Photos by Greg Maki
Blue Ridge Rock Festival: The lineup so far (April 1)
The Blue Ridge Rock Festival, set for Sept. 8 to 11 at the Virginia International Raceway in Alton, Virginia, is releasing its 2022 lineup one act a time. One hundred sixteen of a reported 178 acts have been announced as of Friday, April 1. On social media, festival organizers have said there will be 12... Continue Reading →
INTERVIEW: Todd Michael Hall
Longtime hard rock/metal veteran Todd Michael Hall (Riot V, Reverence, Jack Starr's Burning Starr, Entice, Harlet) came to national attention in 2020 when he turned heads with his vocal dexterity on TV’s “The Voice.” Now he’s embracing the classic rock of his youth for his first proper solo album, “Sonic Healing” (Rat Pak Records, May... Continue Reading →
Stream “Quarantine Playlists” from Megadeth, Ozzy and more
With three out of four metalheads quarantined at home all over the world due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a few of our favorite artists have already put together "Quarantine Playlists." Listen to them below and check back for more, maybe even one of our own. Highlighted by classics from Exodus, Suicidal Tendencies and Carcass, Megadeth... Continue Reading →
PICKS OF THE WEEK: The Night Flight Orchestra – ‘Lovers in the Rain’
After taking the world of rock music by storm with last year's surprise hit "Amber Galactic," which was nominated for a Swedish Grammy and accompanied by a European tour that left fans speechless, Swedish classic/progressive rock super group The Night Flight Orchestra are set to release their impatiently awaited next album, "Sometimes The World Ain't... Continue Reading →
PICKS OF THE WEEK: Ghost – ‘Dance Macabre’
My pick of the week for the 3rd week of May 2018 is an easy one—Ghost's catchy brand new track, "Dance Macabre." And if you don't know Ghost, then you've either never visited our site, or have been living under a rock for the past several years or more. Watch the video for the song... Continue Reading →
LIVE PHOTOS: The Dead Daisies – 08/18/17 – Rams Head Live – Baltimore, Maryland
Photos by Greg Maki
INTERVIEW: Marco Mendoza of THE DEAD DAISIES (Part 2)
A couple weeks prior to the launch of The Dead Daisies' first North American headlining tour, Live Metal's Greg Maki caught up with bassist Marco Mendoza. In part one of our interview, Mendoza discussed the band's busy summer, the upcoming tour and more. In part two, after more on the tour, the talk turns a... Continue Reading →
INTERVIEW: Marco Mendoza of THE DEAD DAISIES (Part 1)
It took The Dead Daisies a few years and a lot of lineup changes to find their identity, and now that they have, the world is taking notice. The band founded in 2012 by Australian guitarist David Lowy has been around the globe multiple times, building its fan base by playing some of the biggest... Continue Reading →