite, riding a strong wave of momentum
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If you’ve ever wanted to step into a fever dream of riffs, sweeps, and nonstop energy, Swanfest 2025 was the place to be. Held at Chicago’s legendary Aragon Ballroom, this year’s edition felt like a chaotic family reunion—except louder, sweatier, and packed with more riffs than
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Mayday Parade Brought their 20 year celebration to The SOLD OUT Salt Shed in chciago. On a rainy spring night in Chicago, Mayday Parade turned The Salt Shed into a sanctuary for the heartbroken, the nostalgic, and the diehard emo faithful. As part of their “Three Cheers for Twenty Years”
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Today Marks the 2025 Riot fest line up reveal! with some incredible bands headlining to a new faces making their Riot fest Debut. With this being Riot Fest's 20 year anniversary we knew it would be special but nothing prepared us for this stacked line up! Blink- 182,
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On April 16, 2025, Chelsea Grin delivered a ferocious performance at Chicago’s House of Blues, headlining a deathcore showcase that also featured Shadow of Intent, Signs of the Swarm, and Disembodied Tyrant. The venue was packed with fans eager for a night of relentless heaviness, and the bands did
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The Aragon Ball room welcomed Meshuggah, Canibal corpses and Carcass to a near sell out crowd eager to Mosh and take in the intesity. Meshuggah was supported by Legendary Bands, Carcass and Cannibal Corpse, Who in their respect could be Headlining any night as well. Meshuggah brought one of the
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The Used was in Chicago for their 25 year celebration of the band. Night one was dedicated to the album Self titled. Night 2 was my personal favorite, In Love and Death. Night 3 was dedicated to Lies for the Liars. The Used is a Hardcore band from Orem, Utah