Entries by ArtBoi

Hansen’s Dugout Erupts as MAES Delivers a Knockout Performance

By Riley Thompson | Northern Noise Weekly It’s not often that a bowling alley becomes ground zero for a rock revival, but that’s exactly what happened Friday night at Hansen’s Dugout and Bowl in Peotone, Illinois. Local heavy-hitters MAES rolled in with their signature fire, giving fans an unforgettable performance built around their debut album, The Deceiver. The crowd packed […]

MAES Captivates at Game On – A Night Worth the Noise

By Jordan Price | Midwest Sound Review From the moment MAES took the stage at Game On in Peotone, the venue transformed from a barroom into a battleground of riffs. The Chicago rockers tore through their set with ferocity, balancing raw power and calculated precision. Lead vocals hit like a live wire, while the band’s rhythm section thumped […]

“The Deceiver” Marks a Fierce Debut for MAES

By Steffi Lee | ArtBoiCreative.com Chicago’s rising hard rock outfit MAES has officially unleashed their debut album The Deceiver, now streaming on all major platforms. Dropping July 2, 2025, the record hits like a gut punch — equal parts raw emotion and precision-tooled aggression. Across its tracklist, MAES blends classic hard-rock swagger with a modern melodic sensibility. The title […]