War Games recently released a cover of Sisqó’s “The Thong Song,” which we reviewed here. We had a chance to talk to bassist Andy Calheta about this cover, their own music and more! The Entertainment Outlet: I love Dru Hill, Sisqo and ‘The Thong Song’, so I mean no disrespect when asking, Why? Who came up with the idea to […]
Read moreWalter Trout is back, and better than ever! His June 17th release of “Alive in Amsterdam” is proof. Walter’s long career spans from 1969 to now, and he has performed with greats like Percy Mayfield and John Lee Booker. In 2014, he had a setback when he was diagnosed with a serious liver disease. With the help of his wife […]
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When talking about underrated musicians, Brad Whitford and Derek St. Holmes should be near the top of that list. If you think of Aerosmith, you tend to think of Steven Tyler and Brad Whitford, though you find many of those classic solos were played by Brad. Likewise, Derek St. Holmes was the singer on many of Ted Nugent’s early albums, […]
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Danish metal/rockabilly band Volbeat is back with a new album, titled Seal the Deal & Let’s Boogie. Over the years, the position of the second guitar player in the band has changed multiple times. Through all those changes, the rest of the lineup has been rock solid. This is Volbeat’s first album after the departure of original bass player Anders […]
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The talent of Jelly Jam is undeniable. This supergroup is made up of Ty Tabor, of Kings X, on guitar and vocals, Rod Morgenstein, of Winger & Dixie Dregs, on drums, and John Myung, of Dream Theater, on bass guitar. Those bands keep these three busy, so it’s been five years since they released their last album, but they are […]
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One of my favorite things in the world is opening a new jar of peanut butter. There is something so completely satisfying about the smell that is released when you pull the seal back. The peanut butter itself is so perfectly flat and even, I feel almost bad making a sandwich. Then I make a sandwich and its ruined. Thats […]
Read moreWar Games recently brought back all my high school memories. They remade “The Thong Song”. It was originally released in 1999 by Sisqo. It got him 4 grammy nominations, and even hit number 1 on billboards hot R&B single. War Games is usually known for their uplifting and inspirational songs. They really stepped out of their comfort zone for this […]
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For around 20 years, Lacuna Coil has been making a name for themselves as one of the biggest heavy metal groups to emerge from Italy. They began to gain notoriety in the United States with a pair of Ozzfest appearances in 2004 and 2006. This month, they release Delirium, their eight studio album, and first album since the departure of […]
Read moreDeath From Above 1979 recently had the privilege to record at The Third Man records location in Nashville. Third man records was started by Jack White in 2001, and in 2009 he opened this venue, which features a direct-to-acetate recording capability. Last month the band released a live album adding to a series of vinyl that has been released using […]
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In a blind sound test, if you put Aerosmith behind one door, and Draw The Line behind another, I would have a hard time choosing who was who. I was really impressed with what I saw at the Simple Man Saloon last Saturday. Neill Byrnes, the lead singer of this amazing tribute band, embodies Steven Tyler. He talks the talk, […]
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When you hear the name Jim Breuer, if all you think of is Goat Boy or Half Baked, you may be surprised to hear that he’s releasing an album. Not a comedy album, but a hard rock album. There are of course humorous elements to the songs, but Songs from the Garage, the debut album from Jim Breuer and the […]
Read moreHave you ever stumbled upon a band, and instantly fell in love? Well I have. I went to a show and saw ‘I Prevail’ open up for, someone that I don’t remember. I was instantly hooked. I followed them on any social media site I could, I listened to the album as many times as I could fit into a […]
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Barkhouse was a one night event that has flourished into one of Brooklyn’s finest groups. The trios’ latest release is short, but sweet. By sweet, I of course mean, non-stop head bobbin, toe tapping, bass slapping, rock n’ roll goodness. Will de Zengotit, Jay Mort and Olmo Tighe released “Neverdays”, as a follow up to “Wolves At The Wall”. It […]
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If someone asked me to describe this album with three words, I would say that I only needed two. Unique Adventure. From the first country song, all the way down to the carnival music, you never know where the next track will lead you. David Messier does an impressive job of guiding you along this journey. With his chameleon voice, […]
Read moreConnecticut natives Hatebreed are back with their seventh album, The Concrete Confessional. If you’re a fan of one of the biggest metalcore bands in the world, you’re sure to enjoy this album. If you were hoping for a change in direction, you may find yourself disappointed. Hatebreed has never been as tight a band as they are now. This is […]
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Spearheaded by guitar virtuoso Steve Vai, Generation Axe brought together five legendary guitar players for one night of music. In addition to Vai, the show saw 80’s shredder Yngwie J. Malmsteen, Black Label Society frontman and former Ozzy guitar player Zakk Wylde, Nuno Bettancourt, guitar player for Extreme, and the youngest player, Tosin Abasi of Animals as Leaders. As the […]
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Never have I ever wanted to trade spots with someone in my life. Ann Courtney is what every female rockstar wants to be. Her voice is beautiful and rough. Her lyrics pack a punch. Her band “Mother Feather” was born in late 2009 on a trip out of New York City. Ann’s self proclaimed “Pop Cock Rock” band got their […]
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VÉRITÉ (Kelsey Burns) just released her latest EP on May 6th called Living, and it’s phenomenal. She has been performing since elementary school, and writing songs since she was 16 years old. Since graduating college she has been able to focus all her attention to this project, and it shows. There are only 5 songs on the EP and they […]
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Amon Amarth has sailed back over from Sweden, touring in support of their recently released Jomsviking. Along with their Viking army, they were supported by Exmortus and Entombed AD. Entombed AD Entombed AD is a Swedish death metal band made up of members of the broken up band Entombed. This lineup released their second album, Dead Dawn in February. Their […]
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Rogue Wave is back and better than ever! Delusions of Grand Fur is being released on April 29th, after a 3 year wait from the last album. Zach (Schwartz) Rogue, sounds well rested and ready to go. His bandmates, Pat Spurgeon, Masanori Christianson and Jon Monahan played together like a well oiled machine, which is great considering they have a […]
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Big Black Delta, the solo project of Mellowdrone frontman and M83 Collaborator Jonathan Bates, released a new album on April 22nd called Tragame Tierra. In the last 30 plus years of my life, this is the most interesting album I have ever heard. It’s very 80’s meets, well, everything. The first song ‘H.A’, sounds like a trippy lullaby, and ‘Well […]
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Swedish doom metal band Ghost brings the Black to the Future tour back to the New England area, with support from Tribulation. Tribulation Tribulation is a death metal band who, like Ghost, are from Sweden. Last year they released their third studio album, The Children of the Night, of which three of their five song setlist came from. A short […]
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The greatest part of a co-headlining tour is seeing two great bands at once. This was no exception. The line up of Santana and Journey was an excellent mix. On one hand you have Santana, whose fusion of rock and latin music has been filling seats since the late 60s. He has had hits on top of hits, including ‘Black […]
Read moreOn April 1st, I had the opportunity to catch Halestorm at The Reading Eagle Theater in Reading, PA. It was certainly one hell of a night, and Halestorm really brought the storm to the stage. Lita Ford The fans pressed their bodies against the barricade, chattering excitedly as the crew began to set up for Rock n Roll legend and […]
Read moreLast month, I was able to catch up and coming band, Run 2 Cover, opening for Austin Jones, in the very intimate Voltage Lounge in Philadelphia, PA. Their energetic show is definitely a sight to see. The small crowd piled into the venue slowly, searching for the perfect spot to view the show. Soon the band made their presence known […]
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The Webster Studio in New York City was recently graced with the presence of up and comers, From Ashes to New, celebrating the release of their debut album, Day One. To give everyone a background on the band, From Ashes to New is a five-piece alternative rock/rap group from Lancaster, PA, having formed two years ago. However, their show is […]
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Cage the Elephant brought their 3-week Spring Fling tour to a close with the final date in Providence. Supporting them on this run were Silversun Pickups, Foals and Bear Hands. Bear Hands Kicking off the night was Brooklyn-based indie band, Bear Hands. The band’s sound is very experimental, and multiple members changed instruments throughout the set, blending guitars, keyboards and […]
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Pete Kilpatrick has been playing guitar since he was 16 years old. He began teaching himself how to play and fell in love with music, and in 2003 released his first album. Pete has been touring with his band, The Pete Kilpatrick Band, and steadily gaining in popularity since then. They have been fortunate enough to pay alongside Dave Matthews […]
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Parachute recently released their album Wide Awake, and this tour, appropriately named ‘The wide awake tour’, is in support of it. Opening for Parachute were Brynn Elliot and Jon McLaughlin. Brynn Elliot Brynn Elliot is a native of Atlanta, Georgia, and is currently attending Harvard University as a philosophy major. Her friends from school definitely came out to support her, […]
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The advice of “Try it you might like it” is something I like to say to others, but not advice I like to take. I knew very little of ‘Babymetal’ when I sat down to listen to their latest album, but I figured I’d give it a try. The little I knew was that they were a metal band, with […]
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