It was a party, it was a metal show, it was a lot of fun. Anna-Marie O’Brien catches up with Metal Blade in Vegas.

Lily and Generoso review Hold Me Tight, the sixth feature directed by renowned actor Mathieu Amalric. Centered around a brilliant performance from Vicky Krieps (Phantom Thread, Bergman Island), Hold Me Tight is an unpredictable and remarkable psychological drama.

Pecker also features guest performances from past and present members of such legendary rock bands as Foghat and the Pat Travers Band.

Five young women seek to fulfill their dreams as the American Civil War rages. Carl F. Gauze reviews.

The fact that the band Slaves to Sirens exists is impressive, but that they live, love, and breathe to play metal takes things to another level. Sirens documents the journey. Review by Charles DJ Deppner.

One of the funniest stage comedies ever written delivers the goods on opening night.

Closure (Fuzz Club Records). Review by Carl F. Gauze.

Two of Swords (Patois Records). Review by Bob Pomeroy.

Power trio Jim Keltner, mike watt, and Mike Baggetta have announced that album Everywhen We Go is in the works for November.

Pathways (ABG Records). Review by Bob Pomeroy.

TONS releases “Slowly We Pot” from Hashension out October 7, and yes, you need to hear it.

Watch the official trailer for Tegan and Sara’s Amazon Freevee Original Series High School, right here at Ink 19.