State Champs // Live @ The Crystal Ballroom // 11.30.16 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Kristina Dawn - December 7, 2016December 7, 2016 Article and Photos by: Kristina Dawn Portland, OR -- I didn't really know what to expect going into this show. I had seen opener Waterparks over the Summer on the Vans Warped tour, as well as headliners State Champs, and both were fantastic. But co-openers Tonight Alive were a mystery to me,
Judah & The Lion // Live @ Higher Ground Ballroom // 12.01.2016 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED by Ian Urquhart - December 4, 2016 Article and Photography by: Ian Urquhart South Burlington, Vermont – Unknown to the Vermont acreage, Judah & the Lion were welcome with open arms and a sold out show at the Higher Ground Ballroom in Burlington, Vermont. Their first visit to the Green Mountain state left quite the impression as the
Mutoid Man // Live @ Saint Vitus // 11.26.16 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Steven Principato - November 30, 2016 Article and Photos by: Steven Principato Brooklyn NY- Once again returning to perhaps last known bastion of real rock and roll in NYC, the unmarked and dimly lit Saint Vitus, familiarly adorned with a plethora of tongue and cheek satanic iconography once again prepared for a typical Saturday night. Opening the show was Summoner.
Neon Dreams // Live @ Rainbow Bistro // 11.18.16 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Adrienne Row-Smith - November 21, 2016 Article and Photos by: Adrienne Row - Smith Ottawa, Ont - Halifax natives Neon Dreams played an incredible 2 band show promoting their newest EP To You at Otawa's Legendary House of Blues The Rainbow Bistro. While most of the shows I've seen have featured more than 2 bands, both Neon Dreams and their support
Dilly Dally // Live @ The NorVa // 11.10.16 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - November 15, 2016 Article by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar Photos by: Glenn Woodell and Wendy Podmenik Darugar NORFOLK, VA- One of the greatest joys I have been blessed with is the opportunity to listen to fresh original bands on nearly a weekly basis. Attending the larger shows at the NorVa, I give an equal listen to
Meshuggah // Live @ Starland Ballroom // 11.5.16 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Steven Principato - November 15, 2016 Article and Photos by: Steven Principato Sayreville, NJ As the loyal hordes of anxious metal fans filed into The Starland Ballroom, New Jersey’s largest and more frequented venue, one might easily conclude the nature of this gathering. Under an Epic line-up featuring High on Fire and Meshuggah, two bands boasting extreme levels of
Aurora // Live @ Webster Hall // 11.3.16 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Steven Principato - November 10, 2016 Article and Photos by: Steven Principato New York, NY -- In a unique showcase of eclectic yet delicate electronic folk acts taking the stage here At NYC’s Webster Hall, two rapidly rising artists carried out unforgettable performances before an adoring crowd. Opening the show in a most subtle manner, England's own bi-speckled,
Catfish and the Bottlemen // Live @ The Norva // 10.25.16 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - November 1, 2016December 29, 2017 Article by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar Photography by: Glenn Woodell and Wendy Podmenik Darugar Norfolk, VA -- A group of Welsh lads are hungry for world domination, and they aren't hesitant about expressing that, either. Catfish and the Bottlemen formed in 2007 in Wales when “Van” McCann and Billy Bibby made aquaintance through mutual
Attila // Live @ Starland Ballroom // 10.22.16 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Sophia Zucker - October 25, 2016November 1, 2016 Article and Photos by: Sophia Zucker SAYREVILLE, NJ — Iconic party death metal band Attila came back to Jersey on Saturday night. With support from Chelsea Grin, Emmure, and Sylar as touring bands, this show at Starland Ballroom had additional support from local bands The Blessing Of This Curse, No Parallels,
Skillet // Live @ The Norva // 10.15.16 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - October 20, 2016October 20, 2016 Article by Wendy Podmenik Darugar Photos by Glenn Woodell and Wendy Podmenik Darugar From Anthrax's pentagram imagery last week, to Skillet's cross tattoos...a rock journey. Having never seen a Christian rock band before, I didn't know what to expect. Would there be a sermon in the middle of the set? A group
