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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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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.

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.

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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.

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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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Rakish: James Joyce Meets Celtic Electronica

By Justin CriadoOctober 9, 2025

The folk duo plays Swallow Hill music on Sunday, October 12.

Billy Strings’ Favorite Metal Band Is Coming to Denver

Billy Strings’ Favorite Metal Band Is Coming to Denver

By Justin CriadoOctober 7, 2025

The gorefathers of tech-death will play the Oriental Theater on Tuesday, October 7.

Our Favorite New Music Colorado Artists Released in September

Our Favorite New Music Colorado Artists Released in September

By Justin CriadoOctober 1, 2025

The beginning of fall included some heaters from local musicians.

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Trouble’s Braids Follows a “Lineage of Folk Music”

Trouble’s Braids Follows a “Lineage of Folk Music”

By Justin CriadoSeptember 29, 2025

The goth-Americana band has released its debut EP, The Big Tourist.

Above & Beyond Shares First New Album in Seven Years Before Denver Show

Above & Beyond Shares First New Album in Seven Years Before Denver Show

By Justin CriadoSeptember 26, 2025

Legendary European trio plays Fiddler’s Green on Saturday, September 27.

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The Most Controversial Marilyn Manson Moments

By Justin CriadoSeptember 24, 2025

The shock rock anti-hero plays Fillmore Auditorium on Thursday, September 25

Mudvayne Turns Back the Clock and Looks to the Future

Mudvayne Turns Back the Clock and Looks to the Future

By Justin CriadoSeptember 22, 2025

Nu-metal OGs celebrate the anniversary of their classic debut on Tuesday, September 23.

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This Sunday Is Officially “Jill Sobule Day”

By Justin CriadoSeptember 20, 2025

Jill Sobule passed away in house fire in May, and will be honored with a celebration of life at the Jewish Community Center.

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Alex Ammons Explores Love and Loss on Debut Album

By Justin CriadoSeptember 15, 2025

The Denver singer-songwriter is hosting a highly-anticipated release show at Leon Art Gallery on Friday, September 19.

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Tradition Is the Latest Local Post-Hardcore Band You Need to Know About

By Justin CriadoSeptember 11, 2025

The Colorado Springs trio is playing anti-ICE benefit show at D3 Arts on Sunday, September 14.

Colorado Springs Is About to Be Hit With a Tornado of Bands

By Justin CriadoSeptember 9, 2025

What’s Left Fest welcomes over 100 bands to Colorado Springs on Saturday, September 13, and Sunday, September 14.

Devon Allman Gives the Scoop on His Latest Supergroup, New Album

By Justin CriadoSeptember 9, 2025

The new-wave bluesman will be performing at PACE Center on Thursday, September 11.

Taking Back Sunday and Coheed and Cambria Have Come Far

By Justin CriadoSeptember 8, 2025

Dress in your Hot Topic best when the veteran Y2K emo bands take Red Rocks on Friday, September 12.

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