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 ›
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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 ›
Sonoma County’s longest-running Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne tribute SWEET LEAF to play On The Y in Sacramento. April 6.
Sweet Leaf features a veritable who’s who of the local metal scene.
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 ›
Los Angeles’ own ARMORED SAINT gearing up to play Ace Of Spades with Queensrÿche. March 28.
It’s been 42 years since Armored Saint came together and then shortly thereafter released their self-titled EP on Metal Blade Records just a year later. If you’re looking for a classic heavy metal band with pretty much all of their… Read More ›
GLORYHAMMER to bring their ‘The Red, White, and Hoots’ 2024 tour to Old Roseville’s most popular live destination. March 25.
Since forming 14 years ago, Gloryhammer have been flying the flag for British heavy metal wearing armour and costumes on stage showcasing their own made-up characters. ‘Tales From The Kingdom Of Fife’ was the first record issued on powerhouse metal… Read More ›
Canada’s longest-running and most enduring prog metal/punk band, VOIVOD, to descend on the UC Theatre. March 9.
Canada’s Voivod have enjoyed the kind of career most musical acts would envy. For the uninitiated, this Canadian quartet plays a heady blend of metal and punk with psychedelic overtones while employing both complex and odd arrangements. At present, Voivod… Read More ›
EXTREME @ Hard Rock Live – Sunday, February 25th 2024
Although East Coast hard rockers Extreme started the 2nd leg of their ‘Thicker Than Blood Tour’ back in late January, the Wheatland show is one of the last dates with Living Colour in the US before they join the Monsters… 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 ›
