Mushroomhead // Live @ Shaka’s // 5.8.17 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Wendy Podmenik 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
Elephant Revival // Live @ Headliners // 4.14.17 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Michael W. Bright - April 24, 2017 Review and Photos by: Michael W. Bright Louisville, KY -- This show was a performance for those dedicated to stringed acoustic performances at the highest, most virtuous level. The folks who came to Headliners on this evening were passionate fans of Elephant Revival, an entity whose eclectic mix, both recorded and
Testament // Live @ Starland Ballroom // 4.20.17 CONCERT REVIEWS MUSIC by Steven Principato - April 24, 2017April 24, 2017 Articles and Photography by Steven Principato Sayerville, NJ - In the continuing struggle of keeping the eternal flame of classic metal burning brightly, a triple edged assault comprised of legendary acts Prong, Sepultura, and Testament arrived at NJ’s most popular rock venue, vowing to uphold their 30 plus year obligation of hearing
Senses Fail // Live @ The NorVA // 3.14.17 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - March 17, 2017March 17, 2017 Article by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar Photos by: Glenn Woodell and Wendy Podmenik Darugar NORFOLK, VA -- Another post-hardcore line up rocked the NorVa, this time led by New Jersey's Senses Fail. Celebrating their fifteenth anniversary with a tour titled “Quince Años”, they were joined by Like Pacific, Counterparts, and Movements. The crowd was
Overkill // Live @ The NorVa // 3.8.17 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - March 10, 2017March 10, 2017 Article by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar Photos by: Glenn Woodell and Wendy Podmenik Darugar NORFOLK, VA: night of thrash metal, courtesy of Nuclear Blast Records, powered through Norfolk on Tuesday night at the famous NorVa. The evening began with a consistently strong line up featuring two bands from Finland, Swallow the Sun and
Dance Gavin Dance & CHON // Live @ Starland Ballroom // 3.4.17 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Sophia Zucker - March 7, 2017March 7, 2017 Article & Photos by: Sophia Zucker SAYREVILLE, NJ – Sacramento-based post-hardcore outfit Dance Gavin Dance and San Diego-based shred darlings CHON brought their co-headlining tour, The Robot With Human Hair vs. Chonzilla Tour, to New Jersey’s Starland Ballroom on Saturday, with touring support from Eidola and Vasudeva. Doors opened later than the
Big Gigantic // Live @ The Norva // 2.19.17 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - February 24, 2017 Article by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar Photos by: Glenn Woodell and Wendy Podmenik Darugar NORFOLK, VA- Bonnaroo. Coachella. Firefly. Austin City Limits. Who has played at all of these impressive, big-name festivals? Big Gigantic, that's who. Combine fantastic stage lighting, a full booming bass sound (extra cabinets abound), and the catchy engrossing beats
The Griswolds // Live in Seattle & Portland // 2.8-2.9.17 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Kristina Dawn - February 13, 2017February 14, 2017 Article and Photos by: Kristina Dawn Everyone's favorite Aussie's are back in the Pacific Northwest this week with a highly anticipated new tour. Drones of soggy fans waited outside the renowned Chop Suey in Seattle to witness the first show of The Griswolds latest Low Lives Tour -- some even admitted to
Young the Giant // Live @ The Roseland Theater // 2.01.17 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Kristina Dawn - February 7, 2017 Article and Photos by: Kristina Dawn PORTLAND, OR -- Lewis Del Mar, an experimental pop-rock band from Queens, NY, is relatively new to the music scene. Only releasing their first self titled EP in October of last year. But with their immense complexity, oddity, and originality, you would think Lewis Del Mar had been
Armors // Live @ The Hawthorne Theatre // 1.31.17 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Kristina Dawn - February 7, 2017 Article and Photos by: Kristina Dawn PORTLAND, OR -- As Orange County natives Armors arrived for their very first show in the great Pacific Northwest, fan (and very dear friend) Bree Wescovich could not believe her eyes. "I've been trying for three years to get them to Portland. I just can't believe they're finally
