by Jordeana Bell | Oct 23, 2025 | Reviews
Narrowing down Sumo Cyco is a weird contractual negotiation between three things that usually don’t talk to each other on good terms: Metal, Disney pop style hooks, and Punk’s social anxiety. Not a bad thing, but the obvious contradiction makes for an epic...
by Jordeana Bell | Oct 23, 2025 | Reviews
There are bands you can joke about, and then there are bands you just don’t. The Acacia Strain belongs firmly in the second category. They’re basically a physics experiment on how much sonic weight you can drop on a human skull before it liquefies. They operate on a...
by Alexis Coleman | Oct 23, 2025 | Reviews
Mammoth has been a band on the rise since day one, and the latest album, The End, proves why success has been inevitable. Wolfgang Van Halen is a Grammy Award-nominated multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, vocalist, and producer, which sets him apart from so many others...
by Ian Weber | Oct 22, 2025 | Photos, Reviews
“No, actually, I’m a plumber!” The quirky presence of Ace Frehley drives this gig review. The spaceman’s agility as a songwriter is legendary. Whether it was obvious or unintentional, all seven guitarists channeled his influence on stage during a chilly...
by Chris Loomis | Oct 20, 2025 | Photos, Reviews
Southern California-based Dark Angel have made a triumphant return in 2025 by releasing their first album in 34 years, Extinction Level Event. They have also completed their first US headline tour in 30 years, supporting their latest musical contribution to their...
by Zenae Zukowski | Oct 18, 2025 | Reviews
2025 hasn’t been an easy year for the metal world, following the heartbreaking losses of Ozzy Osbourne, Ace Frehley, Tomas “Tompa” Lindberg, and Brent Hinds, to name a few. Moments like these remind us why we turn to music in the first place: to...