Journey tribute band Voyage has joined today's (May 6, 2023) lineup of the M3 Rock Festival at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland. Extreme canceled its appearance just days before the festival after guitarist Nuno Bettencourt injured his knee. The updated band schedule for today is as follows. 11:50 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Count’s... Continue Reading →
EDIT: As of late Thursday, May 4, Extreme has pulled out the festival due to a knee injury suffered by guitarist Nuno Bettencourt. Go here for information on the replacement band and the updated schedule. The M3 Rock Festival has announced set times for its 2023 edition, taking place May 6 and 7 at Merriweather... Continue Reading →
LIVE PHOTOS: Steel Panther, Crobot, Tragedy—By Greg Maki—It’s always a party when Steel Panther comes to town—even on a cold Tuesday night in Baltimore. Supporting its recently released sixth studio album, “On the Prowl,” the ‘80s metal parody act delighted a close-to-capacity crowd with a set that was as much about the band members’ between-song... Continue Reading →
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By Greg Maki Two decades is a long time to run on what essentially is a single joke, yet here stands Steel Panther 23 years after its founding. Something to consider: This ‘80s hair metal-inspired act now has existed more than twice as long as the decade it parodies/celebrates. That’s staying power that I doubt... Continue Reading →
With less than two weeks until the release of its sixth studio album, "On the Prowl," and to celebrate Valentine’s Day, Steel Panther has shared the NSFW video for the new track "Friends with Benefits." The video, directed by longtime collaborator J.T. Arbogast, is Steel Panther’s take on the popular show "Shark Tank." The band appears in Panther Den and tries... Continue Reading →
International quintet Cobra Spell has signed with Napalm Records. Founded in 2019 by guitarist Sonia Anubis (ex-Crypta, ex-Burning Witches), Cobra Spell is slithering its way into the revival era of the '80s heavy rock sound. Following its EPs "Love Venom" (2020) and "Anthems of the Night" (2022), this past October, Cobra Spell’s current lineup released the new single “Flaming Heart.” Cobra Spell has... Continue Reading →
On the heels of the recent addition of Spyder as its full-time bassist, Steel Panther has announced the Feb. 24, 2023, release of its sixth studio album, "On the Prowl." Featuring 13 new tracks from the creative brains of Satchel, Michael Starr, Stix Zadinia and Spyder, "On the Prowl" was produced by Steel Panther and is available for... Continue Reading →
International heavy metal act Cobra Spell has premiered a video for "Addicted to the Night," the first single from its upcoming second EP, "Anthems of the Night," out March 31, 2022, via an independent release. Formed by up-and-coming guitarist Sonia Anubis (Crypta, ex-Burning Witches), Cobra Spell is slithering its way into the revival era of '80s glam... Continue Reading →
Steel Panther will present the "Fans Come First" livestream on Friday, May 22, 2021, live from the Viper Room in Los Angeles, California. The show will stream globally at 2 p.m. PDT, 5 p.m. EDT and 10 p.m. BST. This event will differ from any other livestream the band has done since the set list... Continue Reading →
