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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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Time for Turkeygeddon: Get Ready for Thanksgiving With ShitDrugs

Time for Turkeygeddon: Get Ready for Thanksgiving With ShitDrugs

By Justin CriadoNovember 24, 2025

Denver punks playing all-local Turkeygeddon show at HQ on Wednesday, November 26.

Portugal. The Man Has a Surprising Denver Connection

Portugal. The Man Has a Surprising Denver Connection

By Justin CriadoNovember 17, 2025

“I probably wouldn’t play music if it wasn’t for Denver,” says John Gourley.

The Munsens Return to Denver With a New Album

The Munsens Return to Denver With a New Album

By Justin CriadoNovember 13, 2025

Longstanding local metal trio hosts release show at hi-dive on Saturday, November 15

“Assholes Unite” for Denver Punk Legend Duane Lance Bodenheimer

“Assholes Unite” for Denver Punk Legend Duane Lance Bodenheimer

By Justin CriadoNovember 7, 2025

The beloved frontman of local groups and the Derelicts will be celebrated at Mutiny Information Cafe.

Dive Into the Mouth of Madness With Defeated Sanity

Dive Into the Mouth of Madness With Defeated Sanity

By Justin CriadoNovember 7, 2025

Legendary German death-dealers play Summit on Saturday, November 8

Deadmau5 Will Debut More Than Music at Red Rocks

Deadmau5 Will Debut More Than Music at Red Rocks

By Justin CriadoNovember 6, 2025

Deadmau5 teases his first all-original release in a decade as well as more surprises for Red Rocks.

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Elway Goes Deep on New Album

Elway Goes Deep on New Album

By Justin CriadoNovember 6, 2025

The longtime Fort Collins indie-punk band is playing release show at Skylark Lounge.

The Best New Music Releases of October 2025

The Best New Music Releases of October 2025

By Justin CriadoOctober 31, 2025

Trick-or-treat lasted all month with the latest from local musicians.

The Call of Goathulu: Denver’s Goat Hill Massacre Talks New Music

The Call of Goathulu: Denver’s Goat Hill Massacre Talks New Music

By Justin CriadoOctober 30, 2025

The groove-metal band will headline an all-local show at Moe’s on Saturday, November 1.

Sonic Ceremony: How to Prepare for itchy-O’s Hallowmass

Sonic Ceremony: How to Prepare for itchy-O’s Hallowmass

By Justin CriadoOctober 30, 2025

Denver’s most mysterious collective will host its annual rites at Summit this weekend.

Nightmare Fuel: Buckle Up For Flahoola’s Fast-And-Furious Debut

Nightmare Fuel: Buckle Up For Flahoola’s Fast-And-Furious Debut

By Justin CriadoOctober 29, 2025

The Denver speed trio is playing a release show at the Oriental Theater on Saturday, November 1.

Sub Focus Touches Down at Red Rocks This Week

Sub Focus Touches Down at Red Rocks This Week

By Justin CriadoOctober 28, 2025

The British drum-and-bass artist discusses aliens and his new album ahead of his Red Rocks concert.

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Primitive Man Isn’t Afraid of Harsh Truths

Primitive Man Isn’t Afraid of Harsh Truths

By Justin CriadoOctober 27, 2025

The Denver death-sludge doom trio grapples with modern-day monsters on its new album, out on Halloween.

Inside the Hotel of Between the Buried and Me

Inside the Hotel of Between the Buried and Me

By Justin CriadoOctober 23, 2025

Alt-metal masters play Summit on Friday, October 24.

Vampires, Demons and Werewolf Jesus: A Metal Debut to Remember

Vampires, Demons and Werewolf Jesus: A Metal Debut to Remember

By Justin CriadoOctober 21, 2025

Pedestal for Leviathan will unleash its new album at the Crypt on Wednesday, October 22.

The Beautifully Brutal Metal of Lorna Shore

The Beautifully Brutal Metal of Lorna Shore

By Justin CriadoOctober 20, 2025

The New Jersey metal monolith will headline a brutal bill at Fillmore Auditorium.

This Denver Band Just Released the Perfect Album for Fall

This Denver Band Just Released the Perfect Album for Fall

By Justin CriadoOctober 17, 2025

Broken Record serves ballads and angry bangers on its third LP.

GEN3 Recruits Former L.A. Guns Singer for New Record

GEN3 Recruits Former L.A. Guns Singer for New Record

By Justin CriadoOctober 16, 2025

The band has a release show at Boulder Theater on Saturday, October 18, during Roots Music Fest.

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This Is a Metalcore Band to Remember

This Is a Metalcore Band to Remember

By Justin CriadoOctober 16, 2025

The Denver band is gearing up for its inaugural release and first-ever show opening for Soulfly next month.

This Folk Supergroup Is About to Perform in Denver

This Folk Supergroup Is About to Perform in Denver

By Justin CriadoOctober 14, 2025

The members can count seven Grammys and 31 nominations between them.

Checking In With All Time Low

Checking In With All Time Low

By Justin CriadoOctober 13, 2025

The kings of pop punk discuss their latest album after playing Red Rocks.

members of the punk band upchuck

The Rage and Release of Upchuck

By Justin CriadoOctober 10, 2025

The Atlanta punk band, which caught the attention of Ty Segall, plays Moe’s alongside local groups on Monday, October 13.

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