Tag: Metallica

Robert Evan Trop

Interviews

Guitarist Robert Evan Trop of Beach Viper discusses his influences and growing up on Elvis.

Flipper with David Yow

Flipper with David Yow

Event Reviews

40 years down the road and Flipper remains a lovingly overwhelming evening, with David Yow on vocals.

Band Vs. Brand

Band Vs. Brand

Screen Reviews

When does a band become a brand? This new documentary examines the current state of the music business and reveals how the “brand” of a rock group now has more power than the members themselves.

Jaco

Screen Reviews

Jaco Pastorius described himself as the worlds greatest bassist. This new documentary shows he wasn’t lying. James Mann brings the low-down.

Mac DeMarco

Event Reviews

Mac DeMarco and his crew of misfits brought good tunes and a good time to Portland, Oregon. Alexa Harris was all smiles.

Backhand

Backhand

Music Reviews

Through the Turbulence (Melodic Revolution Records). Review by Michelle Wilson.

Saxon

Music Reviews

St. George’s Day Sacrifice - Live in Manchester (UDR Music). Review by Joe Frietze.

Saxon

Music Reviews
St. George's Day Sacrifice - Live in Manchester (UDR Music). Review by Joe Frietze.

Taking Back Sunday and The Used

Event Reviews

2000+ fashion forward, angst-filled fans – and Christopher Long – packed the popular Orlando live music venue to take in the final night of the six-week-long Taking Back Sunday/ The Used concert tour.

No Sleep ’til Sudbury

No Sleep ’til Sudbury

Print Reviews

First-time author Brent Jensen delivers a lively and personal story of growing up in a small Canadian town during rock’s golden age of ’80s heavy metal.

Rodrigo y Gabriela and C.U.B.A.

Event Reviews

A little musical mojito over classic songs goes a long way, and that’s the secret ingredient for Rodrigo y Gabriela’s success in wooing the heart of May Terry.

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Slamming Bricks 2023

Slamming Bricks 2023

Event Reviews

Small-town Grand Junction, Colorado, comes out in droves to Slamming Bricks 2023, as our beloved queer community event eclipses its beginnings to command its largest audience yet. Liz Weiss reviews the performance, a bittersweet farewell both to and from the Grand Valley’s most mouthy rebel organizer, Caleb Ferganchick.

Grand Valley – Issue 002

Grand Valley – Issue 002

Issues
The October 2023 issue of our printed edition, focused on the music and culture of Western Colorado's Grand Valley. Available free at Triple Play Records in downtown Grand Junction.
Garage Sale Vinyl: Linda Ronstadt

Garage Sale Vinyl: Linda Ronstadt

Garage Sale Vinyl

This week, Christopher Long nearly fights a famed rock star in defense of his 1970s pin-up princess. To prove his point, Chris goes into his own garage and digs out his musty vinyl copy of the self-titled 1972 alt. country classic from Linda Ronstadt.

Sweeney Todd

Sweeney Todd

Archikulture Digest

A former convict returns to London to avenge his former enemies and save his daughter. Carl F. Gauze reviews the Theater West End production of Sweeney Todd.

Garage Sale Vinyl: KISS, The Solo Albums

Garage Sale Vinyl: KISS, The Solo Albums

Garage Sale Vinyl

This week, cuddly curmudgeon Christopher Long finds himself feeling even older as he hobbles through a Florida flea market in pursuit of vinyl copies of the four infamous KISS solo albums — just in time to commemorate the set’s milestone 45th anniversary.