CONCERT REVIEW: Avatar – Orbit Culture – The Native Howl Live at The Intersection


The streets of Grand Rapids were buzzing with Friday night festivities when a long line started to form outside one of the city’s favorite music venues. The lengthy queue of matching black hoodies at the Intersection moved along nicely so that the early arrivals were able to catch the opening act. Everyone was in a jovial mood and heartily cheered because the Swedish metallers, Avatar had brought their Chimp Mosh Pit Tour to town. With support from fellow countrymen, Orbit Culture and Michigan’s own The Native Howl. The bill contained varied acts with each one delightfully heavy in their own way which made for a thrilling evening ahead. Continue reading


Watch Pro-Shot Video of Metallica Performing “Whiplash” from the M72 World Tour in Arizona


Metallica kicked off the North American leg of the 2023 M72 World Tour on Friday, August 4th at MetLife Stadium! The band played selections from their recent album 72 Seasons (Blackened Recordings) deep cuts, and hits. The band will continue their tour this weekend with their rescheduled show in Glendale, Arizona in including an extended pop-up shop from their M72 Takeover Weekend! Read our review of the kickoff night of the tour here. Watch a pro-shot video of the band performing the classic “Whiplash” live!

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LIVESTREAM: Ghost Cult’s Weekly Ritual – Rock and Metal News Show Livestream 9-29-23


 

Catch up on what you missed this week in the world of Rock and Metal news with our show! #musicnews #rocknews #interviews #newmusicfriday #metalfestivals #tourdates #metalconcerts #vinylcollector #metalmerch

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Cliff Burton of Metallica Passed Away 37 Years Ago Today


 

Photo used with permission from the private collection of Michael Anthony Alago.

Photo used with permission from the private collection of Michael Anthony Alago. https://www.instagram.com/michaelanthonyalago/

 

Although we cherish and honor the legacy of Metallica’s iconic classic lineup bassist Clifford Lee Burton (February 10, 1962 – September 27, 1986), we also remember today as the day he passed away 37 years ago in the now infamous bus crash in Sweden. Cliff has left an indelible mark, not only on the greatest metal band ever, but its fans worldwide. As former Ghost Cult Senior Editor Metal Mark wrote in an article in 2017 “…we will never know the full greatness that he could have achieved with the band.” In the meantime, his legacy lives on with Cliff Burton Day held this year in his hometown of Castro Valley, California, while Metallica continues to pay tribute to the music they made together, ticking off anniversaries of Cliff’s albums, and even though Cliff’s father Ray Burton has passed away, Cliff’s family continues donating Cliff’s royalties to charity. Check out these tributes to Cliff and appreciate this once in a lifetime person and talent.

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Watch Pro-Shot Video of Metallica Performing “72 Seasons” from the M72 World Tour


Metallica kicked off the North American leg of the 2023 M72 World Tour on Friday, August 4th at MetLife Stadium! The band played selections from their recent album 72 Seasons (Blackened Recordings) deep cuts, and hits. The band will continue their tour this weekend with their rescheduled show in Glendale, Arizona in including an extended pop-up shop from their M72 Takeover Weekend! Read our review of the kickoff night of the tour here. Watch a pro-shot video of the band performing “72 Seasons” live!

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Pantera Has Been forced to Cancel Their Appearance at Aftershock Festival, Stone Temple Pilots Will Replace Them


Pantera has dropped off of Aftershock Festival in a few weeks, due to “circumstances beyond their control!” The band was one of the first announced for the festival when their tour with Metallica and reunion was announced. Read a statement below from the band. They will be replaced at Aftershock by Stone Temple Pilots, and it sounds like Pantera will play at Aftershock 2024. They will still perform this week at Louder Than Life, another Danny Wimmer Presents Festival. Also, see the new Aftershock poster below. See our coverage of Pantera in Europe, with Metallica, and elsewhere! Continue reading


Goldenvoice Announces Schedule For Power Trip ft. Metallica, Iron Maiden, Guns N Roses, Tool, AC/DC, and Judas Priest


 

Goldenvoice today announced the schedule for Power Trip, the historic three-day event taking place October 6, 7, and 8 and bringing together six iconic bands that define loud and powerful music: Guns N’ Roses and Iron Maiden (Friday, October 6), AC/DC and Judas Priest (Saturday, October 7) and Metallica and Tool (Sunday, October 8). This unique night-time desert setting with unmatched concert production will amplify the experience beyond the traditional stadium or parking lot concert norm with three double-billed headlining performances. This is the most rocking line-up to ever perform in an unparalleled location for heavy music audiences looking for an unforgettable weekend escape. For more information about ticket types, packages, and more, head to powertrip.live.

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ALBUM REVIEW: Shepherd’s Reign – Ala Mai


 

It’s tempting to compare a band from New Zealand to Alien Weaponry, but the tribal folk of Shepherds Reign‘s homeland is woven into the fabric of their songs in a manner more like what Sepultura did on the Roots album.

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Watch Pro-Shot Video of Metallica Performing “Sad But True” from the M72 World Tour


Metallica kicked off the North American leg of the 2023 M72 World Tour on Friday, August 4th at MetLife Stadium! The band played selections from their recent album 72 Seasons (Blackened Recordings) deep cuts, and hits. The band will continue their tour this weekend with their rescheduled show in Glendale, Arizona in including an extended pop-up shop from their M72 Takeover Weekend! Read our review of the kickoff night of the tour here. Watch a pro-shot video of the band performing “Sad But True” live!

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