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Mudvayne Brings the L.D. 50 25th Anniversary Tour to the Hollywood Palladium
Words and Photos by Marylin Bell It was a night of nu metal with Mudvayne bringing the 25th Anniversary of L.D. 50 tour to the Hollywood Palladium on September 28. They brought along industrial nu metal veterans Static-X. Opening the show was the younger nu...
Acid Bath Returns for 2nd Sold Out Show in Hollywood
Words and Photos by Marilyn Bell Rising from the swamps of Louisiana as one of the first sludge metal bands, Acid Bath was building a massive following until tragedy hit. The band disbanded when bassist Audie Pitre was killed by a drunk driver in 1997. The band...
Mike Vallely Throws Inaugural The Days Festival at Garden Amp in SoCal
- Words and Photos by Marilyn Bell “I discovered skateboarding and punk rock music when I was fourteen years old. At that time, it seemed like they just went hand in hand—I mean, the spirit of both things was about expression and individuality. For the first time in...
Bruce Dickinson Kicks Off “The Mandrake Project Live 2025” North American Tour in Anaheim.
Photos and Live Review By Marilyn Bell Marking the Iron Maiden frontman’s first extensive solo North American tour in almost 30 years, the stop in Anaheim was a prime example of good things coming to those who wait. Aside from the lucky few who were at his solo show...
TESTAMENT Unleashes Thrash Fury with New Album ‘Para Bellum’ and Explosive Single ‘Infanticide A.I.’!
Bay Area thrash metal titans TESTAMENT are back with a vengeance! The legendary band has officially announced their highly anticipated fourteenth studio album, "Para Bellum," set to drop on October 10th via Nuclear Blast Records. This isn't just an album; it's being...
Mastodon Have Released A Statement Following The Death Of Brent Hinds
The metal community is reeling today as Mastodon has confirmed the devastating news of Brent Hinds' passing, releasing a heartfelt statement mourning the loss of their co-founder and former lead guitarist. The band's statement reads: "We are in a state of unfathomable...
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