Recently, I had the opportunity to do an interview via email with Lita Ford, the former lead guitarist of 1970’s rock band, The Runaways. She will be performing at Food Truck & Rock Carnival in New Jersey on September 20. New England Music Blog: What was it like to work with Ozzy? Lita Ford: Ozzy is very talented, […]
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For 2015, the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival structured itself a little bit differently. Fewer bands overall, as well as fewer big-name bands made for a smaller festival, but with much cheaper tickets for the fans. There’s been a lot of talk in the media about this decision from people behind the festival, as well as people within the bands. […]
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Last week, Three Days Grace really rocked the stage at The Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania with openers Devour the Day and Finger Eleven. It was certainly a show to remember and I had the lucky opportunity to witness it. The first band to kick off the night was Devour the Day. Devour the Day The excited voices from the […]
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Not too long ago, I had the incredible chance to see From Ashes to New and P.O.D. (Payable on Death) share the same stage. For a Sunday night and a holiday (Father’s Day), The Paramount was fairly packed. From Ashes to New One by one, each concertgoer settled down, having found a perfect spot to perch themselves while awaiting the […]
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At their June 21 tour date in Huntington, NY, Kate had a chance to sit down with P.O.D. vocalist Sonny Sandoval. Guitarist Marcos Curiel also dropped in for a few words. New England Music Blog: So you guys have a new record coming out, The Awakening. Tell me about it. Sony Sandoval: It’s a conceptual record; it’s a little bit […]
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The Barenaked Ladies recently released their 12th album, Silverball, and are touring in support of it. They came through town on the Last Summer on Earth Tour, also featuring an appearance from the Violent Femmes. Violent Femmes Barenaked Ladies
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Rob Zombie tore through Mohegan Sun on The Super Monster Sex Action Tour, while preparing for the release of a new album, later this year. Seven or eight years ago, I had begun writing Rob Zombie off as a live performer. A couple of shows I had seen, as well as 2007’s Zombie Live live album, had me really disappointed. […]
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Like a Storm New Zealand’s Like a Storm are considered pioneers of “didgeridoo metal,” for including the traditional Australian instrument in several of their songs. These guys are a powerful, rocking band, who have a lot of fun doing what they do. Coolio’s “Gangsta’s Paradise” was not a song I expected to be hearing tonight, but they did a great […]
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Sweden’s Amaranthe are embarking on the Massive Addict Tour, in support of 2014’s album by the same name. Joining them on this tour are Michigan based I Prevail, and Finnish glam metal band Santa Cruz. Santa Cruz I wasn’t sure what to think of Santa Cruz when they first walked out on stage. Their style first brought thoughts of glam-parody […]
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Not too long ago, I was able to catch Of Mice and Men on the Full Circle Tour at the Palladium in Worcester. For a Tuesday night, it was quite impressive that the show was sold out. However, to say the evening was incredible is an understatement. It was something that had to be witnessed. Fans roamed around the venue, […]
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A couple of weeks ago at Mohegan Sun Arena, I had the opportunity to catch one hell of a lineup: Hellyeah, Papa Roach and Godsmack. For a Sunday, it was fairly packed and a great way to end the weekend. Hellyeah As soon as everyone piled inside the venue, it wasn’t long till Hellyeah unleashed their incredible set upon the […]
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The Missing Link Tour brings Mastodon and Clutch together on a co-headlining tour. Both bands played full sets, and spent the tour alternating who played first. For their stop in Boston, Mastodon closed out the night, while Swedish rock band Graveyard opened the show. Graveyard While Graveyard was performing, I felt like I had stepped into the 70s. They have a very […]
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May 1st was the place to be on a Friday night at the Palladium with the incredible synthetic metal bands, DragonForce and Kamelot, kicking the month off the right way. To start the night off was DragonForce. Dragonforce The lights dimmed and the music came to a screeching halt. The fans cheered loudly as all the members of DragonForce appeared […]
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Since releasing his self titled solo album in 2010, former Guns ‘n Roses guitar player Saul Hudson, better known as Slash, has been touring with Alter Bridge singer Myles Kennedy on vocals. After the first touring cycle, this group became known as Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators, and this past September, they released their second album as this […]
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After years of resisting becoming an actual band, and not just a studio band, Mötley Crüe’s Nikki Sixx has taken his side project Sixx:A.M. on its first headlining tour. Supporting them are Finnish cello metal band, Apocalyptica. Apocalyptica Apocalyptica started out in the early 90’s as a Metallica tribute band, but with the music played entirely on cellos. These […]
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Apocalyptica is touring in support of their brand new album, Shadowmaker, which is their first album with a dedicated singer, Franky Perez. We had a chance to sit down with cellist Perttu Kivilaakso and drummer Mikko Sirén before their show in Worcester, MA! Check out pictures and the review of their show here! New England Music Blog – You guys […]
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In This Moment are touring in support of their latest album, 2014’s Black Widow. Supporting them on this run are deathcore band Upon a Burning Body, as well as two more female fronted bands, Butcher Babies and The Nearly Deads, showing that heavy metal is not just a man’s world. The Nearly Deads Coming from Nashville, alternative/punk band The Nearly […]
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Recently reunited nu metallers Coal Chamber just finished up a headlining tour in support of their upcoming fourth studio album, Rivals. Supporting them on the tour are Filter, Combichrist and Saint Ridley. Saint Ridley Combichrist Filter Coal Chamber
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The line outside the venue that wrapped around the entire block and once the doors opened and everyone piled in, it was time for the show to begin. There was a various mixture of fans wearing large platform buckled boots, long ripped skirts, spiked leather jackets with Sabaton or Nightwish t-shirts on. As everyone crowded in closer to the stage, […]
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Over the years, the four pieced Finnish metal band, Apocalyptica, have had various well-known musical guests accompany their beautiful string pieces from Cristina Scabbia (Lacuna Coil), Brent Smith (Shinedown), Corey Taylor (Slipknot/Stone Sour), Lacey Sturm (formerly of Flyleaf), and many more. As of today, Apocalyptica released their eighth studio album, Shadowmaker, debuting their latest member, frontman, Franky Perez. Produced by […]
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Three Days Grace has just released their fifth album, Human, which is also their first album with new singer Matt Walst. I had a chance to talk with bass player Brad Walst about the new album, and the changes the band has gone through. New England Music Blog: How was the transition period between the singers? Brad Walst: It was […]
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Being human can be an emotional struggle. We, the human race, deal with heartbreak, pain, addiction, fear, anger and so many more. Three Days Grace does not fail showing the battles we face as mankind in the recent release of their fifth studio album, Human. This is the band’s first album with new vocalist, Matt Walst, who joined the band’s […]
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The recent From Birth to Burial Tour, sponsored by Revolver Magazine, was easily one of the best tours of 2015. With the incredible lineup of Luminoth, The Glorious Sons, Otherwise and 10 Years, these bands knew how to start the weekend on a killer note. Luminoth To kick the night off, a Friday the 13th, I might add, was Knoxville’s […]
Read moreOn March 13 Otherwise played Rams Head Live in Baltimore, MD. We had the opportunity to sit down with guitarist Ryan Patrick. We discussed their recent tour with 10 Years, the creation of their sophomore album, Peace at All Costs, staying energized on tour, the brand company Life By Music, and many more. Watch for our pictures and review from […]
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The cold venue drew the crowd closer together as they warmed up for the Australian Metalcore band, The Amity Affliction, to make their presence known. Various mixed alternative-looking fans wearing torn skinny jeans, Avenged Sevenfold, All Time Low, Hawthorne Heights and other band shirts, meandered around the venue, searching for a good spot to perch and watch the show; those […]
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Gogol Bordello brings their unique gypsy punk music back to Providence! At the time of their last visit, in 2013, their album Pura Vida Conspiracy was days away from release. Gogol Bordello is a tough band to explain musically. Made up of eight members, including a violin and an accordian player, they’re a little bit folk rock, a little bit punk rock, […]
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After finally gaining feeling back in my fingers from standing in the cold for so long, I was taken into the venue’s very tiny green room. Adelitas Way’s frontman, Rick DeJesus, and I were trying to figure out where to sit down to conduct the interview. Finally, he sat behind a desk in the corner of the room and I […]
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SnoCore 2015 has certainly warmed up the cold wintery evenings with its epic lineup of Fit For Rivals, Framing Hanley, Adelitas Way, and Flyleaf. I had the great opportunity to catch them at the intimate venue, The Jewel, in snowy Manchester, NH. Fit For Rivals After the locals got the crowd going a bit, the first band to really kick […]
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On February 27, The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses tour comes to the Boston Symphony Hall. We had a chance to talk with producer Jason Michael Paul about what we can expect from the show. Jason is a producer and entrepreneur, who started his career in San Francisco working on branding and advertising. He spent time with Sony, […]
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After each releasing new albums earlier this year, In Flames and Opeth, two of Sweden’s best bands since ABBA and Ace of Base, came to Worcester to finish up the US leg of the Communion of Sirens co-headlining tour. Red Fang Red Fang, from Portland, Oregon, falls much more on the rock side of music than the headlining acts. They […]
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