By Greg Maki — I feel like a broken record, saying it year after year, but man, what a year for heavy music. 2024 was full of genre- and subgenre-defining and defying releases by artists new, old and older—not to mention some of the highest profile moments we’ve seen in our space in some time,... Continue Reading →
LIVE PHOTOS: Steel Panther, Stone Horses—By Greg Maki—I’ve written quite a bit about Steel Panther on this site over the years, and there’s a simple reason for that: Nearly a quarter century since its beginning, Steel Panther continues to be one of the most entertaining live acts around. Its latest tour, celebrating 15 years of... Continue Reading →
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Maryland quartet Stone Horses will release its new album "Redemption Chronicles" digitally on Oct. 25, 2024, with the physical release following on Nov. 22. Pre-order it here. A limited edition indie exclusive vinyl will releases to retailer nationwide on November 22, and a limited webstore exclusive variant is available along with other exclusive products. It will be available... Continue Reading →
Charm City Devils—John Allen (lead vocals), Ted Merrill (guitar), Jason Heiser (drums) and Rick Reynolds (bass)—are proud of their native hometown of Baltimore, and they’re not afraid to wear their heart on their sleeves. They even named themselves (at the suggestion of then-Eleven Seven Music label President Nikki Sixx) after Baltimore’s nickname for which it... Continue Reading →
Best known as the frontman of Charm City Devils, John Allen has become a leading figure in the Baltimore rock music scene. In 2017, he teamed up with young guitarist Teddy Merril to launch his latest band, Stone Horses, later adding Charm City Devils drummer Jason Heiser and Australian bassist Rick Reynolds. With an EP... Continue Reading →
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