The stars were aligned at the Observatory OC as heavy metal’s iconic frontman, Bruce Dickinson, delivered a performance that will be etched forever into the collective memory of an electrified audience. With a 16-song set that reached back to his early solo years and extended to his latest creative endeavor, The Mandrake Project, the show […]
When The Feelies started nearly half a century ago in New Jersey, nobody expected they’d be playing well into the second decade of the 21st century at full strength. Looking like twitchy, shy, bespectacled kids on their influential 1980 debut—best described by the title of the frantic track that kicked it off, “The Boy with […]
Fresh off their brand new and critically acclaimed fourth album, I Got Heaven, Philly’s Mannequin Pussy brought the buzz to Cleveland’s beloved Grog Shop on Friday night. The sold-out crowd danced hard and belted lyrics harder. Mannequin Pussy—Marisa “Missy” Dabice, Kaleen Reading, Colins “Bear” Regisford, Maxine Steen, Carolyn Haynes—appear to be at the height of […]
This was a fun one. Washington, DC’s storied 9:30 Club hosted an evening of soul, playing to a packed house Saturday night. On the bill? The amazing Lee Fields with support from the funky Monophonics. Hailing from the San Francisco Bay area and led by producer/multi-instrumentalist (and a solo artist under his own name) Kelly Finnigan, Monophonics’ […]
PHOTOS: CHRIS LOOMIS | On a chilly April evening at The Coach House in San Juan Capistrano, a sense of nostalgia enveloped the sold-out crowd as they gathered to witness a rock revival led by the Tom Keifer Band and opening act Michael Olivieri. The clamor and excitement in the legendary venue were palpable from […]
Entering the Eventim Apollo on a brisk Tuesday evening in London felt like stepping into a chapter of my personal soundtrack. My first encounter with Mika’s music was a chance stumble upon “Grace Kelly” while living in San Francisco. As someone deeply appreciative of bands like Jellyfish, Queen, and Badfinger, Mika’s sound struck a chord […]
BOSTON, MA | Illustrious singer and lyricist Maynard James Keenan celebrated his 60th birthday in the most rock ‘n’ roll way possible—a nationwide tour showcasing two of his bands and a legacy act. The Sessanta tour, which features Primus, Puscifer, and A Perfect Circle kicked off its nationwide tour to a sold-out Boch Center on […]
Bruce Springsteen made his long-awaited return to San Francisco after health issues caused the cancelation of a number of 2023 tour dates. Easter Sunday found the Chase Center packed to the rafters for the second of two Bay Area shows and when the lights suddenly dropped promptly at 7:45 PM, the crowd chanted “Bruce, Bruce…” […]
At the Anaheim House of Blues on March 27th, the deafening roar of metal fandom echoed as Queensrÿche and Armored Saint delivered a show that could only be described as a commanding call to metal arms. With the “Origins” tour, these two monumental bands proved that their legacy is not etched in history books but […]
Alkaline Trio just dropped their tenth studio album, Blood, Hair, and Eyeballs and have taken to the road with Drug Church and Worriers to share the new tunes live. A dreary Wednesday night found the Trio returning to a bustling Masonic Auditorium in San Francisco for what would prove to be a welcome return for […]
KMFDM, the pioneers of a genre known as “Ultra Heavy Beat,” recently set the Belasco theater ablaze with an electrifying show that will undoubtedly go down as one of the best in 2024 (and we are just getting started). On Sunday the 24th, a nearly sold-out venue bore witness to the explosive synergy between band […]
Tuesday night at the Troxy in London, Liam Gallagher and John Squire delivered a performance that could only be described as a serendipitous collision of rock ‘n’ roll giants. When the news of their collaboration first broke, skepticism and excitement swirled in equal measure. Gallagher’s unmistakable vocal presence, combined with Squire’s masterful guitar work, sounded […]
Strap in and brace yourself for a metal odyssey that breaks the mold, where Dragonforce, Amaranthe, and Infected Rain come together in a lineup that’s a rarity in today’s landscape—a trio where no band is the weak link, each elevating the bar for what a metal tour can be. Gone are the days of filler […]
Serving up a hearty dose of nostalgia, British rock band The Kooks took to the Hollywood Palladium on Thursday night to celebrate the 15th anniversary of their hit album, Inside In/Inside Out. Warming up the crowd while effortlessly gaining a new group of fans, fellow UK rock band The Vaccines played an opening 17 song […]
Bryan Adams extended his successful “So Happy it Hurts” tour into 2024, featuring Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Dave Stewart as special guest. On March 13, the celebrated musicians—each best known for their respective contributions to ‘80s rock music—brought the three-and-a-half-hour-long show to EagleBank Arena in the Washington, DC suburb of Fairfax, VA. The […]
