Written and photos by Neal Cribb On May 4, 2025, Billy Idol brought his “It’s A Nice Day To…Tour Again!” to Austin’s Moody Center, delivering a performance that reaffirmed his status as a rock icon. Taking the stage at 9:00 PM, Idol launched into a set that blended his classic hits …
Written and photos by Neal Cribb On April 19, 2025, Mac Sabbath brought their unique blend of parody and heavy metal to Mohawk Austin, delivering a performance that was as theatrical as it was musically impressive. Celebrating their 10th anniversary, the self-proclaimed purveyors of “Drive-Thru Metal” transformed the venue into a …
Photos by Bang Ho AWOLNATION lit up Emo’s in Austin on March 31, 2025, with an exciting and powerful show as part of their Phantom Five Tour. Lead singer Aaron Bruno brought tons of energy and had the crowd hooked from the very first song. The setlist included fan favorites …
Written and photos by Neal Cribb On April 18, 2025, Emo’s Austin was engulfed in a maelstrom of sound as Napalm Death headlined the Savage Imperial Death March Part II tour. Sharing the stage with sludge metal stalwarts Melvins, doom trio Weedeater, and experimental project Dark Sky Burial, the evening was …
Written and photos by Neal Cribb On April 15, 2025, Swedish metal titans Meshuggah delivered a blistering performance at ACL Live at The Moody Theater in Austin, Texas. Supported by death metal legends Cannibal Corpse and Carcass, the evening showcased a lineup of extreme metal heavyweights that left the audience in …
Written and photos by Neal Cribb On April 12, 2025, UK anarcho-punk pioneers Subhumans headlined a high-octane night at The Ballroom (also known as 29th Street Ballroom) in Austin, Texas. Presented by Resound Presents, the show featured support from San Antonio’s Fea and local act Band of Bastards, drawing a diverse …
Photos by Bang Ho Bryce Fox lit up Emo’s on March 31 with a high-energy, emotional set that had the whole room locked in. He bounced between gritty alt-rock anthems and softer, introspective moments with ease, showing off serious vocal chops and stage presence. Tracks like “Horns” hit hard, while …
Written and photos by Neal Cribb On March 28, 2025, The Ballroom at Spider House in Austin, Texas, became a nexus of hardcore energy as Agnostic Front headlined an unforgettable night. As part of their “New York Blood 2025 USA Tour,” the band was joined by fellow hardcore stalwarts Murphy’s Law, …
Written and Photos by Bang Ho We sometimes forget to pay attention to our local artists when SXSW rolls around and we’re inundated with out of town acts we may never get to see again in our life unless we leave the continent. Lucky for us, UT’s Hook’em House put …
