By Christopher Crone The drive out to the Grand Sierra Resort started like a victory lap — cloudy skies, empty roads, and me choosing the Civic Si over the Forester because if I’m going to carve mountain curves, I’m doing… Read More ›
Christopher Crone
GWAR, SOULFLY & KING PARROT @ Channel 24 – Concert Review & Photos
By Christopher Crone April 17th at Channel 24 felt like stepping into a venue that already knows what it wants to be, clean sightlines, strong sound, and a staff that actually seems invested in the experience. First time there, and… Read More ›
TESTAMENT, DESTRUCTION & PARABELLUM – Thrash of the Titans 2026 @ The UC Theatre – Concert Review & Photos
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 ›
A Loud New Era: Colonial Theater’s Sound Upgrade Shines on a Night of Metal Mayhem – Concert Review & Photos
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 ›
Metal Mayhem Upstairs: VICIOUS RUMORS Ignite A Secret San Francisco Storm – Concert Review & Photos
By Christopher Crone The upstairs room at DNA Lounge turns every show into something that feels like a secret gathering. No barricade, no distance—just a packed, low-lit space where the sound hits head-on and the bands feed off that closeness…. Read More ›
Loud, Sweaty, And Unstoppable: Goldfield Erupts In A Three-Band Rock Onslaught – Concert Review & Photos
By Christopher Crone The night at Goldfield felt like one of those classic “you had to be there” rock lineups—three bands, no filler, just straight-up volume, sweat, and a crowd ready to ride it from start to finish.