American thrash metallers EVILDEAD return after four years with the much anticipated ‘Toxic Grace.’ Full of their usual hit-you-over-the-head style metal, EVILDEAD does not disappoint as they bring a little of all their influences into this offering. We spoke with… Read More ›
Interviews
Legendary yet quirky alternative band THE BOGMEN to headline Irving Plaza for one special evening. May 30.
It’s hard to believe New York’s own The Bogmen are still playing live and releasing new material some 31 years after their inception. Largely an East Coast phenomenon, the band garnered a huge buzz which caught the attention of Arista… Read More ›
Stoner metal merchants WEEDEATER return to the Sacramento Valley’s own Cafe Colonial for a night of ringing ears. May 25.
Wilmington, North Carolina’s own Weedeater are back in Sacramento yet again and will be delivering their own brand of “weed metal” for unsuspecting ears.
Atlanta, Georgia’s SADISTIC RITUAL set to destroy both the Cafe Colonial in Sacramento on May 20th and the DNA Lounge in San Francisco on May 21st.
For black and thrash metal fans, the latest split EP featuring Atlanta’s Sadistic Ritual and Vancouver’s own Wormwitch couldn’t have come at a better time. Released by underground label, Boris Records, it’s the three tracks from the former that are… Read More ›
Germany’s BLIND GUARDIAN return to the Regency Ballroom yet again to shake the Bay Area to its core. April 28.
Blind Guardian’s 22-date US tour supporting ‘The God Machine’ started on April 18th at The Fillmore in Maryland and will inevitably end with a coveted headlining slot at the 2024 Milwaukee Metal Fest in mid-May. For those not in the… Read More ›
Cultband PANCHIKO to headline Ace Of Spades. April 17.
Although point of origin shouldn’t be an issue, Panchiko hail from Nottingham, England. And while the band’s inception date has been hard to pin down, it’d be safer to say to it was over two decades ago and change. Their… Read More ›
Enuff Z’Nuff singer DONNIE VIE to headline four West Coast shows including Richmond’s Baltic Kiss. April 12.
Blue Island, Illinois’ own Enuff Z’Nuff was originally formed by singer Donnie Vie and bassist Chip Z’Nuff some 42 years ago. And while they enjoyed massive MTV airplay during the first self-titled record’s cycle, it was their two radio hits… Read More ›
Phoenix, Arizona’s doom metal merchants THRA to headline Cafe Colonial during a mid-week metal massacre. March 26.
For those who’ve been paying attention, Translation Loss records have issued a number of memorable metal moments semi-recently including platters from Swampbeast, Witching, Caged, Re-Buried, Come To Grief and, more importantly, Thra’s stunning ‘ Forged In Chaotic Spew.’ Featuring (9)… Read More ›
THE KINGDOM FIRST @ Cafe Colonial – Friday, February 23rd 2024
Coming out of hiding for the first time in a great while, The Kingdom First have scheduled a handful of Northern California dates which precede a short Pacific Northwest jaunt. Fans of The Fleshies, Alice Donut, Portland’s own Nasalrod, and… Read More ›
POSSESSED Bring Oblivion Tour to San Francisco, December 18
Ever since the release of the band’s debut album on Combat Records, ‘Seven Churches,’ Possessed have often been credited with creating the death metal genre. Along with the other huge names in the genre, namely the sadly defunct Death and… Read More ›
