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Go for the Gold: Free Things to Do in Denver (and Beyond) This Week

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Justin Criado

Justin Criado is an award-winning journalist and editor, as his pieces have been recognized as some of the best in the West over the years.Inspired by heavy metal and the unusual, Justin’s work has been featured in the Denver Post, Westword, Salt Lake City Weekly, Phoenix New Times, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. His first collection of essays, Chronicles of Chaos, is out now. Visit justincriado.com to find out more.

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Raw and Aggressive: Weaponizer Is ‘What Metal Should Be’

By Justin CriadoFebruary 17, 2023

Denver speed metal band plays hi-dive Thursday.

The Losers Club Is Keeping Pop Punk Weird

By Justin CriadoFebruary 17, 2023

Catch them tonight at HQ!

How the Blasting Room Went From DIY Mothership to Sought-After Recording Studio

By Justin CriadoFebruary 15, 2023

The history of the legendary Fort Collins music studio.

Meet Cryptic Witch, Denver’s New Doom-Bringers

By Justin CriadoFebruary 10, 2023

Trio to release debut album at Globe Hall Sunday.

SpongeBob SquarePants Is Metal, Says Denver Trio Flak

By Justin CriadoFebruary 7, 2023

Flak is opening for Rookie of the Year at the Marquis Theater.

Denver Women’s Chorus Shares Queer History in “P.S. I Love You”

By Justin CriadoFebruary 6, 2023

Songs of inclusivity.

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Denver ’90s Punk-Rock Band King Rat Plays the Crypt

By Justin CriadoFebruary 2, 2023

This longtime punk band refuses to stop.

Break Science Blasts Into 2023 With New Release, Meow Wolf Show

By Justin CriadoFebruary 1, 2023

“We’re approaching this live thing completely different from everybody else.”

Clusterfux Members Are Still the Crossover Kings

By Justin CriadoJanuary 31, 2023

Denver’s Clusterfux thrashes on.

Sunn O))) Creating Open-Ended Drone Metal at the Gothic

By Justin CriadoJanuary 30, 2023

“Like the boiling down of steel and lava.”

The Haunted Head of John R. Miller

By Justin CriadoJanuary 26, 2023

Singer-songwriter plays Cervantes’.

Put It on Your Playlist: The Best New Music Released in January

By Justin CriadoJanuary 25, 2023

From EDM to brutal metal.

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Indie Rockers Silver & Gold Return to the Stage With New Tunes

By Justin CriadoJanuary 25, 2023

Join the record release on Friday at Black Buzzard!

That Quirky Ska Band Mustard Plug Is Still Having Fun

By Justin CriadoJanuary 24, 2023

See the band at the Gothic Theatre on Friday.

Red Mountain Boys Are the Hardest-Working Band in Bluegrass

By Justin CriadoJanuary 20, 2023

Colorado Springs group plays Swallow Hill Sunday.

Lykotonon Is a Digital Descent Into Metal Madness

By Justin CriadoJanuary 19, 2023

Mixing EDM and metal.

Fort Collins Trio Holdfast. Is All About Family

By Justin CriadoJanuary 18, 2023

More than just bandmates.

Blondshell Brings Raw Alt-Rock to the Bluebird

By Justin CriadoJanuary 17, 2023

Singer-songwriter plays Bluebird on Wednesday.

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Introducing New Denver Duo The Huckle Bearers

By Justin CriadoJanuary 13, 2023

Americana act plays Lost Lake Sunday.

Sludge Trio Vexing Makes More Than Just ‘Noise’

By Justin CriadoJanuary 10, 2023

Denver band plays hi-dive Thursday.

Husband-Wife ‘Mountain Goth’ Duo Volores Kicks Off 2023 With Concert, New Music

By Justin CriadoJanuary 6, 2023

They play Globe Hall Saturday.

Jinx Jones Has Played With Chuck Berry, Roy Buchanan and More

By Justin CriadoDecember 16, 2022

“There’s something there that connects with the human experience.”

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