On June 7th, Brazen Tongue thrust themselves into the arena of pure death metal with their debut album, “Of Crackling Embers & Sorrows Drowned“, which is a monumental all-around record with an array of influences just like their geographics with… Read More ›
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DEATH TO ALL (a tribute to Death) to play two special shows in Berkeley. June 21 and 22.
Although the origins of death metal have been disputed time and time again, there’s no arguing that Death, Possessed, and Necrophagia were pioneers in the genre. Although the latter doesn’t tour anymore following the sad and untimely death of singer… Read More ›
Guitar wizard BUCKETHEAD to headline an evening of fretboard magic at Rocklin’s Quarry Park Amphitheater. June 16.
Buckethead’s upcoming Father’s Day show is sure to bring out countless guitar geeks as well as fans of his previous shock-rock band, Deli Creeps, a band which Mike Patton (Mr. Bungle, Faith No More) claimed “They’re so good they piss… Read More ›
Freestyle legend ADAM JONES to host his own Ramp-Age event at El Dorado County Fair. June 13
It’s fair season again and the city of Placerville is leading the charge this weekend with four packed days (June 13 to 17) of carnival rides, games, funnel cakes, livestock, and lots of live music options. A huge boost for… Read More ›
SEVERE TORTURE Premiere ‘Torn from the Jaws of Death’
Descend into the dungeon of old-school brutality. Dutch death metal masters Severe Torture have made gluttons for punishment beg for the upcoming release of their sixth album.
JUAN GARCIA of EVILDEAD “I’d say we’re a classic thrash metal band.”
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 ›
DEATHWISH “The Fourth Horseman” (Beer City Records)
The cover alone, which on all of their releases has been great (artwork by Merkis), would make me want to pick this record up and give it a shot. You should. Scheduled to be released on June 7th via Beer… Read More ›
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.
Concert Photo Review: ALLEGAEON @ DNA Lounge – San Francisco, CA
Colorado melodic tech outfit ALLEGAEON recently hit the road with Decapitated, Septicflesh, and Kataklysm for the Cancer Culture Over North America Tour 2024. The tour ran from April 16th ending May 19th.
