Under the vibrant lights of the Kia Forum, a musical spectacle hailed as the Popular MonsTOUR II unfolded in front of 6,000+ fans and was nothing short of an electrifying. Featuring Ronnie Radke and his band Falling In Reverse, the evening provided an explosive energy that engulfed Inglewood, setting the tone for an unforgettable night […]
When one covers a gig, the evening begins at a venue’s box office, where the ticket and photo pass are picked up and any other important information is relayed. Wednesday night at the Fillmore Silver Spring, when I arrived to cover Till Lindemann on his current headlining tour, this additional information came in the form […]
Holy fucking hell. If you’d told me a year ago I’d be standing in Manchester’s O2 Academy, press pass around my neck, watching the Sex Pistols tear through Never Mind the Bollocks with Frank Carter on the mic, I’d have laughed in your face. But here we are, in a world gone mad, witnessing the […]
I’ve seen The Dead Daisies four times now, and let me tell you, their latest show was a real kick in the teeth—in the best way possible. This supergroup, born from the ashes of rock royalty, proved once again why they’re more than just a nostalgia act. Let’s cut to the chase: The Dead Daisies […]
Joywave is a band that will always be committed to the bit. If they weren’t a band or currently on tour promoting their latest album Permanent Pleasure, they’d have a booming career as stand up comedians. Yet here we are, watching magic happen every time they step on the stage. Their tour stop in Chicago […]
P!NK transformed Dodger Stadium into a spectacle of acrobatics, heartfelt banter, and electrifying tunes as she brought her Summer Carnival Tour to Los Angeles on Sunday night. Kicking off the evening, Irish rock band The Script delivered a high-energy performance filled with classic hits “Breakeven” and “Hall of Fame” as well as a taste of […]
Pearl Jam returned to the DMV area last Thursday, their first show in the area in 11 years, and, given the crowd response, the band definitely received a hero’s welcome. Even frontman Eddie Vedder commented on it. “…we don’t get here as often as we’d like, and now feeling your energy right off the bat, […]
Having reemerged in 2023 after a 20-plus year hiatus, Dogstar has hit the road on their “Summer Vacation Tour,” bringing their latest release, Somewhere Between the Power Lines and Palm Trees, to fans across North America including a Sunday night stop at The Catalyst in Santa Cruz, a relatively modest-sized venue compared to their other […]
The Intuit Arena in Inglewood, CA, was engulfed in a storm of metal mayhem on September 14th as Slipknot, Knocked Loose, and Vended delivered an unforgettable night of raw energy and sonic brutality. The second consecutive night of the Here Comes the Pain Tour proved to be more than just a concert; it was a […]
Embarking on the first headlining tour of his 10-year career, Shaboozey brought his sold out fall tour through Chicago on Tuesday, September 10th. Luke Borchelt provided direct support. Starting the night off was country artist Luke Borchelt, who brought his long time collaborator to accompany him on electric guitar while he sang and played his […]
If you missed Bambie Thug’s performance at Heaven in London last week, you might have missed one of those pivotal moments where an artist teeters on the edge of obscurity and stardom. It’s the kind of show that, in a year or two, could have you smugly reminiscing, “Oh yeah, I caught their act at […]
Thursday night the Fillmore Silver Spring transformed into a cathedral of power metal. Germany’s Powerwolf made a stop on their North American tour in the Washington, DC suburb, the band’s first ever show at the Fillmore. The faithful gathered for metal worship. The night got started a whole 20 minutes earlier than expected. I was […]
Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band made a triumphant return to Washington, DC Saturday night, performing at Nationals Park to a massive, elated crowd. This was one of several postponed dates originally scheduled for 2023 but put off so Springsteen could attend to health issues. DC was glad to have him back. Nats Park […]
WORDS AND IMAGES: CHRIS LOOMIS | The summer of 2024 ended in epic fashion on Labor Day weekend as the reunited Grammy Award winning rockers Creed headlined The Summer of ’99 and Beyond Festival with eight other bands at the historic Glen Helen Amphitheater in San Bernardino, CA on Saturday August 31. Touring for the […]
Def Leppard and Journey have teamed up once again as tourmates for the The Summer Stadium Tour 2024 along with the Steve Miller Band, creating a proper triple-header that no doubt had the San Francisco Bay Area fans scrambling to get off work in time to catch an unapologetic evening full of rock and roll […]
