Between the Hammer and the Anvil: This Denver Band Crushes Crossover
“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.
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The Flesh-Peeling Power of Human Suit
The Fort Collins grinders will play at DIY spot Glob on Friday, January 30.
Trip Out With Boulder’s Triune
The prog-core band headlines HQ on Friday, January 30.
Alt-Metal Madness: Sink Into Doom With Old Deer
With a debut in tow, doomy Denver band Old Deer plays the Federal Theater on January 31.
Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson Announce Denver Show, but Opener Is the Real Draw
Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson are embarking on a co-headlining tour this summer.
Barbaric Filth: Tainted Blade Makes Live Debut This Weekend
Local death-metal trio plays the hi-dive on Saturday, January 10.
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New Extreme Metal Festival to Debut in Denver
The two-day lineup is absolutely stacked.
A Blast From Denver’s Underground Past Is Resurrected
This release will be a jewel for the most obscure vinyl heads.
Insipidus, Broken Record Tear Up The Crypt for Westword Members: Photos
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!
We teamed up with the Crypt for a concert on December 29 featuring Insipidus and Broken Record, and Westword members can join for free.
A Heavy Year: The Best Local Metal Releases of 2025
From Denver and beyond, Colorado musicians packed a lot of punch into the last twelve months
Review: Khemmis Ends Year With Massive Anniversary Show
The long-established Denver doom crew celebrated ten years of its debut at the Gothic Theatre.
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How Khemmis Conquered a Decade of Doom
The band will celebrate its debut album with a show at the Gothic Theatre tonight.
Thousand-Yard Blare: Vitrify Lays Down the Law
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
The Fillmore Auditorium was the place to be this weekend if you wanted to see some metal and historic sets.
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The Best New Music Releases of November 2025
This month was stuffed with debuts from several new local groups
The Munsens Return to Denver With a New Album
Longstanding local metal trio hosts release show at hi-dive on Saturday, November 15
Dive Into the Mouth of Madness With Defeated Sanity
Legendary German death-dealers play Summit on Saturday, November 8
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GWAR Brings Another Bloodbath to Denver: Photos
GWAR drenched a packed Summit Music Hall with its signature spew.
The Call of Goathulu: Denver’s Goat Hill Massacre Talks New Music
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
The Denver speed trio is playing a release show at the Oriental Theater on Saturday, November 1.
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Meet the Busking Metal Band Taking Denver by Storm
Insipidus is kind of the coolest band in Denver right now.