METAL ALLEGIANCE is entering their second decade together, and unlike most other metal supergroups or collaborations, Metal Allegiance continues stronger – and heavier – than ever. Beginning as a celebration of heavy metal, Metal Allegiance is powered by the almost tribal bond shared between the extreme music community’s most revered trailblazers, armed with a list […]
From the Cinematic Masters of Metal, IronWrath comes a heartfelt story of the impact of losing a loved one, “The Best Part of Me.” This music video spans 60 years, capturing the essence of the bitter-sweet journey of life intertwined with the passage of time, love, and remembrance. Written and directed by multi-award-winning filmmaker C.G. […]
Elvin Bishop’s story is rich with fifty years worth of accomplishments in the music industry, and to compartmentalize it here would be a disservice. But to an eager audience’s delight, The Elvin Bishop’s Big Fun Trio played at the Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach, California. Even before the show, as wine bottles lined the […]
Patrons at the Belly Up Tavern are always guaranteed a stellar show. Earlier this month, that sentiment was proven once more, when Ambrosia dropped in to play for a full house. For more than 50 years, the band has woven into the hearts of many, conjured a catalog of classics, and breathed life into yacht […]
Country music is changing. New artists are mixing it up, blending genres of rap, hip hop and rock, and attracting younger audiences. This was indeed the case when Austin Williams took the stage at the Old Town Music Festival in Murrieta, California, in June. Williams, who has taken the country music world by storm, is […]
Within the final days of June, Blink-182 delivered an unforgettable performance that cemented them as the must-see event of the summer. San Diego’s Petco Park is a colossal venue, one that draws attention at every corner. It’s impossible to determine where to look first on entry, as the number of seats touch the sky. Thousands […]
This May, Temecula’s 41st annual Balloon and Wine Festival returned, and occurred over three days. The event, offering balloon rides and good times, brought with it musicians equipped to entertain thousands. Among them was Los Angeles based The Yächtley Crëw, a band with seven members. Including Philly Ocean who provides vocals, Sailor Hawkins on the […]
A commonly shared consensus today is that bygone eras of music often yield some of the greatest songs. Pieces that bring generations together, pushing the limits of what was technically achievable at the time. Among those cherished pieces, one that effortlessly guides listeners into the mind of its creator, is Bruce Blackman’s “Moonlight Feels Right,” […]
It was the first day of a three day festival that’s been happening since 1983. On the bill, not one, but three great bands. Friday’s line up was Fuel, Lit and Stone Temple Pilots. All three are American rock bands formed in 1989, saw success in the 90’s and are still active today although some […]