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by Steven Principato - March 14, 2017March 14, 2017

Article and Photos by: Steven Principato New York, NY -- Upon the compact stage of lower Manhattan's Bowery Ballroom, a pair of atypical musical acts prepared their collection of unique and dynamic sounds to be unleashed upon a rapidly growing multitude of eager and eclectic fans and first-time listeners. Opening tonight’s short line-up

Power Trip & Iron Reagan // Live @ The Marlin Room // 3.2.17

by Steven Principato - March 6, 2017

Article and Photography by Steven Principato New York, NY -- Hidden discreetly beneath the cavernous expanse of Webster Hall, which appeared to be hosting an immeasurably paradoxical dance-party event, The Marlin Room is a small and personal sized room that faithfully re-creates the atmosphere that of a small venue, forbidding any admission to

Mutoid Man // Live @ Saint Vitus // 11.26.16

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.

Aurora // Live @ Webster Hall // 11.3.16

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,

Sabaton // Live @ Irving Plaza // 10.11.16

by Steven Principato - October 15, 2016October 15, 2016

Article and Photos by: Steven Principato New York, NY -- On this epic night of massive power metal mania, featuring a pair of bands with a presence and power level far too large for the less-than-massive compact stage of NYC’s Irving Plaza, Huntress and Sabaton, two of the most over-the-top acts in

The Faint // Live @ Webster Hall // 10.6.16

by Steven Principato - October 14, 2016

Article and Photos by: Steven Principato New York, NY -- Currently embarked on a national tour that spans nearly 40 years of post-punk and new wave as a genre, The Faint and Gang of Four, two generations joined together in bridging the gap while lending mutual inspiration in their collective styles

Ace Frehley // Live @ PlayStation Theater // 9.23.16

by Steven Principato - September 27, 2016September 27, 2016

Article and Photos by: Steven Principato New York City, NY -- On a typically congested Friday night, directly in the nexus of all which that is NYC tourism, a rock and roll legend prepared to take the stage at Playstation theater. Long established and revered for his epic and often turbulent

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

Tengger Cavalry // Live @ Webster Hall // 6.4.16

by Steven Principato - June 8, 2016

Article and Photos by: Steven Principato NYC -- In a darkened room commonly reserved for dance parties frequented by hipsters and NYU alumni, a rather different brand of artistry ruled this venue tonight. Under a common flag of unique, sophisticated, and even exotic brand of heavy metal not commonly occurring in today’s climate

Purson @ Brooklyn Bowl // Brooklyn, NY // 5.17.16

by Steven Principato - May 23, 2016May 23, 2016

Article and Photos by: Steven Principato Brooklyn, NY -- Along the gold coast of Brooklyn's most desired neighborhoods stands Brooklyn Bowl, a cleverly devised hybridization merging the irony of the mundane suburban pastime of bowling, or more colorfully perhaps the opportunity to experience ones's desire to channel their inner dysfunctional nature of