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by Ommar Ortuvia - May 31, 2024

Article and Photos by: Ommar Ortuvia Houston, TX -- Growling vocals. Low-tuned guitars. Fast riffs. Double bass pedals. Black...lots of black. These are the main ingredients that any death metal band requires, along with the typical visual elements that invoke the darkest parts of our imagination. All this and more were

Ministry // Live @ House of Blues Houston // 3.29.24

by Ommar Ortuvia - April 5, 2024

Article and Photos by: Ommar Ortuvia Houston, TX -- Friday night in downtown Houston was a busy one, with the local baseball team playing their opening series, a big-time female diva playing two shows on back-to-back nights, and the college basketball team playing in the Sweet Sixteen (which guaranteed packed bars

Avenged Sevenfold // Live @ Heritage Bank Arena // 3.13.24

by Linda Carlson - March 20, 2024

Article & Photos by: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – MonkeyGoose Magazine had the special opportunity to cover Avenged Sevenfold (A7X) twice on the third leg of their “Life Is But A Dream....” North American Tour, featuring support from Sullivan King and Poppy. The tour is promoting the band’s eighth studio album,

Wednesday 13 // Live @ Warehouse Live // 11.4.23

by Ommar Ortuvia - November 13, 2023

Article and Photos by: Ommar Ortuvia Houston, TX -- If we were to summarize what was most prevalent at Wednesday 13's concert on the night of November 4th, we would include loud music, hard fast riffs, goth & horror themed-lyrics, metal studs, tattoos, and monster face paint. Oh, and lots and

Alice Cooper & Rob Zombie // Live @ Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater // 8.30.23

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - September 7, 2023

Article and photos by: Wendy Podmenik Woodell VIRGINIA BEACH, VA-- Approximately every 3-4 years, Rob Zombie and his motley crew roll into Virginia Beach, bringing along an impressive line up . This year's was extra special; three fantastic bands, one of which was the co-headlining shock rocker Alice Cooper. The musical

Underoath // Live @ Old Forester Paristown Hall // 7.17.23

by Michael W. Bright - August 2, 2023August 3, 2023

Article and Photos by: Michael W. Bright Louisville KY- In a captivating concert at the Old Forester Paristown Hall on July 17, genre evolving metalcore, emo-alternative, screamo, formerly Christian (a label they discarded around 2006) American rock band, Underoath, showcased their blend of full-frontal instrumentation, emotionally charged lyrics, and visceral power.

Static-X // Live @ House of Blues Houston // 3.12.23

by Ommar Ortuvia - March 19, 2023

Articles and Photos by: Ommar Ortuvia Houston, TX -- It was a windy night in Houston, and the House of Blues was packed to the brim for a sold-out show for the “Rise of the Machine” tour, consisting of supporting acts Society 1, Dope, Mushroomhead, Fear Factory, and the headliner, Static-X.

Blacktop Mojo // Live @ Elevation 27 // 3.2.23

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - March 5, 2023March 5, 2023

Article and photos by: Wendy Podmenik Woodell VIRGINIA BEACH, VA-- The show at Elevation 27 on Thursday night was the kick off for “The Emerald Cities Tour”, and the line to the entrance circled around the venue and extended down the block. It featured Sumo Cyco as the opener, Blacktop Mojo

OTTTO // Live @ The End // 11.12.22

by Ommar Ortuvia - November 16, 2022November 17, 2022

Article and Photos by: Ommar Ortuvia Houston, TX -- OTTTO is a trio hailing from Venice Beach, California, composed of Bryan Noah Ferretti on guitar and vocals, Tye Trujillo on bass, and Patrick “Triko” Chavez on drums. You may have heard of Tye Trujillo before, as he garnered worldwide attention when

Michael Schenker Group // Live @ Bogarts // 10.29.22

by Michael W. Bright - November 10, 2022November 11, 2022

Article and Photos by: Michael W. Bright Cincinnati, OH—How can a 67 year-old heavy metal guitarist be fronting a 50th Year Anniversary tour? Michael Schenker began working with his brother’s band, the Scorpions, when he was only 11 years old, and joined officially when he was 17. That’s how! As part