From Ashes to New, originally from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, started making a name for itself with its debut album, “Day One” (2016), fusing elements of nu metal with more modern sensibilities. Wholesale lineup changes ensued, however, leaving front man/rapper/programmer Matt Brandyberry as the only original member. The revamped band—which also includes guitarist Lance Dowdle, on board... Continue Reading →
Photos by Greg Maki
Photos by Greg Maki
Photos by Greg Maki
Photos by Greg Maki
Review by Greg Maki ----- It takes some serious guts to take the stage alone when you’re used to having guitar gods like Slash or Mark Tremonti out there with you. But that’s exactly what Myles Kennedy is doing on his tour supporting his debut solo release, “Year of the Tiger,” including a stop at... Continue Reading →
Last night, on Halloween, I arrived in Baltimore, Maryland, at about 6:30 p.m. to see Trivium and Arch Enemy at Baltimore Soundstage. We frequent this venue all the time. I parked my car in a garage on Gay Street and walked out of the exit toward the venue. I had noticed packs of juveniles up... Continue Reading →
Alexi Laiho of Children of Bodom Review by Greg Maki-----With four bands from four different countries, Children of Bodom’s “I Worship Chaos” tour was an international affair. Even better, each act brought a very different sound to the stage, making for a pleasantly diverse night of metal in Baltimore. The progressive metal stylings of Oni,... Continue Reading →
Review by Greg Maki-----As all the members of Saint Asonia have said since the band went public in May 2015, frontman Adam Gontier (formerly of Three Days Grace) insisted on stage at Baltimore Soundstage that this is not a “supergroup” or a one-off deal. He said this band—also featuring guitarist Mike Mushok (Staind), drummer Rich... Continue Reading →
