Live Music

The Acacia Strain Live In Pittsburgh 6/29/22

July 6, 2022
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Live Music, Music

It’s no secret that seeing The Acacia Strain live has been a goal of mine for quite some time. They’ve been one of my favorite bands for a while now, which was solidified with their 2020 release, Slow Decay. (You may remember seeing it on my AOTY list that year.) So when I finally saw they were headed to my neck of the woods on their 2022 Tune Low Die Slow Tour, I knew there was no way I’d miss...

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By The Versatile Virgo
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Inside The Chaos & Carnage Tour with Carnifex’s Shawn Cameron

May 20, 2022
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Heavy Music 101, Interviews, Live Music, Music, Reviews

What’s your favorite concert memory? It’s a question I love to ask my fellow headbangers. (Some of my favorites are over in my Fan Concert Diary series btw). I didn’t think anything could surpass Slayer’s final tour when it came to my answer. A sea of black shirts, losing their minds to one of the greatest bands of all time as they play their most iconic tracks. To say it was unforgettable is an understatement. But now there’s a tie...

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Victims of Contagion at Black Forge Coffee 4.22.22

April 29, 2022
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Fan Concert Diaries, Heavy Music 101, Live Music, Music, Reviews, Unsigned & Unleashed

Victims of Contagion proudly represents our Pittsburgh metal scene, gaining new fans each time they hit the stage. That’s especially true for their recent performance at Black Forge Coffee on April 22nd. This set marked the band’s first live performance with new bassist, Bob Geisler. And with their now fully completed line up, Victims of Contagion is back and better than ever. Don’t believe me? Check out the gallery below to see how awesome Victims of Contagion’s performance was from...

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By The Versatile Virgo
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Black Forge Coffee: The Place For Coffee Lovin’ Headbangers

April 10, 2022
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Food, Interviews, Live Music, Music, Other

It’s no secret that music and food is one of the ultimate combinations. That’s why I started my Dinner & A Vinyl series. Of course, that combination is not solely limited to food, but also devilishly delicious beverages. So when my friends in Trainwrecked told me about Black Forge Coffee a few months back, I knew I had to check it out. Creating A Heavy Metal Coffee Experience Started in 2015 by owner Ashley Corts, this heavy metal, woman owned...

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By The Versatile Virgo
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Obscura Live with Victims of Contagion [3.5.22]

March 7, 2022
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Fan Concert Diaries, Heavy Music 101, Live Music, Music, Reviews

When I started The Versatile Virgo many moons ago, I initially planned for live concert coverage to be a major part of this website. But of course, with the unexpected shifts we’ve had to adjust to in the 2020’s, those plans had been postponed as show cancellations and reschedule dates were continously announced. Thankfully though, the 2022 concert season is looking VERY bright. And for me, things kicked off with Obscura live at Preserving Underground this past weekend. Located in...

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Inside Exhorder’s 2021 Tour with Kyle Thomas

December 1, 2021
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Heavy Music 101, Interviews, Live Music, Music, Reviews

Exhorder’s 2021 Slaughter In The Vatican tour isn’t just another concert coming to a venue near you. Instead, it’s an unforgettable music experience that fans will be talking about for years to come. But what makes it so special you ask? Vocalist Kyle Thomas sat down with me to discuss the band’s current tour, as well as the album itself, and of course, food! Not Just Another Concert: An Inside Look at Exhorder’s 2021 Slaughter In The Vatican Tour with...

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About Me

I'm Courtnee

Welcome to my blog! As a heavy music enthusiast and lover of all things spooky, my mission is to get you excited about alternative culture, especially metal!

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