Metal Reviews

Five Decades of Historic Hard Rock Chronicled in New ‘Steppenwolf At 50’ Compilation

Five Decades of Historic Hard Rock Chronicled in New ‘Steppenwolf At 50’ Compilation

Posted March 22, 2018 at 4:00 am | No comments

By: William Clark John Kay & Steppenwolf remain among the elite enduring forces in rock and roll. The iconic acid rock group broke out with their first two studio albums in 1968 – the self-titled ‘Steppenwolf,’ which spawned the psychedelic rock single “A Girl I Knew” and the mega hit cover of Mars Bonfire’s “Born […]

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Michael Schenker Temple of Rock – Band on a Mission Invades NYC!

Michael Schenker Temple of Rock – Band on a Mission Invades NYC!

Posted April 29, 2015 at 7:49 pm | No comments

Michael Schenker and the bad boys of the Scorpions, Francis Buchholz [bass] and Herman Rarebell [drums] have teamed up for an all-star tour of the U.S. this Spring. Tonight’s show lands Michael’s Temple of Rock line-up in New York City at the Gramercy Theater on April 15, 2015. To my knowledge this is the first US tour where Francis and Herman have played together since Francis left the Scorpions in the early ’90s.

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Red Dragon Cartel featuring Jake E. Lee – Flying High in Teaneck NJ

Red Dragon Cartel featuring Jake E. Lee – Flying High in Teaneck NJ

Posted December 11, 2014 at 10:29 am | No comments

Red Dragon Cartel featuring Jake E. Lee blasted into New Jersey with a sense of purpose and fury to perform for a packed sweaty crowd at Mexicali Live on December 5, 2014.

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Judas Priest Unleashes their Metal Vengeance on the Izod Center in NJ!

Judas Priest Unleashes their Metal Vengeance on the Izod Center in NJ!

Posted October 24, 2014 at 5:32 am | 2 comments

When Rob Halford of Judas Priest thanked the crowd at the Izod Center in East Rutherford for allowing the band to make metal music for the last 40 years, he forgot one word; “GREAT.”

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Gigantour 2013 – Rocking the Foundation of Hammerstein Ballroom, NYC

Gigantour 2013 – Rocking the Foundation of Hammerstein Ballroom, NYC

Posted August 16, 2013 at 5:10 pm | No comments

Gigantour touched down in New York City at none other than the legendary Hammerstein Ballroom on August 7th. The opulent venue was originally constructed as an Opera House in 1906, but tonight’s show would be a much different type of music than it was a designed for, a music that will rock the old ballroom off its foundation and possibly level it.

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Zakk Wylde Live at the Iridium Jazz Club NYC

Zakk Wylde Live at the Iridium Jazz Club NYC

Posted June 19, 2013 at 9:47 am | One comment

Tuesday night, June 11th, the legendary Iridium Jazz Club in New York played host to guitarist, Zakk Wylde, for his Book Tour of Doom. It was the second of three sold out nights!

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Review: Deep Purple Rock on Now What?!

Review: Deep Purple Rock on Now What?!

Posted April 26, 2013 at 4:18 pm | 4 comments

Considered to be one of the pioneers of heavy metal, Deep Purple have captivated the music world throughout the past four decades.

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Review: Deep Purple’s Live in Paris 1975 CD

Review: Deep Purple’s Live in Paris 1975 CD

Posted February 11, 2013 at 5:39 am | No comments

Deep Purple is one of the most easily identified bands associated with rock and roll. Each and every one of their members is absolutely legendary, thanks to the high quality talent poured into their musical work both inside and out of Deep Purple.

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Judas Priest Issues Screaming for Vengeance: Special 30th Anniversary Edition

Judas Priest Issues Screaming for Vengeance: Special 30th Anniversary Edition

Posted November 8, 2012 at 12:41 pm | No comments

A dampening shadow is cast over the valley. You break into a fast run, but the metallic beast is faster than anything you’ve ever seen, as you’re pursued by the new release by the legendary Judas Priest.

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Review: Super Group’s WhoCares

Review: Super Group’s WhoCares

Posted September 18, 2012 at 10:57 pm | No comments

One of the latest and largest of hard rock supergroups, WhoCares features an all-star cast of musicians, including Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath, Ian Gillan of Deep Purple, bassist Jason Newsted of Metallica, and Iron Maiden percussionist, Nicko McBrain.

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