Anthrax at the Paramount Theater (Photo:PNW Music Photo)

Anthrax Brings The Noise to Seattle

By Mike Baltierra

Who would have guessed that thrash metal pioneers Anthrax would still be churning out albums and playing to packed theaters forty years after forming in New York City back in July of...

The Who at Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle WA (Photo:PNW Music Photo)

The Who Hits Back: Seattle

I sipped my $25 shot of whiskey and leaned as far forward...

Morcheeba at The Moore Theatre (Photo by Brent Stavig)

Morcheeba Electrifies Seattle, while Seattle Electrifies Morcheeba

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Scorpions at the Tacoma Dome, Tacoma WA (Photo:PNW Music Photo)

Scorpions Blow Roof Off Tacoma Dome

German rockers Scorpions have been churning out records and tours for nearly...

Palaye Royale at The Showbox (Photo by Mocha Charlie)

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PREVIEWS

Sabaton Kicks off North American Tour at the Paramount Theater
Mike Baltierra | August 30, 2022
After a long and frustrating two-year wait, Sabaton (Joakim Brodén/Vocals, Pär Sundström/Bass, Chris Rörland/Guitar, Tommy Johansson/Guitar, and Hannes Van Dahl/Drums) is back on tour and headed to our neck...

Day In Day Out Festival 2022 Kicks off at Fisher Pavilion with indie heavy hitters Mitski, Mac Demarco, and The National
Abby Williamson | August 12, 2022
Day In Day Out Festival, produced by Daydream State – who also produces Capitol Hill Block Party – kicks off their second annual festival with a heavily indie rock...

Daryl Hall at the Paramount Theater
Mike Baltierra | May 16, 2022
Though not at capacity, there was a huge turnout on a Thursday at Seattle’s Paramount Theater to witness performances but not one, but two, Hall of Fame artists on...

Judas Priest 50 Heavy Metal Years Comes to Everett
Mike Baltierra | March 13, 2022
One of music’s most iconic bands, Judas Priest, brought its 50 Heavy Metal Years tour to the Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett, WA on March 9, 2022....

KillSwitch Engage Coming To The Showbox Sodo
Mike Baltierra | February 25, 2022
A night of heavy metal is making its way to the Showbox Sodo in Seattle! KillSwitch Engage are bringing the Atonement Tour to Seattle! Get your tickets here! Three-time...