You knew him for years as the face (and voice) of Chiodos.  You may have given that Cinematic Sunrise EP a listen or two.  Maybe you even saw him tear up the Teggart Main Stage of this year’s Warped Tour as a member of Destroy Rebuild Until God Shows (or D.R.U.G.S.). And when he makes a stop at Indy’s all-ages mecca this September, you can see him in a much more intimate setting. Craig... 

Sure, they may have missed out on the “most extreme tour of the year,” but it looks like they’re okay with that. Why?  Because instead of hanging their heads and walking away, they just booked their own summer tour. For this year’s Summer Slaughter Tour, fans got to decide who would fill the final opening slot via Facebook.  As the dust settled and votes were counted, the... 

Think a 5k run is the only way you can support the cause? Well, now you can do so by moshing, dancing, or perhaps running the equivalent of a 5k in a circle pit. Wait, what?  Here, let me explain: Whether it’s someone in your family, a close friend, or even just a simple acquaintance, we all know someone who has been affected by cancer, and though modern medicine has come a long way and organizations... 

Ever want to see one of your favorite bands from your childhood? How about a band that introduced you into a whole new genre of music? I was lucky enough to get that chance Sunday night when Norma Jean and five other groups took to the stage at The Emerson Theater. The first band to play, Venable, was an interesting hardcore-fusion band that I had never heard before, but it seemed a good portion of... 

Go scream it on the mountain over the hills and everywhere.  The Emerson Theater is welcoming a metal/hardcore showcase as heavy and brutal as it is spiritual and uplifting. Oh yeah, and you might need a helmet. Despite what some may say, Christian music has since expanded from the days of Sacred Harp or easy-listening gospel artists.  It has also branched out into the realms of metal, and one... 

With acts such as Whitechampel, Norma Jean, The Contortionist and more, The Emerson is set to have one loud, skull-crushing summer. But in the midst of the metal heavyweights gracing the stage, they’ll also welcome in a few hidden gems from around the country to shred the faces off the all-ages crowds (that and maybe shake a little plaster off the ceilings). Take Of Virtue for example.  Though... 

Bayside’s trip around the United States on the Take Action Tour is winding to a close, but their promotion of the recently released Killing Time is just beginning. Nick Ghanbarian, Bayside’s bassist, was kind enough to answer some questions on their new album, their current travels on the Take Action Tour, and on life as one of the most revered recording groups in the United States. Michael... 

No, it’s not an undercover Marilyn Monroe coming to town, it’s the one and only Norma Jean. The heavy rockers from Georgia are at it again, playing the Emerson Theater on Sunday May 29th for the first time in nearly half a decade. Norma Jean’s debut album Bless The Martyr And Kiss The Child was released in 2002, followed by the eagerly anticipated O God The Aftermath (2005) and Redeemer... 

Your moment of serene, blissful, summertime content is about to come crashing down faster than this Knoxville deathcore band can call for a circle pit. The summer season is full of great metal shows around the city, but perhaps no venue does it better than The Emerson and their seemingly endless barrage of shows featuring chugging guitars, pounding drums, and throaty vocals. So how do they do it... 

The Emerson does more than just welcomes some of the hottest metal acts from around the country. They also support the sounds coming from our own backyard in Indianapolis, and for this June 17 show, they’ll feature a band quickly climbing the ranks of the local metal scene. From out of the depths of Indy’s ever-growing metal scene comes Amarna Reign.  Composed of former members of old...