Heavy Metal Archives - Chicago Concert Reviews

Trans-Siberian Orchestra turns Allstate Arena on to 20th anniversary of “The Lost Christmas Eve”

The annual touring tradition of Trans-Siberian Orchestra is always known for mounting a massive spectacle, set to a riveting seasonal blend of symphonic and hard rock sounds, [More…]

“Popular Monster” Falling In Reverse rock, rap and roar inside a packed Huntington Bank Pavilion

Trying to pinpoint Falling In Reverse is practically impossible, not that it’s really necessary, but for those outside the know, imagine a hard rock meets metalcore [More…]

Metal men Megadeth “Destroy All Enemies” while “Peace Sells” the seats of CU1 Amp

Thrash metal probably wouldn’t be where it is today today had it not been for Megadeth, who alongside Metallica, Slayer and Anthrax, revolutionized a more technically [More…]

“Freaks On Parade” Rob Zombie, Alice Cooper, Ministry and Filter storm Summerfest grounds

When it comes to hard rock, heavy metal and the alternative side of the dial in general, the pairing of Rob Zombie, Alice Cooper, Ministry and Filter couldn’t be more [More…]

Deep Purple delivers “1 More Time” for CU1 Amp alongside Yes’ quicker take on “Classic Tales”

When Deep Purple wound its way through Tinley Park a half-dozen years ago, it was part of “The Long Goodbye,” but considering the English legends just came back to the [More…]

Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony, Joe Satriani, Jason Bonham offer CU1 Amp “Best Of All Worlds”

Now that Eddie Van Halen is no longer physically on this earth, the likelihood of Van Halen reuniting is next to nothing, which makes Sammy Hagar’s “The Best Of All [More…]

Despite short notice start over storm, Def Leppard, Journey, Steve Miller Band knock it out of Wrigley

Either individually or collectively, Def Leppard and Journey are always some of the summer’s hugest concert draws, which meant it was only a matter of time before they [More…]

Robert Plant & Alison Krauss “Can’t Let Go” of “Raise The Roof,” a little Led Zep and Ravinia

When Robert Plant & Alison Krauss made their Ravinia duo debut little over a decade-and-a-half ago, it stood out so much, fans of either individual artist or their [More…]

Fresh off 40th anniversary, Night Ranger reminds Rialto Square “(You Can Still) Rock In America”

The anniversary of Night Ranger’s origins may have technically already passed, but the celebration continues with the release of “40 Years And A Night,” an audio/visual [More…]

British heavy metal mainstays Uriah Heep, Saxon bring “Hell, Fire & Chaos” to Rialto Square

Many consider Britain to be the birthplace of hard rock/heavy metal, and for well over a half-century, Uriah Heep’s been a consistent force in the scene with the equally [More…]