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The Metal Tour Of The Year made a second stop while in New Jersey, and I was fortunate enough to be there. Megadeth and Lamb of God collectively blew the minds and eardrums of everyone in attendance. The sound and lighting at this show was amazing. Both heavy metal giants performed flawless sets in a beautiful amphitheater. This was my third time seeing the tour. Overall, I would say this was the best performance by both bands. Heavy metal gold.

Anyway, be sure to check out the Official Megadeth Website & Official Lamb of God Website for music, news, videos, merch, and all upcoming tour dates. Continue reading below for more photos from their performances in Holmdel, NJ on 9/16/21. All images copyright and courtesy of Andy Jillson.

Photo Flashback: Larkin Poe @ Delmar Hall 9/15/21 — St. Louis, MO

LarkinPoe-23 — *Larkin Poe (Photo by Sean Rider)*

Larkin Poe took the stage at Delmar Hall in St. Louis earlier this month, and delivered a masterful blend of rock and bluegrass jams for a house full of adoring fans and live music connoisseur’s. The bands two front-women, Rebecca and Megan Lovell, worked together to blend these genres into an energetic and heartfelt show. The music was raw and powerful. The whole band put on a great performance.

Anyway, be sure to visit the Official Larkin Poe Website for tickets, music, news, videos, merch, and all upcoming tour dates. Larkin Poe’s “Monster Energy Outbreak Tour” continues across the US until December 2021. Don’t miss it! Continue reading below for more photos from their show in St. Louis. All images copyright and courtesy of Sean Rider.

LarkinPoe-43 — *Larkin Poe (Photo by Sean Rider)*

Photo Flashback: Metal Tour Of The Year @ White River Amphitheatre 9/5/21 — Auburn, WA

The Metal Tour Of The Year made a stop in Auburn, WA at White River Amphitheatre and literally set the place on fire. Hot damn! This must-see tour is co-headlined by Megadeth and Lamb of God, but the metal insanity doesn’t stop there. The two metal giants are joined by special guests Trivium and Hatebreed. What a lineup!

Anyway, tickets and VIP packages for the tour can be purchased at metaltouroftheyear.com. Also be sure to check out the Official Megadeth Website & Official Lamb of God Website for music, news, videos, merch, and all upcoming tour dates. Continue reading below for more photos from the show. All images copyright and courtesy of Matt Walsh.

Photo Flashback: Louis The Child @ St. Louis Music Park 8/31/21 — St. Louis, MO

Louis The Child played for a highly-ecstatic crowd at the St. Louis Music Park on 8/31/2021. This was a difficult shoot, but a wonderful performance. There was so much excitement within the park.

Anyway, in this photo flashback, we’re taking a trip down memory lane with Louis The Child. Be sure to check out the Official Louis The Child Website for tickets, music, news, videos, merch, and all upcoming tour dates. Continue reading below for more photos from the performance in St. Louis. All images copyright and courtesy of Sean Rider.

Photo Flashback: Dropkick Murphys @ Skyline Stage at The Mann Center 8/31/21 — Philadelphia, PA

*Dropkick Murphys (Photo by Andy Jillson)*

Dropkick Murphys played a high energy set at The Mann Center in Philadelphia, PA earlier this week. The band were performing with fellow rockers Rancid on their Boston to Berkley II tour. I made the drive to Philly from Silver Spring, MD to cover this musical event, and I was not disappointed. The band performed a flawless set of their signature sounding tunes. Well worth the drive.

Anyway, Dropkick Murphys are still on a co-headlining tour with Rancid. Tickets for the Boston to Berkley II tour can be purchased at www.DropkickMurphys.com or www.RancidRancid.com. Continue reading below for more details and photos from the show. All images copyright and courtesy of Andy Jillson.

Photo Flashback: Trippie Redd @ St. Louis Music Park 8/28/21 — St. Louis, MO

Trippie Redd’s “Trip at Knight Tour” stopped in St. Louis and put on an amazing performance August 28, 2021. The St. Louis Music Park was packed full of adoring fans and photographers. The atmosphere was intense, and the entire experience had a somewhat chaotic element to it. Redd’s performance was super high energy, and Redd himself was super high as well.

Anyway, in this photo flashback, we’re taking a trip down memory lane with Trippie Redd. There are only a few stops left on his Trip at Knight Tour. Be sure to check out the Official Trippie Redd Website for tickets, music, news, videos, merch, and all upcoming tour dates. Continue reading below for more photos from the show in St. Louis. All images copyright and courtesy of Sean Rider.

Show Preview: Dropkick Murphys & Rancid @ Skyline Stage at The Mann Center 8/31/21 — Philadelphia, PA

Dropkick Murphys and Rancid recently embarked on a highly-anticipated co-headlining tour, Boston to Berkeley II. Both of these legendary rock bands will be performing together at The Mann Center in Philadelphia, PA on 8/31/21. The tickets for these shows are selling fast. Get yours now!

Tickets for the show at Skyline Stage at The Mann Center in Philly on 8/31/21 can be purchased at www.DropkickMurphys.com or www.RancidRancid.com. Continue reading below for more details.

Photo Flashback: Primus @ Pavilion at Riverfront 8/13/21 — Spokane, WA

Primus have officially set sail on their Rush tribute tour, and I was approved to cover their stop on 8/13/2021 in Spokane, Washington. The band jammed through a great setlist of their own material before performing Rush’s 1977 masterpiece A Farewell to Kings in its entirety.

Anyway, tickets for Primus’ “A Farewell to Kings Tour” can be purchased at primusville.com/#tour. Also be sure to check out the Official Primus Website for music, videos, merch, and all upcoming tour dates. Continue reading below for more information and photos from the show. All images copyright and courtesy of Matt Walsh.

Photo Flashback: Hella Mega Tour (Green Day & Weezer) @ Nationals Park 8/8/21 — Washington, DC

The Hella Mega Tour featuring Green Day and Weezer made a stop in DC on 8/8/2021. I was fortunate enough to be in the photo pit for this one. This is my biggest show to date. Wow…just wow. Surreal is an understatement. I was only allowed in the photo pit for a couple songs, but I made the most of my time. I had a freakin’ blast!

Anyway, tickets for the Hella Mega Tour can be purchased at hellamegatour.com. Also be sure to check out the Official Green Day Website & Official Weezer Website for music, videos, merch, and all upcoming tour dates. Continue reading below for more information and photos from the show. All images copyright and courtesy of Andy Jillson.

Concert Review: Dermot Kennedy @ The Pageant 8/8/21 — St. Louis, MO

It was a rainy Sunday night on August 8, 2021 when Dermot Kennedy took the stage at The Pageant in St. Louis. The venue hummed with the energy that only a sold out show could provide. The show itself was emotional for me in numerous ways. This was the first concert I attended since the pandemic started in early 2020, over a year ago. Just being back in a crowd of like-minded music lovers was enough to send tingles straight down my spine.

Anyway, tickets for upcoming Dermot Kennedy shows can be purchased at dermotkennedy.com/tour. Also be sure to check out the Official Dermot Kennedy Website for music, videos, merch, and all upcoming tour dates. Continue reading below for my full concert review and more photos from the performance. All images copyright and courtesy of Sean Rider.

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