By Greg Maki-----You don’t need me to tell you 2020 has been a year unlike any other we have experienced. With virtually no concerts except virtual concerts since mid-March, the music industry is reeling, and no one knows when—or even if—we will see a return to “normal.” Artists continued to create and release records, however,... Continue Reading →
Grammy Award-nominated band and activists Fever 333 and singer-songwriter-activist Grandson have contributed covers of two Linkin Park classics to a new double A-side "Spotify Singles" recording. These recordings mark the first time the "Spotify Singles" program has dove into the catalog to celebrate a classic album: the 20th anniversary of Linkin Park’s diamond-selling debut album "Hybrid Theory." Grandson delivered a rendition of “One Step... Continue Reading →
By Greg Maki-----Metal—and rock music in general—is farther from the mainstream today than its’ ever been in my lifetime. But metal is a genre that thrives in the underground, and in 2019, there was no shortage of quality albums from new and established acts. Here are the best that found their way to my ears.... Continue Reading →
Fever 333 have announced the next leg of "D333MONSTRATIONS 2019," with North American headline dates. The tour is set to begin Sept. 16 at Scout Bar in Houston, Texas, and continue into early October. Tickets will go on sale beginning at 10 a.m. ET Aug. For complete details and ticket availability, see www.FEVER333.com. The band 333 also shared the phone... Continue Reading →
Review and photos by Lizzy Davis-----Everyone must have stayed for System of a Down’s entire set and partied a little hard on day one of Sonic Temple, as there was a significantly smaller early crowd at Mapfre Stadium on Saturday. The weather continued to cooperate, with warm temperatures and not a cloud in the sky... Continue Reading →
Review and photos by Lizzy Davis-----After a traffic-filled day one and a storm-filled day two, Epicenter Festival needed something relieving to happen on the final day. The weather wasn’t looking promising, though, and right as Demob Happy was about to kick off day three on the Pine Stage, the bottom fell out again. People groaned... Continue Reading →
Sin City’s premier rock and metal music festival Las Rageous will return to the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 18 and 19, with performances by Rob Zombie, Bring Me the Horizon, Chevelle, The Used and more on the F and U stages, along with new onsite experiences for 2019. Last year’s festival had over 20,000 in attendance. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZV3EUt4Y5Q&feature=youtu.be “This... Continue Reading →
Korn and Alice in Chains have announced a co-headline amphitheater tour across North America this summer. Underoath will join as special guest on all dates, with Ho99o9 and Fever 333 opening select shows. Produced by Live Nation, the 30-city outing will kick off July 18 in Del Valle, Texas, at Austin360 Amphitheatre, and make stops... Continue Reading →
Grammy-nominated activists Fever 333 has shared the official music video for “One Of Us,” which is featured on its Roadrunner/333 Wreckords Crew debut LP, "Strength in Numb333rs" (read Live Metal's review). The video, which was directed by Fever 333 vocalist Jason Aalon Butler and Djay Brauner, sees the band demonstrating alongside allies on the streets... Continue Reading →
Review by Greg Maki ----- I’m all for a little mindless fun. Rock ‘n’ roll for rock ‘n’ roll’s sake can be a beautiful thing. But it’s not the only thing. Music with a message—one that’s relevant and resonates—can have an uncommon power. Combine that with a creative, catchy sound, and you’re really onto something.... Continue Reading →
