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Are You Ready to Get Lit? A Dozen Things to Do in Denver This Week

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Justin Criado

Justin Criado is an award-winning journalist and editor, as his pieces have been recognized as some of the best in the West over the years.Inspired by heavy metal and the unusual, Justin’s work has been featured in the Denver Post, Westword, Salt Lake City Weekly, Phoenix New Times, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. His first collection of essays, Chronicles of Chaos, is out now. Visit justincriado.com to find out more.

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Introducing Deadgods, the Heaviest Denver Band You’ve Never Heard Of

By Justin CriadoAugust 29, 2023

Hear it for yourself at the post-metal trio’s EP-release show at the Crypt this week.

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Gregory Alan Isakov Discusses New Album Ahead of Red Rocks Performance

By Justin CriadoAugust 29, 2023

“We try to build a whole landscape of music and experience for people.”

Western Swing Band the Quebe Sisters Taking “Undetermined Hiatus”

By Justin CriadoAugust 25, 2023

But first, the Western swing siblings will perform at Newell Farm & Amphitheatre in Berthoud this weekend.

New Concert Venue the Rickhouse Is Already Booking Big Shows

By Justin CriadoAugust 23, 2023

Made by musicians, for musicians, the Rickhouse offers an authentic warehouse experience and big support for bands.

Megatheria’s Post-Metal Instrumental Music Speaks Volumes

By Justin CriadoAugust 21, 2023

The Denver trio had its first out-of-state mini-tour this month, but its HQ date was washed out.

Green Druid Approaches Doom Metal Differently

By Justin CriadoAugust 18, 2023

The local band plays the hi-dive on Tuesday, August 22.

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Denver Band Changes Name After Portland Group Threatens Legal Action

By Justin CriadoAugust 16, 2023

The members of AMOD (formerly American Overdose) couldn’t help but laugh when Portland’s Amerakin Overdose, which is “like if Hot Topic was a band,” told them to change their name.

Strike Twelve Says Punk Rock Is Not a Phase, Mom

By Justin CriadoAugust 15, 2023

San Diego punk trio Strike Twelve isn’t in it for the fame and fortune

Everything Is Terrible! Brings Latest Fever-Dream Film to Meow Wolf

By Justin CriadoAugust 15, 2023

The artist collective’s new film is about the “central wisdom of kids seeing through the BS of the world.”

The Legend of Axeslasher: How the Metal Band Formed From ’80s Zombies and Cryptids

By Justin CriadoAugust 9, 2023

The thrashers return from the grave to play the Gothic on Saturday with Potato Pirates, Eyes of Salt and Pitch Invasion.

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From New Zealand to the States: The Beths Talk New Music Ahead of the National Concert

By Justin CriadoAugust 9, 2023

The Beths are opening for The National at Mission Ballroom this weekend.

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The Sickly Hecks Are Dropping New Music All Year Long

By Justin CriadoAugust 7, 2023

The Denver indie-rock duo plays Globe Hall on Wednesday, August 9, with the Good Life and the New Trust.

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Illuminati Hotties Takes on Red Rocks With Boygenius This Weekend

By Justin CriadoAugust 3, 2023

Soak up all the indie rock vibes with boygenius (Phoebe Bridgers, Julien Baker and Lucy Ducas) and illuminati hotties at Red Rocks on Saturday.

Belhor’s “War and Peace Experience” Comes to the Hi-Dive

By Justin CriadoAugust 2, 2023

The local extreme metal band is playing one more show this year before throwing themselves into recording.

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New DIY Experimental-Rock Festival Hits South Broadway Venues in August

By Justin CriadoJuly 26, 2023

Four local musicians created Ghost Canyon Fest, which will bring national and local experimental-rock bands to the hi-dive, Skylark and Mutiny.

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The Best New Music by Colorado Musicians Released in July

By Justin CriadoJuly 26, 2023

From the Irrelephants’ cheeky Fourth of July song to Isadora Eden’s debut album, we can’t get enough of these new offerings from local bands.

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How Wormhole Created a New Metal Subgenre

By Justin CriadoJuly 24, 2023

The innovative Baltimore band plays Trailside Saloon this week.

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Jimmy Eat World Looks Back on Thirty Years at Red Rocks

By Justin CriadoJuly 21, 2023

Bassist Rick Burch says the band will be celebrating its thirty-year career with a “full spectrum” show.

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MF Ruckus Refused to Quit During Tough Times

By Justin CriadoJuly 20, 2023

Local rock band MF Ruckus is releasing a new album and plays a concert in Denver this weekend at the Bluebird Theater.

Hawthorne Heights Brings Emo Festival to Denver With Alkaline Trio, PUP and More

By Justin CriadoJuly 18, 2023

Don’t forget to update your MySpace Top 8 and break out the digital cameras.

Punk Rock Saves Lives Festival Raises Mental Health Awareness With Punk Bands

By Justin CriadoJuly 18, 2023

Second Punk Rock Saves Lives set for July 21-22 at Ratio Beerworks

Black-Metal Legends of Profanatica Still Hate God

By Justin CriadoJuly 17, 2023

Profantica brings its black mass to Globe Hall on Tuesday with local opener Helleborus.

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