Written and photos by Neal Cribb On August 1, 2025, Clutch took over Emo’s Austin as part of their “Full Ahead Flank MMXXV” tour, delivering a no‑compromise set filled with heavy rock anthems and infectious groove. Launching into staples like “Earth Rocker,” and “Worm Drink,” and “The Mob Goes Wild”, they immediately drew …
Written and photos by Neal Cribb On July 10, 2025, hard‑rock provocateurs The Union Underground commandeered the stage at Come And Take It Live in Austin, TX, as part of their “25 Years of Rebellion & Callousness” tour. From the opening riffs of “Turn Me On ‘Mr. Deadman’” to the thunderous …
Written and photos by Neal Cribb On Sunday, July 20, 2025, Dayglo Abortions stormed Come And Take It Live in Austin, TX, delivering a blistering set of politically charged hardcore punk. With doors at 7:00 PM, the Canadian vet band fronted by Murray “The Cretin” Acton shredded through decades of provocative, irreverent material —unflinching …
Written and photos by Neal Cribb On June 28, 2025, the legendary sleaze-rock outfit Dangerous Toys stormed Come And Take It Live in Austin, TX, delivering a 15-song set that was equal parts nostalgia and raw energy. Launching into their night with the punchy “Outlaw,” the band ripped through anthems such …
Written and photos by Neal Cribb On June 20, 2025, Austin’s Come And Take It Live reverberated with nerdcore pride as MC Chris marked two decades on tour with an electrifying headline set. The venue’s indoor stage came alive at 7 PM, with MC Chris —renowned for his high‑pitched flow and “geek gangster” persona …
Written and photos by Neal Cribb On June 15, 2025, as part of their “Wu‑Tang Forever: The Final Chamber” farewell tour, legendary hip‑hop collective Wu‑Tang Clan took the stage at Austin’s Moody Center to a roaring crowd and opened strong with “Bring da Ruckus” and “Clan in da Front.” Their performance spanned four distinct acts, showcasing a …
Written and photos by Neal Cribb On June 12, 2025, Mohawk’s indoor stage was hijacked by Peelander‑Z, the “Japanese Action Comic Punk Band” from Planet Z, delivering a performance that was part rock show, part performance art. Decked in vibrant, sentai-style suits they insist are their “skin,” band members like Peelander …
Written and photos by Neal Cribb On May 31, 2025, metalcore outfit The Word Alive brought the energy to Come and Take It Live in Austin, TX, kicking off at 6 PM with their signature blend of melodic aggression. Their stage presence was palpable as they barreled through a career-spanning set …
Written and Photos by Bang Ho It’s been a minute since I’ve seen Sleigh Bells live, but as soon as they danced onto stage to “Everlasting Love” I knew what kind of show it was going to be –a fun filled raucous cathartic event with the dial all the way …
