Review by William Simpson Nashville got sent back in time to the 80’s on Wednesday, May 1st, when Steel Panther rocked Marathon Music Works. This was the first time I have seen a steel Panther show in person. Whether you call it “Hair Metal” or “Glam Metal” or the dreaded “Classic Rock”, I grew up [...]

Live performance photos of the Steel Panther show at Marathon Music Works in Nashville, Tenn. on May 1, 2013 by William Simpson.

Rocklahoma celebrates its seventh year May 24, 25 and 26 with a stellar rock lineup not to be missed. Guns N’ Roses, Alice In Chains and Korn will headline the three-day camping festival which features the top current active rock artists and classic bands at “Catch the Fever” Festival Grounds in Pryor, OK. Rocklahoma is [...]

Nashville, Tenn. (April 26, 2013) – Country Music Hall of Famer, Grand Ole Opry member, and Kennedy Center Honoree George Glenn Jones died Friday, April 26, 2013 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. He was hospitalized April 18 with fever and irregular blood pressure. Born September 12, 1931, Jones is regarded among the [...]

Review by William Simpson It was a bloody night in Nashville on April 22 as GWAR attacked the Music City with a full frontal musical assault. GWAR is a satirical metal band with outrageous costumes that puts on an amazing visual and music event, with insane amounts of gore and blood. GWAR consists of Oderus [...]

Live performance photos of the GWAR show at Marathon Music Works in Nashville, Tenn. on April 22, 2013 by William Simpson.

Interview by William Simpson The band named for their Massachusetts neighborhood, Prospect Hill is a hard working band that has played anywhere and everywhere in the Northeast building a solid fanbase. Friends Adam Fithian (vocals), Derek Rousseau (guitar), John Roberge (guitar), Edgar Troncoso (bass), and Mark Roberge (Drums) display a work ethic rarely seen today. [...]

Interview by William Simpson A Criminal Risk is a punk rock band from New Jersey. Touring in support of their late 2011 album “The Art of Dropping Names” and working on their next album, they lead with a wild live show and follow up with solid song and musicianship. Band leader and vocalist/guitarist Tom Kunzman [...]

Review by Stratman First glance at the cover, you realize Lisa is a “looker”, so you ask yourself, “Is she as good as she looks or trying to sell her music using her looks?” Well, from the opening crunch of the guitar on “Somebody’s Baby” you know Lisa has looks AND a fabulous voice! This [...]

Review by Johnny Concert The Stone Sour/Papa Roach co-headlining tour stopped in Denver, CO on February 17, 2013. The concert was held at the Fillmore Auditorium. Denver was the last stop on the tour, and both groups gave it their all. Stone Sour and Papa Roach both boast fantastic new albums: Papa Roach put out [...]