12.28.17

by Steven Principato - January 4, 2018January 4, 2018

Article and Photos by: Steven Principato Sayreville, NJ -- Honoring what appears to be an ongoing annual tradition of headlining New Jersey’s Starland Ballroom on this date (12/28), long-time purveyors of essential, blues-driven stoner rock, Clutch found no challenges selling out the house. Currently on tour alongside a rather unconventional, yet fantastic

The Melvins // Live @ The Stone Pony // 8.5.17

by Steven Principato - August 10, 2017August 10, 2017

Article and Photos by: Steven Principato Asbury Park, NJ - Upon the legendary stage within the house the “Boss” built, a venue small in size yet massive in music history, the Stone Pony once again geared up for a double feature where the headliner may very well be recognized in similar

The Obsessed // Live @ Saint Vitus // 5.18.17

by Steven Principato - May 22, 2017

Article and Photos by: Steven Principato Just another typical night at Brooklyn’s own sanctuary for all that is deemed unholy, the depraved denizens of Saint Vitus were once again treated to a spectacular yet eclectic triple-threat performance that easily rivaled the massive rock star guitar god performing just across the river,

All Them Witches + Irata // Live @ The Bowery Ballroom // 3.10.17

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

Red Fang // Live @ Music Hall of Williamsburg // 12.3.16

by Steven Principato - December 9, 2016

Article and Photos by: Steven Principato Brooklyn, NYC - Effortlessly selling out one of Brooklyn's largest and most significant venues, The music Hall of Williamsburg, a triple threat line-up of stoner-sludge contemporaries comprised of Whores, Torche, and the highly revered Red Fang easily justified the crowd. Drawing out the genre's most ardent disciples, which

Clutch // Live @ Terminal 5 NYC // 12.29.15

by Steven Principato - January 4, 2016

Article and Photos by: Steven Principato NYC - In the familiar setting that is Terminal 5, one of Manhattan's larger venues, on this night came an unusual crowd. In these ranks of stoners, hipsters, metal heads, and even frat boys they descended upon the cavernous concert hall in uncommon solidarity. Their quest: