Through the Metal Lens

06/22/2026

Great shots!

06/21/2026

For one night in Las Vegas, the 90s kicked the door open and reminded everyone it still had some fight left.

The Verve Pipe opened with “Photograph” and closed with a strong tribute to Soundgarden’s “Black Hole Sun.” Then Our Lady Peace took over with “Clumsy,” “Superman’s Dead,” “Somewhere Out There,” “4am,” and “Starseed.”

Between the Spiritual Machines / AI talk and the emotional dedication to Duncan Coutts and his cancer recovery, this was more than a throwback show.

Live music still matters.

Stay safe, stay metal, and always be kind.

06/20/2026

Make sure you go check out "The man with a backpack" Newest Review.

Album Review: SLEEPING WITH SIRENS ‘An Ending In Itself’

https://www.knac.com/news/albums/albumreview-sleepingwithsirens-anendinginitself/

06/03/2026

This was such a fun night! The HU The Rasmus Apocalyptica

06/01/2026

The Vikings have officially conquered Sin City.

When comes to town, they don't just play a concert; they wage war. Shooting from Front of House gave me the perfect vantage point to witness the sheer scale of this invasion. From Jocke Wallgren perched atop a massive horned helmet to the entire arena floor dropping down to row for "Put Your Back Into the Oar," the energy was absolutely feral. JohanHegg commanded the horde with absolute authority, closing out the tour with a fiery, triumphant raid. The Viking in me is fully satiated.

More shots of the battlefield
https://www.scarymonstersmusic.com/single-post/chronicles-of-the-metal-lens-wizards-vikings-and-the-animated-apocalypse📸

06/01/2026

I went into the final night of the Amonklok Conquest Tour at PH Live mostly knowing .rat by name only. Half an hour later, my jaw was on the floor. The Rat Queen and her crew delivered a masterclass in Sabbath-worshipping doom metal wrapped in a fully immersive fantasy theater production. Giant rat combat? A scythe-wielding reaper? Visceral, heavy-as-hell riffs? Absolutely incredible. I definitely didn't have this on my bingo card, but I am officially a fan.

Review and photos Scary Monsters Music


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05/28/2026

Yes !

A Las Vegas War Journal by Arnold "Rocky" Kessenger | Through the Metal LensLas Vegas is a city entirely constructed on the foundation of grand illusions and manufactured spectacles. Yet, when the heavy music community descends upon the Strip, that artificial neon sheen gets instantly painted over w...

05/28/2026

Las Vegas got dragged straight into The Realm.

I went into the final night of the Amonklok Conquest Tour at PH Live mostly knowing .rat by name only. Half an hour later, my jaw was on the floor. The Rat Queen and her crew delivered a masterclass in Sabbath-worshipping doom metal wrapped in a fully immersive fantasy theater production. Giant rat combat? A scythe-wielding reaper? Visceral, heavy-as-hell riffs? Absolutely incredible. I definitely didn't have this on my bingo card, but I am officially a fan.

Review and photos coming soon

05/21/2026

Review and Photos are live.

As an old metalhead raised on Black Sabbath, Ozzy, and heavier music in general, YUNGBLUD normally wouldn’t be my lane. But after this show, I get it.