Leaves are falling all around, the clocks have moved back, stores are decorated for Christmas (too early), and there is a definite chill in the air. It was still hot inside the Sherman Theater when Richie Kotzen, John 5, and BAND Inc. came to Stroudsburg, PA. Continue reading
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“And…..if you…..feel…..” that you can’t get enough of the bliss and light that the legacy of Led Zeppelin brings to all of our hearts, minds and souls, then look no further. Jason Bonham and his JBLZE have been on a mission to bring that experience to various cities. Tonight they symbolically charted their zeppelin blimps over the Wind Creek Casino to celebrate 50 years of Physical Graffiti (Atlantic Records, 1975). And in doing so, sparking memories for those remembered where they were when it came out, or for those turned on to it by older boomer siblings later on, all the newbies would be veterans after tonight! Continue reading
It’s a well known fact that the average metalhead spends around two hours preparing for a night out. Forty-five minutes to actually get ready, the other hour spent choosing which band shirt to wear. Sometimes however, the decision can be made a little easier. For a night like tonight, if it’s brightly coloured and Power Metal, wear it.Continue reading
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!
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
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
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
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
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
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