Photos and Review by David de la Huerta Swedish metal titans Orbit Culture proved exactly why they are one of the genre's fastest-rising powerhouses. Fresh off the release of their acclaimed 2025 album Death Above Life (out October 3, 2025, via Century Media), the band brought their North American headlining tour to Toronto, delivering... Continue Reading →
Storm on Stage: Mia Asano and Billy Wilkins Bring Shredding Violin and Heartfelt Rock to The Westcott Theater
Photos and Review by Chris Besaw It was a nice, unseasonably warm day in Syracuse, with a gentle drizzle finally hinting that spring might be poking its long-awaited head out. On Westcott Street, nestled in the heart of Syracuse University, an excited buzz filled the air outside The Westcott Theater as fans lined up for... Continue Reading →
Belphegor, Incantation, Hate & Narcotic Wasteland: A Night of Relentless Extremity
Photos and Review by David De La Huerta On a frigid Sunday night in Toronto, the legendary Lee’s Palace was transformed from a local staple into a cathedral of sulfur and bone. As part of the Praise the Beast North American Tour 2026, Austria’s Belphegor returned to the city on February 22, joined by Incantation,... Continue Reading →
Dropkick Murphys at Stage AE with Slugger, Haywire and Aggrolites 2/12/2026
Dropkick Murphys with Slugger, Aggrolites and Haywire from their performance at Stage AE in Pittsburgh, PA on 2/12/26. Here are some photo highlights from the show taken by staff photographer Jeff Lasich of Start Today Fanzine. Please keep checking back to see more of Jeff’s incredible photo work and please head over to his website... Continue Reading →
Disinclined at the 560 Art Collective 2/13/26
Disinclined 560 Art Collective Syracuse, NY 2/13/26 Check out photo highlights from the first show by disinclined at the 560 Art Collective in Syracuse, NY on 2/13/26. Photos by by Chris Besaw, house photographer for St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview and Syracuse Music Collective. https://www.flickr.com/photos/201772639@N08/albums/72177720332168196/
Bush Delivers a High-Energy, Sold-Out Performance at The Vine Showroom at del Lago Resort & Casino
Photo and Review by Chris Besaw Bush, the multi-platinum English rock band, treated fans to another sold-out show at The Vine Showroom at Del Lago Resort & Casino in Waterloo, New York. Currently on tour in support of their tenth studio album, I Beat Loneliness (released July 18, 2025), the band headlined under their own... Continue Reading →
The Jugg on Teall Farewell Night 1 1/9/26
The Jugg on Teall Farewell Night 1 Caustic Method The Three Drawn by Blood Tragic Intent The Jugg on Teall Lyncourt, NY 1/9/26 Check out photo highlights from the final night of music at the Jugg on Teall in Lyncourt, NY on 1/9/26. Photos by by Chris Besaw, house photographer for St. Joseph’s Health... Continue Reading →
The Jugg on Teall Farewell Night 2 1/10/26
The Jugg on Teall Farewell Night 2 Perlious Pale Green Stars Live, Laugh, Lobotomy Lenny Lashley The Jugg on Teall Lyncourt, NY 1/10/26 Check out photo highlights from the final night of music at the Jugg on Teall in Lyncourt, NY on 1/10/26. Photos by by Chris Besaw, house photographer for St. Joseph’s Health... Continue Reading →
Last Call at The Jugg on Teall 1/15/26
Last Call at The Jugg on Teall Kilter The Ghost You Love The Jugg on Teall Lyncourt, NY 1/15/26 Check out photo highlights from the final night of music at the Jugg on Teall in Lyncourt, NY on 1/15/26. Photos by by Chris Besaw, house photographer for St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview, Syracuse Music... Continue Reading →
Haywire with Missing Link, Nasty, Cross of Disbelief, Unreal City and Frozen Ground 1/18/26
Haywire Missing Link Nasty Cross of Disbelief Unreal City Frozen Ground Sharkey's Event Center Liverpool, NY 1/18/26 Check out photo highlights from the Haywire show at Sharkey's in Liverpool, NY on 1/18/26. Photos by by Chris Besaw, house photographer for St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview, Syracuse Music Collective and The Jugg on Teall. ... Continue Reading →