The grandeur of the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco—a gilded, century-old gem of balconies, mirrors, and timeless charm—set the stage for an unforgettable night of heavy metal heroics. But while the venue shimmered with vintage splendor, its notorious… Read More ›
By Eddie Jorgensen Mondavi Center has been producing some of the finest events in the region and last Friday’s conversation and screening of Talking Heads’ ‘Stop Making Sense’ masterpiece was certainly no exception to the rule. Considered by many audiophiles… Read More ›
By Christopher Crone September 6th was picture-perfect on the Sacramento River at Swabbies. Sunshine, a cool breeze, umbrella-shaded tables, and plates stacked high with good food—my pick this round being the Mahi-Mahi tacos—set the mood for a day packed with… Read More ›
By Petar Jug German melodic death doom band Nailed to Obscurity return with Generation of the Void—their most refined and ambitious album yet. Spanning 10 tracks and 56 minutes, the record never overstays its welcome. Instead, it unfolds as a… Read More ›
In October 2022, fans of The Sword were stunned when the band’s frontman announced that, after 19 years, the band was calling it quits. Just 21 months later, the story flipped — and The Sword is back. And what a… Read More ›
With the release of their latest album Ice and Death, German power metal force Reinforcer dives deeper into mythological waters, forging a darker and more melodic sound that pays homage to their roots while stepping boldly into new territory. We… Read More ›