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NAMM, short for the National Association of Music Merchants, is a music industry trade group. Founded in 1901, NAMM has evolved from an organization supporting sales of musical Instruments and music related equipment, to a group promoting all aspects of music. Each year in January, NAMM hosts an annual trade show in Southern California at […]
Weapons of Anew is a newer band who opened for Metal Allegiance on the Thursday of NAMM week. They flew in from their home state of New Jersey just for the show. This marks the 7th time they’ve been asked to open for MA. WOA is a hard rock band and nowhere near as heavy […]
Metal Allegiance is an American metal alliance, a heavy metal coalition of the supreme beings of metal past, present and future. I would go as far to say that this is the most super of any metal supergroup that exists. If you are a metal fan, I’m sure you will agree. If you are a […]
BI·AS is an Alternative Hard Rock / Metal band based out of Huntington Beach, California. The band, featuring drummer David Silveria (Korn), bassist Chris Dorame (Gears, Needlemouth), guitarists Joe Taback (12 Gauge Embrace, Needlemouth) and Mike Martin formed after a worldwide vocalist search lead them to recruit Rich Nguyen (Dimtribe). The band’s diverse musicality is […]
Tonight, was the second night of the KATT’S “Wreck the Halls” celebration, featuring Steel Panther. My husband and I knew it was going to be a fun show and we were going to be well entertained at the Diamond Ballroom in OKC. The band originated in Los Angeles, California and is known for its Comedy […]
“Purpose for Pain” is about seeking a higher meaning, a spiritual mentality when dealing with our struggles and life’s painful moments. There are unexplainable, dark times that everyone goes through, and that pain is real. If we can dig deep and hold on to hope during the most difficult situations, believing there is a purpose […]
The little Christmas album, Another Xmas in Hell, will make your “Grinch-heart” grow 3 sizes larger after listening to the lighthearted, but strong rock undertones of L.A.Guns. The first song, “The Bills/Christmas is the Time to Say I Love You,” starts off with a nice little Christmas tone. Just when you are ready to start […]
Tonight, was the first night of the KATT’S “Wreck the Halls” celebration, featuring Chevelle. Another evening of great entertainment was waiting for us at the Diamond Ballroom in OKC. The band originated from Grayslake, Illinois in 1995 and was formed and consist of three brothers; Pete Loeffler (lead vocals and guitar), Sam Loeffler (drums and […]
On a whole, Radiocarbon by House of Shakira takes me back to the great sound of the 80’s rock bands where the music was clean, the guitars were singing, and the drums rocked a steady beat! Best yet, the lead singer, Andreas Novak has some strong pipes on him that makes each song a great […]
When I was invited to see Ambrosia at The Coach House, I’ll admit that I recognized the name but couldn’t place the band. My friend Tammy Taylor who has worked with a long list of bands for over 30 years said “Oh, you’ll know the songs once you hear them, they have a lot of […]