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Whitechapel at The Rave a Night of Deathcore Madness
Last Tuesday, The Rave in Milwaukee delivered one of its heavier nights of the year as Whitechapel took the stage, supported by an all-killer opening lineup that turned the venue into a pressure cooker long before the headliner walked out. With nearly twenty years of evolution behind them, Whitechapel has carved out a unique place in deathcore, starting as a relentlessly brutal, multi-guitar assault out of Knoxville and steadily expanding into more textured, atmospheric songw
Dec 2, 2025


Mushroomhead Delivers a Visceral Performance in Milwaukee
Mushroomhead Give Milwaukee A Performance to be Reckoned With at The Rave’s Bar Stage October 24, 2025 On Friday, October 24, 2025 , the Cleveland industrial mixed theater metal icons, Mushroomhead , returned to Milwaukee with a stacked lineup and a stage show that turned the historic venue into a high-energy fever dream. The night kicked off early with supergroup band, Mind Incision . The Northern Colorado based band specializes in pushing together modern and traditional nu-
Oct 28, 2025


Violent Femmes 10/18/25: A Night of Nostalgia, History, and Raw Energy
Milwaukee, WI – October 18, 2025 This past Saturday night, The Violent Femmes graced the stage of the historic Riverside Theater in their hometown, Milwaukee, for a sold-out performance, with an additional show on Sunday. The enthusiastic crowd was treated to a powerful reminder of the band's enduring connection to the city. For more than four decades, The Violent Femmes have been an integral part of Milwaukee's cultural identity, embodying the spirit of the city through thei
Oct 22, 2025


Mudvayne Brings Moshing, Crowdsurfing, and a Good Time to The Rave, Supported by Static-X and Vended
The Rave in Milwaukee became a power house for all things metal on September 16, 2025, as Mudvayne, accompanied by Static-X and Vended,...
Sep 19, 2025


Ringo Starr Still Shines: A Night of Peace, Love, and Rock 'n' Roll in Milwaukee
Ringo Starr and His All Star Bsnd graced the stage of the Miller High Life Theatre on September 12, 2025, bringing with him not just his...
Sep 16, 2025


Three Bands, One Epic Night: Chevelle Rocks The Rave
Chevelle ROCKED Milwaukee. The Rave / Eagles Club, Milwaukee , WI, September 11, 2025 Last Thursday, Milwaukee lit up with excitement...
Sep 15, 2025


YUNGBLUD Brings Controlled Chaos to a Sold-Out Eagles Ballroom
Milwaukee, WI – 9/9/25 Just days after a high-profile performance at the 2025 MTV VMAs, YUNGBLUD brought that same fire and...
Sep 12, 2025


Concert Review: Billy Idol – Milwaukee, 8.31.25
Billy Idol Rocks Milwaukee with Stunning Visuals and Powerful Vocals | Concert Review
Sep 5, 2025


Concert Review: Styx at Milwaukee, 8.24.25
Milwaukee was treated to a night of classic rock on Sunday, August 24th, when Styx headlined an unforgettable show with Don Felder and...
Aug 29, 2025


Clutch Rocks the Rave: A Night of Raucous Riffs and Grunge Vibes
CLUTCH Thursday night (August 14th 2025), at The Rave in Milwaukee set the stage for a sick rock event. The venue was filled, the crowd...
Aug 19, 2025


The Crane Wives Captivated The Pabst Theater Last Thursday
Pabst Theater, Milwaukee – July 10, 2025 Árný Margrét: Quiet Power Icelandic singer-songwriter Árný Margrét opened the evening with...
Jul 13, 2025


Insane Clown Posse Took Over Milwaukee At The Rave
The Rave in Milwaukee was packed wall-to-wall in the Saturday heat with face paint, Faygo, and a kind of chaos that only Insane Clown...
Jun 25, 2025


REVIEW: Milwaukee Metal Fest 2025 - Day 3
Milwaukee Metal Fest 2025 – Day 3 (Sunday, May 18) (By someone still half-deaf) After two days of relentless riffs and mosh pits, and...
May 28, 2025


REVIEW: Saturday, Milwaukee Metal Fest Day 2
(May 17, The Rave/Eagles Club) Death Angel If Day 1 was the warm-up punch, Day 2 was the haymaker. From thrash legends to tech-death...
May 26, 2025


Milwaukee Metal Fest 2025 – Day One: A Thunderous Return for the City
Enslaved at Milwaukee Metal Fest Milwaukee Metal Fest roared back to life on Friday, May 16, 2025, at The Rave/Eagles Club, delivering a...
May 21, 2025


Ice Nine Kills' Silver Scream-A-Thon: A Bloody Good Time at The Rave
Last Saturday night (along with a Friday date.), Milwaukee’s The Rave transformed into a completely SOLD OUT twisted horror film set as...
May 14, 2025


Calabrese Brings Horror Punk to Life at X-Ray Arcade
On Monday, April 28, 2025, X-Ray Arcade in Cudahy, Wisconsin, transformed into a haunted house of high-energy horror punk as Calabrese...
May 2, 2025


American Post-Punk Band, Urban Heat Rocks X-Arcade
Last Sunday (4/27/25) Urban Heat played at X-Ray Arcade in Milwaukee. This trio from Austin, Texas, has been quietly—and then...
Apr 29, 2025


Coming Up Quickly: Milwaukee Metal Fest Returns For Another Year
Milwaukee Metal Festival 2025 returns to The Rave/Eagles Ballroom in Milwaukee, WI, from May 16-18, 2025. The festival, which exceeded...
Apr 14, 2025
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