California’s up-and-coming goth rock outfit New Skeletal Faces dropped their newest album Until The Night in early November — and it’s something we’re still spinning on our analog-looking digital record player. Consisting of eight tracks, reminiscent of the 80s metal scene, ‘Until The Night’ delivers. From first to last, the album is a gory gothic […]
On December 22nd, Social Distortion played their third night of five at The Observatory North Park in San Diego. They were supported by The Hangmen, a really fun band from Los Angeles. Built in 1929, The Observatory theater in North Park is a great venue to catch a show; I’ve always loved all the older decor […]
This celebration cannot be spared. For its silver anniversary, Punk Rock Bowling is pulling out all the stops with one of its strongest lineups ever — including a historic first-time appearance by Social Distortion! From May 24th through the 26th, downtown Las Vegas will transform into a punk rock paradise with thousands of fans descending […]
Finland is genuinely known for their snowy landscapes and northern lights. Well, hold on to that mellow though, because you are about to experience a band that will take you far, far away from anything tranquil — or that you have ever witnessed. Oranssi Pazuzu has unleashed their Muuntautuja album via Nuclear Blast Records. Since […]
I want to start off with the fact that Skillet is my all-time favorite band and has been since 2010, when “Monster” was their biggest hit. I’ve spent hours thinking through each lyric of each album throughout the years and conversing with fellow Panheads (Skillet fans) about their changes in sound and sending each other […]
On December 18th, Orange County natives Social Distortion headlined a sold out show at House of Blues Anaheim. They were supported by The Hangmen from Los Angeles. Walking up to the venue, there was a big line of people waiting to get in and you could feel the anticipation in the air. This was the fifth Anaheim […]
After nearly a decade away from American stadiums, AC/DC is plugging back in. The rock veterans just announced their 2025 PWR/Up North American Tour, marking their first US shows since 2016 and proving that rock’s most enduring act isn’t done making noise and melting faces. The 13-date stadium run kicks off April 10th in Minneapolis […]
Bowling for Ronnie, the once-a-year charity event to support the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund, is back. Each year, the bowling tournament attracts celebrities across the music and movie industries, taking place this year on November 14th at PINZ Bowling Center in Studio City, California — just northwest of Hollywood. The […]
Suki Waterhouse recently graced The Factory in St. Louis with a performance that left the audience starry-eyed. Taking the stage alongside a band known as Bully, the night was full of feminine power and catchy bops. Bully, a rock band formed primarily by singer and guitarist Alicia Bognanno, started the night out with a very […]
If you’re looking to kick off the holiday season with a bang, Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO) has you covered! Their Christmas show at the Erie Insurance Arena was nothing short of a spectacular experience that brought magic, music, and a whole lot of energy to a hefty Pennsylvanian crowd. With two shows, one at 2:30pm and […]
It was never a phase, mom! And thanks to When We Were Young Festival on October 19th, 2024 in Vegas, we have the validation to back it up. What started as a one-day wonder has blossomed into an annual week-long vacation for elder emos across the globe. In its third installment, we’ve reached a place […]
What the world needs more of is a return to that good ‘ol rock-and-roll sound. Multi-instrumentalist Brian Davis lives and breathes this ethos, heading up several hot projects out of San Diego, including a Zeppelin tribute band, Zeptune, in which he not only nails the vocals, but Robert Plant‘s all-around aura! Zeptune is always a […]
Mayhem Fest made its iconic return to Southern California this year on Saturday, October 12th, nestled at the well-known Glen Helen Amphitheater. The one-day, one-stop festival (unlike previous years’ touring renditions) was headlined by none other than Bad Omens after a decade of performance hiatus. On the organizational front, the festival excelled, with well-placed stages […]
Help bandmates Ryan Neighbors (on guitar/vocals), Boone Howard (on bass), and Bim Ditson (on drums) rally together in this mind-bending trip to another world in this epic collective of new songs! “Now is the time for a sound saying, ‘fuck this shit!’” Neighbors insists. “When The Donald became POTUS, I heard a few people say, […]
**UPDATE: As of November 30th, 2024, Sick New World has announced its cancellation for April 2025. If you want to read about how awesome it would’ve been, see below and pray for better days.** Whelp, nothing we can do about the election now, no matter what side of the political fence you reside on. Politics […]
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