Though it could have been a somber occasion, the memorial celebration for late Slayer guitarist Jeff Hanneman brought a range of emotions from tears to laughs as his friends and peers took the time to reflect on his musical and personal legacy.
Whether you’re an old-school or new-school Korn fan, it’s always a treat when the band comes to town. Last night's show at the Wellmont Theatre in Montclair, N.J., was even more special since the band is back with original guitarist Brian ‘Head’ Welch.
When the European punk rockers of Turbonegro come to town, it’s guaranteed to be a night of nonstop partying. Last week, the band rocked out in New York City with Dirty Fences at Irving Plaza.
Norwegian metalers Kvelertak rocked a full house in New York City last week at The Studio in Webster Hall with support from Cancer Bats and Black Tusk.
Just a few years ago, the idea of seeing the almighty Soundgarden return to the stage seemed like nothing more than a work of fan fiction. However, after a 16-year stretch between discs and a decade apart, the collective members of Soundgarden launched a comeback releasing their latest offering ‘King Animal’ in November of 2012.
Metalheads gathered last night (May 15) at Bowery Electric in New York City to celebrate the release of the book ‘Louder Than Hell: The Definitive Oral History of Metal.’
It's infinitely soul-nourishing to witness a live performance unlike anything you've ever experienced. Iconic acts such as Iron Maiden deliver an elaborate set design with moving pieces, flames and a giant animatronic Eddie mascot, GWAR shoot blood and guts into the crowd while maiming various public figures, and basically everything brought onstage for Slipknot's stage setup could kill someone at any time. These bands are legendary for their live shows, and Swedish metal act Ghost (aka Ghost B.C.) are well on their way to ascending to those same heights.
The Word Alive have been riding high on the success of their second full-length album, 'Life Cycles,' and the Phoenix-based metalcore band is set to continue the 2012 disc's momentum with a recently shot video for the album's title track. In anticipation of the clip's release later this month, the band has teamed up with Loudwire to offer exclusive behind-the-scenes photos of the video shoot.
New Jersey outfit Senses Fail rocked their tri-state neighbors in New York City last night (May 9) at Highline Ballroom with help from Such Gold, Real Friends and Major League.
The Ramones may have dissolved in 1996, but new generations are constantly being introduced to the music of the punk rock architects. There are millions of Ramones fans worldwide who were too young to check out the band while they were still active, but drummer Marky Ramone and his 'Blitzkrieg' act are giving fans a taste of what a live Ramones show was like back in the day.
