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Long-haired guitarist passionately performs on stage, gripping an electric guitar. The dark background enhances the dramatic mood.

Long-haired guitarist passionately performs on stage, gripping an electric guitar. The dark background enhances the dramatic mood.

Machine Head, In Flames, Lacuna Coil, and Unearth - Winnipeg, MB

Machine Head, In Flames, Lacuna Coil, and Unearth descended upon Winnipeg on May 5 on their 2025 North American Tour.

May 13

Pop Evil performs on a smoky stage in Winnipeg with bright lights. Crowd raises hands in excitement. Drummer in background, bold pink screens visible.

Pop Evil performs on a smoky stage in Winnipeg with bright lights. Crowd raises hands in excitement. Drummer in background, bold pink screens visible.

What Remains Tour: Pop Evil, Devour The Day, Return To Dust, and ONI - Winnipeg, MB

The Park Theatre was on fire on May 4, 2025, as Pop Evil's What Remains Tour rolled through Winnipeg.

May 7

Signs of the Swarm performing on stage in Winnipeg with dramatic lighting and large backdrop. Crowd watches energetically, some with raised hands. Vibrant, lively scene.

Signs of the Swarm performing on stage in Winnipeg with dramatic lighting and large backdrop. Crowd watches energetically, some with raised hands. Vibrant, lively scene.

Signs of the Swarm, Satanic Tea Co, Misyrion, and Forms - Live In Winnipeg, MB

Signs of the Swarm brought their immense Canadian tour to Winnipeg with touring acts Satanic Tea Co. and Misyrion, as well as local band Forms, to open up the night.

May 2

Demonic skull with cityscape and fiery tones, featuring a baby and text reading "Back From Hell." Dark, intense atmosphere.

Demonic skull with cityscape and fiery tones, featuring a baby and text reading "Back From Hell." Dark, intense atmosphere.

Caliban - Back From Hell

Metalcore titans Caliban are back with their thirteenth album, Back From Hell, out April 25, 2025, via Century Media Records.

Apr 24

Abstract purple-toned art of a face surrounded by hands, suggesting distress. Text above reads "Face Yourself" and "Martyr." Dark, intense mood.

Abstract purple-toned art of a face surrounded by hands, suggesting distress. Text above reads "Face Yourself" and "Martyr." Dark, intense mood.

Face Yourself - Martyr EP

Transcontinental deathcore collective Face Yourself are back with their latest EP, Martyr, out April 18, 2025, via Sumerian Records.

Apr 16

Singer of Kelevra with long hair passionately performs on stage, gripping the microphone. The dimly lit background creates a dramatic and intense mood.

Singer of Kelevra with long hair passionately performs on stage, gripping the microphone. The dimly lit background creates a dramatic and intense mood.

'The Golden Calf of the 21st Century' Pre-Release Party: Tyrants Demise, Kelevra, Forms, and Mad Lack

Tyrants Demise's The Golden Calf of the 21st Century pre-release party took over Winnipeg's Sidestage on March 14, 2025, with Kelevra, Forms, and Mad Luck opening the night.

Apr 16

Comic-style cover art with fierce-looking characters in dynamic poses. Explosions in background, bold text "ANIMETAL" at the bottom. Energetic vibe.

Comic-style cover art with fierce-looking characters in dynamic poses. Explosions in background, bold text "ANIMETAL" at the bottom. Energetic vibe.

Within Destruction - ANIMETAL

Within Destruction are back with their sixth studio album, ANIMETAL, out April 11, 2025, via Sumerian Records.

Apr 10

A circular snake eating its tail on a dark background. Silver tones dominate. "Messa" and "The Spin" text is visible, creating a mysterious mood.

A circular snake eating its tail on a dark background. Silver tones dominate. "Messa" and "The Spin" text is visible, creating a mysterious mood.

Messa - The Spin

Italy doom metal band Messa is back with their fourth album, The Spin, out April 11, 2024, via Metal Blade Records.

Apr 9

Abstract blue and black image with a spiky shape, resembling a silhouette. The word "BODIES" appears in white text. Mysterious and moody atmosphere.

Abstract blue and black image with a spiky shape, resembling a silhouette. The word "BODIES" appears in white text. Mysterious and moody atmosphere.

Thornhill - BODIES

Australia’s genre-blurring heavyweights Thornhill have returned with their third studio album, BODIES, out April 4, 2025, via UNFD.

Apr 3

A stone statue with a splash of water on its face, set against a dark background. Text: "Allegaeon The Ossuary Lens" below. Mysterious mood.

A stone statue with a splash of water on its face, set against a dark background. Text: "Allegaeon The Ossuary Lens" below. Mysterious mood.

Allegaeon - The Ossuary Lens

Technical death metal band Allegaeon are back with their seventh album, The Ossuary Lens, out April 4, 2025, via Metal Blade Records.

Apr 1

Killswitch Engage vocalist singing into a microphone on stage, wearing rings and a dark shirt. Red and blue lighting creates a dramatic mood. Dark background.

Killswitch Engage vocalist singing into a microphone on stage, wearing rings and a dark shirt. Red and blue lighting creates a dramatic mood. Dark background.

Killswitch Engage, Kublai Khan, Fit For A King, and Frozen Soul - Winnipeg, MB

Killswitch Engage, Kublai Khan, Fit For A King, and Frozen Soul took over the Burton Cummings Theatre on March 24, 2025.

Mar 26

Grotesque figures in royal attire stand amidst swirling patterns; the text "Arch Enemy" and "Blood Dynasty" is displayed. Dark, eerie mood.

Grotesque figures in royal attire stand amidst swirling patterns; the text "Arch Enemy" and "Blood Dynasty" is displayed. Dark, eerie mood.

Arch Enemy - Blood Dynasty

Arch Enemy are back with their twelfth studio album, Blood Dynasty, out March 28, 2025, via Century Media Records.

Mar 25

Fiery eyes in a red swirling background emit beams at a raised figure. Stylized text reads "Molotov Solution" and "Void." Intense and dramatic scene.

Fiery eyes in a red swirling background emit beams at a raised figure. Stylized text reads "Molotov Solution" and "Void." Intense and dramatic scene.

Molotov Solution - Void EP

Molotov Solution has returned with their brand new self-released EP, Void, which is out now.

Mar 22

Illustrated album cover with an armored elephant in front of a stylized monument, tanks below, and bold text "BLOODYWOOD" and "NU DELHI". Vibrant colors.

Illustrated album cover with an armored elephant in front of a stylized monument, tanks below, and bold text "BLOODYWOOD" and "NU DELHI". Vibrant colors.

Bloodywood - Nu Delhi

Indian heavy metal band Bloodywood are back with their third album, Nu Delhi, out March 21, 2025.

Mar 20

Skull with spikes and antlers on a black background. Orange text reads "Whitechapel." Below, smaller white text says "Hymns in Dissonance."

Skull with spikes and antlers on a black background. Orange text reads "Whitechapel." Below, smaller white text says "Hymns in Dissonance."

Whitechapel - Hymns in Dissonance

Whitechapel are back with their ninth studio album, Hymns in Dissonance, out March 7, 2025, via Metal Blade Records.

Mar 4

Woman with blue lighting leans on a TV displaying "VENOM." Background features a red spiderweb pattern. Text says "ENEMY INSIDE." Mysterious mood.

Woman with blue lighting leans on a TV displaying "VENOM." Background features a red spiderweb pattern. Text says "ENEMY INSIDE." Mysterious mood.

Enemy Inside - Venom

Enemy Inside is back with their third album, Venom, out February 28, 2025, via Reigning Phoenix Music.

Feb 26

Apocalyptica performing at the Burton Cummings Theatre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

Apocalyptica performing at the Burton Cummings Theatre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

Apocalyptica And Nita Strauss - Winnipeg, MB

Apocalyptica and Nita Strauss returned to Winnipeg, bringing their "Apocalyptica Plays Metallica Vol. 2 Tour" to The Burt.

Feb 24

Metallic robot heads piled under sunlight; intricate designs. Text: "Killswitch Engage" in bold, stylized script. Mysterious mood.

Metallic robot heads piled under sunlight; intricate designs. Text: "Killswitch Engage" in bold, stylized script. Mysterious mood.

Killswitch Engage - This Consequence

Killswitch Engage are back with their ninth studio album, This Consequence, which was released on February 21, 2025, via Metal Blade.

Feb 22

Lacuna Coil - Sleepless Empire

Lacuna Coil - Sleepless Empire

Lacuna Coil - Sleepless Empire

Lacuna Coil’s tenth studio album, Sleepless Empire, will be out on February 14, 2025, via Century Media Records.

Feb 10

The Music Storm Podcast: Our Chronicle

The Music Storm Podcast: Our Chronicle

The Music Storm Podcast: Our Chronicle

On the latest episode of The Music Storm Podcast, artist/producer Our Chronicle talks with us.

Mikey Jablonski

Jan 31

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