Swedish melodic death metal giants Avatar are on tour in the United States so buckle up and get ready for an adrenaline rush. On this particular night at The Belasco in Los Angeles, CA Avatar showed why they’ve been on top of the metal scene for the past ten years …
Read More »Live Review + Gallery: The Mega-Monsters Tour with Gojira and Mastodon at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, CA (04.21.2023)
The Mega-Monsters Tour featuring French progressive metal giants Gojira and Atlanta, Georgia’s very own psychedelic metal kings Mastodon is underway headed across North America. They’re co-headlining this tour and along for the ride opening each night is the symphonic metal quintet Lorna Shore. On this particular night in Inglewood, California …
Read More »Single Review: Nathan Stanley “Sandy Ridge Wind”
Nathan Stanley’s “Sandy Ridge Wind” is a classic country music gem written for Stanley by talented songwriter Kerry Belcher. It’s the latest resounding success for Dove winner Stanley as he continues carrying on his family’s tradition of making exceptional music into a new phase of his career. His grandfather Dr. …
Read More »Single Review: Tia McGraff “Sometimes Love’s Like That”
When it comes to writing sentimental but still deeply personal music, not many shine as much within the Americana and Country genre as much as Tia McGraff. Her music isn’t simply saccharine, but also tends to lean towards more personal ideas and experiences that lend a lot to establishing a …
Read More »Single Review: Richard Lynch “Thankful, Grateful & Blessed”
Sometimes, it’s good to take a step back from whatever you’re doing, and to be grateful for the things you have. This is what makes up the inspiration for Country music star Richard Lynch’s latest single, “Thankful, Grateful And Blessed.” It’s a good ol’ fashioned slice of Americana that’s all …
Read More »Single Review: Jen Ash – “Trouble”
Making music is about expressing yourself, but sometimes, it’s also about paying tribute to those who inspire you. There are many artists who pay homage to those who have come before them, and it’s always a fascinating when they do. Usually, the style itself will be a reference to the …
Read More »Live Review + Gallery: Cradle of Filth & DevilDriver at The Observatory in Santa Ana, CA (03.11.2023)
Earlier this year Cradle of Filth and DevilDriver announced the first leg of their “Double Trouble Live” tour and stopped by The Observatory in Santa Ana, CA on March 11th. This particular show was the first one the tour to sell out and in less than 3 days! Along for the ride are …
Read More »Live Review + Gallery: The Flaming Lips at the House of Blues in Anaheim, CA (03.07.2023)
Last December The Flaming Lips announced “An Evening With” and promised a night that gives their loyal fans a healthy dose of songs that span their whole career. Seven shows that started in Vancouver, BC and ended in Santa Barbara, CA. This particular night was at the House of Blues …
Read More »Album Review: Amber Nicholson “Far Away Dreaming” EP
Those who want to make it big in pop music these days have no choice but to go big or go home, and ironically enough it’s a simple EP from singer Amber Nicholson casting the largest shadow over the indie pop genre this late winter season. Nicholson’s Far Away Dreaming is …
Read More »Live Review + Gallery: Steel Panther at the House of Blues in Anaheim, CA (02.25.23)
Who says that the 80s metal scene is dead? It’s alive and well with Steel Panther at the wheel! Steel Panther just released their 6th studio album On The Prowl on February 24, 2023 the same day they kicked off their world tour supporting the album. Along for the ride on …
Read More »EP Review: Renee Ruth “Renee Ruth”
Driven primarily by a searing piano balladry that brings everything from a cover of “Creep” to the original “Here to Stay” to life as nothing else could have, you can tell Renee Ruth is serious about music when listening to her new eponymous EP. There’s nothing particularly sophisticated about the …
Read More »Live Review + Gallery: Anthrax 40th Anniversary Tour w/ Black Label Society & Exodus (02.17.23)
Thrash metal legends Anthrax gave us a second helping of their 40th Anniversary Tour and stopped by the Riverside Municipal Auditorium in Riverside, CA on February 17, 2023. Tour mates from the first leg and heavy metal royalty, Black Label Society, joined them again while fellow thrash metal giants Exodus …
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