Fuel The Scene Magazine, 5603 W. Friendly Avenue, Greensboro, NC (2024)

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04/29/2024

By Kenny Brown It's been nearly ten years since I first heard Nothing More. The song 'Jenny' came on a channel I was listening to. Like so many other people including myself who've had "Jenny's" in our lives, the emotional words of addiction and self destruction sung by vocalist Jonny Hawkins immediately overwhelmed my heart. Diving into everything else Nothing More had to offer I felt an intense relatable connection to the band....

By Kenny Brown It’s been nearly ten years since I first heard Nothing More. The song ‘Jenny’ came on a channel I was listening to. Like so many other people including myself who& #…

04/19/2024

By Kenny Brown Dethklok, along with Dragonforce and Necrogoblikon, stopped by Charlotte NC on their current 'Mutilation on a Spring Night' tour. Necrogoblikon opened the show with a high energy theatrical performance that got the crowd moving right from the get-go. Dragonforce performed second with some of the most technical intense musicianship I've ever witnessed live. Dethklok headlined the show playing all of the crowd favorites from Metalocalypse and more....

By Kenny Brown Dethklok, along with Dragonforce and Necrogoblikon, stopped by Charlotte NC on their current ‘Mutilation on a Spring Night’ tour. Necrogoblikon opened the show with a hig…

01/25/2024

Photos and Writing by Kenny Brown I'll just start by saying I've been a huge TOOL fan for many years. I've been lucky enough to catch them live quite a few times over those years. The first time was nearly 30 years ago, November 16 1996 at The Garage in Cincinnati, Ohio. It was a small club, maybe a couple hundred people....

Photos and Writing by Kenny Brown I’ll just start by saying I’ve been a huge TOOL fan for many years. I’ve been lucky enough to catch them live quite a few times over those years.…

01/21/2024

Photos and Writing by Dillon Reesor New Brookland Tavern has seen a lot of Justin Osborne lately. January 17th marks the third show in three weeks, following a pair of reunion shows from Sequoyah Prep School to send off the iconic old New Brookland building and to christen their new location in 5 Points. This time around was a markedly different, more intimate experience featuring three musicians performing individual (mostly) acoustic sets....

Photos and Writing by Dillon Reesor New Brookland Tavern has seen a lot of Justin Osborne lately. January 17th marks the third show in three weeks, following a pair of reunion shows from Sequoyah P…

12/23/2023

Photos and Writing by Kyle Ostrander On a cold winter Monday night, Weakened Friends brought their electric energy to the stage at The Meadows in NYC. The band, who are known for their catchy songs and enthusiastic live performances, delivered a show the crowd certainly won’t soon forget. The set was filled with cuts from across the band’s catalog, including “Main Bitch”, “Blue Again”, “Spew”, and their latest single “Awkward”....

Photos and Writing by Kyle Ostrander On a cold winter Monday night, Weakened Friends brought their electric energy to the stage at The Meadows in NYC. The band, who are known for their catchy songs…

12/04/2023

Photos and Writing by Kyle Ostrander On Wednesday night, Baroness played NYC’s Webster Hall for the penultimate stop of their Sweet Oblivion tour. The band were on the road in support of their new album, Stone. Baroness hit the stage with electric energy, kicking off the set with Last Word before jumping into The Sweetest Curse, followed by…...

Photos and Writing by Kyle Ostrander On Wednesday night, Baroness played NYC’s Webster Hall for the penultimate stop of their Sweet Oblivion tour. The band were on the road in support of their new …

11/23/2023

Photos and Writing by Valkyrie Löfgren Mia x Ally are on the road this fall/winter for their “The Devil Went Down to Georgia” Tour, and it’s an experience you won’t want to miss!Electric violinist Mia Asano and bagpiper/multi-instrumentalist Ally Crowley-Duncan (a.k.a. Ally the Piper) joined forces in April 2022 after their online collaboration left fans longing for more. The duo, alongside drummer Dominic Marraffa III and guitarist Dov Beck-Levine, played Delmar Hall in St....

Photos and Writing by Valkyrie Löfgren Mia x Ally are on the road this fall/winter for their “The Devil Went Down to Georgia” Tour, and it’s an experience you won’t want to miss!Electric violinist …

10/17/2023

Photos and Writing by Kenny Brown Chevelle and Three Days Grace have been on the road across the U.S. for the past five weeks on a co-headlining tour. The two bands alternated as headliner at every stop throughout the tour, each performing a full 75 minute set. October 12 the two bands hit Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre in Charlotte, NC. I've been lucky enough to catch both bands many times over the years, and in my opinion this was the best performance I've ever seen from either of them....

Photos and Writing by Kenny Brown Chevelle and Three Days Grace have been on the road across the U.S. for the past five weeks on a co-headlining tour. The two bands alternated as headliner at every…

09/23/2023

Photos and Writing by Allie Andrews On Sunday September 17, 2023 The Fillmore in Charlotte, NC made a "Great Escape" back to 2007 where Emo was alive and thriving. Boys Like Girls performed in front of hundreds of emo/pop punk fans last Sunday, where they got to live out their emo dreams again after 12 long years of waiting for their return....

Photos and Writing by Allie Andrews On Sunday September 17, 2023 The Fillmore in Charlotte, NC made a “Great Escape” back to 2007 where Emo was alive and thriving. Boys Like Girls perfo…

09/22/2023

Photos and Writing by Mary Propst In a night that resonated with the pulse of Charlotte’s music scene, The Rabbit Hole hosted a display of Charlotte's talent. The evening began with Beauty, a Charlotte grunge punk band that just released new music on Soundcloud you should check out . The next band, Ground Score, brought their thrash punk style, energizing the crowd....

Photos and Writing by Mary Propst In a night that resonated with the pulse of Charlotte’s music scene, The Rabbit Hole hosted a display of Charlotte’s talent. The evening began with Beauty, a…

09/09/2023

Photos and Writing by Bailey Wray This was my first 18+ show, and it was a good one. The show was a good mix between Alternative/Grunge/Art Punk. The night started off with Charlotte locals Blight Moth. Their sound could be described as alternative rock. They put on an energetic show with great dynamics in their songwriting. This was my first time seeing them and I can say, I'm a fan....

Photos and Writing by Bailey Wray This was my first 18+ show, and it was a good one. The show was a good mix between Alternative/Grunge/Art Punk. The night started off with Charlotte locals Blight …

09/02/2023

Arin Garcia McCormack (L.O.T.C.S) Photos by Haley Smith () and Seth Rodriguez () Photo by Haley Smith Armed with striking red jackets, bolo-ties, and leather, Wilmington-based rock band The Girls brings the dazzling and dramatic feel of 70’s glam rock visuals into the N.C. music scene with a punk-rock twist. Offering an energetic sound that features the fizzy, galvanic, and echoing feel of formative old-school punk bands like…...

Arin Garcia McCormack (L.O.T.C.S) Photos by Haley Smith () and Seth Rodriguez () Photo by Haley Smith Armed with striking red jackets, bolo-t…

08/26/2023

Photos and Writing by Olivia Rozinski It’s not going to be a surprise that I like going to concerts. But getting excited to be at a concert is surprisingly a rarity for me. Usually, I’m just happy to go and have a great time; think meeting up with your friends for a drink vibes. But for this show? This show, I was excited to go to....

Photos and Writing by Olivia Rozinski It’s not going to be a surprise that I like going to concerts. But getting excited to be at a concert is surprisingly a rarity for me. Usually, I’m just happy …

08/10/2023

Photos and Writing by Kyle Ostrander This past weekend, Bastardane and OTTTO began their co-headline tour with a show at NYC’s Gramercy Theater. Taking the stage first were OTTTO, featuring Tye Trujillo (son of Metallica’s Rob Trujillo) on bass. The band’s heavy sound was perfectly juxtaposed by beautiful full-band vocal harmonies that would pop up in their songs. The crowd was incredibly attentive and receptive during the band’s entire set, especially during an impressive mid-set bass solo, which was shortly followed by a shredding finger-tapping guitar solo....

Photos and Writing by Kyle Ostrander This past weekend, Bastardane and OTTTO began their co-headline tour with a show at NYC’s Gramercy Theater. Taking the stage first were OTTTO, featuring Tye Tru…

08/07/2023

Photos and Writing by Kenny Brown This was THE show. Tiff Tantrum of No Anger Control and Chris Deitz of Laniidae are two of my favorite vocalists in the Charlotte scene. The extreme energy and passion both put into their performances has often led me to compare the two to each other. Countless times over the past few years I've said "I NEED the two of you to play a show together"....

Photos and Writing by Kenny Brown This was THE show. Tiff Tantrum of No Anger Control and Chris Deitz of Laniidae are two of my favorite vocalists in the Charlotte scene. The extreme energy and pas…

08/01/2023

Photos by Olivia Rozinski BrewStock 2023 was held July 22 at The Rooster in Gastonia, NC. FTS photographer Olivia Rozinski was there to capture some of the fun!! A KILLER'S CONFESSION A WAR TO WIN AWESOME RAY RAY DYING OATH FURY 58 NAIL BITE THE COURSING THE WELCOMING WITNESS MARKS MOST IMPORTANTLY, THE FANS!!

Photos by Olivia Rozinski BrewStock 2023 was held July 22 at The Rooster in Gastonia, NC. FTS photographer Olivia Rozinski was there to capture some of the fun!! A KILLER’S CONFESSION A WAR T…

07/22/2023

Photos and Writing by Sammy Bauer DEAR KAVALIER Dear Kavalier opened the pop-punk music festival, Bardown Breakfest, on The Milestone’s very first outside stage! It was hot, but they sounded awesome and set a great tone for what else was to come for the night. 30 IS DEAD Second to the stage was 30 is Dead, who definitely brought up the energy, and thankfully passed out free sweat towels....

Photos and Writing by Sammy Bauer DEAR KAVALIER Dear Kavalier opened the pop-punk music festival, Bardown Breakfest, on The Milestone’s very first outside stage! It was hot, but they sounded awesom…

07/12/2023

Photos and Writing by Olivia Rozinski If you haven’t planned to visit Tap Yard in Raleigh soon, you’ll want to keep an eye out for their weekly line up and future events. They’re no stranger to heavier music and catering to flying elbows if they just happen to show up. Their first heavier show could not have been better. With four amazing bands on the ticket it absolutely set a high bar for events to follow....

Photos and Writing by Olivia Rozinski If you haven’t planned to visit Tap Yard in Raleigh soon, you’ll want to keep an eye out for their weekly line up and future events. They’re no stranger to hea…

06/17/2023

In the Gutter with Charlotte’s Favorite Sludge-Punk Band By: A.G.M. (Life on The Charlotte Scene) Photos by: Seth Rodriguez () Mike Smith, Frontman and Vocalist of WASTOID. Photo Courtesy of Seth Rodriguez . WASTOID- undoubtedly one of the Charlotte hardcore/ DIY scene’s most beloved and recognizable bands. With three Spotify album releases in 2022, including Government Sanctioned Weaponized Fem Boys…...

In the Gutter with Charlotte’s Favorite Sludge-Punk Band By: A.G.M. (Life on The Charlotte Scene) Photos by: Seth Rodriguez () Mike Smith, Frontman and Vocalist of WASTOID. Photo …

06/13/2023

Photos and Writing by Kenny Brown As someone who lives in constant heartbreak knowing I'll likely never get the opportunity to see another Dillinger Escape Plan show, getting to catch Greg Puciato stop by Charlotte on his current tour felt like the next best thing. Puciato didn't disappoint. His newer music feels a little darker and grungier, with what I feel like has an almost Alice In Chains vibe....

Photos and Writing by Kenny Brown As someone who lives in constant heartbreak knowing I’ll likely never get the opportunity to see another Dillinger Escape Plan show, getting to catch Greg Pu…

06/13/2023

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06/13/2023

Photos and Writing by Joseph Prater On the road to Asheville, my fiancé and I embarked on a whimsical weekend getaway, serenaded by La Luz's latest self-titled album and the enchanting melodies of "Floating Features." Anticipation swirled within us as we immersed ourselves in their music, eager to witness the band's brilliance unfold on the stage before us. La Luz…...

Photos and Writing by Joseph Prater On the road to Asheville, my fiancé and I embarked on a whimsical weekend getaway, serenaded by La Luz’s latest self-titled album and the enchanting melodi…

06/08/2023

Writing and Photos by: Courtney Breen On June 3rd The Creative Control Tour made their stop in Baltimore, Maryland. The tour consisted of DeathbyRomy, Don Broco, and co-headlining sets from The Used and Pierce the Veil. DeathbyRomy started off the night with a high energy performance full of anger and passion. This is the first tour DeathbyRomy has be apart of!...

Writing and Photos by: Courtney Breen On June 3rd The Creative Control Tour made their stop in Baltimore, Maryland. The tour consisted of DeathbyRomy, Don Broco, and co-headlining sets from The Use…

06/06/2023

Photos and Writing by Kyle Ostrander Last week, doom/psych metal band REZN hit the stage at The Broadway in NYC. The band, who are on tour supporting their new album, Solace, brought their signature sound of heavy guitars, thumping rhythms, and killer sax riffs with full force. REZN kicked off their set with “Possession” (the lead single from Solace…...

Photos and Writing by Kyle Ostrander Last week, doom/psych metal band REZN hit the stage at The Broadway in NYC. The band, who are on tour supporting their new album, Solace, brought their signatur…

05/26/2023

Writing by: Courtney Breen On May 23rd, Paramore kicked off their North American Tour with a sold out show in Charlotte, North Carolina at the Spectrum Center. With this being the bands first stop of the tour, the anticipation of the fans was high. Paramore pulled out all the classics such as “Playing God”, “The Only Exception”, and of course, “Misery Business”....

Writing by: Courtney Breen On May 23rd, Paramore kicked off their North American Tour with a sold out show in Charlotte, North Carolina at the Spectrum Center. With this being the bands first stop…

05/26/2023

Photos and Writing by Kenny Brown Sleeping With Sirens stopped by to perform to a sold-out crowd at The Fillmore Charlotte last Sunday. I arrived at the show a few hours early, as usual, to find fans already lined down the sidewalk waiting to get in. Doors opened a little later than scheduled, but that was okay, the weather was nice and the conversation with other fans was good....

Photos and Writing by Kenny Brown Sleeping With Sirens stopped by to perform to a sold-out crowd at The Fillmore Charlotte last Sunday. I arrived at the show a few hours early, as usual, to find fa…