We Were There: Vans Warped Tour 2016

By Peter Jones-Torregrosa The Vans Warped Tour is currently touring the United States, as it has done every summer since 1995. The traveling festival has played host to some of the largest names in the music industry, with huge acts like Sum 41, Yellowcard and Good Charlotte appearing on some dates this summer. Warped Tour… Continue reading We Were There: Vans Warped Tour 2016

I Was Like, “Dude, Get Me a Metronome” — Construct Paradise on Their New EP Suspended Animation

By Peter Jones-Torregrossa Construct Paradise is a progressive metal band from Simsbury, CT. They recently took some time to go track by track on their debut EP, Suspended Animation, which came out on May 14th. Check out the video below to see some footage from a recent show, as well as hear the 6-piece band… Continue reading I Was Like, “Dude, Get Me a Metronome” — Construct Paradise on Their New EP Suspended Animation

Inter-Review on Goddamn Cowards: Jeff McCarthy Talks with Jeff Bowne of Faking

Where are the chickens?

By Jeff McCarthy Faking is a Philadelphia-based trio made up of Jeff Bowne (Gunna Vahm) on guitar & vocals, Mark Diehl on bass guitar, and Phil Schorn (Gunna Vahm, Midiron Blast Shaft) on drums. Their new album Goddamn Cowards was recorded by Arik Victor at Creep Studios, mixed by Arik and Chris X, and mastered… Continue reading Inter-Review on Goddamn Cowards: Jeff McCarthy Talks with Jeff Bowne of Faking

The Road to the Bands vs. Food Tour at the Webster Theatre in Hartford, CT

Review and Photos by Peter Jones-Torregrosa There are two types of shows that will leave a crowd begging for more: one comes from their favorite band living up to the hype, and the other comes from an incredible performance from an unlikely source. Fortunately, The Road to the Bands vs. Food tour stopped in Hartford,… Continue reading The Road to the Bands vs. Food Tour at the Webster Theatre in Hartford, CT

SHOW REVIEW: Us Against the World Tour, NYC

Review by Jonathan Hammer and Peter Jones-Torregrosa Photos by  Peter Jones-Torregrosa SHOW REVIEW: SLAVES in New York SHOW DATE: 3/26/2016 VENUE: WEBSTER HALL LINEUP: SLAVES, CAPTURE THE CROWN, MYKA RELOCATE, OUTLINE IN COLOR, CONQUER DIVIDE E. 11 Street, New York City: After regretting the choice of wearing a sweatshirt while waiting in line on March… Continue reading SHOW REVIEW: Us Against the World Tour, NYC

Desolation of Eden Tour Review — 3/5/2016, Worcester, MA

Review and Photos by Peter Jones-Torregrosa Walking into the venue, there was an immediate sense of electricity in the air. The sold out Palladium Upstairs in Worcester, Massachusetts was filled with exhilarated fans of all ages. Those in attendance seemed anxious to prove why New England is hailed as one of the best metal scenes… Continue reading Desolation of Eden Tour Review — 3/5/2016, Worcester, MA

SINGLE REVIEW – “65 CORVETTE” by This Criminal Soul

By Jonathan Hammer Gritty, raw, pure energy – This Criminal Soul’s latest single “65 Corvette” gives you all you could want out of a rock n’ roll band. From the first 4 seconds of the song – a “yeah!” and high hat count off – through the final 5:22 counter, I immediately got the feeling… Continue reading SINGLE REVIEW – “65 CORVETTE” by This Criminal Soul