PAPA ROACH, Asking Alexandria & Bad Wolves at The Hollywood Palladium

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As the summer concert season nears an end, it’s not going out without a bang as Bad Wolves, Asking Alexandria and headliners Papa Roach performed a sweltering set at The Hollywood Palladium on August 31st.  Actor Josh Brolin (Goonies, Gangster Squad, Avengers) was on hand to introduce the first band, L.A.’s own Bad Wolves. Bad Wolves… Read more »


IRON MAIDEN Live! – Legacy of the Beast In Los Angeles

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Iron Maiden’s 2019 tour, the Legacy of the Beast, now almost two months in progress, rolled into Los Angeles on Saturday, September 14th.  The setting was the relatively new Banc of California Stadium on the U.S.C. campus, in the shadow of the iconic Coliseum.  The venue, the home of the Los Angeles Football Club, presumably… Read more »


FLYING COLORS – Live! The Majestic Ventura Theater

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In one of only five U.S. shows to be played this year, and its only West Coast live appearance of the abbreviated tour, Flying Colors played the Majestic Ventura Theater on Thursday, September 5th.  The assemblage of veteran musicians who hail from progressive, jazz fusion and pop backgrounds join together to create a melange of those… Read more »


Dirty Honey: Guns N’ Roses Dates + Debut Single #3 at Rock Radio

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DIRTY HONEY TO SUPPORT GUNS N’ ROSES ON FINAL TWO DATES OF THE  “NOT IN THIS LIFETIME TOUR” One of rock’n’roll’s hottest new bands, DIRTY HONEY, has been tapped as main support for the two final dates of Guns N’Roses’ “Not In This Lifetime Tour” that launched in April, 2016. The dates are set for… Read more »


TOM KEIFER BAND – Live! The Rose in Pasadena

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Sunday evening, the 25th of August, Tom Keifer and his band made the third of their four Southern California appearances at The Rose in Pasadena.  Keifer being the front man and driving force behind the late 1980’s, pre-grunge juggernaut Cinderella, is touring in advance of his second solo record.  RISE, the forthcoming release from Keifer is due… Read more »


QUIET RIOT To Release “Hollywood Cowboys” November 8th

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Legendary classic rockers QUIET RIOT have announced a November 8th release date for their upcoming album “Hollywood Cowboys.” The first single from the album “Don’t Call it Love,” is available for streaming HERE: “The song essentially started with a straight ahead drum groove that incorporates tempo lifts within the arrangement. It made it possible for Neil… Read more »


GEORGE THOROGOOD and The Destroyers – Live! Ventura County Fair

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Right in the midst of the dog days of summer, with temperatures around Southern California settling into the mid-90’s, a trip to the beach can be a welcome break from the heat.  Situated just a few hundred yards from the sands of the coastline, the Ventura County Fair is a great place to gain respite… Read more »


Knotfest Roadshow 2019

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The return of Slipknot has been highly anticipated for the better part of three years with everybody wondering if and when they would come back. However, in the past few months Slipknot has been teasing a new album titled We Are Not Your Kind and have dropped three killer singles that have once again exceeded… Read more »


BETRAYING THE MARTYRS – Live! at Club 1720

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On a seemingly average Wednesday night sandwiched between East LA and Downtown, Betraying the Martyrs performed their very first headlining show at Club 1720 making it a memorable and much above average evening for all in attendance. To set the stage for the main event, there were quite a number of openers who kicked the… Read more »


The Viper Room 26th Anniversary – 3 Big Shows

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The Viper Room 26th Anniversary! 3 Big Shows! Aeges, Franky Perez, State to State, Matt McJunkins, Owl, Wayward Sons & More! Wednesday, Aug 14, 08:00PM Friday, Aug 16, 08:00PM Saturday, Aug 17, 08:00PM    


Atreyu Announce Deluxe Version Of “In Our Wake” With 7 Bonus Tracks

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Atreyu have announced the deluxe edition of their latest album “In Our Wake.” The new version will feature the original “In Our Wake” album, along with seven additional tracks. The bonus material includes B-sides from the sessions for both “In Our Wake” and 2015’s Long Live, along with alternate versions of the title track and… Read more »


THE STRUTS – Live! Swagger Abounds at The Wiltern

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Two days before what is probably the most uniquely American holiday, Independence Day, The Wiltern played host to a trio of international acts.  Most prominent among the three was The Struts.  The British-formed headliners brought their Young & Dangerous tour to Los Angeles along with Canadians The Glorious Sons and New Zealander Kelsy Karter and… Read more »