I got this bad boy last week at Canvas Tattoo and Art Gallery in Charlotte, North Carolina! My DJ name is The Saw, and I wanted to get a piece done dedicated to that part of my life. My good friend, Zac Byrd, tattooed me and he is in a local metalcore band, East Viridian. … Continue reading Saw Blade Tattoo
Post Malone @ Coastal Credit Union Music Park 5/18/18
I know, this is not a metal show. BUT I brought metal to the Post Malone show. My best friend loves Post Malone and so her and I had a girl’s night out and went to the show! This tour was supporting Post Malone’s new album, Beerbongs & Bentleys, which is really good. It is … Continue reading Post Malone @ Coastal Credit Union Music Park 5/18/18
Volumes – Spring Tour 2018 @ Ground Zero 5/24/18
I was so excited for this show because one of my favorite bands, Upon A Burning Body, was playing! I am also really good friends with Joe from Upon A Burning Body and Myke from Volumes. So, I was looking forward to catching up with my friends! The last time I saw Volumes, was at … Continue reading Volumes – Spring Tour 2018 @ Ground Zero 5/24/18
Obituary – North American Headlining Tour @ The Blind Tiger 5/3/18
When I saw that Obituary was coming through North Carolina again, you know I had to buy tickets. This show worked out perfectly because I finished my exams the day before. So, this show was the way I celebrated the end of my freshman year of college! I got to the venue early because I … Continue reading Obituary – North American Headlining Tour @ The Blind Tiger 5/3/18
Carolina Rebellion 2018
Another Carolina Rebellion in the books for this year! And what a year this Rebellion was! No matter what the lineup is like, I always have a great time every year. This was my 5thRebellion and I’m going to be honest, I wasn’t feeling the lineup this year. I was only there for a handful … Continue reading Carolina Rebellion 2018
Types of People You’ll Meet at a Metal Festival
I have had my fair share of metal festivals: 5 Carolina Rebellions, 4 Warped Tours, and 1 Mayhem Festival. Although I have seen tons of people at these events, I have seen the same theme in people at all of these shows. There are usually a handful of people that have these characteristics at every … Continue reading Types of People You’ll Meet at a Metal Festival
The Saw’s Metal Hacks
It’s the most wonderful time of the year again! Festival season time!!! There have been a lot of festivals announced for this Spring/Summer and also a lot of great tours. Today, I will be giving you some pro tips and tricks as how to survive a metal show or festival. I have had my fair … Continue reading The Saw’s Metal Hacks
We Came As Romans – Cold Like War Tour @ The Blind Tiger 3/30/18
I almost didn’t go to this show because I had some traumatic events happen earlier that day; I had to put my dog down only a few hours before the show and that really took a toll on my mood. But, the music has helped me through some tough times so now it was time … Continue reading We Came As Romans – Cold Like War Tour @ The Blind Tiger 3/30/18
These Boots Were Made For Moshing
I have a pair of black combat boots that I have been wearing for years. These boots have seen so many shows and mosh pits, and have met tons of bands and cool people. There are dents all in them, the leather is ripped off, and they have dirt that has been collected from the … Continue reading These Boots Were Made For Moshing
Knocked Loose – @ The Blind Tiger 3/1/18
I bought tickets to this show on a whim. It was the day before Spring Break and I had two tests. But it was a few days before my birthday, and I really wanted to see Knocked Loose. No surprise, here, that I bought tickets and decided to go to the show anyway. This was … Continue reading Knocked Loose – @ The Blind Tiger 3/1/18
The Saw's Butcher Shop Radio Show 