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CONCERT REVIEW: Judas Priest – Alice Cooper – Corrosion of Conformity Live At The Toyota Amphitheatre

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Wheatland, California’s Toyota Amphitheatre is my new favorite outdoor venue. Although this was supposed to be the final bombastic concert of the season, the three-headed beast featuring special guests Corrosion of Conformity (COC), and Co-Headliners Alice Cooper and Judas Priest didn’t deter them from bashing the stage! No doubt, desert rock and classic metal would blend in glorious fashion, I could not wait to capture the evening. The crowd featured mostly classic metal heads, but there were some solid younglings that feasted on what the marquee had on the menu!

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CONCERT REVIEW: Genocide Pact – Darkness Everywhere – Form Decay Live at Neck of The Woods

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Walking into Neck of the Woods, surprised that they have two shows at the venue, and to see Genocide Pact perform downstairs stage. As I approach the stage to see the remaining few moments of the opening band Form Decay with fans crowded up to the front. Sadly, I had missed their set, but seen them before, and they are genuinely a great local band to check out.Continue reading →


CONCERT REVIEW: The Sword – Rickshaw Billie’s Burger Patrol – Pink Fuzz Live at Delmar Hall 

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Fall in St. Louis is a strange thing because we use our heaters in the morning commute and our ACs on in the evening. Thinking about seeing a metal show on one of these muggy days makes this writer sweat.Continue reading →


CONCERT REVIEW: Jerry Cantrell – Sparta Live at Toad’s Place

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Labor Day has come and gone, the weather is getting cooler, and the kids are back in school. This signals the coming end of the summer concert season, but there are still a few opportunities left to catch a great show. Ghost Cult Magazine was fortunate enough to see Jerry Cantrell play a sold-out show at Toad’s Place in New Haven, CT.  Continue reading →


CONCERT REVIEW: Dropkick Murphys – Bad Religion – The Mainliners Live at The Rooftop at Pier 17

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On a clear summer evening in Manhattan, the Summer of Discontent Tour rolled through The Rooftop at Pier 17, bringing with it a dose of Punk, Celtic folk, and rebellion. With the East River, Brooklyn Bridge, and a setting sun and a glowing full moon like a second stage backdrop, Dropkick Murphys, Bad Religion, and The Mainliners gave New York City a triple threat of grit, melody, and meaning.Continue reading →


CONCERT REVIEW: Ghost – Live at Phoenix Arena (Footprint Center)

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The first time I saw Ghost was April 23, 2016, at the Rialto Theatre in Tucson. Even then, they went big, full church set, stained glass, smoke curling across the stage, and a performance that felt more like a ritual than a rock show. Nine years later, after chasing them across three states, this Phoenix stop marked my fifth Ghost concert, and I walked out feeling the same thing I felt the first time: totally blown away. Continue reading →


CONCERT REVIEW: Primus – Live at Channel 24

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Sacramento’s newest venue, Channel 24, had eluded me until the final two nights of Primus’s Onward & Upward Tour came to town… What a great and rare experience! The intimate venue is mostly GA, except for a small number of seats that populate the second and third levels of the balcony area. What you got was a rare up-close and personal show of one of the most influential nineties Indie/Alt Rock bands still touring. The trio consists of bassist/vocalist Les Claypool, guitarist Larry “Ler” LaLonde, and this tour features the newly acquired drummer John Hoffman, the “Chosen One,” from over 6000 applicants from around the world! Continue reading →


CONCERT REVIEW: Volbeat – Halestorm Live At The Toyota Amphitheatre

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Wheatland, California’s Toyota Amphitheatre saw Volbeat’s “Greatest Of All Tours Worldwide” make its long-awaited tour stop. The crowd ranged from young to old and represented all the different styles of metal. You couldn’t tell if they were there for the retro vibe of Volbeat or the latest and greatest from Lzzy Hale and company of Halestorm. The foreboding clouds did nothing to deter the crowds, and the crowds showed up early, openly embracing the incoming inclement weather.Continue reading →


CONCERT REVIEW: Pantera – Amon Amarth – Shock Narcotic Live at Jones Beach Theater

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There’s something about the open air at Jones Beach Theater that always make shows seem so damn huge. Pantera brought their summer tour to Long Island with support from Amon Amarth and Shock Narcotic. The night had a sense of sadness as the metal community was collectively mourning, following the death of Ozzy Osbourne, who was honored throughout the show.Continue reading →


CONCERT REVIEW: Blood Incantation – Krallice Live at Delmar Hall

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St. Louis has been under a heat advisory. The heat and humidity have conspired to create an oppressive feeling simply by leaving the house. It hurts to breathe. The car feels like hell on earth. Is there a better way to take in a Death Metal show? It’s time to put on your cargo shorts and get to it.Continue reading →