The hard working heavy blues rock band The End Men are ready to release their newest album – entitled Terms and Conditions – onto the world soon. The touring three piece consisting of Matthew Hendershot on vocals and guitars, Livia Ranalli on drums and percussion, and Matt Elia on Tenor Sax. The band calls Brooklyn their homebase […]
Gospel of the Witches Cast A Strong Spell in First Ever Show
With a winter that just won’t quit in Upstate NY, it was a warm reception for bands at Trickshots Billards in Clifton Park on Saturday March 28. Thanks to Joelggernaut Productions, Trickshots has been getting quality heavy music shows for some time now, and this was no exception. The crowd topped out close to a couple […]
Karyn Crisis Returns to Upstate with Gospel of the Witches
It has been quite some time since trailblazing musician Karyn Crisis has played Upstate New York. She used to front the heavy rock band Crisis, and they made a few stops over the years in this area before disbanding in 2006. Now, she is set to bring her newest project to Trickshots in Clifton Park on […]
Rock Survives and Thrives in Saratoga with Jesus Christ and the Hallucinogenic Allstars
Wednesday March 18, The Putnam Den in Saratoga Springs held court for monumental night of rock music. Jesus Christ and the Hallucinogenic Allstars (JCHA) released their brand new EP, Cosmic Annihilation to an eager crowd, and even gave every single person in attendance a copy with the price of admission. Following a huge party holiday (St. Patricks Day), […]
Bobaflex to Rock Putnam Den with Local Band’s CD Release
The day after St. Patricks Day is a day of recovery, or in some cases, a way to keep the party going. The Putnam Den in Saratoga Springs will be providing a full night of rock and roll to ensure that the fun doesn’t stop. The March 18 show is stacked with some ‘can’t miss’ […]
EXCLUSIVE: JCHA Debut “Dying in Leather” Ahead of Release Show
Saratoga Springs heavy rockers JCHA are primed to release their new EP, Cosmic Annihilation. (For the uninitiated – JCHA is short for Jesus Christ and the Hallucinogenic Allstars.) Their infectious blend of heavy riff rock blended with stoner sludge metal has been making waves on the local circuit and they are poised to turn heads […]
Gathering of the Vibes Announce 2015 Dates
Gathering of the Vibes has been going strong for two decades. A full four day festival that brings incredible talent to the stage in Bridgeport, Connecticut will return to Seaside Park July 30-August 2, 2015. Prepare to descend upon Seaside Park for a lineup born out of the void left in music after Jerry Garcia of […]
Interview: Unearth talks of new tour, new record, and new friends
Unearth, hailing from Eastern Massachusetts, are primed to hit the road on tour in support of their new album, Watchers of Rule, from eOne Entertainment on Oct. 27. A week before the tour started, I got the chance to sit down with the singer and guitarist, Trevor Phipps and Buz McGrath respectively, to have a […]
Hearing Aide: Unearth Brings Metal Mastery with ‘Watchers of Rule’
Unearth has remained present in the metal landscape for over fifteen years. This has everything to do with their work ethic, constant touring, and producing quality albums for that entire time. Their newest record, Watchers of Rule, is another incredible heavy masterpiece from this band that has consistently kept metalcore music heavy as ever. The […]
Interview: Hellyeah! Vinnie Paul talks about touring, Blood for Blood, and the story behind Rebel Meets Rebel
In the world of hard rock and heavy metal, there are drummers, and then there is Vinnie Paul. Starting up his first project in 1981, which would soon become the game-changing metal band Pantera, Vinnie has been delivering crushing drum beats for three solid decades. When tragedy struck in 2004 while playing with Damageplan, it […]