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MIXX Music Magazine, Raleigh, NC (2025)

08/17/2025

Mike Campbell & The Dirty K***s brought Petty-tinged swagger and six-string soul to Raleigh—and nobody left untouched.

Before Blackberry Smoke cranked up the night, Mike Campbell & The Dirty K***s kicked things off with that raw, heart-on-sleeve rock ‘n’ roll. Frontman Mike—legendary guitarist of Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, and co-writer of immortals like “Refugee” and “You Got Lucky”—led the charge, wielding greasy riffs and a high-string Rickenbacker that haunted the amphitheater

They leaned heavy on originals—think gritty keeps like “Dare to Dream,” “Wicked Mind,” and the cheeky sing-along “F**k That Guy”—then wove in that sweet Petty DNA: deep cuts, soulful covers, and unmistakable joy in the moment

In true Mixx fashion, they didn’t blow through a scattergun setlist—they picked songs that hit like saloon bullets, sparing riffs, and bad-ass swagger. The crowd—already revved up—fed off those riffs, hollering along, grinning wide, living loud.

On a tour built to rattle, ramble, and roll, their set was the kind of rock ‘n’ roll cure you didn’t know you needed—but walked away needing more.

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08/16/2025

Who the f**k is BLACKGOLD? If you're wondering, it’s about time you wake the f**k up to one of nu-metal’s most explosive new threats.

Emerging anonymously out of London in 2022, BLACKGOLD aren’t interested in your backstory, your Insta likes, or your hot takes. They’re masked, mysterious, and hell-bent on one mission: “make nu-metal great again.” Spookz, their snarling frontman, puts it bluntly: “We try to let the music do as much of the talking as it can… it doesn’t matter who we are”

And the music speaks goddamn volumes. Their debut EP was a five-track grenade—ferocious, chug-heavy, and unapologetic—as Kerrang! put it: “don’t-give-a-f**k attitude channeled into heavy, chugging guitars and a torrent of snarling, bitter vocals”
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Their follow-up has the same venom: Volume Two slams with call-to-arms riffs and mosh-ready anthems like Freak and On Another Level, a "break-from-reality... outrageous fun" that brings the party back to f**king metal

By late 2023, Back With Another One EP sealed the deal—ginormous festival slots (Download, Graspop, Boomtown, 2000 Trees), a Best UK Breakthrough nod, and unexpected inbox fire from Fred Durst himself, inviting them to open for Limp Bizkit across arenas

They don’t just drop riffs—they dismantle entire stages. Tracks like Back With Another One, Social Blackout, and One Chance are nu-metal, but mutated: groovy, dirty hip-hop fused with snarling alt-rock and dystopian grit

BLACKGOLD are the riot nu-metal needed. Anonymous. Relentless. Infused with swagger, honed in mystery, and armed with riffs to torch your speakers. They’re not here to fit into your genre boxes—they’re smashing them. And in a world where everything got so f**king serious, they’re bringing the fun—and the fury—back.

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08/15/2025

Sleep Token isn’t just a band — they’re a cult, a mystery, and a goddamn phenomenon that exists on their own plane. Over four albums, they’ve twisted moods, genres, and expectations in ways most bands can only dream of. But let’s break it down, ranking from best to… not-so-best.

#1 – Take Me Back to Eden (2023)
Absolute masterclass. Every single track lands. It’s the perfect evolution of everything Sleep Token has done before, with added maturity that elevates their sound to god-tier status. The hooks sting, the atmosphere swallows you whole, and it’s impossible not to feel the weight of every note.

#2 – Sundowning (2019)
Where it all truly clicked. Their first record where you can hear them experimenting, questioning, and carving out their own sonic identity. It’s raw, ambitious, and still manages to be fully cohesive — only edged out by the perfection of Eden.

#3 – This Place Will Become Your Tomb (2021)
The saddest Sleep Token album, and that’s part of its charm. It has its “bangers,” but the emotional depth hits harder than most albums ever will. Still, compared to the other two, it doesn’t quite reach the same heights of sonic awe.

#4 – Even in Arcadia (2025)
Controversial, sure. But in my view, this one misses the mark. It feels rushed, lacking the mystery, the lore, and the depth that defines Sleep Token. The direction just doesn’t resonate the way the previous works did, leaving a bit of a hollow aftertaste.

Sleep Token continues to exist in their own little universe — mysterious, cultish, untouchable by trends. And while not every album lands perfectly, they’re still shaping the landscape of modern metal and alternative music in ways no one else can.

08/14/2025

Dayseeker turned The Ritz into a cathedral of catharsis—every scream, every tear, every breakdown hit like gospel.

Raleigh showed up ready to burn, and the Dark Sun Protocol Tour delivered in full. Kingdom of Giants opened with precision and power—metalcore muscle wrapped in soaring hooks that had the early crowd already moving. Catch Your Breath followed, turning the dial from zero to 100 with synth-laced heaviness and sing-along venom on “Dial Tone” and “Shame on Me.”

Then came Alpha Wolf—pure chaos in motion. Their set was an armed assault of riffs and breakdowns, with pits opening like trap doors and bodies flying. The wall of death they summoned? Brutal. Beautiful. Unrelenting.

When Dayseeker took the stage, the energy shifted from fury to something deeper. Rory Rodriguez’s voice hit like a gut punch, weaving vulnerability into every note. “Dreamstate” set the tone—moody, atmospheric, and massive. “Without Me” became a room-wide confession, phone lights swaying as if everyone was trying to hold the moment in place. “Burial Plot” cut straight through, and when “Neon Grave” closed the night, it wasn’t just a song—it was a release.

Sold out, sweaty, and raw, this was more than a show. It was therapy in distortion, communion in the chaos, and proof that heavy music still speaks the loudest truths.

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08/14/2025

H09909 (pronounced Horror) are the sonic equivalent of a brick through a plate-glass window — loud, jarring, impossible to ignore, and built to make a mess of the status quo. Since storming out of Newark, NJ in the early 2010s, the duo Yeti Bones and theOGM have been weaponizing sound — fusing industrial, punk, rap, hardcore, and noise into a hybrid that doesn’t just blur genre lines, it pulverizes them.

From their early mixtapes (Mutant Freax, Dead Bodies in the Lake) to the explosive debut LP United States of Horror, they carved out a cult reputation for being the most dangerous band you could see live — equal parts riot, exorcism, and street sermon. Their follow-up, 2022’s Skin, proved they were more than raw chaos — the record was cinematic, deeply layered, and fearless in confronting political and societal rot head-on.

Now, H09909 are set to drop their next evolution: Tomorrow We Escape, out 9.9.25. Early whispers from the band call it their most unrelenting, politically charged, and emotionally venomous record yet — a soundtrack for survival in a collapsing world. If the title is any hint, it’s about breaking free from the cages we’re shoved into, whether they’re built by governments, systems, or our own minds.

And yet, here’s the question that’s haunted them for years: why the f**k haven’t they blown up? The answer might be simple — they’re too raw, too uncompromising, too ahead of their time for a music industry obsessed with algorithms and “safe bets.” But that’s also exactly why they matter. In a landscape overrun with formula and imitation, H09909 are still dangerous, still unpredictable, still necessary.

When Tomorrow We Escape drops, don’t be surprised if it feels less like an album release and more like a detonation. The underground already knows — it’s only a matter of time before everyone else catches up, whether they’re ready or not.

08/13/2025

Blackberry Smoke: Black & White

From the first chord of “Live It Down,” the Red Hat Amphitheater was a roadhouse in spirit—fans in flannel and denim stomping, swaying, and hollering along to riffs soaked in Southern grit.

Blackberry Smoke, Atlanta’s own, brought the kind of seasoned swagger you only get after two decades of road miles. Frontman Charlie Starr, with Paul Jackson (guitar), Richard Turner (bass), and Brandon Still (keys), carried the torch for late drummer Brit Turner’s legacy—tight, soulful, and raw.

The Rattle, Ramble & Roll Tour hit Raleigh with openers Shannon McNally—delivering rootsy warmth—and Mike Campbell & The Dirty K***s, who tore through Petty-tinged rockers before joining Blackberry Smoke for a roaring “Rockin’ Around (With You)” encore.

When the band lit into “Good One Comin’ On,” “Sleeping Dogs → Midnight Special,” and “One Horse Town,” the crowd sang every word like a family reunion. The fan base here isn’t just loyal—they’re lifers, bonded by stories, songs, and nights like this.

Southern rock still has a pulse—and on 8.7.25, it was beating loud in Raleigh.

08/13/2025

From the first chord of “Live It Down,” the Red Hat Amphitheater was a roadhouse in spirit—fans in flannel and denim stomping, swaying, and hollering along to riffs soaked in Southern grit.

Blackberry Smoke, Atlanta’s own, brought the kind of seasoned swagger you only get after two decades of road miles. Frontman Charlie Starr, with Paul Jackson (guitar), Richard Turner (bass), and Brandon Still (keys), carried the torch for late drummer Brit Turner’s legacy—tight, soulful, and raw.

The Rattle, Ramble & Roll Tour hit Raleigh with openers Shannon McNally—delivering rootsy warmth—and Mike Campbell & The Dirty K***s, who tore through Petty-tinged rockers before joining Blackberry Smoke for a roaring “Rockin’ Around (With You)” encore.

When the band lit into “Good One Comin’ On,” “Sleeping Dogs → Midnight Special,” and “One Horse Town,” the crowd sang every word like a family reunion. The fan base here isn’t just loyal—they’re lifers, bonded by stories, songs, and nights like this.

Southern rock still has a pulse—and on 8.7.25, it was beating loud in Raleigh.

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08/13/2025

Daughtry returned home in triumphant fashion on 9.21.24, opening for Breaking Benjamin and Staind at Coastal Credit Union Music Park in Raleigh, NC. 🎤🌟
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For Chris Daughtry, this wasn’t just another tour stop — it was a homecoming. The North Carolina native delivered a powerhouse set stacked with anthems, soaring vocals, and the kind of emotional connection only possible when you’re playing to your own backyard.
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From the first chord to the final note, the crowd was locked in — part rock show, part family reunion. If there was ever any doubt, Raleigh reminded Daughtry exactly where he belongs: on a big stage, in front of his people.
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08/13/2025

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08/12/2025

Public Service Announcement:

THIS WOMAN needs a shout-out! Thank you for always being my biggest supporter, my rock, my confidant in life and always having my back and best-interest at heart.

Thank you for calling me on my s**t, my mistakes, my flaws and for never holding them over my head.

Thank you for always being open, encouraging open communication and showing me what a true 50/50 relationship is. Some people will never experience this type of honesty in a relationship, but I suggest that you seek it out.

Thank you for being you!

I love and appreciate you more than you know.

08/12/2025

New MIXX Contributor! Taylor is a VA based photographer who brings a dynamic, immersive experience to every shot. She captures the raw energy, emotion, and atmosphere of live music, creating powerful images that let viewers feel the intensity of the performance.

Already covering Rivals and Australia's Alpha Wolf at the Canal Club, Taylor is set to cover deathcore locals FILTH from Shelby, NC at Hangar 1819 this weekend. Even more special is her husband's band .nc is opening the show. If you don't have your tickets, your loss!
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Please welcome Taylor to the MIXX!

08/12/2025

For every true thrash fan, a Testament show is a rite of passage — and on 10/12/24, they brought the full force of that legacy to The Ritz in Raleigh as part of the epic Klash of the Titans tour with Kreator.

Chuck Billy’s unmistakable roar, Alex Skolnick’s shredding solos, Eric Peterson’s savage riffs, Gene Hoglan’s punishing drums, and Steve Di Giorgio’s thunderous bass combined to deliver a relentless assault that reminded us why Testament has ruled thrash metal for nearly four decades.

The pit wasn’t just a pit — it was a battlefield of passion and pure adrenaline. Watching this band pour everything into the set was a masterclass in metal intensity and respect for the fans who have stuck with them through thick and thin.

Captured every brutal moment for MIXX Music Magazine, proud to document Testament still tearing it up live — giving the new generation a glimpse of thrash metal’s fiercest champions.

If you were there, you know exactly what this night felt like. If you weren’t, this post is your call to catch them next time — thrash waits for no one.

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