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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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Five Denver Bands That’ll Rip Your Face Off This Halloween

By Justin CriadoOctober 10, 2023

From the cryptids of Axeslasher to the icy ghouls of Glacial Tomb, set your Halloween soundtrack to some metal.

Dragondeer Showcases New Sound on Sophomore Album

By Justin CriadoOctober 5, 2023

“It’s fun to just experiment with new ideas and bring new ideas to the table. It feels like the sky is the limit.”

The Best New Music by Colorado Musicians Released in September

By Justin CriadoSeptember 27, 2023

This month’s latest local music roundup includes surprise singles from Blood Incantation and the debut EP of up-and-coming rock band Ipecac.

Miya Folick Discusses Her Honest Indie Pop Ahead of Bluebird Concert

By Justin CriadoSeptember 22, 2023

As an “oversharer by nature,” the singer-songwriter says she’s discovering that there’s “something really precious and exciting about letting something be a little bit mysterious.”

Kiltro Brings Shoegaze to the Summit This Weekend

By Justin CriadoSeptember 20, 2023

The Denver neo-psychedelia shoegaze group is gaining fans with its sophomore album, Underbelly.

The Devil Wears Prada Can Do Whatever It Wants

By Justin CriadoSeptember 18, 2023

“You can’t take it for granted, you can’t mail it in. Who knows when someone decides that they don’t want to come see you the next time.”

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Throw Up the Horns: Ipecac Is One of the Best Rock Bands in Denver Right Now

By Justin CriadoSeptember 13, 2023

Ipecac drops new music on Saturday with a record-release show at Lost Lake Lounge the same night.

New-Wave Blues Guitarist Buffalo Nichols Isn’t Anyone’s Savior

By Justin CriadoSeptember 12, 2023

Enjoy this amazing weather with an outdoor show at Levitt Pavilion this week with Buffalo Nichols.

GA-20 Makes Old-School Blues With a Modern Twist

By Justin CriadoSeptember 8, 2023

The Boston trio plays the Skylark Lounge on Wednesday, September 13.

Boulder Band Gen3 Showcases Eclectic Sound on Debut Album

By Justin CriadoSeptember 6, 2023

The band will play a record-release show on Friday, September 8, at Boulder’s Velvet Elk Lounge. Local singer-songwriter Hunter Stone is also on the bill.

The Best New Music by Colorado Musicians Released in August

By Justin CriadoAugust 30, 2023

A mad mix of new local music this month includes new albums from singer-songwriter Gregory Alan Isakov and emo outfit Broken Record.

Introducing Deadgods, the Heaviest Denver Band You’ve Never Heard Of

By Justin CriadoAugust 29, 2023

Hear it for yourself at the post-metal trio’s EP-release show at the Crypt this week.

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Gregory Alan Isakov Discusses New Album Ahead of Red Rocks Performance

By Justin CriadoAugust 29, 2023

“We try to build a whole landscape of music and experience for people.”

Western Swing Band the Quebe Sisters Taking “Undetermined Hiatus”

By Justin CriadoAugust 25, 2023

But first, the Western swing siblings will perform at Newell Farm & Amphitheatre in Berthoud this weekend.

New Concert Venue the Rickhouse Is Already Booking Big Shows

By Justin CriadoAugust 23, 2023

Made by musicians, for musicians, the Rickhouse offers an authentic warehouse experience and big support for bands.

Megatheria’s Post-Metal Instrumental Music Speaks Volumes

By Justin CriadoAugust 21, 2023

The Denver trio had its first out-of-state mini-tour this month, but its HQ date was washed out.

Green Druid Approaches Doom Metal Differently

By Justin CriadoAugust 18, 2023

The local band plays the hi-dive on Tuesday, August 22.

Denver Band Changes Name After Portland Group Threatens Legal Action

By Justin CriadoAugust 16, 2023

The members of AMOD (formerly American Overdose) couldn’t help but laugh when Portland’s Amerakin Overdose, which is “like if Hot Topic was a band,” told them to change their name.

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Strike Twelve Says Punk Rock Is Not a Phase, Mom

By Justin CriadoAugust 15, 2023

San Diego punk trio Strike Twelve isn’t in it for the fame and fortune

Everything Is Terrible! Brings Latest Fever-Dream Film to Meow Wolf

By Justin CriadoAugust 15, 2023

The artist collective’s new film is about the “central wisdom of kids seeing through the BS of the world.”

The Legend of Axeslasher: How the Metal Band Formed From ’80s Zombies and Cryptids

By Justin CriadoAugust 9, 2023

The thrashers return from the grave to play the Gothic on Saturday with Potato Pirates, Eyes of Salt and Pitch Invasion.

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From New Zealand to the States: The Beths Talk New Music Ahead of the National Concert

By Justin CriadoAugust 9, 2023

The Beths are opening for The National at Mission Ballroom this weekend.

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