After a brief hiatus, which had singer Amy Lee living a normal life in New York City, the band returned with a new self-titled album five years after their second, The Open Door, was released. Evanescence rolled through Toronto, Ontario, and played … [Read more...] about Evanescence @ Sound Academy, Toronto, Ontario 10-25-11
Halford @ Crocodile Rock, Allentown, PA 12-4-10
2010 marks the return of the band Halford, after a seven year absence on the scene. Headed up by Rob Halford on vocals, his band features Metal Mike Chlasciak and Roy Z on guitars, Bobby Jarzombek on drums and Mike Davis on bass. Currently … [Read more...] about Halford @ Crocodile Rock, Allentown, PA 12-4-10
Papa Roach and Shinedown @ Tullio Arena, Erie, PA 12-6-09
This was only the second stop on a short co-headlining tour featuring two (2) of the coolest rock bands on the scene. Both bands are very energetic and each with their own slew of hits. Neither band relied on any sort of stage show and rocked … [Read more...] about Papa Roach and Shinedown @ Tullio Arena, Erie, PA 12-6-09
Doro Pesch @ Annex Wreck Room, Toronto, Ontario 9-11-09
A year and a half later the German Metal Queen Doro Pesch, returned to the Annex Wreck Room in Toronto. She is celebrating 25 years of rocking out and brought along her usual band mates: Johnny Dee of 16 years on drums and Nick Douglas of 20 … [Read more...] about Doro Pesch @ Annex Wreck Room, Toronto, Ontario 9-11-09
Metal Mayhem Festival @ Pittsburgh, PA 8-1-09
This was the second annual Mayhem Festival and my first time attending it. I was supposed to see it in Toronto, Canada, but that show never happened. This festival featured 13 metal bands that played across 3 stages starting at 1:55pm. … [Read more...] about Metal Mayhem Festival @ Pittsburgh, PA 8-1-09
