Canadian heavy metal torchbearers Iron Kingdom are charging forward with Shadows and Dust, a record steeped in mortality, uncertainty, and the emotional weight of modern life. But despite listeners finding a powerful conceptual thread running through the album, the band… Read More ›
By Christopher Crone The UC Theatre had that strange déjàvu hum the second I walked in, like the Oakland Omni reincarnated without the danger tax. Backstage was a maze of hallways and half-lit corners, the kind of layout that makes… Read More ›
By Eddie Jorgensen Punk rock has a rich history in Sonoma County. Unlike other genres, shows were staged in the most unlikely places including (but not limited to) backyards, community halls, teen centers, countless dilapidated and sometimes condemned buildings that… Read More ›
By Christopher Crone Thursday night at the Colonial Theater felt like a fresh start. It was the first show since the venue upgraded its sound system. There are still a few small issues to work out, but overall, it sounded… Read More ›
Hard-rock icon Uli Jon Roth hits the East Bay this Thursday for a special, high-energy performance. The set dives deep into his legendary era with Virgin Killer and In Trance by Scorpions, while also showcasing his immersive multimedia experience Pictures… Read More ›
By Dig Dirkler If your taste runs from Hank Williams Sr. to death metal, you’re not alone. Jack Owen grew up on classic country but built his career on crushing riffs—and somewhere in between, those worlds unexpectedly collide.