Heavy Metal UFO: Voivod and Revocation at El Rey
Of all the major players of metal, the bands that inspired entire movements and sub-genres, Voivod seemed to be the […]
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Set the Animals Free: Wolfbrigade and Dropdead at 1720
There have been a couple shows this year I was patiently waiting months and months for. The anticipation for Wolfbrigade’s
The 1720th Circle of Hell: Deicide at 1720
When I was a kid, with my shopping relegated to either Hot Topic or Rockabilia.com/Infinity1, a Deicide shirt was a
Decibel Metal & Beer Fest After Party: Ghoul at El Cid
Night 1 of Decibel Magazine‘s Metal and Beer Festival polished off The Wiltern with a diabolically thrash set by Testament.
Decibel Metal & Beer Fest Pre-Party: Armored Saint at the Troubadour
Decibel Magazine brought out a slew of amazing bands for their wild Metal and Beer Festival weekend which featured Testament,
Photo Recap: Toxic Holocaust at Resident
Toxic Holocaust is a band that shines most as a headlining act. It’s still a treat catching them on tour
Recontamination: Dying Fetus at the Regent
A recent conversation with a friend resolved with an agreement that metal in L.A. is alive and kicking; a realization
The Final Final ACxDC Reunion at Resident
Antichrist Demoncore. ACxDC. Were one of the craziest power violence bands of all time. Few missed shows bug me as
Prophets of Doom: Yob and Acid King at Teragram
In times of social decay, metalheads thirst for one specific strain of heavy music to level their peeking frustrations and
Unplugged and Undying: Six Organs of Admittance, Wino, and Xasthur at Resident
When Bob Dylan first plugged in and went electric at the Newport Folk Festival in 1963, he was harangued, mocked,
Live Desolation: Khemmis at the Echoplex
Performing an album in it’s entirety is generally reserved for bands with monumental releases; devoting a night to a single
Los Angeles Strikefest at the Regent: By Die-hards, For Die-hards
Festival season is here and California has no shortage of options for niche entertainment seekers; from Arroyo Seco Weekend and