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by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - October 9, 2016

Article by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar and Glenn Woodell Photos by: Glenn Woodell NORFOLK, VA- Behold, the Gods of Thunder and Thrash Metal reigned at the Norva on Monday night, and their names were Death Angel, Anthrax, and Slayer. Cue one week earlier: I mention to one of NorVa's security that we would be

Ben Rector // Live at The NorVa // 9.29.16

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - October 2, 2016October 2, 2016

Article and photos by: Glenn Woodell and Wendy Podmenik Darugar NORFOLK, VA- Feel-good Pop/Rock music draws in a different type of crowd of people than what I'm used to at the concerts I normally attend. These people aren't angry, they aren't counter-culture, there's nothing to rebel against, and life presents itself

Make America Rock Tour // Live @ The Norva // 9.23.16

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - September 27, 2016September 27, 2016

Article and photos by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar and Glenn Woodell NORFOLK, VA – Seven bands have a mission: to Make America Rock again. This huge touring line-up features 12 Stones, Tantric, Crazytown, Alien Ant Farm, Saving Abel, Saliva, and Trapt. Most of these groups are known for hits generated in the

Cheap Trick, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, and Heart // Live @ VA Beach Amphitheater // 9.13.16

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - September 24, 2016September 24, 2016

Article by: Glenn Woodell and Wendy Podmenik Darugar Photos by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar NORFOLK, VA - How often do you get to see three bona fide rock legends in one night? Dubbed the Rock Hall Three for All, this tour features Rock Hall of Famers Cheap Trick, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts,

Steel Panther // Live @ the NorVa // 7.29.16

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - August 10, 2016August 10, 2016

Article by Wendy Podmenik Darugar Photos by Glenn Woodell and Wendy Podmenik Darugar Steel Panther, ranked as the 725th top rock band in Muncie, Indiana at a local poll taken at Big Red's Barbershop and Ice Cream Parlor, opened up their expansive world-wide tour at our favorite venue, the NorVa. Armed with

Summer Slaughter // Webster Hall // 7.28.16

by Steven Principato - August 10, 2016July 25, 2017

Article and Photos by: Steven Principato Webster Hall, NYC -- On a mid July evening that may have very well been hotter than the hell-spawned satanic theme of Summer Slaughter 2016, ten bands ranging from promising newcomers to seasoned veterans of the well established death metal scene brutally executed their personal

The Lost Highway Music and Motorcycle Festival // San Bernadino, CA

by Matt Stasi // Bylle Breaux Stasi - August 5, 2016July 25, 2017

Photos by: Matt Stasi // Article by: Bylle Breaux San Bernadino, CA -- The 2nd annual Lost Highway Music and Motorcycle Festival took place in San Bernardino last Saturday. The thought of covering a music event in a shadeless, July desert honestly made me a little nervous.

She Wants Revenge // Live @ Irving Plaza // 7.16.16

by Steven Principato - July 23, 2016

Article and Photos by: Steven Principato NYC -- Playing before a packed house at Union Square's historic Irving Plaza, Raw Fabrics -- a youthful pop trio (though, technically a solo act) hailing from Los Angeles -- suffered no challenges in winning over the Passionate mob upon their arrival. Delivering a set

HALO CIRCUS // LIVE @ SPHERE STUDIOS // 6.24.16

by Matt Stasi // Bylle Breaux Stasi - July 7, 2016

Article & Photos by: Matt Stasi North Hollywood, CA -- If you've lived in Los Angeles for any period of time you know that it's always 10 degrees hotter in the valley. It's a staple piece of knowledge among locals. And this couldn't have been more true than Friday night (6/24) at

Jaime Wyatt // Live @ Hotel Cafe // 6.5.16

by Matt Stasi // Bylle Breaux Stasi - June 9, 2016

Article by: Bylle Breaux // Photos by: Matt Stasi Once moved beyond the fact that she looks effortlessly like a brunette vintage Barbie, Jaime Wyatt has the personality of your favorite aunt who knows how to make the perfect homemade jelly. She is a pale, red-lipped, leggy, Honky-Tonk goddess with long