EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ—I feel kind of bad supporting Tool. Sure, as a prog dude I love their music, but they’re going on six years since their last album, 10,000 Days, and we haven’t heard more than a few rumors—cryptic at best—about any new music. That’s all well and good…

NEW YORK, NY—There was quite the buzz of anticipation that was filling Carnegie Hall for the last of a two-night charity event that would go down as being quite historic. Guests were mingling on the floor, ushers were smiling as they sat patrons around the theater and minutes before…

NEWARK, NJ—There are only a few artists that deserve a standing ovation after every song done at one of their performances. For Liza Minnelli, she not only is more than deserving, but quite honestly, it never got old when almost every song she performed received such recognition. Applause was not…

EASTON, PA—Oddly enough, when I found out my New Jerseyan hometown heroes The Atomic Bitchwax were doing a show at the School Of Rock in Easton, Pennsylvania, right across the border, I knew exactly where the spot was. I’d never been to the School Of Rock before, and so…

BROOKLYN, NY—It’s the little things in life that can truly make one happy. For most people, it’s a good book, decent weather, a good cup of coffee and even some good conversation. However, happiness to me is a venue that feels like home surrounded by bands that treat each…

NEW YORK, NY—Lamb Of God performed at a sold-out show at Irving Plaza recently to celebrate the release of their new album, Resolution.  It was a very intimate show and while the band is more than capable of playing larger venues, they chose Irving Plaza because Randy Blythe said…

SAYREVILLE, NJ—Best part of the holidays is having all the national acts from New Jersey home and playing shows to give you an excuse to avoid visiting family members. To kick off the Christmas weekend, I was out to what became a full house for the Senses Fail and…

NEW YORK, NY—The main question most of the people I spoke with concerning Dir En Grey’s winter tour was how they got paired up with The Birthday Massacre. Nevertheless, I was excited to see two bands I love. What also topped the night is something I love to boast…

TEANECK, NJ—Mexicali Live is an excellent venue for an event featuring an audio-visual performance group like The Birthday Massacre. Besides an exceptional sound system, it features a wide-open standing room with dinner table seating along one side wall and in a loft-like second level at the far end of…

NEW YORK, NY—Sunglasses would have been helpful for the VNV Nation show at Webster Hall, but I’m not one who keeps them at the ready at night. Already slightly late for the night’s headliners, as things kicked off a little before the scheduled show time (not cool), I walked…