Metal! Archives | Denver Westword https://www.westword.com The Leading Independent News Source in Denver, Colorado Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:32:04 +0000 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:32:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.5 Copyright 2026 Westword. All rights reserved. This RSS file is offered to individuals, Westword readers, and non-commercial organizations only. Any commercial websites wishing to use this RSS file, please contact Westword. letters@westword.com (Westword Editor) web@voicemediagroup.com (Westword Webmaster) https://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/09/general-feed-rss.jpg Denver Westword The Leading Independent News Source in Denver, Colorado https://www.westword.com 144 90 Five Denver Stoner Bands to Listen to on 4/20 https://www.westword.com/music/five-denver-stoner-bands-to-listen-to-on-4-20-16641661/ https://www.westword.com/uncategorized/five-denver-stoner-bands-to-listen-to-on-4-20-16641661/ Emily Ferguson https://www.westword.com/music/five-denver-stoner-bands-to-listen-to-on-4-20-16641661/#respond Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:31:44 -0600

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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