November 13th at The Masquerade felt like stepping into a world that only GWAR could create. The scumdogs of the universe brought their The Return Of Gor Gor Tour to town and it was nothing less than a spectical. The second the house lights dropped, the room turned into a warzone of color, gore effects, and heavy riffs. Atlanta crowds always show up ready to go hard, but this one felt extra charged. You could feel the energy climbing before the first spray even hit the air. G

Atlanta’s Tabernacle crowd showed up early and the energy never let up. From the first hit of the kick drum to the final chord of “The End,” Mammoth owned every second of their set. Wolfgang Van Halen has become a frontman who feels completely at home on stage, and this show proved it. It wasn’t about production tricks or nostalgia. It was a rock band playing loud, honest music in one of the city’s best venues.

A Halloween Week Showcase of Pure Guitar Power On Thursday night, October 30, 2025, the Variety Playhouse in Atlanta was packed with die-hard guitar fans ready for a night of world-class musicianship. The historic theater provided the perfect setting for two of rock’s most technically skilled and stylistically distinct guitarists to share the stage. Vern Daysel & The Burning Breeze Start Strong Opening the show was South Florida’s Vern Daysel & The Burning Breeze, a band that

Thrice delivered an unforgettable performance at The Masquerade in Atlanta on October 23, 2025. Supported by Modern Color and Downward, the band’s Fall Tour stop balanced nostalgia and new material with pure emotional power.

Atlanta’s Coca-Cola Roxy turned into a temple of controlled chaos on October 19, 2025, as Mudvayne, Static-X, and Vended delivered one of the heaviest lineups of the fall. The night celebrated both legacy and evolution, proving that aggressive music still commands the stage with precision and emotion.

The Cult brought something special to Atlanta on October 18 when they took the stage at Cobb Energy Centre for their Paradise Now tour, which featured two full sets: one revisiting their early incarnation Death Cult, and another celebrating their defining era as The Cult. The result was a night that felt both nostalgic and alive, a look back at where the band came from and a reminder of why they still matter today.

AFI took over The Masquerade’s Heaven room on October 17 and turned it into something unforgettable. Touring in support of their new album Silver Bleeds the Black Sun, released October 3 through Run For Cover Records, the band proved that time has not dulled their intensity one bit. The room was packed wall to wall with fans who knew every lyric, and from the first chord it was clear that this was not going to be just another night on tour.

The walls of the Buckhead Theatre shook on October 15 as Black Rebel Motorcycle Club brought their dark, thunderous brand of rock to Atlanta. Touring deep into their third decade, the San Francisco trio reminded everyone that they are still as commanding, raw, and magnetic as ever.

Turnstile brought The Never Enough Tour to White Oak Music Hall (Houston) on October 15th for an unbelievably energetic night. The entire lawn was moving for every artist that played, as to be expected with a lineup like this one.

Bridge City Sinners Close Out Their Break the Chain Tour at The Loft, Center Stage (Atlanta) October 11, 2025, marked the final stop of Bridge City Sinners’ Break the Chain tour, and Atlanta’s Center Stage Loft hosted the sendoff. The intimate 650-capacity room was packed from front to back with fans ready to celebrate the last night on the road. The energy was immediate and never let up. Libby - Bridge City Sinners - Photo By Chris Collett Joshua Quimby Opens the Night Josh

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