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The Book of Rotting Christ: Black-Metal Legends Talk Three Decades of Blasphemy
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The Book of Rotting Christ: Black-Metal Legends Talk Three Decades of Blasphemy

By Justin CriadoApril 21, 2026

The iconic Greek group plays the Fillmore on Wednesday, April 22, with Behemoth, Deicide and Immolation.

band playing at venue Bar 404
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HUFR Fest Is the Celebration of Stoner Rock Denver’s Needed

By Emily FergusonApril 21, 2026

The festival will take place across three days at Bar 404.

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Five Denver Stoner Bands to Listen to on 4/20

By Justin CriadoApril 16, 2026

Marijuana isn’t the only thing that’ll get you high on this unofficial cannabis holiday.

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The Hottest Metal Band of the Year Is Coming to Denver
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The Hottest Metal Band of the Year Is Coming to Denver

By Justin CriadoApril 7, 2026

The band is playing in Denver for the first time on Thursday, April 9, at at Black Sky Brewery.

Siege Perilous Unleashes a Dragon-Slaying Debut
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Siege Perilous Unleashes a Dragon-Slaying Debut

By Justin CriadoApril 3, 2026

NoCo power metal band playing release show on Saturday, April 4, at Moxi Theater

The Oriental Theater Is About to Welcome Metal Legends
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The Oriental Theater Is About to Welcome Metal Legends

By Justin CriadoMarch 27, 2026

The iconic Swedish melodeath band Dark Tranquility will be in Denver to play the Oriental Theater on Monday, March 30.

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Denver Power Trio Wants to “Crush as Many Peoples’ Eardrums as We Can”
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Denver Power Trio Wants to “Crush as Many Peoples’ Eardrums as We Can”

By Justin CriadoMarch 25, 2026

Be prepared for when Shepherd releases new songs at the hi-dive on Friday, March 27.

Bleed The Vain Is Looking to Break Out This Year
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Bleed The Vain Is Looking to Break Out This Year

By Justin CriadoMarch 20, 2026

“There’s nothing off the table. If we feel like doing it and we think it’s cool, we’re going to do it.”

Meet Denver’s Newest Death-Metal Supergroup Disgustingest
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Meet Denver’s Newest Death-Metal Supergroup Disgustingest

By Justin CriadoMarch 18, 2026

The band, which features members of several local underground acts, is playing in Fort Collins on Saturday, March 21.

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Meet Draghoria’s New ‘Demon’ Vocalist
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Meet Draghoria’s New ‘Demon’ Vocalist

By Justin CriadoFebruary 26, 2026

Victor Cabrera will join the veteran Greeley metal crew at the Federal on February 27.

Car Trouble: Local Metal Band’s New Van Vandalized
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Car Trouble: Local Metal Band’s New Van Vandalized

By Justin CriadoFebruary 18, 2026

Harvested quickly got in gear, starting a GoFundMe and scheduling a Saturday fundraiser at D3 Arts.

Buried in Lies Turns Turmoil Into Emotionally-Charged Metal
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Buried in Lies Turns Turmoil Into Emotionally-Charged Metal

By Justin CriadoFebruary 18, 2026

The Pueblo metalcore band will play a benefit show at Ante Up on Saturday, February 21.

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Between the Hammer and the Anvil: This Denver Band Crushes Crossover
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Between the Hammer and the Anvil: This Denver Band Crushes Crossover

By Justin CriadoFebruary 13, 2026

“It’s using the myths, but it’s not in a nationalistic sort of way,” says the vocalist, who’ll be sounding off at a Sunday show.

The Flesh-Peeling Power of Human Suit
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The Flesh-Peeling Power of Human Suit

By Justin CriadoJanuary 29, 2026

The Fort Collins grinders will play at DIY spot Glob on Friday, January 30.

Trip Out With Boulder’s Triune
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Trip Out With Boulder’s Triune

By Justin CriadoJanuary 28, 2026

The prog-core band headlines HQ on Friday, January 30.

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Alt-Metal Madness: Sink Into Doom With Old Deer
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Alt-Metal Madness: Sink Into Doom With Old Deer

By Justin CriadoJanuary 21, 2026

With a debut in tow, doomy Denver band Old Deer plays the Federal Theater on January 31.

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.

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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.

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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