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  • Ministry: Prescripture Out TODAY!

    Ministry: Prescripture Out TODAY!

    Dec 06, 2019
  • Victory Gardens’ “First Deep Breath” an Instant Classic

    Victory Gardens’ “First Deep Breath” an Instant Classic

    Nov 29, 2019
  • Female Rock Icons, Cherie Currie and Brie Darling, Bring Their First Ever Collaboration The Motivator Tour To City Winery

    Female Rock Icons, Cherie Currie and Brie Darling, Bring Their First Ever Collaboration The Motivator Tour To City Winery

    Nov 27, 2019
  • Steppenwolf Delivers Glorious Musical Celebration in ‘Lindiwe’

    Steppenwolf Delivers Glorious Musical Celebration in ‘Lindiwe’

    Nov 25, 2019
  • Legacy Metal Artist, King Diamond, Teases New Album In Deliciously Wicked Riviera Show

    Legacy Metal Artist, King Diamond, Teases New Album In Deliciously Wicked Riviera Show

    Nov 22, 2019
  • Theatre Review: Sterling Cast Drives Raven’s “Hoodoo Love”

    Theatre Review: Sterling Cast Drives Raven’s “Hoodoo Love”

    Nov 18, 2019
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  • Industrial Supergroup PIGFACE Joined by Extra Special Guests at Two Hometown Chicago Shows
    Industrial Supergroup PIGFACE Joined by Extra Special Guests at Two...

    Nov 27, 2019 0

    PIGFACE Features Members of Tool, KMFDM, Ministry, PiL, Revolting Cocks, Killing Joke Industrial/experimental supergroup PIGFACE wraps up their first tour in 14 years with two Chicago shows on November 30. To...
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  • Cherie Currie (The Runaways) & Brie Darling (Fanny Walked The Earth) With Special Guests White Mystery To Play One Night At City Winery
    Cherie Currie (The Runaways) & Brie Darling (Fanny Walked The Earth)...

    Nov 15, 2019 0

    Los Angeles-based, female rock icons, Cherie Currie and Brie Darling have announced the initial dates for their first-ever tour together. The tour, in support of their recently released new album The Motivator is set to...
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  • The Black Crowes Reunite For 30th Anniversary ‘Shake Your Money Maker’ 2020 World Tour
    The Black Crowes Reunite For 30th Anniversary ‘Shake Your Money...

    Nov 11, 2019 0

    LOS ANGELES, CA (November 11, 2019) – The Black Crowes’ Chris and Rich Robinson will herald the thirty-year anniversary of their landmark quintuple platinum debut album Shake Your Money Maker with a world...
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  • MAYOR LIGHTFOOT ANNOUNCES $1 MILLION INCREASE IN CITY FUNDING FOR CULTURAL GRANTS
    MAYOR LIGHTFOOT ANNOUNCES $1 MILLION INCREASE IN CITY FUNDING FOR CULTURAL...

    Nov 07, 2019 0

    $1 million increase includes at least $500,000 for artists and organizations in South and West Side neighborhoods, and in under-resourced wards   CHICAGO—Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot announced today that the City of...
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  • Ministry: Prescripture Out TODAY!
    Ministry: Prescripture Out TODAY!

    Dec 06, 2019 0

    Fully Authorized Visual History Book Includes Anecdotes From Members Of The Smashing Pumpkins, ZZ Top, Cheap Trick, NWA, Ramones, Nine Inch Nails & More Plus “(Every Day Is) Halloween (Acoustic)” 7-Inch...
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  • Victory Gardens’ “First Deep Breath” an Instant Classic
    Victory Gardens’ “First Deep Breath” an Instant Classic

    Nov 29, 2019 0

    By Peter Thomas Ricci I often tell people that I was not lucky enough to see Steppenwolf’s original product of “August Osage County,” though I should have been smart enough – despite learning of the show early...
    Read More
  • Female Rock Icons, Cherie Currie and Brie Darling, Bring Their First Ever Collaboration The Motivator Tour To City Winery
    Female Rock Icons, Cherie Currie and Brie Darling, Bring Their First Ever...

    Nov 27, 2019 0

    By James Currie What do you get when you combine one part ‘The Runaways’ with ‘Fanny’ then mix in a little nostalgia and back filled with extreme talent – The Motivator tour. Last night at...
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  • Steppenwolf Delivers Glorious Musical Celebration in ‘Lindiwe’
    Steppenwolf Delivers Glorious Musical Celebration in ‘Lindiwe’

    Nov 25, 2019 0

    By Peter Thomas Ricci I’ll begin this review of the sensational “Lindiwe” with an observation that is, I think, hardly a controversial one – Steppenwolf is at its best when producing original content. While the...
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  • Interview: Heather West: Western Publicity / Riot Fest / Slacker
    Interview: Heather West: Western Publicity / Riot Fest / Slacker

    Sep 13, 2019 0

    By James Currie There are few people that are as deeply rooted to the entertainment industry quite like Heather West is. The Austinites comes from a lifetime of being around the industry starting with her hippie parents...
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  • Interview: Lizzy Borden: His Midnight Things, His Finest Hour
    Interview: Lizzy Borden: His Midnight Things, His Finest Hour

    Sep 02, 2019 0

    By Christopher David As legendary metal artists go, you’d be hard pressed to find a more immediately recognizable figure than shock-rocker Lizzy Borden.  A pivotal artist throughout the 1980s and into the present,...
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  • ITLM Exclusive! Interview: Sin Quirin (Ministry / Lords of Acid) Talks About His New Band, 3 Headed Snake – Teaser Trailer Aug 2019
    ITLM Exclusive! Interview: Sin Quirin (Ministry / Lords of Acid) Talks...

    Aug 09, 2019 0

    TEASER Trailer: In The Loop Magazine sat down with Sin Quirin (Ministry, Lords of Acid) and talked about his latest project, 3 Headed Snake. A old school power metal band he formed last year with friends in the...
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  • Interview: 5 questions (around 5!) with Jimbo Mathus of the Squirrel Nut Zippers
    Interview: 5 questions (around 5!) with Jimbo Mathus of the Squirrel Nut...

    Aug 08, 2019 0

    By Cesar Glanville Forward: Cesar recently chatted to Squirrel Nut Zipper’s front man, singer and songwriter about his current tour, line up and what it means to be in the SNZ’s. Here’s the Q&A...
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  • ITLM OTRS Presents: Philip H. Anselmo & The Illegals @ TaxSlayer Arena Center  (Moline, IL)
    ITLM OTRS Presents: Philip H. Anselmo & The Illegals @ TaxSlayer...

    Nov 18, 2019 0

    Philip H. Anselmo & The Illegals TaxSlayer Arena Center Moline, IL November 14, 2019 By James Currie
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  • ITLM OTRS Present: Fever 333 @ Apollo Theater (Belvidere)
    ITLM OTRS Present: Fever 333 @ Apollo Theater (Belvidere)

    Oct 12, 2019 0

    ITLM OTRS Present: Fever 333 Apollo Theater Belvidere, IL By Fred Peth  
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  • ITLM OTRS: Pennywise live at The Rave in Milwaukee, WI
    ITLM OTRS: Pennywise live at The Rave in Milwaukee, WI

    Oct 01, 2019 0

    By Fred Peth  Kicking Off the Tour In True Punk Style, legendary punk band Pennywise from Hermosa Beach, California kicked off their tour with Anti-Flag and H20 in style at The Rave in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It was kind...
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  • ITLM OTRS: Pennywise @ The Rave (Milwaukee, WI)
    ITLM OTRS: Pennywise @ The Rave (Milwaukee, WI)

    Oct 01, 2019 0

    ITLM OTRS: Pennywise The Rave Milwaukee, WI By Fred Peth
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  • Victory Gardens’ “First Deep Breath” an Instant Classic
    Victory Gardens’ “First Deep Breath” an Instant Classic

    Nov 29, 2019 0

    By Peter Thomas Ricci I often tell people that I was not lucky enough to see Steppenwolf’s original product of “August Osage County,” though I should have been smart enough – despite learning of the show early...
    Read More
  • Steppenwolf Delivers Glorious Musical Celebration in ‘Lindiwe’
    Steppenwolf Delivers Glorious Musical Celebration in ‘Lindiwe’

    Nov 25, 2019 0

    By Peter Thomas Ricci I’ll begin this review of the sensational “Lindiwe” with an observation that is, I think, hardly a controversial one – Steppenwolf is at its best when producing original content. While the...
    Read More
  • Theatre Review: Sterling Cast Drives Raven’s “Hoodoo Love”
    Theatre Review: Sterling Cast Drives Raven’s “Hoodoo Love”

    Nov 18, 2019 0

    By Peter Thomas Ricci When Raven Theatre Artistic Director Cody Estle introduced the company’s opening night performance of Katori Hall’s “Hoodoo Love,” he referenced the play’s 2007 Off-Broadway premiere, and...
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  • Lookingglass’ “Tin Soldier” Ideal Holiday Entertainment
    Lookingglass’ “Tin Soldier” Ideal Holiday Entertainment

    Nov 16, 2019 0

    By Peter Thomas Ricci Lookingglass Theatre’s production of the Hans Christian Andersen story “The Steadfast Tin Soldier” has become a holiday tradition in Chicago, and for good reason – lovely, whimsical, and...
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Promotions

Win A Pair Of Alessia Cara Tickets For ‘The Pains Of Growing Tour At Rosemont Theatre

Win A Pair Of Alessia Cara Tickets For ‘The Pains Of Growing Tour At...

Oct 07, 2019 0

We have two tickets to the upcoming Alessia Cara ‘The Pains Of Growing Tour At Rosemont Theatre on October 30th. Like, share and follow us to win. (Winner announced via social media...
Last Minute FREE Concert Ticket Giveaway – Chicago Open Air Presents 2019

Last Minute FREE Concert Ticket Giveaway –...

May 14, 2019 0

GIVEAWAY! Autographed Rayland Baxter Promo Material

GIVEAWAY! Autographed Rayland Baxter Promo...

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Enter To Win The Smashing Pumpkins 1979 House Party Sweepstakes

Enter To Win The Smashing Pumpkins 1979 House...

May 15, 2018 0

Free Ticket Giveaway! Keithen Banks @ HOB

Free Ticket Giveaway! Keithen Banks @ HOB

Nov 10, 2017 0

Videos

Check Out This Fresh Video From The Pigface Final Show At Thalia Hall In Chicago – Chris Connelly Performing Weightless

Check Out This Fresh Video From The Pigface Final Show At Thalia Hall In...

Dec 02, 2019 0

Little Boots – Live at Sleeping Village – Stuck On You (Original Mix)

Little Boots – Live at Sleeping Village...

Nov 11, 2019 0

Al Jourgensen Loosens Up On His Music Past And Performs Everyday Is Halloween Live In Chicago At House of Vans

Al Jourgensen Loosens Up On His Music Past And...

Oct 31, 2019 0

Exclusive Video! Paul Barker DJ Set Live At Metro Chicago – So What (Remix 2019)

Exclusive Video! Paul Barker DJ Set Live At Metro...

Oct 07, 2019 0

ITLM Exclusive! Interview: Sin Quirin (Ministry / Lords of Acid) Talks About His New Band, 3 Headed Snake – Teaser Trailer Aug 2019

ITLM Exclusive! Interview: Sin Quirin (Ministry /...

Aug 09, 2019 0

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    Static-X: WDT 20th @ House of Blues Chicago

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    Static-X: Wisconsin Death Trip 20th Anniversary Tour /...
  • Pigface Tour 2019 @ Thalia Hall (Final Show Of Tour)
    Pigface Tour 2019 @ Thalia Hall (Final Show Of Tour)

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  • White Mystery @ City Winery
    White Mystery @ City Winery

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  • Photo Gallery: Cherie Currie & Brie Darling @ City Winery (Chicago)
    Photo Gallery: Cherie Currie & Brie Darling @ City...

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    DJ Marty Mars @ Sleeping Village

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  • ITLM OTRS Presents: Philip H. Anselmo & The Illegals @ TaxSlayer Arena Center  (Moline, IL)
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    Philip H. Anselmo & The Illegals TaxSlayer Arena Center...
  • ITLM OTRS Presents: Ministry @ TaxSlayer Center (Moline, IL)
    ITLM OTRS Presents: Ministry @ TaxSlayer Center (Moline,

    Nov 16, 2019 0

    Ministry: Slayer The Final Campaign Tour TaxSlayer Arena...
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    Lana Del Rey Aragon Ballroom Chicago, IL 11-08-19 By James...

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