Review – The Griswolds “High Times for Low Lives”

by Kristina Dawn - November 20, 2016November 21, 2016

Article by: Kristina Dawn Australian quartet The Griswolds have dropped a new full length album…. And it’s good. REALLY good. Debuting at a top 10 spot on the iTunes chart, and quickly ascending the Alt. 18 chart, ‘High Times for Low Lives’ is blowing musical minds around the world. Granted I am

Dilly Dally // Live @ The NorVa // 11.10.16

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - November 15, 2016

Article by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar Photos by: Glenn Woodell and Wendy Podmenik Darugar NORFOLK, VA- One of the greatest joys I have been blessed with is the opportunity to listen to fresh original bands on nearly a weekly basis. Attending the larger shows at the NorVa, I give an equal listen to

Catfish and the Bottlemen // Live @ The Norva // 10.25.16

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - November 1, 2016December 29, 2017

Article by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar Photography by: Glenn Woodell and Wendy Podmenik Darugar Norfolk, VA -- A group of Welsh lads are hungry for world domination, and they aren't hesitant about expressing that, either. Catfish and the Bottlemen formed in 2007 in Wales when “Van” McCann and Billy Bibby made aquaintance through mutual

Skillet // Live @ The Norva // 10.15.16

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - October 20, 2016October 20, 2016

Article by Wendy Podmenik Darugar Photos by Glenn Woodell and Wendy Podmenik Darugar From Anthrax's pentagram imagery last week, to Skillet's cross tattoos...a rock journey. Having never seen a Christian rock band before, I didn't know what to expect. Would there be a sermon in the middle of the set? A group

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

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

Getting to Know: DARKNESS DIVIDED

by Matt Guevara - June 12, 2016June 13, 2016

Article and Photos by: Matt Guevara For a band that has only released two full albums, Texas hard rockers Darkness Divided have gained some serious traction in the metal scene since forming in 2010. This might be because they are signed to a label that has put out greats like "A

Mayfest // Live at County Line Saloon // 5.21.16

by Tamara Silber - May 24, 2016May 24, 2016

Article and Photos by: Tamara Silber Eleven Local bands from all across Florida came together at The County Line Saloon in Melbourne, Florida for the 5th Annual Mayfest Festival hosted by Bo Dinkins, lead singer from Murderfly and Chris Marsh from Chris Marsh Productions. Chris and 98.9 Jacksonville radio host, welcomed guests

The Struts // Live @ The NorVa // 5.12.16

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - May 16, 2016May 16, 2016

Article and photos by: Glenn Woodell and Wendy Podmenik Darugar NORFOLK, VA - Remember the U.K. in the 1970's- a time of sonic exploration- young musicians that pushed boundaries past all that was good and decent, shocking mum, dad, and the Queen- a rebellion that pushed the scene into new dimensions

Darkness Divided // Live @ American Legion // 5.8.16

by Matt Guevara - May 13, 2016May 13, 2016

Article and Photos by: Matt Guevara NORTHAMPTON, MA -- If you are a fan of heavy music, then you probably know that the metal scene is overflowing with talent. And with so many bands to pick from, it can be difficult to decide which bands to direct your attention to. Fortunately,