San Francisco’s blackened/traditional metallers NITE – formed by current and former members of Satan’s Wrath, Dawnbringer, High Spirits, and more recently stormed the stage at Rickshaw Stop in San Francisco with Creator Destructor Records label mates Realm Of Vision.
Tonight I had the pleasure to attend the Dragonforce show at the Regency Ballroom in San Francisco. To my surprise, the music venue was full almost to the point of looking like a near sold out show, which was surprising… Read More ›
Last Saturday night, I made a quick stop at the Cupertino’s Homestead Bowl & The X Bar to catch some of the talent playing that night.
GRAMMY® Award-nominated and platinum Sevendust co-founder, vocalist, and guitarist Clint Lowery released his solo debut, God Bless The Renegades, through Rise Records on January 31, 2020.
I arrived at Slim’s around 7:20pm, expecting a huge line by the door. There was no one there except for the security crew. Once inside, I saw about 50 people waiting for the show to start.
Unfortunately due to heavy traffic going towards San Francisco and commitments earlier that day I arrived after doors had opened at the Regency ballroom in San Francisco. However I was lucky enough to get there in time to catch American… Read More ›
First up was metal band The Crowned from San Antonio TX. As the four man band enter the stage, the first thing I notice was the really sharp white suit the drummer which is also the vocalist was wearing, while… Read More ›
It’s 8:50 pm in the Quarter Note in Sunnyvale, California, the stage lights go off and we are left with a darkness, a few seconds later the stage is bombarded with light and Burden of Oath band members appear and… Read More ›
Washington, DC metalcore pioneers DARKEST HOUR recently wrapped up a co-headlining West Coast tour with Unearth . The festivities began in Seattle, with shows in Portland, Orangevale, Los Angeles, San Diego, Scottsdale, Las Vegas, Grand Junction, and ending in… Read More ›
STATIC-X recently wrapped up the final leg of their 20th Anniversary Wisconsin Death Trip Tour / Memorial to Wayne Static! Our very own Alex Macias, was on hand for the San Francisco stop and shares experience below.
The reunited MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE played its first concert in seven years last night (Friday, December 20) in Los Angeles.
As the lights go down, the crowd cheers as the band members enter the stage one by one. Then finally, legendary Pantera vocalist Philip H. Anselmo makes his appearance and all hell breaks loose; the crowd goes wild. Spotted in… Read More ›
The Final Campaign, Leg Seven of Slayer’s Final World Tour, kicked off in Asheville, NC on November 2 and wrapped up with two nights at the L.A. Forum on November 29 and November 30, seeing the band end its touring… Read More ›
Swedish melodic death metal pioneers AT THE GATES have just wrapped a North American tour with Amon Amarth. The band were joined by labelmates Arch Enemy and Grand Magus for the massive all Swedish tour.
THY ART IS MURDER have returned to the states, this time with headliners CANNIBAL CORPSE. The 32-date trek kicked at White Oak Music Hall in Houston, TX on October 20th and will make stops in Ventura, Toronto and Brooklyn before… Read More ›
Cannibal Corpse are closing out the year with a North American headlining tour. Starting in Houston, Texas, the journey quakes the stages of nearly three dozen cities, coming to a close November 27th in Tampa, Florida.
Dutch singer, songwriter, guitarist and pianist Anneke Van Giersbergen honored us at the Ace of Spades on the night of October 8th.
Italian Alt-Metal superstars Lacuna Coil recently wrapped a co-headline U.S. tour with All That Remains. In the video below, singer and lyricist Cristina Adriana Chiara Scabbia took the time to chat with Zoran Theodorovic aka. The Mighty Zee when they… Read More ›
Amorphis and Delain are currently co-headlining a North American tour with Anneke van Giersbergen joining them as opening act.
Dutch metal band Delain rocked the Ace of Spades on the night of October the 8th. From the start the symphonic metal band’s guitarist Timo Somers and bassist Otto Schimmel Penninck rallied the crowd with their opening song “Burning Bridges”,… Read More ›
Visionary media collective STARSET have carved out a unique path as part cinematic rock band, part conceptual storytellers, weaving an intricate narrative through multimedia and redefining the concept of a truly immersive entertainment experience.
Italian Alt-Metal superstars Lacuna Coil opened their set with Blood, Tears, Dust and played fan favorites like Spellbound, Our Truth and of course the last song of their set “Nothing Stands in Our Way” had some of the hardcore fans… Read More ›
Finnish Folk Metal Superstars Korpiklaani are currently touring North America with their label mates Eluveitie. On the Oakland, California of the tour, our Alex Macias was on hand to capture the mayhem.
Gone In April features musicians from Testament, Death, Quo Vadis, Märchenbilder and Vivaldi Metal Project and combines elements of symphonic, death, speed and folk metal in a compelling and aggressive blend sure to please a wide audience. Alex Macias was… Read More ›
American melodic metalcore band All That Remains performance at the Berkeley UC Theatre on October 2nd was nothing short of phenomenal. From setting the mood with the first song “This Calling” to the last song “Two Weeks”, the energetic band… Read More ›
The Swiss folk metal nonet, Eluveitie once again rocked the Oakland Metro Operahouse.
Atlanta, Georgia’s FOZZY recently hit the road for their Unleashed In The West headline tour, which included special guest Jared Nichols James, the run began September 5th in Denver and ends on September 28th in Atlanta.
Legendary grunge rockers ALICE IN CHAINS recently performed at Shoreline Amphitheater – Mountain View, California. Our gal Jennifer Black was on hand to capture their intensity.
Headbangers 3SD and DAMAGE INC. recently performed at The Boardwalk in Orangevale, California as part of Bandhoppers showcase. Zoran Theodorovic aka. The Mighty Z was on hand to capture their intensity.
Tampa, Florida rockers UNDEROATH recently performed at Shoreline Amphitheater – Mountain View, California as support to ALICE IN CHAINS and KORN. Our gal Jennifer Black was on hand to capture their intensity.
Inglewood, California rockers FEVER 333 recently performed at Shoreline Amphitheater – Mountain View, California as support to ALICE IN CHAINS and KORN. Our gal Jennifer Black was on hand to capture their intensity.
Bakersfield, California rockers KORN recently performed at Shoreline Amphitheater – Mountain View, California with ALICE IN CHAINS and UNDEROATH as support. Our gal Jennifer Black was on hand to capture their intensity.
Sacramento, California rockers NOVA SUTRO recently held their debut record release party at The Boardwalk with their homies in Judhead and Wendell & The Puppets as support. Our gal Jennifer Black was on hand to capture their intensity.
Legendary Sacramento based Chug Chug quartet Judhead recently pummeled the crowd @ The Boardwalk with their friends in Nova Sutro. Our gal Jennifer Black was on hand to feel the fire.
Northern California rockers THROUGH THE FLAMES recently pummeled the crowd @ The Boardwalk as part of the Sacramento Maidens Of Metal Inaugural Show. Our gal Jennifer Black was on hand to feel the fire.
Sacramento, California rockers NO SYMPATHY recently stormed the stage, at a sold out Ace Of Spades as openers for legendary headbangers RATT. Our gal Jennifer Black was on hand to capture the intensity.
Arcata, California rockers DOWNCYPHER recently pummeled the crowd @ The Boardwalk as part of the Sacramento Maidens Of Metal Inaugural Show. Our gal Jennifer Black was on hand to capture the intensity.
Sacramento, California rockers TIGERCHRIST recently wowed the crowd @ The Boardwalk as part of the Sacramento Maidens Of Metal Inaugural Show. Our gal Jennifer Black was on hand to capture the tornado.
Sacramento, California funk rockers THE ELLUSIVE FURS recently rocked the stage @ The Boardwalk as part of the Sacramento Maidens Of Metal Inaugural Show. Our gal Jennifer Black was on hand to capture the sweet sounds.
Sacramento, California punk rockers ANARCHY LACE recently stormed the stage, at a sold out Ace Of Spades as openers for legendary headbangers RATT. Our gal Jennifer Black was on hand to capture the beauty.
Sacramento, California rap rockers DIVERSITY OF ONE recently raged the stage @ The Boardwalk as part of the Sacramento Maidens Of Metal Inaugural Show Our gal Jennifer Black was on hand to capture the mayhem.
TRIGGER EFFECT Ace Of Spades – Sacramento, California By Jennifer Black
ROSWELL 420 Fest – Marysville, California By Jennifer Black
The Last Titan Big Sexy Brewing Company – Sacramento, California By Jennifer Black @ Black J Photo
REPRESSA Live at ACE OF SPADES – Sacramento, California March 6th, 2019 Photos by JENNIFER BLACK
BLACKSHEEP The Boardwalk – Sacramento, California – March 17th, 2019 Photos by JENNIFER BLACK
JOYOUS WOLF Ace Of Spades – Sacramento, California – March 6th, 2019 Photos by JENNIFER BLACK
NOVA SUTRO Ace Of Spades – Sacramento, California – May 25th, 2019 Photos by JENNIFER BLACK
FAILURE BY PROXY Ace Of Spades – Sacramento, California – June 6th, 2019 Photos by JENNIFER BLACK
ISLANDER Ace Of Spades – Sacramento, California – June 6th, 2019 Photos by JENNIFER BLACK
ANARCHY LACE Ace Of Spades – Sacramento, California – May 25th, 2019 Photos by JENNIFER BLACK
PRONG Ace Of Spades – Sacramento, California – May 20th, 2019 Photos by JENNIFER BLACK
NONPOINT Ace Of Spades – Sacramento, California – June 6th, 2019 Photos by JENNIFER BLACK
AGNOSTIC FRONT Ace Of Spades – Sacramento, California – May 20th, 2019 Photos by JENNIFER BLACK
OBITUARY Ace Of Spades – Sacramento, California – May 20th, 2019 Photos by JENNIFER BLACK – Video by Zoran Theodorovic
Hatebreed remain one of the most relevant and impactful acts in the hard rock and metal scenes. The Connecticut band celebrate 25 years of ruthless breakdowns, pit-stirring anthems, and poignant lyrics across eight albums and consistently sold-out shows in 2019.
ONOFF 420 Fest – Marysville, California By Jennifer Black ONOFF, sometimes stylized as ONOFF, is a Rock Trio punk rock band from Dublin, Ireland. ONOFF broke onto the Irish scene in 2002 with the release of their ‘Hey Jack! You’re… Read More ›
Mudstone 420 Fest – Marysville, California By Jennifer Black
3SD 420 Fest – Marysville, California By Jennifer Black
CITIES WISH YOU WERE HERE FROM 420 Fest – Marysville, California By Jennifer Black
REVOCATION UC Theater – Berkeley, California By Zoran Theodorovic
Exiled From Grace Big Sexy Brewing Company – Sacramento, California By Jennifer Black @ Black J Photo Exiled By Grace are a metal band from Sacramento, CA! Their debut EP “Tragedy” is out now on iTunes, Spotify, and other digital… Read More ›
Whitewolf Big Sexy Brewing Company – Sacramento, California By Jennifer Black @ Black J Photo Ranging from having catchy riffs, heavy heart-pounding breakdowns, and memorable anthemic choruses that are guaranteed to get any crowd moving and singing along. Their songs… Read More ›
Fit For An Autopsy Live at Holy Diver – Sacramento, California
Goatwhore Live at The Boardwalk – Orangevale, California By Zoran Theodorovic @ Metal Godz Radio
Buckcherry Live at Ace Of Spades – Sacramento, California By Zoran Theodorovic @ Metal Godz Radio
Soulwood Live at Holy Diver – Sacramento, California By Jennifer Black @ Black J Photo
The Bay Area death bringers in Necrot kicked off a month-long US run of dates as part of the eighth annual Decibel Magazine Tour featuring Cannibal Corpse, Morbid Angel, Immolation, and Blood Incantation.
Cannibal Corpse recently performed at The Regency Ballroom in San Francisco, California. Our very own Canon shooter Zoran Theodorovic was there to capture the excitement.
New Sacramento rockers HANDLE recently performed at Holy Diver. Our very own Nikon shooter Jennifer Black was there to capture the excitement.
Vet-Traxx artist Failure by Proxy was selected as main support for the mainstream rock band Puddle of Mudd at Ace of Spades on January 26, 2019. Failure by Proxy was recently nominated for a 2019 Sacramento Area Music Award (Hard… Read More ›
DAVEY SUICIDE recently performed at Holy Diver. Nikon shooter Jennifer Black was there to capture the excitement. A lot of what fuels my life is also the downfall of it. That dynamic brings out the worst and best in me…. Read More ›
UNEARTH recently performed at Holy Diver on a co-headlining trek with FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY Canon shooter Zoran Theodorovic was there to capture the excitement. UNEARTH released their highly anticipated new album “Extinction(s)” on November 23rd via Century Media Records. After an awe-inspiring 20 years of blazing… Read More ›
WEDNESDAY 13 recently performed at Holy Diver. Nikon shooter Jennifer Black was there to capture the excitement. The Duke of Spook WEDNESDAY 13, continued to support his highly successful Condolences release by embarking on a North American tour this fall. Several… Read More ›
EYEHATEGOD recently performed at The Blue Lamp on a co-headlining trek with CRO-MAGS. Canon shooter Zoran Theodorovic was there to capture the excitement. The tour dogs in EYEHATEGOD returned to the road with their comrades in CRO-MAGS for a two-week… Read More ›
Sacramento’s Tigerchrist recently performed at Holy Diver supporting Wednesday 13 and Davey Suicide. Nikon shooter Jennifer Black of Black J Photo was there to capture the excitement.
Devildriver recently performed at Holy Diver on their “Outlaws ‘Til The End” U.S. Headline Tour. Nikon shooter Jennifer Black was there to capture the excitement.
Sacramento’s Graybar Hotel recently performed at Holy Diver opening for Orgy. Nikon shooter Jennifer Black was there to capture the excitement.
Sacramento’s Winter Reign recently performed at Holy Diver opening for Orgy. Nikon shooter Jennifer Black was there to capture the excitement. Winter Reign is an alternative prog rock project with musical composition, and poetic lyrics that defies, and combines multitudes of… Read More ›
