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by Linda Carlson - August 20, 2022

Article & photos by: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – Anthrax is currently touring to celebrate an impressive milestone: 40 years of bringing thrash metal to the world. OK, actually 41 years, but let’s just keep the party going! Formed in 1981 in New York City, Anthrax is included with Metallica, Slayer and Megadeath

ARC FESTIVAL 2022- AFTER PARTIES PREVIEW

PREVIEW

by Charles Yamabe - August 15, 2022August 15, 2022

Chicago IL, -- Following the announcement of their full lineup, ARC Music Festival has now shared the details for their official ARC After Dark Parties while also announcing a group of rare back-to-back sets that will be taking place at the festival over Labor Day Weekend. ARC is set to return to

Windy City Smokeout // Chicago, IL // 8.04-8.07

by Charles Yamabe - August 15, 2022August 15, 2022

Article and Photos by: Charles Yamabe Chicago, IL -- A little over a week ago, Chicago experienced the ninth year of the biggest country music festival in the city. Spread over four days and taking place in the United Center parking lot, Windy City Smokeout was a huge success. The crowds

REO Speedwagon & Styx // Live @ Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater // 8.5.22

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - August 11, 2022

Article and photos by: Wendy Podmenik Woodell VIRGINA BEACH, VA-- Friday night featured an excursion down memory lane, an event held by three famous bands of the 70's and 80's. Complete with early tailgaters huddled up in the parking lot, an enthusiastic crowd several thousand strong tailored their evening around the

ZZ Top // Live @ Atlantic Union Bank Pavilion // 8.2.22

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - August 4, 2022

Article and photos by Wendy Podmenik Woodell PORTSMOUTH, VA-- In terms of truly iconic blues/ rock bands, ZZ Top is certainly at the top- with classic riffs, catchy lyrics, and pure musicianship enveloping a slew of hits that helped define the genre and the decades. On an nearly unrelenting hot and

Train // Live @ Veterans United Home Loan Amphitheater // 7.2.22

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - July 18, 2022

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA-- A warm summer night was the perfect setting for a great concert line up. Three bands that worked together, either on stage supporting each other's sets or by recording together in the past. A powerful opening by the legendary Blues Traveler, and John Popper's work on the harp

Starset // Live @ The NorVa // 6.24.22

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - July 2, 2022

Article and photos by: Wendy Podmenik Woodell NORFOLK, VA-- This evening featured a conceptual band that pushes the envelope in defining what is “rock” music- Starset stretches the boundaries and folds in string instruments, metal elements, electronic, and some pop undertones into their unique sound. A relatively new band, Starset got its'

The Black Crowes // Live @ Atlantic Union Bank Pavilion // 6.22.22

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - June 27, 2022

Article and photos by: Wendy Podmenik Woodell PORTSMOUTH, VA-- Take one vocalist sibling who channels some Southern Mick Jagger moves, add the other sibling who smokes the guitar, add a catalog of iconic bluesy, wailing, catchy rock hits, and you have a formula for The Black Crowes. A tour that was

Lunatic Luau // Live @ Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater // 5.20.22

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - May 29, 2022

Article and Photography by Wendy Podmenik Woodell VA Beach, VA-- After an unusually cool spring, a taste of summer heat kicked in just as radio FM99 WNOR's Lunatic Luau did a takeover in Virginia Beach's amphitheater. Moods were high and excitement was palpable as music enthusiasts return to the festival scene.

Trinity of Terror Tour // Live @ Chartway Arena // 4.27.22

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - May 7, 2022

Article and photos by: Wendy Podmenik Woodell NORFOLK, VA-- This tour features a very cohesive lineup- stylistic similarities abound within, yet there are some key differences. All in all, a tour created to appeal to those who follow a certain genre, metal with a dark gothic twist, and in one case