08.12.17

by Jason Robey - August 14, 2017August 14, 2017

Article and Photos by: Jason Robey TEMPE, AZ — Veteran metal vocalist Mike Patton and ex-Slayer drummer Dave Lombardo brought their new hardcore supergroup, Dead Cross, to the Marquee Theatre in Tempe, on one of the first dates of their first tour. The four-piece also includes bassist Justin Pearson, of The

Ted Nugent // Live @ Hampton Beach Casino // 8.9.17

by MonkeyGoose - August 13, 2017August 13, 2017

Editor's Note: The views/beliefs expressed by this artist are those of the artist and do not in any way reflect those of MonkeyGooseMag.com or its editors/contributors. Article and Photos by: Andrew Kopanski Hampton Beach, NH -- The casino ballroom on the seacoast of New Hampshire is a small an intimate venue that

One Ok Rock // Live @ Algonquin Commons Theatre // 7.21.17

by Adrienne Row-Smith - July 25, 2017July 25, 2017

Photos and Article By: Adrienne Row - Smith Ottawa, Ontario -- One Ok Rock descended upon Canada’s capital in support of their 8th release Ambitions at the Algonquin Commons Theatre. Even before the show started, fans who were waiting excitedly chatted or sung the band’s songs. The band was supported by Palisades, and Set It Off. Palisades started the evening off on an energetic note. They opened with the powerful track “Through

Forecastle Festival // 7.14-16.17

by Sam Carbine - July 21, 2017July 25, 2017

Article & Photos by: Sam Carbine For the 15th year in Louisville, KY, thousands gather at Waterfront park to catch great food, amazing music, and some of the best Bourbon in the the world. Billed as a weekend at sea, the three day festival rests against the scenic backdrop of the

In This Moment // Live @ The NorVa // 7.2.17

by Wendy Podmenik Darugar // Glenn Woodell - July 8, 2017July 8, 2017

Article by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar Photos by: Glenn Woodell and Wendy Podmenik Darugar NORFOLK, VA- An evening that offered a little something “different” from the norm- and nearly a sell out. Coming off the heels of a sold out show in Charlotte, NC, In This Moment's “Half God Half Devil” tour featured

Reel Big Fish // Live @ The Stone Pony // 6.25.17

by Sam Fallone - July 3, 2017

Article & Photos by: Sam Fallone Asbury Park, NJ -- People of all ages were packed into The Stone Pony on Sunday night to catch California ska punk band Reel Big Fish on their current tour: The Beer Run. It was a fun night of sweat, beer, and live music. First to take

Boston Calling Festival // Boston, MA // 5.26-28.17

by Richard Knowles - June 6, 2017July 25, 2017

Article and Photos by: Richard Knowles Trying to put into words the essence of Boston Calling is not an easy task. Sure, I can sit here and talk about the bands and the killer sets they all put on (which I will), but it’s more than that. For me it’s about

Red Handed Denial // Live @ House of Targ // 5.20.17

by Adrienne Row-Smith - May 24, 2017

Photos and Article by: Adrienne Row - Smith Ottawa, Ontario -- Ottawa’s most visually stimulating venue, House of Targ, hosted the second to last date of Red Handed Denial and Vaerisa’s Canadian east coast tour. The two bands were supported by opening acts Fragile Figures and Sovereign Council. Up first for the

Mushroomhead // Live @ Shaka’s // 5.8.17

by Wendy Podmenik Darugar // Glenn Woodell - May 10, 2017

Article by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar Photos by: Glenn Woodell and Wendy Podmenik Darugar VIRGINIA BEACH, VA: This event in Virginia could have been billed as a metalfest, as a total of seven bands filled the night during day seven of Mushroomhead's current tour. Relicseed featured a thunderous sound with only three band members

Album Review: Mastodon – Emperor of Sand

by Steven Principato - March 26, 2017

Article by: Steven Principato Progressive rock never really died, it simply got meaner with the times. Occasionally, it even dresses up like a metal band. In presumption of some higher obligation to continue their 17 year reign as one of humanity’s last bastions in popular progressive rock, Mastodon bestows upon us