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Metal!

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Marilyn Manson
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Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson Announce Denver Show, but Opener Is the Real Draw

By Emily FergusonJanuary 16, 2026

Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson are embarking on a co-headlining tour this summer.

Barbaric Filth: Tainted Blade Makes Live Debut This Weekend
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Barbaric Filth: Tainted Blade Makes Live Debut This Weekend

By Justin CriadoJanuary 9, 2026

Local death-metal trio plays the hi-dive on Saturday, January 10.

New Extreme Metal Festival to Debut in Denver
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New Extreme Metal Festival to Debut in Denver

By Justin CriadoJanuary 8, 2026

The two-day lineup is absolutely stacked.

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A Blast From Denver’s Underground Past Is Resurrected
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A Blast From Denver’s Underground Past Is Resurrected

By Justin CriadoJanuary 7, 2026

This release will be a jewel for the most obscure vinyl heads.

Westword members enjoying Broken Record live at The Crypt on December 29.
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Insipidus, Broken Record Tear Up The Crypt for Westword Members: Photos

By Brandon JohnsonDecember 30, 2025

Westword members pack The Crypt for a high‑voltage set from two local favorites.

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Rock With Us: Westword Membership Concert at the Crypt Tonight!

By Chelsey Dequaine-JerabekDecember 29, 2025

We teamed up with the Crypt for a concert on December 29 featuring Insipidus and Broken Record, and Westword members can join for free.

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A Heavy Year: The Best Local Metal Releases of 2025
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A Heavy Year: The Best Local Metal Releases of 2025

By Justin CriadoDecember 26, 2025

From Denver and beyond, Colorado musicians packed a lot of punch into the last twelve months

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Critic's Notebook

Review: Khemmis Ends Year With Massive Anniversary Show

By Justin CriadoDecember 22, 2025

The long-established Denver doom crew celebrated ten years of its debut at the Gothic Theatre.

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Features

How Khemmis Conquered a Decade of Doom

By Justin CriadoDecember 17, 2025

The band will celebrate its debut album with a show at the Gothic Theatre tonight.

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Thousand-Yard Blare: Vitrify Lays Down the Law
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Thousand-Yard Blare: Vitrify Lays Down the Law

By Justin CriadoDecember 16, 2025

Denver sludge duo fueled by anti-war rhetoric is playing two shows this week, including at HQ on Thursday, December 18

Hails and Ales: Decibel Metal & Beer Fest Was Absolutely Historic
Critic's Notebook

Hails and Ales: Decibel Metal & Beer Fest Was Absolutely Historic

By Justin CriadoDecember 7, 2025

The Fillmore Auditorium was the place to be this weekend if you wanted to see some metal and historic sets.

The Best New Music Releases of November 2025
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The Best New Music Releases of November 2025

By Justin CriadoNovember 28, 2025

This month was stuffed with debuts from several new local groups

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The Munsens Return to Denver With a New Album
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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

Dive Into the Mouth of Madness With Defeated Sanity
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Dive Into the Mouth of Madness With Defeated Sanity

By Justin CriadoNovember 7, 2025

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

Gwar at Summit Music Hall
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GWAR Brings Another Bloodbath to Denver: Photos

By Ross JonesNovember 6, 2025

GWAR drenched a packed Summit Music Hall with its signature spew.

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

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

Insipidus busking on the street.
Features

Meet the Busking Metal Band Taking Denver by Storm

By Emily FergusonOctober 29, 2025

Insipidus is kind of the coolest band in Denver right now.

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Primitive Man Isn’t Afraid of Harsh Truths
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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
Features

Inside the Hotel of Between the Buried and Me

By Justin CriadoOctober 23, 2025

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

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How This Denver Band Is “Weeding Out Fans”

By Alexander Hernandez GonzalezOctober 23, 2025

Takipnik will be celebrating the release of a heavy new album at the Skylark.

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Vampires, Demons and Werewolf Jesus: A Metal Debut to Remember
Critic's Notebook

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.

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