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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.

Best Metal of 2023: 10 albums selected by 10 STL metal musicians

By David Von NordheimJanuary 7, 2024January 6, 2024
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What a Wonderful Band: My Morning Jacket | 11.07.23, Stifel Theatre (with photo gallery)

By David Von NordheimNovember 28, 2023November 27, 2023
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Like a Viking: Heilung | 11.01.23, The Factory (with photo gallery)

By David Von NordheimNovember 27, 2023November 27, 2023
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Sauget and Her Embrace: Cradle of Filth and DevilDriver | 10.25.23, Pop’s (with photo gallery)

By David Von NordheimNovember 15, 2023November 15, 2023
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On tour: My Morning Jacket | 11.07.23, Stifel Theatre

By David Von NordheimOctober 31, 2023October 31, 2023
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Amplified history: A conversation with Heilung

By David Von NordheimOctober 28, 2023October 28, 2023
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Unforgettable people: Broken Social Scene at the Pageant, 10.05.23 (with photo gallery)

By David Von NordheimOctober 22, 2023October 23, 2023
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On tour: Cradle of Filth and DevilDriver | 10.25.23, Pop’s

By David Von NordheimOctober 19, 2023October 19, 2023
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Show Me the Wrath: Cavalera | 09.10.23, Delmar Hall (with photo gallery)

By David Von NordheimOctober 3, 2023January 17, 2024
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God Is in the Radio: Queens of the Stone Age and Viagra Boys | 09.23.23, Saint Louis Music Park (with photo gallery)

By David Von NordheimOctober 1, 2023October 1, 2023
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On Tour: Broken Social Scene | 10.05.23, The Pageant

By David Von NordheimOctober 1, 2023September 30, 2023
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Heavy Friends: Boris and Mr. Phylzzz at Red Flag | 09.09.23, Red Flag (with photo gallery)

By David Von NordheimSeptember 21, 2023September 20, 2023
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