Reviews
BULLETBOYS Live! – Whisky A Go Go
Screamer Magazine’s history with BulletBoys dates all the way back to 1988, when they were packing clubs on the Sunset Strip and we were asking the labels, “Why haven’t you signed these guys?” Twenty-seven years later, they’re packing clubs on the Sunset Strip and we’re asking labels, “What took you so long to sign these… Read more »
MOUNT HOLLY – Live at Sayers Club, 3/10/15
Close your eyes, let your mind wander and pretend time travel really does exist. Suddenly, it’s 1968 and you’re in London, at a small club listening to an unknown band with a strange-sounding name: Led Zeppelin. Playing hard rock clearly influenced by the blues, the four musicians blast through their set, leaving the audience breathless…. Read more »
GO BETTY GO – Live at Museum of Latin American Art, Long Beach 3-6-15
For a band, playing a gig at a non-traditional venue can be both refreshing and challenging. Refreshing, because it’s a nice break from dingy clubs and bars. Challenging, as locations such as street fairs and charity events aren’t always set up with proper sound and lighting. Go Betty Go is a high-energy all-girl Hispanic punk… Read more »
BULLETBOYS Live – The Canyon
During a night of epic, high energy metal at The Canyon in Agoura Hills, the BulletBoys brought their A-game. Right out of the gate Marq Torien on vocals and lead guitar, Nick Rozz on guitar, Aaron Samson on Bass and Shawn Duncan on drums, BulletBoys had everyone in the club on their feet dancing to… Read more »
GUNZO feat. Tracii GUNs and Rudy SarZO – Live at The Canyon
GUNZO, is the newest brainchild of Tracii GUNs and Rudy SarZO. The new band made their debut at 8:55pm on February 27, 2015 at The Canyon in Agoura Hills. Tracii Guns (guitar), Keith St. John (vocals), Rudy Sarzo (bass) and Shane Fitzgibbons (drums) blasted their way on stage, coming on a little early which took… Read more »
FASTER PUSSYCAT Live – The Canyon
Faster Pussycat took the stage at The Canyon in Agoura Hills on February 27th and brought some good old fashioned 80’s rock to the stage. Taime Downe (vocals), Ace Von Johnson (guitar), Danny Nordahl (bass), Xristian Simon (guitar) and Chad Stewart (drums) took no prisoners as they took the stage. Wind blowing through Stewart’s hair,… Read more »
BLACK STAR RIDERS – The Killer Instinct
Black Star Riders have definitely proven that they have “The Killer Instinct” with their second album released February 20, 2015 through Nuclear Blast Records. This was my first time hearing the band, and knowing they are made up of members from Thin Lizzy, I knew that this record would be the treasure it is. Produced… Read more »
NIGHT RIOTS – Howl
Night Riots’ new EP Howl heads straight for the nostalgic vibe incorporating a modernized sound with a classic Synthpop flavor. Released on January 20, 2015, Howl is a juxtaposition of AFI, Human League and The Cure. What is impressive about this EP, aside from its debut at No. 17 on the Billboard Heatseekers Charts, is that it… Read more »
RANDY BACHMAN – Heavy Blues
Randy Bachman has thrown out the musical playbook and reinvented himself with his latest release Heavy Blues. Under the guidance and direction of producer Kevin Shirley, Bachman stripped down songs he had had originally written in favor of simpler, more organic versions. With bandmates Anna Ruddick on bass and drummer Dale Anne Brendon, Bachman has… Read more »
ONE-WAY MIRROR – Capture
Earlier this year, One-Way Mirror, a band from France, released their latest album Capture. Capture is a 12 track album featuring, Guillaume Bideau on vocals, David and Franck Potvin both on guitar, Vincent Perdicaro on bass and Clement Rouxel on drums. The first track Stinkin’ Of Gold hits off hard with the vocals, guitars, bass,… Read more »
JOHN 5 Live! – Coach House 2-12-15
The Coach House is fairly good sized club located in the historic city of San Juan Capistrano, situated midway between Los Angeles and San Diego, California. The floor is lined with rows and rows of dinner tables, not the type of set-up you would expect for a rock show, much less a John 5 concert. … Read more »
LIKE A STORM – Live in Las Vegas 2-6-15
It doesn’t get much tougher than this (well, it probably does, but go with that thought for a moment). You’re the opening band on a national tour, supporting Devour The Day and Hellyeah. As is custom for openers, you are allotted a mere thirty minutes to make your best impression on what is largely someone… Read more »