Mayhem returns to SoCal this fall after nine years of fest hiatus

Mayhem Festival is returning as a single-day destination event in Southern California this October 12th, 2024. This will be the first Mayhem event since the fest’s last touring run in 2015, making this announcement long overdue. The festival is also calling back to its roots by returning to the Glen Helen Amphitheater in San Bernardino, […]

Lamb of God & Mastodon make Cleveland circle up & crowd-surf

On August 9th, Jacobs Pavilion in Cleveland, Ohio, was THE place to be for metal fans. Lamb of God and Mastodon came to town for their Ashes of Leviathan Tour, a special event celebrating the 20th anniversary of Mastodon’s Leviathan and Lamb of God’s Ashes of the Wake albums.  The night started with Unearth and […]

Bikini Kill’s 2024 U.S. tour: a rebellion reborn

The punk rock landscape is about to riot once again, as Bikini Kill embarks on their highly anticipated 2024 U.S. tour. This isn’t just a concert series; it’s a cultural event that promises to reignite the fire of feminist punk rock at a time when its fierce, unapologetic voice is needed more than ever. Formed […]

Strutting to Stray Cats & The English Beat in Costa Mesa, CA

On August 1st, the Pacific Amphitheatre was packed with pearl buttons and pompadours as Stray Cats headlined their first of two nights in Costa Mesa, California. They were supported by veterans The English Beat and newcomers The Midnight Cowgirls. The Midnight Cowgirls went first in line, who were a lot of fun! They have a rockabilly-meets-country […]

Costa Rica’s Cabeza de Vinil revels in “Ruinas”

The music industry as we know it often revolves around the same ol’ hubs — the United States, the UK, Australia, Japan, the Caribbeans… that weird Austrian deejay you caught on a Coachella camp stage at 4am… but what is often overlooked is the mass amount of talent coming out of Latin America. Indeed, LATAM […]

The mariachi metal majesty of Metalachi in Fullerton, CA

On a beautiful Saturday evening in Fullerton, California, the incomparable Metalachi — the world’s first heavy metal mariachi band — took the stage at The Charleston, presented by Tangent Productions. With the band’s unique fusion of traditional mariachi music and classic heavy metal, Metalachi delivered a performance that was as eccentric as it was electrifying. […]

Rising trio Low Levee readies to drop debut EP ‘Trouble’

Meet Low Levee: an energizing trio from North Bay who are gearing up to release their debut EP Trouble on August 16th. Featuring Jackson Langford (vocals, guitar, and bass) and Alex Coltharp (drums), Trouble is set to bring a fresh sound to your future favorite playlist. Their mission? “We’re just three dudes trying to rock […]

Red Hot Chili Peppers unleashes Unlimited Love on St. Louis

Alternative rock legends Red Hot Chili Peppers closed out their Unlimited Love Tour at Hollywood Casino Ampitheatre in St. Louis, Missouri on July 30th, and it could not have been a more quintessential Midwest summer evening! Unpredicted storms and oddly cooler temperatures earlier in the day had fans hesitant about the show’s status. However, in […]

Nonpoint embraces “Underdog” role in new song & video

On this journey of music, Nonpoint continues to soar and thrive, with hella hard work and their new independent label, 361 Degrees Records. The band is the epitome of endurance and artistry. Their new release of “Underdog”, alongside a video, showcases the greatness they can accomplish with true intentions and utter talent.   The song “Underdog” […]

YUNGBLUD celebrates custom Epiphone guitar release in LA

YUNGBLUD recently collaborated with Epiphone to release a new signature guitar, the Epiphone YUNGBLUD SG Junior. This stunning all-American instrument reflects the musician’s vibrant aesthetic. The meet-and-greet event, held at the Guitar Center in Hollywood, was followed by a media and industry party at the Gibson Showroom, creating an intimate atmosphere for fans, family, close […]

Desert Daze unveils astounding Artist Transmission for 2024

Calling all evolved Earthlings! It’s almost time to meet in the Valley of the Unbroken Horizon (aka, Moreno Beach in Perris, California) for yet another transcendent experience at Desert Daze — one of the last true music festivals left on this planet. Originating over a decade ago, Desert Daze is an annual get-together of like-minded […]

I Prevail & Halestorm rock Michigan like a hurricane

Clarkston, Michigan went absolutely wild on July 13th. Four bands collided for the ultimate rock show — the likes the city has never seen. Fit For a King started off the night strong, with Ryan Kirby not holding back on anything. He immediately started screaming in everyone’s face. Bassist Ryan “Tuck” O’Leary also kept up […]