King Diamond Cincinnati Concert: A Metalhead’s Dream Come True Oct 20, 2024

Show day. Being the concert veteran that I am, I decided to only work half a day. Cincinnati traffic can be brutal and I was taking no chances. With the venue being an hour away I would normally...

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Eddie Van Halen Changed Rock History. Now His Brother Is Telling Their Story. Oct 16, 2024


Alex Van Halen’s new book, “Brothers,” recounts the story of his personal and musical life with his brother, Eddie.Credit...Magdalena Wosinska for The New York Times


By Richard...

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KING DIAMOND Debuts Two New Songs At 2024 North American Tour Kick-Off Oct 16, 2024


KING DIAMOND kicked off its long-awaited North American headlining tour last night (Tuesday, October 15) at Boeing Center at Tech Port in San Antonio, Texas. The "Saint Lucifer's Hospital 1920"...

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METAL ALLEGIANCE ANNOUNCE ANNUAL ANAHEIM SHOW Oct 15, 2024

METAL ALLEGIANCE is entering their second decade together, and unlike most other metal supergroups or collaborations, Metal Allegiance continues stronger – and...
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Legendary U.D.O. Brings Heavy Metal Thunder to Harrison, OH: Full Concert Review Oct 12, 2024

The U.D.O. “Touchdown” tour made its way to Harrison, OH for the second to last night of the US tour. The energy was flying high with both the Bands & the audience, & the Blue...

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OUT TODAY - Bon: Notes from the Highway, Bon Scott's 50th anniversary with AC/DC & the final installment of Author Jesse Fink’s AC/DC trilogy Oct 05, 2024

 

On October 5, 1974, BON SCOTT played his first official concert with AC/DC.

 To mark the 50th anniversary, Jesse Fink, author of acclaimed music-biography...

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A Night of Power Metal Magic: Riot V and Leatherwolf Light Up Reggie’s in Chicago Oct 01, 2024

I must state that it’s impossible to not have a great time at Reggie’s! After seeing so many shows here, and seeing the same die-hard fans attend time and time again, it’s obvious...

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Behind the Lens: Bob Gruen unveils never disclosed before Kiss and Led Zeppelin secrets Sep 22, 2024

Although I met him in-person several years ago AND we interviewed him in 2023 for Metal Mayhem ROC, when you get the chance to meet the legend again in-person again, well, you do just that! So, you...

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The Rise and Fall of 80s Hair Metal: What Nothing but a Good Time Got Right Sep 22, 2024

So, I just finished watching the 80's documentary Nothing but a Good time on Paramount. A celebration of good times, and a reminder of the direction of industry control.

I have to start by stating...

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Stryper Marks 40 Years with an Incredible 21-Song Set That Captivates Fans Sep 19, 2024

For my third time seeing the yellow n’ black attack from Orange County, I can say wholeheartedly that this is a band worth listening to and seeing live. This was an excellent performance on...

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KK's Priest & Accept Bring the Metal Heat to Ridgefield, CT Sep 18, 2024

 The highly anticipated KK's Priest & Accept North American co-headlining tour (Sep-Oct 2024) made it's way to the Northeast, embarking on a gig in the sleepy & ornate town of...

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Rock, Heavy, and Eclectic: Tesla’s Signature Sound Shines in Waterloo, NY Sep 15, 2024

Get ready to crank up the volume, because I'm about to take you on a wild ride through a hard rock journey that spans decades! You’ve heard the names—Montrose, Alice Cooper, Aerosmith,...

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