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We Came As Romans Concert Review The Nile Theater 02-03-23 Review and Photos By Roc Boyum We Came As Romans aka WCAR are metalcore/hardcore masters who on this night, filled the Nile Theater to it’s maximum capacity with a mass of rabid metal fans, thus unequivocally proving that metalcore music is still alive and well. I’ve attended countless metal shows at […]
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Concert Review and Photos By Roc Boyum Hometown heroes Color Of Chaos made their long awaited return to a ravenous Marquee Theater Crowd on Saturday, December 10, 2022 in Tempe as direct support for 80’s rockers, LA Guns. COC could have easily been the headline act as these guys have a great following in the Phoenix metro area and the […]
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Trivium Concert Review Van Buren Theater Phoenix AZ 11-09-22 Review and Photos By Jess Beck Metal shows are weird. You either get one of two outcomes: First, the unbathed curmudgeons that crawl out of their basements to come rock out to their favorite band that has a logo that looks like a tumbleweed stuck in deer antlers. Admittedly those are […]
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John Petrucci Concert Review Celebrity Theater Phoenix AZ 11-02-22-Review and Photos By Roc Boyum The power prog trio of John Petrucci-guitar, Dave LaRue-bass and drummer Mike Portnoy gave the Celebrity Theater in Phoenix, AZ a mind blowing, dazzling display of impressive music with unparalleled musicianship that will not soon be forgotten. A unique element to this particular show is that the […]
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Nothing More Concert Review Las Vegas HOB 10-14-22-Review and Live Photos By Roc Boyum Nothing More are finally back out doing what they do best which is touring and releasing new music to the world. Touring in 2022 marks the first year that the band has toured since their last outing with Ghost in 2019 which seems like an eon […]
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Lamb Of God Concert Review Arizona Financial Theater Phoenix_10-14-22 Lamb Of God Concert Review Arizona Financial Theater Phoenix_10-14-22-Review and Photos By Jess Beck This was the perfect show for any fan whose favorite color is STROBE LIGHT. For fans of blistering guitar licks. For fans of fire! It was an evening that won’t soon be forgotten to the thousands of […]
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Sabaton Concert Review-Arizona Financial Theater 09-24-22-Review and Photos By Roc Boyum Swedish Power Metal Masters Sabaton brought the full force of their musical firepower to the Arizona Financial Theater in Phoenix, AZ with their “Tour To End All Tours” on 09-24-22. Sabaton’s fans are ravenous to say the least and considering that the band is part of the “big four” […]
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Epica Concert Review Arizona Financial Theater 09-24-22-Review and Photos By Roc Boyum Dutch luminary legends, Epica, have finally made their long awaited return to a crazy sold out Arizona Financial Theater on 09-24-22. Epica are amongst the elite in the world of the symphonic metal bands, and are a band who are known for their musical prowess and the masterful […]
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Ozzy Osbourne Signing of Patient Number 9 Review and Photos By Roc Boyum The Ozzy Osbourne “Patient Number 9” LP record signing tour descended upon “Fingerprints Music Store” in Long Beach CA on 09-10-22 to a volume of people that was so tremendous it continued to wrap around several city blocks. The most die hard of fans (pictured in the […]
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Sammy Hagar and The Circle Concert Review AK-Chin Pavilion Phoenix AZ 09-06-22- Review/Photos By Roc Boyum Sammy Hagar returned with his killer band “The Circle” to the AK-Chin Pavilion on September 7, 2022 to host a wild party night as only Sammy Hagar could do! Sammy Hagar AKA “The Red Rocker” came out with his band “The Circle” to rock […]
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Nothing More Concert Review Van Buren Theater 06-16-22 By Roc Boyum Nothing More’s long awaited return to Phoenix, Arizona finally arrived with a standing room only capacity crowd packed with crazed and ferverous fans lined up against the barriers that lined the stage at The Van Buren Theater on June 16, 2022. The anticipation for the return of NM had […]
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John Browne and Mike Malyan of the band Monuments talk to LA Metal Media Magazine about their new 2022 LP release “In Stasis”, the recording process, the meaning of the album cover, their favorite music and much , much more!
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Nightwish Concert Review Wiltern Theater Los Angeles 05-20-22 By Roc Boyum The long awaited return to the world stage by Symphonic Metal Giants Nightwish, finally arrived after a two year forced hiatus due to the pandemic. This tour, in support of their latest release, HUMAN. :||: NATURE. LP had two previous cancellations that actually elevated the anticipation for Nightwish’s arrival […]
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DragonForce Concert Review Nile Theater Mesa AZ 4-19-22 By Roc Boyum DragonForce made their long awaited return to a sold out ravenous audience at the Nile Theater in Mesa, AZ on April 19, 2022; with special guest Firewind, featuring shred guitarist Gus G. This tour also has two additional great metal bands, Seven Spires and Visions of Atlantis which means; […]
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