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Reviews:
Soto/Bieler Live in Concert – Cleveland, OH – 4/29/2022
Initially we saw the line of kids outside and thought maybe they were looking for Justin Bieber, but as it turns out everyone in attendance made it to the right show. In all seriousness, when you look at the careers of Jeff Scott Soto (Tailsman, Journey, W.E.T., etc.)...
Steel Panther – Pittsburgh, PA 4/28/2022
The guys from Steel Panther were looking for prey in the 'Burgh on Thursday at their usual spot, the Stage AE, as they continue to torment the world on their 2022 Res-Erections Tour. As many know, last year brought the devastating news of Lexxi Foxx's departure. Some...
Dragonforce joined by Firewind, Visions of Atlantis and Seven Spires – Pittsburgh, PA – April 8, 2022
A tour that has been delayed about two years due to the pandemic has finally made its way to Pittsburgh with Dragonforce headlining over Firewind, Visions of Atlantis and Seven Spires at the beautifully restored Roxian Theater. The evening began with Seven Spires, who...
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News:
Resist & Bite Frontman Nathan Utz Introduces his Band
In follow-up to Resist & Bite's performance at Masquerade in Philadelphia this past weekend, I decided that it was time we get the scoop on this band fronted by Nathan Utz (Lynch Mob, Blonz) and featuring Tommy Skeoch (formerly of Tesla) on guitar. Formed by...
SKID ROW “TEAR IT DOWN” + RIP THINGS UP WITH THE RELEASE OF THEIR NEW SINGLE
Skid Row have released a new song and video from their upcoming Nick Raskulinecz-produced album The Gang's All Here, available everywhere October 14 via earMUSIC. Pre-order it here. "Tear It Down" is everything fans ever loved about Skid Row all in one — swaggering...
LEATHERWOLF release ‘Hit The Dirt’ lyric video and new album ‘Kill The Hunted’
Orange County CA metal band LEATHERWOLF have released a lyric video for the song "Hit the Dirt" off their forthcoming new studio album, 'Kill The Hunted', due out this fall. The video can be viewed at this location: https://youtu.be/LhsNAMJFN-Q and features photos...
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