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Author: David Von Nordheim

David Von Nordheim is a freelance music journalist who focuses on the St. Louis hardcore and metal scenes. Some of his favorite local bands include Summoning the Lich, Polterguts, and Stormruler. He has an appreciation for metal and punk culture, and generally enjoys any music that is technically complex and played with skill and passion. He has a master's in cognitive psychology and works as a public health researcher at Washington University in St. Louis. In addition to being an avid concertgoer, Dave likes to practice guitar, read novels, go on hikes, and play video games. One of his favorite things about covering the St. Louis metal scene is realizing how many bands are full of Dark Souls nerds (cough, Stormruler, cough!). Find him on Instagram @noisecontrolstl.

Concert review: Texas paranoia comes to the Lou: Portrayal of Guilt and Street Sects | 05.19.26, Off Broadway

By David Von NordheimMay 28, 2026
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Concert preview: Skanking, mosh pits, and a tribute to fallen friends: LTD Punk Fest | 05.29.26, Moshmellow

By David Von NordheimMay 27, 2026May 26, 2026
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On tour: Portrayal of Guilt and Street Sects | 05.19.26, Off Broadway

By David Von NordheimMay 16, 2026May 16, 2026
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Local spotlight: St. Louis’ Stormrazor plays Cape Girardeau this Saturday for Mosh in May | 05.16.26

By David Von NordheimMay 14, 2026May 16, 2026
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Human statues, Roblox, and the indomitability of the human spirit: Immolation, Rotting Christ, Deicide, and Behemoth at the Pageant | 04.26.26 (with photo gallery)

By David Von NordheimMay 11, 2026May 12, 2026
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Evita | 07.18–24.25, The Muny

By David Von NordheimJuly 20, 2025July 20, 2025
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Preview: Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s Evita | 07.18–24.25, The Muny

By David Von NordheimJuly 15, 2025July 14, 2025
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St. Louis underground metal kings The Lion’s Daughter play their final gig | 06.21.25, Off Broadway

By David Von NordheimJune 20, 2025June 20, 2025
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Rest in peace, Odd Soul: Remembering Matt Klose 1984–2025

By David Von NordheimJune 5, 2025June 5, 2025
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Radio Golf | 05.14–06.08.25, The Black Rep

By David Von NordheimJune 2, 2025June 1, 2025
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SLSO presents Peer Gynt: An Epic Tale | 05.03–04.25, Stifel Theatre

By David Von NordheimMay 11, 2025May 12, 2025
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Preview: A classic play & a classic score reunited as SLSO presents Peer Gynt: An Epic Tale | 05.03–04.25, Stifel Theatre

By David Von NordheimApril 28, 2025April 28, 2025
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