Photos by Greg Maki
LIVE PHOTOS: Tommy Vext – 08/29/21 – Shiley Acres – Inwood, West Virginia
Photos by Greg Maki
2021 FESTIVAL SPOTLIGHT: Diamante
More and more, festivals are becoming the driving force for touring rock and metal bands. While obviously there were none in 2020, festivals are returning in force in 2021, mostly in late summer and early fall. Headliners and co-headliners include such heavy hitters as Metallica, Nine Inch Nails, Slipknot, Rob Zombie, the original Misfits, Korn,... Continue Reading →
Bad Wolves’ new singer is Daniel ‘DL’ Laskiewicz
Bad Wolves has announced Daniel "DL" Laskiewicz as its new vocalist. He replaces Tommy Vext, who left the band earlier in 2021. Laskiewicz is best known for playing guitar in The Acacia Strain from 2001 to 2013. Bad Wolves also revealed its upcoming third album will be titled "Dear Monsters." The band released the following... Continue Reading →
Bad Wolves parts ways with vocalist Tommy Vext
Bad Wolves has parted ways with vocalist Tommy Vext, according to a statement from the band. "It is true that Bad Wolves and vocalist Tommy Vext have parted ways," reads the statement from guitarist Doc Coyle, guitarist Chris Cain, drummer John Boecklin and bassist Kyle Konkiel. "The four of us plan to continue making music... Continue Reading →
Disturbed confirms 2021 tour dates with Staind, Bad Wolves
Disturbed has confirmed the rescheduled 2021 dates for its The Sickness 20th Anniversary Tour, co-produced by Frank Productions and Live Nation. The amphitheater tour, with special guest Staind and Bad Wolves, will begin July 7, 2021, at iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre, and all previously purchased tickets will be honored for their rescheduled dates. The Sickness 20th Anniversary Tour will celebrate the... Continue Reading →
Disturbed announces ‘The Sickness 20th Anniversary Tour’ with Staind, Bad Wolves
This summer, Disturbed will hit the road in North America for "The Sickness 20th Anniversary Tour," also featuring Staind and Bad Wolves. The tour will celebrate the two-decade anniversary of Disturbed's debut album, "The Sickness," which includes hits "Stupify," "Down with the Sickness" and "Voices." The tour will run from mid-July through mid-September; see the full... Continue Reading →
Five Finger Death Punch announces fall tour with Three Days Grace, Bad Wolves
Currently on the road this July for a mini-series of summer shows and festival dates, Five Finger Death Punch has announced the launch of a U.S. fall arena headlining tour. Co-produced by Live Nation and Frank Productions, the trek will start Nov. 1 with two special kickoff shows in the band’s hometown of Las Vegas... Continue Reading →
LIVE RECAP – Sonic Temple – Day One – 05/17/19
Review and photos by Lizzy Davis-----Though Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival technically was a new festival to the scene, having Rock on the Range as a predecessor doesn’t hurt and certainly set the bar high. With clear skies and the sun shining, the largest rock and metal music festival of America set off on... Continue Reading →
From the tabletop to the movies: Greg’s top 10 of 2018
By Greg Maki-----Everyone is welcome to have an opinion, but with respect, anyone who still thinks rock is dead wasn’t paying attention throughout the year that’s about to end. In 2018, it was a rare week that didn’t feature at least one or two new releases in hard rock or metal to get excited about.... Continue Reading →
REVIEW: Bad Wolves – ‘Disobey’
Review by Greg Maki ----- If you’ve been anywhere near rock radio so far in 2018, Bad Wolves’ reimagining of the 1994 Cranberries hit “Zombie” has been inescapable—and for good reason. It’s everything a cover should be: true to the spirit of the original yet infused with the current band’s identity and still relevant nearly... Continue Reading →