After a record-breaking 2023 with over 70,000 fans from across the United States in attendance, Rocklahoma will return Aug. 30 to Sept. 1, 2024, at Rockin Red Dirt Ranch in Pryor, Oklahoma (just outside Tulsa). The festival will feature headline performances from Avenged Sevenfold and Evanescence (Friday), Disturbed and A Day to Remember (Saturday), and... Continue Reading →
Slipknot, Pantera, Misfits, Disturbed lead lineup of 120 bands for Sonic Temple 2024
After roaring back into Columbus, Ohio, in 2023, the Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival will return in 2024 with Slipknot, Pantera, The Original Misfits and Disturbed leading a lineup of 120 bands, May 16 to 19 at Historic Crew Stadium. Additional performers include Evanescence, Limp Bizkit, Judas Priest, Staind, Breaking Benjamin, A Day to Remember, Falling in Reverse, Sleep... Continue Reading →
Have yourself a metal little Christmas: 2023 holiday shopping guide
By Greg Maki-----For us Americans, we haven't yet gathered with family to stuff ourselves with turkey and the many (many) assorted side dishes. But Halloween has come and gone, and for an ever increasing number of people, that means the holiday season is in full swing. Retailers would have us believe the big day is... Continue Reading →
Foo Fighters, Mötley Crüe, Slipknot, Limp Bizkit lead Welcome to Rockville’s 2024 lineup
After record-breaking attendance of more than 170,000 music fans over four days in 2023, Welcome to Rockville will return May 9 to 12, 2024, to Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida, to kick off the festival season bigger than ever. The festival is set to add a fifth music stage and 50 more bands, bringing the total music lineup to... Continue Reading →
Milwaukee Metal Fest announces set times
Set times have been announced for the return of the Milwaukee Metal Fest, whish is set for May 26 to 28, 2023, at The Rave/Eagles Ballroom in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with headliners Lamb of God, Anthrax and the reunion of the original lineup of Biohazard. In honor of National Concert Week, all ticket and pass types are 25... Continue Reading →
Lamb of God to play ‘As the Palaces Burn’ 20th anniversary set at Milwaukee Metal Fest
Lamb of God is set to play a special "As the Palaces Burn" 20th anniversary set at Milwaukee Metal Fest. The three-day event is set for May 26 to 28, 2023, at The Rave/Eagles Ballroom in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with Lamb of God closing the final day. "As the Palaces Burn," Lamb of God's third album,... Continue Reading →
Milwaukee Metal Fest to feature Lamb of God, Anthrax, more over Memorial Day weekend 2023
The Milwaukee Metal Fest will return in 2023 over Memorial Day weekend—May 26 to 28—with a lineup featuring Lamb of God, Anthrax, Suicidal Tendencies and many more. Last year, Hatebreed frontman Jamey Jasta bought the rights to the festival, which take place at The Race/Eagles Club in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Get tickets here, and go here... Continue Reading →
2022: Live Metal’s year in photos
Photos by Greg Maki
BLUE RIDGE ROCK FESTIVAL PHOTOS: Anthrax – 09/08/22
Photos by Greg Maki
LIVE RECAP: Blue Ridge Rock Festival – Day 1 – 09/08/22
By Greg Maki Still a relatively young event, the Blue Ridge Rock Festival has grown quickly to become one of the biggest rock festivals in the United States. Hosted by a new venue in 2022, the Virginia International Raceway, the festival featured a massive lineup of more than 180 acts performing on six stages across... Continue Reading →
