I believe I witnessed a superstar in the making Saturday night in San Diego. Twenty-eight year old singer songwriter Melanie Martinez brought her Portals tour to San Diego mesmerizing the audience with a captivating and visually stunning show that felt more like performance art than just a concert. The world…

The Studio at The Factory in Dallas, Texas, was buzzing with anticipation as fans lined up outside, eagerly awaiting a night filled with electrifying performances for The Property Tour. Waterparks, the pop-punk sensation from Houston, was set to headline the show, with direct support from the dynamic indie rockers Hunny,…

In support of their latest album, The Final Battle, popular Christian rockers Stryper stopped by the House of Blues San Diego to deliver their unique blend of heavy metal and inspiring messages of faith. Since it had been at least 30 years since my last Stryper show (yikes!), I was…

Life Is but a Dream, or is it really a Nightmare? You be the judge. To be honest, I have not been a lifelong Avenged Sevenfold fan. I was introduced to them back in 2013 by my friend Tony who nothing but raved about the band, their unique sound and…

LA Natives G Perico & Rucci returned to Los Angeles on 5/27/2023 as they wind down their 2023 Hot Shot Tour. With only two dates left to go including this one, anticipation was high for the homecoming of these two LA hip hop kings. The Hot Shot Tour featured 24…

It’s been a tumultuous year for Michigan’s The Black Dahlia Murder. With the passing of Trevor Strnad last year, there were a lot of questions surrounding whether or not the band could either continue, or if they could, what would that look like? The announcement that the band would pivot…

Toronto's History Auditorium got a double dose of European Power metal with Sweden’s Hammerfall and German legends Helloween coming into town for their first appearances in almost 4 years. Hammerfall’s 12 song set featured newer tracks like "Brotherhood" with classics such as "The Metal Age," they satisfied fans old and…

The Toyota Music Pavilion in Irving, Texas was abuzz with anticipation as fans gathered for Quinn XCII's highly anticipated The People's Tour. With A R I Z O N A set to perform as the direct support, and Julia Wolf slated as the opener, the stage was set for an…

On May 23rd, the Toyota Music Pavilion in Irving, Texas was buzzing with excitement as music lovers eagerly awaited Dermot Kennedy's The Sonder Tour. As the sun set and the stage lights illuminated the venue, the opening act, Mehro, took to the stage, setting the tone for an unforgettable night…

Music is such a universally traded commodity. Recommending music and trading CDs/Vinyls with friends to show them amazing artists that you have come across. In the modern era we now have Spotify to listen to everything on and handing your friend a physical copy of music is mostly long gone.…

Metal Church, the iconic American heavy metal band, returns with their highly anticipated 13th album, Congregation of Annihilation. With a career spanning decades, Metal Church has consistently delivered hard-hitting and relentless music, and this latest offering is no exception. Congregation of Annihilation showcases the band's unwavering commitment to heavy metal…

The Half Alive show was more than a simple concert, it was an experience. My first Half Alive experience was in March of 2022 at the Ogden Theater in Denver, my hometown. Then, they packed a dynamic performance into such a small venue. Now, a year later, the group is…