The Black Dahlia Murder tore up Irving Plaza with Terror , Frozen Soul , Fuming Mouth and Phobophilic

Having not being able to catch them at The Metal and Beer Fest in Philly, I was so lucky to see them in NYC .

Touring their newest album Verminous. The Verminous Remnant Tour lasts until September.

Starting with the title track and finishing with Deathmask Divine The band had total control of the crowd throughout.

Below are some photos from their set .

For more info: https://www.tbdmofficial.com

What a way to kick the audience into another level of frenzy. Terror did just that. Hardcore at its finest. Touring off their newest album Pain Into Power they will be on the road in the USA till may, definitely catch them before they hit Europe.

For more info: http://totalretaliation.com

Hailing from Dallas, Texas - Frozen Soul hit the NYC stage and showed everybody what they had. In a fantastic and personal set, they just made you connect with them.

Their new album Glacial Domination from Century Media Records will be out in May, but for now catch them on the road this month.

For more info : https://www.frozensoultx.com

With only 1 studio album and their new Ep (Beyond the Tomb) under their belt. Fuming Mouth tore up Irving Plaza. Make you sure you get in early and check them out.

For more info: https://www.fumingmouth.com

Opening the night of mayhem from North Dakota were Phobophilic and their fantastic set of Death Metal.

For more info check out their Facebook and Instagram pages.

Austin Meade ... Rocked out NYC'S Mercury Lounge

March 31,23 . Mercury Lounge - New York City.

What better way to start the weekend then with an amazing show from Austin Meade. On tour supporting his newest album, “Abstract Art of an Unstable Mind”. Austin and his bandmates killed it! I’m glad I was able to catch him at the Mercury Lounge’s intimate setting, because this band is hitting a great stride and bigger venues. Below are some photos from the night.

The tour rolls on thru to May so definitely catch it.

For more info and Videos check out Austin Meade here:

https://www.austinmeade.com

Thy Art is Murder ends their Decade of Hate U.S. Tour at Stereo Gardens, LI

Showcasing the ten year release of their album “Hate”. Thy Art is Murder took out Kublai Khan, I Am, Justice for the Damned and Undeath on a 26 date tour of the United States.

Ending March 11, 2023 at Stereo Gardens, Long Island NY, before heading over to Europe.

The crowd lined up for blocks on a brisk but sunny early Saturday evening. The doors opened and everyone vied for a spot on the pit floor. Justice for the Damned opened the night with I Am, Undeath, Kublai Khan following leading up to the mighty Thy Art is Murder who closed the show.

Whether you were there or not, check out my photos from the night and make sure you try to catch any of these bands next time they come to your town!

Check out where Thy Art of Murder is heading next.

https://www.thyartismurder.net

Photo Credit : Al Feliciano

Rise Records recording Artist Kublai Khan newest ep Lowest form of animal out now.

https://kublaikhantx.com

Photo Credit: Al Feliciano

New Yorks own UnDeath newest record It’s Time to rise from the grave out now on Prosthetic Records.

https://undeathmetal.com

Photo Credit: Al Feliciano

Check out I Am -Eternal Steel and more here:

https://iamtxmusic.bandcamp.com/album/eternal-steel

Photo Credit: Al Feliciano

Greyscale recording Artist - Justice for the damned two releases Pain is Power and Dragged through the dirt and more here :

https://justiceforthedamned.com

Photo Credit: Al Feliciano

Parkway Drive , Memphis May Fire and Currents Invade The Paramount , NY

Since the cancelled 2022 tour and the release of their 7th album “Darker Still “, fans have been patiently waiting for Parkway Drive to come back to North America.

Coming early and staying to the last note, the Packed house was an entire night of Dance, Sweat and Songs. Here are some photos from their February 10th Sold Out Show at The Paramount Huntington,NY

To Find out where the band is playing next and more :

https://parkwaydriverock.com

This tour could’ve been co headlining especially with the mighty Memphis May Fire sharing the stage. These veterans had the place from their intro into “Blood and Water” till the end with “The Sinner “.

They continue to tour supporting “Remade in Misery “

For more info check out;

https://memphismayfire.com

From right over the Long Island Sound came Connecticuts’ own Currents. Starting the night off as the audience was feverishly rollin in. Throwing a blistering set at us including songs from their soon to be released “The Death We Seek” album.

To see where this band is heading and to pre-order the new album check out:

https://currentsofficial.com

Stella Rose Brings Lainey Wilson " Country with a flare tour" to Irving Plaza, NYC

What better way to stay warm on a Frigid 9 degree night in NYC, then to settle in with a thousand new friends for a night of Country. What you say - COUNTRY in NYC? You bet your bell bottoms!!

Warming the Sold Out crowd up from the cold was Meg McRee. With just a guitar, her voice (and a little Tequilla ), She gave a brilliant performance. A talented Songwriter and Performer who has had many of her songs cut by Grace Potter, Elle King, Caylee Hammack, Paul Cauthen, Carter Faith and Ben Chapman who join her for her last song. She also Played with Ben Chapman during his set. Checkout her newest release “Tried and True” and more.

https://www.megmcree.com/home

Now that we were properly warmed up and getting ready to dance around (no room for line dancing tonight). Ben Chapmen and Co. continued the night with their Gritty, Honky Tonk Set. Man these guys were great. Their set had you sweating from all the grooves pouring off the stage. Check out “Georgia Dreaming” from soon to be released album “Amber Sound Vol. 1”

https://www.benchapmanmusic.com

With a really quick stage break down. It was time to get them Bell Bottoms movin. Lainey Wilson hit the stage and took over the crowd. The set gave us, the audience, everything we wanted to hear and more. This is a must see tour! Check out the tour dates and more .

https://laineywilson.com

Photo Credit : Al Feliciano - Aint Tellin Photography

Twiddle Jams the Night away at The Paramount Theatre -Long Island

Opening the night from Philly were Great Time. A fantastic Trio who warmed up the audiences dancing shoes with a fantastic set. Check out their newest Sounds Like ____ Vol. 3 and more.

https://greattimeband.com/index.html

In support of their newest album “Every Last Leaf”, Twiddle and their faithful Jammed packed the Paramount Theatre. Breaking their night into 2 sets and an encore. The crowd danced and swayed all night.

Check out more from Twiddle here: https://www.twiddlemusic.com

Killswitch Engage Holidaze Rager 2 Storms Long Island

Killswitch Engage brought in the holiday cheer with 3 Holiday Rager shows. Here are some photos from the New York show at The Paramount. This show was well put together with the opening acts.

Starting with Lybica, whose instrumental set was perfect as the crowd rolled in.

Find out more about the band and their self titled record here. https://www.lybicaband.com and remember “Drink Beer, Pet cats.”

Next up was Unearth who hit the crowd over their heads with an amazing long set. So glad to catch them before they head over to Europe in 2023.

Check out everything Unearth here https://www.unearthofficial.com

Giving the audience a slight break from tearing the place apart was Rivers Of Nihil . Fantastic melodic metal.

Check out “The Work” and more Here- https://www.riversofnihil.com

It was Time for Killswitch Engage to take the stage with the Sold Out crowd ready to get their Rager on! Thank you Killswitch Engage for giving us fans a great present to send off 2022!

Locust Grove Live in NYC !

Photo Credit : Al Feliciano

June 23, NYC - Locust Grove came to NYC in support of their newly released Album “Battle of Locust” .

If you loved the album , you will not want to miss their Live show. Highly energtic , polished show for a young band.

Locust Grove is a four-piece, high-energy hard rock band based out of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Loaded with heavy guitar riffs, formidable grooves, and raw emotion — you can’t stop yourself from banging your head when you listen to Locust Grove.

For music videos and more info , Check them out here : http://locustgroveband.com

Bad Suns Rock NYC with Kid Bloom and Little Image

I knew this was going to be a great show when Webster Hall ,NYC was 1/2 packed and still filling up for the 1st band Little Image. By the time Kid Bloom hit the stage the venue was almost there. When Bad Suns Came out the Hall was Packed and the audience were so into it bouncing. You could feel the floor moving with the crowd.

With a small amount of stage to play with Little Image gave it their all. Get to the show early ,you don’t want to sleep on this band.

For more info-

http://www.littleimagemusic.com

Kid Bloom Laid down the groove ,all thru their 10 song set.

Fore More info-

https://www.kidbloommusic.com/tour

When the clock struck 9, Bad Suns took the stage for their massive 21 song set. Supporting the new album “Apocalypse Whenever” These guys had the crowd from the first to the last note.

For more info-

https://badsuns.com