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Snail Mail Launches New Album, “Ricochet” at Turner Hall, Milwaukee
4/10/26 Turner Hall, Milwaukee WI A chilly spring Milwaukee night brought indie fans together to see the first stop of Snail Mail’s tour. Set to start at 8, fans lined up in down town Milwaukee outside Turner Hall Ballroom with the hopes of catching barricade for the upcoming show. Turner Hall sits steps away from the riverwalk of downtown Milwaukee and right across from arena Fiserv Forum. Originally built in 1882 by the city’s German-American Turner Society, the venue evol
Apr 14


Hawthorne Heights Celebrate If Only You Were Lonely at The Rave in Milwaukee
Concert Review: Hawthorne Heights at The Rave — Milwaukee, March 7 On March 7 , Ohio emo veterans Hawthorne Heights brought their If Only You Were Lonely 20th anniversary tour to The Rave / Eagles Club, turning the venue’s ballroom into a strong crowd of longtime fans and newer listeners drawn to the pull of mid-2000s emo and post-hardcore. With Letlive and Creeper opening, the show was less a nostalgia show and more a cross-section of how different generations of alternativ
Mar 15


HOG Fest 2026: A Night of Modern Rock Power at Fiserv Forum
For one night each year, Milwaukee’s rock faithful flock to Fiserv Forum Arena for a loud celebration of modern rock. On March 5, HOG Fest 2026 delivered exactly that, selling out the pit tickets at Fiserv Forum, with a stacked lineup featuring The Funeral Portrait, Sleep Theory, I Prevail, and headliners Three Days Grace. From opening tracks to arena-conquering anthems, the night progressed steadily towards a finish that reminded everyone in attendance why Three Days Grace i
Mar 11


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
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