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Justin Criado

Justin Criado is an award-winning journalist and editor, as his pieces have been recognized as some of the best in the West over the years.Inspired by heavy metal and the unusual, Justin’s work has been featured in the Denver Post, Westword, Salt Lake City Weekly, Phoenix New Times, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. His first collection of essays, Chronicles of Chaos, is out now. Visit justincriado.com to find out more.

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Review: Emperor’s First-Ever Colorado Concert Eclipsed All Expectations

By Justin CriadoMay 14, 2025

The seminal Norwegian metal band put on a historic performance at Mission Ballroom on May 13.

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Final Serve: This Iconic Denver Band Is Retiring After a Whirlwind Career

By Justin CriadoMay 13, 2025

The longtime duo, which began in Denver in 2008, has thoughts to share on its final album while taking off for one last tour.

It’s Time to Go Goblin Mode With Nekrogoblikon

By Justin CriadoMay 12, 2025

The metal band, fronted by goblin icon John Goblikon, plays Summit on Tuesday, May 13.

The Crypt, TRVE Brewing Will Celebrate New Beer With a Killer Metal Show

By Justin CriadoMay 7, 2025

The May 9 lineup includes local bands Mournful Ruin, Ghosts of Glaciers and CORPESWHALE.

Our Favorite New Music From Colorado Artists This Month

By Justin CriadoMay 1, 2025

April was showered with debuts, live albums and the final Tennis record.

From Yodeling in Walmart to Singing With Lana Del Rey, Country Crooner Mason Ramsey Is All Grown Up

By Justin CriadoApril 30, 2025

The young roots musician will be performing at the Grizzly Rose on Friday, May 2.

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Denver Legend Jill Sobule Talks Nuggets Fandom and JD Vance Before Homecoming Show

By Justin CriadoApril 28, 2025

The Denver native rose to pop-culture prominence in the mid-1990s with a duo of successful singles.

The Prophecy and Poetry of Leftöver Crack

By Justin CriadoApril 25, 2025

The NYC crust-punk mainstays will play the Bluebird Theater on Saturday, April 26.

The Used Talks 25 Years of Making Emo History

By Justin CriadoApril 24, 2025

The longtime band will play its first three albums at the Ogden Theatre on a three-night run.

Feel the Spirit of the Mercury Cafe in This New Album

By Justin CriadoApril 22, 2025

The Stephen Lear Band has commemorated its final show at the Merc with a live album.

After Fleeing Russia, Pussy Riot Pushes Forward

By Justin CriadoApril 22, 2025

The anti-Putin punk collective continues to spread its political message through activist art, and will be at HQ on April 23.

Five Denver Stoner Bands to Listen to on 4/20

By Justin CriadoApril 18, 2025

Marijuana isn’t the only thing that’ll get you high on this unofficial cannabis holiday.

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Five 4/20 Concerts in Denver to Toke Up to

By Justin CriadoApril 16, 2025

Whether your strain is stoner-doom or EDM, there’s something for everyone this herb-loving holiday.

Saxsquatch Is Real – Just Go to Cervantes’

By Justin CriadoApril 11, 2025

The sax-playing cryptid will show off his skills at Cervantes’ Masterpiece on Thursday, April 17.

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Why Tequila Blues Festival at Red Rocks Was Canceled Just Days Before the Event

By Justin CriadoApril 10, 2025

The festival was a grassroots effort to combine blues, Latin music and tequila at the legendary venue.

This Festival Will Combine Latin Music, Blues and Tequila at Red Rocks

By Justin CriadoApril 8, 2025

The Tequila Blues Festival, which debuts at Red Rocks this weekend, is community-driven effort at the world’s most popular outdoor venue.

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Johnny Manchild and the Poor Bastards Bring an Art Rock Production to Globe Hall

By Justin CriadoApril 7, 2025

The Oklahoma City rock band plays Globe Hall on Thursday, April 10.

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Brotherly Love: New Project Melodious Gaeng Releases Its Debut EP

By Justin CriadoApril 4, 2025

The duo, which formed from one of Denver’s best bluegrass bands the Deer Creek Sharp Shooters, explores a new sound.

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Barbara Is the Denver Indie Band You Need to Know About

By Justin CriadoApril 3, 2025

The indie trio is hosting a release show for its sophomore record on Saturday, April 5, at the hi-dive.

The Carefree Credo of the Lil Smokies

By Justin CriadoApril 1, 2025

The Montana string band plays the Ogden Theatre on Friday, April 4.

This Denver DJ Is Set to Make History at Red Rocks

By Justin CriadoApril 1, 2025

The EDM mastermind will debut a one-of-a-kind sound experience called the Audiosphere at the legendary venue.

Our Favorite New Music From Colorado Artists This Month

By Justin CriadoMarch 31, 2025

This month’s offerings includes several debuts from new artists, and an old band with a new name.

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