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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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Local Metalcore Group Leveler Is Set to Unleash New Record

By Justin CriadoJuly 13, 2023

“You can expect originality while still getting that nostalgic feel of that metalcore that you grew up with.”

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Metalachi Combines Heavy Metal and Mariachi at HQ This Weekend

By Justin CriadoJuly 12, 2023

The strange band, which is sponsored by Screwball Peanut Butter Whiskey, plays HQ on Friday.

Age Is Just a Number to The Linda Lindas, Now on Tour With Paramore

By Justin CriadoJuly 10, 2023

So far this year, the Linda Lindas played Coachella, appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! and The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, and hit the road with Paramore. But three out of the four members (ages 12, 15, 16 and 18) still have homework to worry about.

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REZN: Synth, Sax and Stoner Rock

By Justin CriadoJuly 5, 2023

With a name like REZN, it’s easy to pigeonhole the band into the stoner-doom box, but the quartet is so much more.

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Punk Band Destroy Boys Talks Aliens Ahead of Opening Blink-182 Concert

By Justin CriadoJune 30, 2023

As Destroy Boys prepares to open for Blink-182, lead singer/guitarist Alexia Roditis can’t stop thinking about aliens.

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Worry Isn’t Trying to Be Pretty

By Justin CriadoJune 29, 2023

Colorado Springs noise-doom band Worry plays a concert in Denver this weekend at the hi-dive with Vexing, Voideater and Heathen Burial.

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The Best New Music by Colorado Musicians Released in June

By Justin CriadoJune 28, 2023

Local artists continue to put out fresh jams, so add them to your playlist!

The Ongoing Concept Returns With New Album, Original Lineup

By Justin CriadoJune 23, 2023

Longtime metalcore band The Ongoing Concept is back in all its glory!

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Silver Talon Is Ready to Tear Up the Oriental

By Justin CriadoJune 22, 2023

The Portland heavy-metal band, which is on tour with Cynic and Atheist, will have your ears ringing for days… but it’s worth it.

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Lost Relics Could Be the Loudest Band in Denver, According to Decibel Numbers

By Justin CriadoJune 21, 2023

“We like to come out, smoke your ass and leave you wanting more.”

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Dream-Pop Shoegaze Band Corsicana Releasing New Album Piece by Piece

By Justin CriadoJune 16, 2023

Corsicana, the Denver dream-pop indie band led by Ben Pisano, is releasing its new album song by song this summer.

Time Running Out on Six Senses Hotel Project Outside Telluride

By Justin CriadoJune 14, 2023

The decision was postponed from June 15 to August 17.

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Voideater Sets Itself Apart From Other Denver Doom Bands

By Justin CriadoJune 14, 2023

Voideater’s concerts are an immersive experience, so don’t miss the band’s album-release show at HQ on Friday!

Denver Garage-Punk Band Dirty Few Reunites for Anniversary Show at hi-dive

By Justin CriadoJune 13, 2023

“We started this band not caring about touring, not caring about anything. We just wanted to have a good time.”

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Country Singer Harriette on Social Media and Going Viral

By Justin CriadoJune 12, 2023

“I think I just need to stay in my true self,” says Harriette. “That’s honestly where the best music comes from and where the best content comes from, too.”

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Drowse Makes Slowcore With a Black-Metal Edge

By Justin CriadoJune 9, 2023

Catch Drowse at the hi-dive on Monday, June 12. Agriculture, Sprain and Palehorse/Palerider are also on the bill.

Horns Up! Viki Eagle Spearheads First-of-Its-Kind Rez Metal Festival at Levitt Pavilion

By Justin CriadoJune 6, 2023

Five Indigenous metal bands converge for a free festival on Friday!

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Denver Gay Men’s Chorus Welcomes New Artistic Director

By Justin CriadoJune 2, 2023

Former director James Knapp will retire after Pride performances, and will receive a proclamation on Monday from the Denver City Council.

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Denver’s Kiltro Makes Unique Shoegaze on New Album Underbelly

By Justin CriadoJune 1, 2023

Head over to Mercury Cafe tonight for a free album-release concert!

The Fantastic World of Songstress Allie Crow Buckley

By Justin CriadoMay 30, 2023

Allie Crow Buckley, who plays Red Rocks Wednesday and Thursday, has been writing poetry since she was age two.

Dead Poet Society Is the Raw Rock Band You Need Right Now

By Justin CriadoMay 29, 2023

“We go absolutely crazy from the get-go.”

Gozu Has the Remedy for Pandemic Frustrations

By Justin CriadoMay 26, 2023

The Boston band has a new release and will be in Denver on May 28.

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