Live Reviews

The legendary Hollywood Palladium was alive with the hypnotic sounds of The Sisters of Mercy. The second show we attended was extraordinary, and it was one to take everyone’s breath away with a very special guest.

Ville Valo’s return to Los Angeles after nearly six years was highly anticipated by the dedicated HIM fans who filled two consecutive nights of shows. Performing under the moniker VV, the Finnish goth rock frontman has returned to the forefront with brand new album Neon Noir.

You know that a show is going to be amazing when the fans are lined up outside even with the threat of rain and umbrellas not permitted in the venue.

Usually, even at large stadiums, the venues are not filled until shortly before the headlining band is set to take the stage, with fans trickling in throughout the night. That was not the case on this night. The Belasco was pretty much fully packed right from the start of the night.

Halestorm, The Warning, and New Years Day hit the road on September 21st, 2022 starting at Mars Music Hall in Huntsville, AL. New Year’s Day didn’t make it due to mechanical problems with their tour bus, but on September, 26th all three bands brought their A game.

It has been over 10 years since My Chemical Romance performed in Connecticut, last hitting the state in 2011 with Blink-182. Fans have been waiting for this night to come after a break up, a reunion, and the tour being postponed.

Memphis May Fire has hit the road with friends Ashes to New, Rain City Drive, and Wolves at the Gate, a combination of bands that, individually, make for a remarkable night, but together, leaves you gobsmacked that such an incredible show was even possible. 

Rise Against first played the Santa Barbara Bowl 18 years ago, and Santa Barbara welcomed them back with open arms. 

The venue was packed with barely any room to move through the crowd. Every single person was visibly happy to be there or relieved to be surrounded by incredible music, drinks, and vests covered in patches. John Henry (vocals), Nico Santora (lead guitar), Aaron Deal (bass), Mike Schleibaum (rhythm guitar), and Travis Orbin (drums) have hit the road to celebrate the 15 year anniversary of Darkest Hour’s album Deliver Us.

Most Tuesday nights are simple and uneventful, however Tuesday, June 14 was exciting for Hartford, Connecticut metal fans, as The Krewe Du Sang Tour featuring a lineup of VCTMS and Afterlife, and Louisiana’s own Cane Hill came to rock The Webster Underground.