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by Linda Carlson - February 4, 2019

Article and Photos by: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – In 2016, Metallica performed at the AT&T stadium on the eve of the Super Bowl, a concert that was ultimately dubbed, “Too Heavy for Halftime.” There’s a reason for that clever billing…a Metallica concert is unlike any other. It rocks in ways

Liz Cooper and the Stampede // Live @ Zanzabar // 1.18.18

by Michael W. Bright - January 28, 2019

Article and Photos by: Michael W. Bright Louisville, KY -- Liz Cooper and her band, The Stampede, exude confidence and seasoning despite this being their first headlining tour. Based in the hyper-competitive musical environment of Nashville they're hitting clubs across the country through July in support of a first full length

Jimmie’s Chicken Shack // Live @ The Vanguard // 1.18.19

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - January 25, 2019

Article and photos by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar HAMPTON, VA: Back in the days of yore when MTV actually played music videos, many notable bands that may have not had an opportunity for the spotlight of national exposure were given airtime. Jimmie's Chicken Shack arrived on the scene in 1996 with the

Puddle of Mudd // Live @ Boathouse Live // 1.10.19

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - January 16, 2019

Article and photos by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar NORFOLK, VA: Hampton Roads' local favorites Seven Ten Oil made an emotional return to the stage after a hiatus of several months, and this return was their debut at Boathouse Live, opening for Puddle of Mudd. The audience was full of supporters welcoming vocalist/

Doyle // Live @ Debonair Music Hall // 12.22.18

by Steven Principato - January 4, 2019

Article and Photos by: Steven Principato Teaneck, NJ - Returning once again to North Jersey - the place where it all started, Doyle took the stage before a familiar and devoutly loyal crowd as one might expect. As one of the hardest working musicians in the industry, Doyle (von Frankenstein) along with

Joy Williams // Live @ Headliners // 12.01.18

by Michael W. Bright - December 7, 2018December 10, 2018

Article and Photos by: Michael W. Bright Louisville, KY -- The night's performance was less like a concert, and more like you had invited Joy Williams into your living room for a visit to tell some stories and play some of your favorite songs. Headliners Music Hall admirably decided to drag enough

Cannibal Corpse // Live @ The Vogue // 11.29.18

by Linda Carlson - December 6, 2018December 7, 2018

Article and Photos by: Linda Carlson Indianapolis, IN – You can’t get much more intensely metal than Cannibal Corpse’s current tour, now winding down, with Hate Eternal and Harm’s Way. The combined darkness and raw power of these bands make for an evening of collective release. Chicago’s industrial hardcore Harm’s Way was

With Confidence // Live @ The Masquerade // 11.27.18

by Andrea Chvatal - December 6, 2018

Article and Photos by: Andrea Chvatal Atlanta, GA — Rounding out the Thanksgiving weekend, With Confidence and friends rocked The Masquerade during their American cross-country line up for the Love and Loathing in Paradise Tour. To open the evening, we had the up and coming indie pop-rock band from Myrtle Beach, Small Talks.

The Guitar Collective // Live @ Dingbatz // 11.23.18

by Steven Principato - December 4, 2018December 4, 2018

Article and Photos by: Steven Principato Clifton, NJ -- The Guitar Collective tour, featuring a small collection of metal’s most recognized super guitarists including Nita Strauss and Angel Vivaldi, has obliterated yet another packed house. First to unleash a fierce barrage of bottomless guitar solos was “Hurricane” Nita Strauss. Well-known for her time

Jim James // Live @ The Palace Theater // 11.21.18

by Michael W. Bright - December 3, 2018

Article and Photos by: Michael W. Bright Louisville, KY -- If you needed an excuse to come to Louisville, here are some pretty good ones: There's the Kentucky Derby of course, or any of the fine thoroughbred races in spring and fall. Then, of course, is the distillery touring and tasting,