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Review & Photos: Chad Gray, Butcher Babies, Devil's Cut in Cleveland, Ohio

By Neil Shumate, OOTB Publications   For three decades, Chad Gray has remained an impactful vocalist in the metal scene with a distinct ability to seamlessly transition and fluctuate between agressive screams, intense growls and soft, light clean singing.   Celebrating “30 Years Of Madness,” being the frontman and lyricist for both Mudvayne and Hellyeah, Gray took his originally limited solo shows on the road for a 28-date tour that stopped at House Of Blues in Cleveland, Ohio on Wednesday, Sept. 9, with support from Butcher Babies and Devil’s Cut. Gray—with only half of his face painted to dually represent Mudvayne (paint) and Hellyeah (paintless)—sounded great alongside the seasoned full live band, as a supergroup of sorts: Mudvayne touring guitarist Marcus Rafferty, The Word Alive drummer Devin Attard, Oni bassist Nick Villarreal and Las Vegas area guitarist Joe Bonasorte.   There was no MjDawn, Tom Maxwell, Greg Tribbett or Ryan Martinie;...
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Top 5 Feature: Kennedy Hall

  Kennedy Hall is an emerging artist from Columbus, Ohio, crafting folk and soul-inspired indie rock since 2023.    Influenced by Bright Eyes, Fiona Apple, and MJLenderman, Hall’s confessional songwriting brings a fresh perspective to the emotional indie rock landscape.  Her pure vocals soar above biting bluesy guitar tones, nodding to her favorite band Wednesday and the rising wave of alt -country.    Hall's debut EP,  Spitfire , explores the pull of nostalgia alongside the angst, grit and determination to move forward.   Whether she’s performing solo or with her band—Patrick Mahoney Jr. (of The Quasi Kings), Jack Lynch (of Top Scrub) and Devon Vogelsang (Whitley Jean) —Hall’s raw, vulnerable performance connects listeners through collective introspection and healing. Recent/Upcoming Events My debut EP 'Spitfire' is now available!   (I like to send people to Bandcamp, but it is also available on streaming services )   My band and I have...