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KATAKLYSM, JUNGLE ROT, MEMORIES WITHER & BLOOD OF THE WOLF @ REGGIE’S, CHICAGO, IL (USA) – 6/4/18

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KATAKLYSM, JUNGLE ROT, MEMORIES WITHER & BLOOD OF THE WOLF @ REGGIE’S, CHICAGO, IL (USA) – 6/4/18

David Halbe June 8, 2018

This was without a doubt one of the best release parties I have ever attended and easily...

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EYEHATEGOD, CRO-MAGS & MURPHY’S LAW @ THE BRAUER HOUSE LIVE, LOMBARD, IL (USA) – 3/23/18

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EYEHATEGOD, CRO-MAGS & MURPHY’S LAW @ THE BRAUER HOUSE LIVE, LOMBARD, IL (USA) – 3/23/18

David Halbe March 31, 2018

The mystique is gone and so is the money. Artists today play because it is in their blood....

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LITA FORD @ THE BRAUER HOUSE LIVE, LOMBARD, IL (USA) – 12/09/17

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LITA FORD @ THE BRAUER HOUSE LIVE, LOMBARD, IL (USA) – 12/09/17

David Halbe December 18, 2017

An impressive venue and solid show made this evening a success. As I drove home that night,...

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DARK TRANQUILLITY, WARBRINGER, STRIKER @ THE FORGE, JOLIET, IL (USA) – 9/20/17

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DARK TRANQUILLITY, WARBRINGER, STRIKER @ THE FORGE, JOLIET, IL (USA) – 9/20/17

David Halbe September 25, 2017

Artist accommodations made my overall trip a success, lending credence to the thought that heavy metal will...

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MARDUK, INCANTATION, ABYSMAL DAWN @ THE FORGE, JOLIET, IL (USA) – 8/25/17

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MARDUK, INCANTATION, ABYSMAL DAWN @ THE FORGE, JOLIET, IL (USA) – 8/25/17

David Halbe September 5, 2017

Holding the crowd in a captive trance, they cast a black metal spell on all in attendance....

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WOOKFEST @ DURTY NELLIES, PALATINE, IL (USA) – 7/14/17

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WOOKFEST @ DURTY NELLIES, PALATINE, IL (USA) – 7/14/17

David Halbe July 16, 2017

An annual festival keeps the memory of a friend and his dream alive. One of the few things worth fighting...

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OVERKILL, NILE @ CONCORD MUSIC HALL, CHICAGO, IL (USA) – 2/17/17

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OVERKILL, NILE @ CONCORD MUSIC HALL, CHICAGO, IL (USA) – 2/17/17

David Halbe March 9, 2017

If you do something well and you can still do it, keep doing it because the moment...

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HAVOK, EXMORTUS @ Reggie’s, Chicago, IL (USA) – 2/8/17

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HAVOK, EXMORTUS @ Reggie’s, Chicago, IL (USA) – 2/8/17

David Halbe February 16, 2017

I’ve seen thrash bands fill up Reggies before but those bands are established acts that have been...

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YEAR OF THE KILLERS TOUR @ Bada Brew, Crest Hill, IL (USA) – 2/11/17

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YEAR OF THE KILLERS TOUR @ Bada Brew, Crest Hill, IL (USA) – 2/11/17

David Halbe February 15, 2017

As a musician you can take this scenario two ways: You can bitch, moan and cry or...

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DISCHARGE, EYEHATEGOD, TOXIC HOLOCAUST, NAM LAND @ Reggie’s, Chicago, IL (USA) – 10/15/16

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DISCHARGE, EYEHATEGOD, TOXIC HOLOCAUST, NAM LAND @ Reggie’s, Chicago, IL (USA) – 10/15/16

David Halbe October 20, 2016

The unexpected loss of life is a tragedy not easily overcome. I found myself in this situation...

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