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International Women’s Day is obviously a special occasion to celebrate strong, intelligent, beautiful, and independent women. It is also a good day to recognize the talents of the ladies of heavy metal. I have always been a strong supporter of women who want to be in rock and metal bands…
A lot of music fans are probably not aware of this, but many metal artists have said they were inspired in their musical journey by classical music. Composers from the classical era such as Ludwig van Beethoven, Johann Sebastian Bach, Wolfgang Mozart, and Antonio Salieri helped shape the music that…
March 7, 2025, was a legendary night that shook The Roxy. The iconic Rare Americans headlined the show, with support from Shauna Dean Cokeland and Hotel Mira—both incredibly talented artists worth checking out. The venue was packed, and the crowd had some of the best energy I’ve ever seen. It…
Scottish punk rock legends The Exploited packed The Observatory in Santa Ana, CA, on Thursday night, February 27, along with SoCal natives and fellow punk rock veterans D.I. and Total Chaos for a night of old-school hardcore punk rock debauchery. Celebrating their 35th anniversary as a band, Total Chaos brought…
The 70s and 80s really saw the evolution of the guitarist stepping out in front and being the star of the band. Names like Eddie Van Halen, Yngwie Malmsteen, Randy Rhoads, and Joe Satriani were masters of putting their instrument at the forefront of their music, shining with some of…
As I walked into the Belasco, I saw many people wearing CHVRCHES merch from different eras. The energy was palpable, a shared excitement for seeing Lauren Mayberry live as a solo performer for the first time after more than a decade in a Scottish synth-pop trio. As the very last…
During the pandemic, Deleon “Pele” Hamilton had an urge to create something new, something from his heart and soul. His creative juices were churning. With the help of guitarist Nicolas “Nico” Groskopf and singer Elton Earlington, the trio got to work on a new project, a new journey, a new…
Vybz Kartel’s firstborn, Jaheim Palmer, aka Likkle Vybz, released his first solo EP, Love Lane, on Valentine’s Day on his Uptown Gaza Records label. He said he wanted to release something dedicated to the ladies: "I just want the work to speak for itself, honestly. [It's] four songs for the…
Hall of Fames are a touchy subject for me. When it comes to sports Hall of Fames, it feels almost liberating because members are voted in based on merit, talent, and impact. The Rock ‘N’ Roll Hall of Fame, however, is a completely different beast. Artists are voted in based…
There are a lot of different music genres in the world—good old-fashioned Rock ‘n’ Roll, Heavy Metal, and Pop—but the one genre that stands apart from all others is Progressive Rock (Prog Rock). Its non-traditional song structures, unconventional time signatures, and experimental sounds make it truly unique. Bands such as …
Munga Honorable, whose given name is Damian Rhoden, has released his latest album, a 15-track collection of songs that are straight-up classic Munga, with a little growth and newness. He’s been doing this for 20 years, though it doesn’t seem like he’s been around that long, consistently bringing great beats…
Sacramento music enthusiasts were treated to a night of pure, unfiltered rock and roll with Myles Kennedy, Tim Montana, and Sons of Silver. The line snaking around the Ace of Spades was a clear indicator that the night was going to be unforgettable. Let’s break it down. Kicking off the…
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