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Dreamcar 5/27/17 – The Vic Theatre – Chicago, IL. By Bradley Todd I am giddy. The kind of giddy you feel when you meet somebody new and feel an immediate attraction. The way you feel when you talk to … Continue reading
Spring Fling May 19, 2017 Peoria Riverfront Peoria Illinois This years 105.7 The X Rocks Spring Fling felt more like fall as the weather dipped into the 50 degree range with overcast skies, a nice breeze, and rain in the … Continue reading
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Chevelle Concert Review with Aeges and Silver Snakes May 16, 2017 Limelight Eventplex Peoria, Illinois Central Illinois rock fans love their Chevelle. The venue was about ten fans short of being sold out. Peoria and the surrounding areas have a … Continue reading
Chevelle Concert Photos May 16, 2017 Limelight Eventplex Peoria, Illinois … Continue reading
Best Midwest Rock Music Festivals Bands traverse the country and coordinate with festival planners over the spring, summer, and fall to attend some of the biggest rock festivals in the United States of America. While there are plenty of festivals … Continue reading
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Best Classic Rock Songs For Sex Classic rock songs are songs that are older than twenty-five years. Older rock songs contain innuendo and cover the topic of making love. Of course there are some songs that are very clear what … Continue reading
Steel Panther December 11th 2016 The Pageant, St Louis Missouri If your like your rock and metal music with a little bit of Glam then Steel Panther is the band for you. Steel Panther is labeled as a Comedy rock/glam … Continue reading
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I Prevail November 27, 2016 Limelight Eventplex Peoria Illinois … Continue reading
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Bad Seed Rising Interview Bad Seed Rising is a band from Baltimore, Maryland and has been turning heads by just being the youngest band on Warped Tour and the youngest band signed to Roadrunner Records. We spoke to Francheska, Mason, … Continue reading
Shinedown Peoria Civic Center November 19, 2016 Peoria Illinois … Continue reading
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Sixx:A.M. Peoria Civic Center November 19, 2016 Peoria Illinois … Continue reading
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Nonpoint Concert Review The Castle Theatre Normal, Illinois Nonpoint is a metal band from Fort Lauderdale, Florida that has been in existence for over twenty years. Vocalist, Elias Soriano, made a statement that they have always been doing the music … Continue reading
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Stryper Concert Review Limelight Eventplex Peoria, Illinois Stryper is on tour celebrating thirty years of their album To Hell With The Devil. This is their iconic platinum album including their hit ballad “Honestly”. Stryper is a Christian … Continue reading
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Reel Big Fish Limelight Eventplex November 1, 2016 Peoria Illinois … Continue reading
Masked Intruder Limelight Eventplex November 1, 2016 Peoria Illinois … Continue reading
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Trivium Concert Review with Sabaton and Huntress Limelight Eventplex Peoria, Illinois Huntress is a classic style metal band with power vocals by Jill Janus. Huntress recently played the Ozzfest Meets Knotfest in September and are out on the … Continue reading
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We Came As Romans Concert Review The Castle Theatre Bloomington, Illinois We Came As Romans are a staple of any metalcore lineup. They were joined by Counterparts and Fire From The Gods. Local band, Call Me In The … Continue reading
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Best Band List DEVOUR THE DAY Devour The Day (Promo Photo-Lindsey Brynes) Formed 2012 in Memphis, Tennessee, United State of America Current Members (click on member’s name for Wikipedia): Blake Allison, vocalist, guitarist @blake_dtd Instagram @blakedtd Twitter Joey “Chicago” … Continue reading
Skillet Limelight Eventplex Oct 1, 2016 Peoria Illinois … Continue reading
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Nocturnal Underground Tour Review featuring Korn and Breaking Benjamin Peoria, Illinois Two huge bands teamed up to bring rock and metal to the Peoria Civic Center in Peoria, Illinois. Korn has been around since 1993 … Continue reading
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The Badger Fight, A Fundraiser for Kelly LeMieux Kelly LeMieux of Buckcherry is fighting cancer. I was asked if a photograph I took could be used for a fundraiser. I … Continue reading
The Dead Daisies are currently out on tour in the U.S. as the opening act for KISS, on the latter’s Freedom to Rock Tour (complete The Dead Daisies photo gallery below). The Daisies are supporting their new record, Make Some … Continue reading
Volbeat Concert Review with Killswitch Engage and Black Wizard Illinois State Fair Springfield, Illinois Black Wizard started the night when it was still daylight. Black Wizard hails … Continue reading
Volbeat Concert Photos Illinois State Fair Springfield, Illinois … Continue reading
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3 Pill Morning The Castle Theatre July 23, 2016 Bloomington Illinois … Continue reading
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Motionless In White 2016 Vans Warped Tour July 26, 2016 Milwaukee Wisconsin … Continue reading
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Holy White Hounds Crusen’s Farmington, Peoria, Illinois Holy White Hounds band hails from Des Moines, Iowa so they ventured to Peoria, Illinois to give rock fans some of their solid rock style. The band’s sound can be described as similar … Continue reading
Cheap Trick is out on the road this summer as part of the “Rock Hall Three For All” tour featuring their fellow Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame inductees, Joan Jett and Heart, and made a stop in in their hometown … Continue reading
Heart have set out a summer tour with two of their fellow Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame inductees, Joan Jett and Cheap Trick, called “Rock Hall Three For All,” with the 4th stop on the tour in Chicago at the … Continue reading
In This Moment Hellpop Tour July 12, 2016 Peoria Illinois Limelight Eventplex … Continue reading
Hellyeah Hellpop Tour July 12, 2016 Peoria Illinois Limelight Eventplex … Continue reading
The Winery Dogs recently wrapped up a world tour, but not before stopping for a show at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles, Illinois, on June 30th, 2016. The band, a trio consisting of bassist, Billy Sheehan (David Lee Roth, … Continue reading
Weird Al Yankovic June 28, 2016 Evansville Indiana Victory Theatre … Continue reading
Kid Rock June 25, 2016 Chillicothe Illinois Tailgate N Tallboys Music Festival … Continue reading
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Whitesnake – “Greatest Hits Tour – 2016” 6/10/16 – The Venue, Horseshoe Casino – Hammond, IN. By Bradley Todd Whitesnake, fresh off lead singer & band leader, David Coverdale’s April Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction with his former … Continue reading
Mushroomhead May 24, 2016 Bloomington Illinois The Castle Theatre … Continue reading
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Best of Northern Invasion Somerset Amphitheatre, Somerset, WI Northern Invasion came to the outdoor venue of Somerset Amphitheater just outside of St Paul-Minnesota for two days of rock bliss. The second year of Northern Invasion saw improvements and the … Continue reading
Buckcherry May 20, 2016 Peoria Illinios Limelight Convention Center … Continue reading
Black Stone Cherry May 20, 2016 Peoria Illinios Limelight Convention Center … Continue reading
Sick Puppies Concert Photos The Castle Theatre, Bloomington, Illinois … Continue reading
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POD May 11, 2016 Springfield Illinois Prairie Capital Convention Center … Continue reading
Shinedown May 11, 2016 Springfield Illinois Prairie Capital Convention Center … Continue reading
Best Rock Band List Parkway Drive Parkway Drive Formed 2003 in Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia Current Members (click on member’s name for Wikipedia): Winston McCall, vocalist @winstontmc Instagram @winstontmccall Twitter Jeff Ling, lead guitarist @jefflingpwd Instagram Luke … Continue reading
Disturbed Concert Review with Nonpoint Prairie Capital Convention Center, Springfield, Illinois Disturbed was joined by Nonpoint for a grueling tour schedule since their return after a hiatus … Continue reading
Disturbed Concert Photos Prairie Capital Convention Center, Springfield, Illinois … Continue reading
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Ghost Concert Review The Castle Theatre, Bloomington, Illinois Grammy Award winners Ghost sold out The Castle Theatre in Bloomington, Illinois. Ghost is a Swedish metal band who … Continue reading
Ghost Concert Photos The Castle Theatre, Bloomington, Illinois … Continue reading
Tribulation Concert Photos The Castle Theatre, Bloomington, Illinois … Continue reading
NORTHERN INVASION ROCK AND CAMPING FESTIVAL Saturday, May 14 and Sunday, May 15 at Somerset Amphitheater in Somerset, WI Northern Invasion announces daily Lineup Northern Invasion announces their daily lineup and you will just have to attend both days as the … Continue reading
Between The Buried And Me and August Burns Red Concert Review Limelight Eventplex, Peoria, Illinois Between The Buried And Me (BTBAM) and August Burns Red joined … Continue reading
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August Burns Red Concert Photos Limelight Eventplex, Peoria, Illinois … Continue reading
Good Tiger Concert Photos Limelight Eventplex, Peoria, Illinois … Continue reading
NORTHERN INVASION ROCK AND CAMPING FESTIVAL Saturday, May 14 and Sunday, May 15 at Somerset Amphitheater in Somerset, WI Northern Invasion boasts a killer lineup including Disturbed, Rob Zombie, Korn, Shinedown, Chevelle, A Day To Remember, Bring Me The … Continue reading
GUNS N’ ROSES NORTH AMERICAN SUMMER STADIUM TOUR Tickets on sale Friday, April 8, 2016 Guns n’ Roses announce a historic summer tour including founding members Axl Rose, Slash and Duff McKagan. Nightrain official GN’R fan club members will be … Continue reading
John 5 Concert Photos – Reggies 3/6/16 – Chicago, IL Read our exclusive interview with John 5 here: John 5 Interview … Continue reading
Interview: JOHN 5 – Guitar hero discusses new solo work and Rob Zombie music, his love of his fans, and his collaborations w/ David Lee Roth & Ace Frehley … Continue reading
The Best Rock Albums of 2015 This year has been one of ups and downs with records numbers of fans going to rock shows. The horror of … Continue reading
Concert Review: Big Head Todd & the Monsters – 2/6/16 House of Blues – Chicago, Illinois Big Head Todd & the Monsters are on the road … Continue reading
Red Sun Rising Concert Review The Sound Bar at Limelight Eventplex, Peoria, Illinois Red Sun Rising is a new band that hails from Akron, Ohio and they … Continue reading
Red Sun Rising Concert Photos The Sound Bar at Limelight Eventplex, Peoria, Illinois … Continue reading
Enter to Win The Hey You Guys!! Tour Ticket Sweepstakes Marianas Trench Enter for a chance to win a signed canvas print and a pair of tickets to the Hey You Guys!! tour Marianas Trench album “Astoria” out October … Continue reading
Holiday Run Tour I Prevail, Versus Me, and XXI Concert Review High Noon Saloon, Madison, Wisconsin I Prevail has been a band for a little over two years. The band is best known for their cover of Taylor Swift’s hit … Continue reading
I Prevail High Noon Saloon, Madison, Wisconsin December 13, 2015 … Continue reading
Versus Me High Noon Saloon, Madison, Wisconsin December 13, 2015 … Continue reading
Best Rock Band List Spoken Spoken (band) Formed 1996 in Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States Current Members (click on member’s name for Wikipedia): Matt Baird, vocalist @matspoken Instagram Matt Baird Facebook Scoop Roberts, guitarist @scooproberts Instagram @ScoopRoberts Twitter … Continue reading
Whitford St. Holmes Concert Review “For the Fun of it” November 14, 2015 Reggie’s Rock Club, Chicago, Illinois Good, old-fashioned fun. That, I surmise, is … Continue reading
Whitford St Holmes Concert Photos November 14, 2015 Reggie’s Rock Club, Chicago, Illinois … Continue reading
Shinedown and Breaking Benjamin Concert Review with Sevendust Peoria Civic Center, Peoria, Illinois Shinedown and Breaking Benjamin have teamed up with Sevendust to create a super tour. Each band has a devoted following and fan base. Doors to the venue … Continue reading
Shinedown Concert Photos November 6, 2015 Peoria Civic Center, Peoria, Illinois … Continue reading
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Judas Priest Redeemer of Souls Tour Concert Review with Mastodon Peoria Civic Center, Peoria, Illinois The longevity of Judas Priest has weathered lineup changes and their career has seen superstar status in the 1980s with their album British Steel of … Continue reading
Mastodon Concert Photos November 3, 2015 Peoria Civic Center, Peoria, Illinois … Continue reading
Judas Priest Concert Photos November 3, 2015 Peoria Civic Center, Peoria, Illinois … Continue reading
Mushroomhead October 21, 2015 Limelight Eventplex Peoria Illinois … Continue reading
Michael Sweet Concert Review Twisted Spoke Saloon Pekin, Illinois, 2015 Pekin, Illinois is famous for being the Marigold Capital of The World. Twisted Spoke Saloon is famous for having world class acts on their intimate stage. The biker-themed bar is … Continue reading
Michael Sweet October 24, 2015 Twisted Spoke Saloon Pekin, Illinois … Continue reading
Unsaid Fate October 21, 2015 Limelight Eventplex Peoria Illinois … Continue reading
Enter to Win The Hey You Guys!! Tour Tickets Sweepstakes Marianas Trench with Secret Someones Enter for a chance to win a signed drumhead and a pair of tickets to the Hey You Guys!! tour Marianas Trench album “Astoria” … Continue reading
Enter to Win Rammstein In Amerika DVD and Merch Bundle RAMMSTEIN IN AMERIKA is the documentary and ‘Live from Madison Square Garden’ concert film newly released on DVD & Blu-ray. … Continue reading
Avatar Concert Review with Gemini Syndrome and First Decree The Castle Theatre Bloomington, Illinois, 2015 Avatar returned to the historic Castle Theatre in Bloomington, Illinois. They were joined by Gemini Syndrome and First Decree. Huntress was supposed to be on … Continue reading
Avatar September 8th, 2015 The Castle Theatre, Bloomington Illinois … Continue reading
Gemini Syndrome September 8th, 2015 The Castle Theatre, Bloomington Illinois … Continue reading
Gemini Syndrome Interview We sat down with vocalist, Aaron Nordstrom and bassist, Alessandro AP Paveri of Gemini Syndrome. Their soft-spoken demeanor belies their metal appearances. AP with tattoos covering most of his body including his face. Aaron with his dreadlocks … Continue reading
Crossfaith Warped Tour 2015 Watch our Warped Tour Interview with Crossfaith … Continue reading
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Born Cages Interview Vans Warped Tour 2015 Milwaukee, Wisconsin http://borncages.com/ https://www.facebook.com/BornCages https://twitter.com/borncages https://instagram.com/borncages https://www.youtube.com/user/borncages http://borncages.tumblr.com/ … Continue reading
Pvris July 28, 2015 Marcus Ampitheatre Milwaukee, Wisconsin … Continue reading
Red Sun Rising Aug 4th, 2015 The Castle Theatre, Bloomington Illinois … Continue reading
Alvarez Kings Interview Vans Warped Tour 2015 Milwaukee, Wisconsin http://www.alvarezkings.com/ https://www.facebook.com/alvarezkings https://twitter.com/alvarezkings … Continue reading
Kaya Stewart Interview Vans Warped Tour 2015 Milwaukee, Wisconsin http://www.kayastewart.com/ https://www.facebook.com/kayastewartofficial https://twitter.com/kayastewart https://instagram.com/kayastewart/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1UiLxbydXWXg003VMPUQyw … Continue reading
Deadships Interview Vans Warped Tour 2015 Milwaukee, Wisconsin http://www.deadships.com/ https://www.facebook.com/deadshipsband https://instagram.com/deadshipsband/ https://twitter.com/deadshipsband … Continue reading
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We Came As Romans July 28, 2015 Marcus Ampitheatre Milwaukee, Wisconsin … Continue reading
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Mallory Knox Interview Vans Warped Tour 2015 Milwaukee, Wisconsin Best Rock List interview with Mikey Chapman of Mallory Knox. Find more about Mallory Knox on all their … Continue reading
Crossfaith Interview Vans Warped Tour 2015 Chicago, Illinois Best Rock List interview with Kenta Koie, HIroki Ikegawa, and Tatsuya Amano of Crossfaith. Crossfaith’s new album XENO comes … Continue reading
Asking Alexandria Vans Warped Tour 2015, Chicago, Illinois July 25, 2015 … Continue reading
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Miss May I Interview with Ryan Neff and Levi Benton Vans Warped Tour 2015 Chicago, Illinois Best Rock List interview with Ryan Neff and Levi Benton of … Continue reading
Breaking Benjamin Concert Review U.S. Cellular Coliseum July 21, 2015 Breaking Benjamin is back. Breaking Benjamin is a rock band from Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania fronted by Benjamin Burnley. Breaking Benjamin is back from a five year hiatus. Burnley is the only … Continue reading
Starset U.S. Cellular Coliseum, Bloomington, Illinois July 21, 2015 … Continue reading
Breaking Benjamin U.S. Cellular Coliseum, Bloomington, Illinois July 21, 2015 … Continue reading
Win two tickets to Summer’s Last Stand Tour featuring Slipknot, Lamb of God, Bullet For My Valentine, and Motionless In White on August 15, 2015 in Tinley Park. Winner will be announced Aug. 10 at noon. Enter on Facebook: … Continue reading
Powerman 5000 July 14, 2015 The Leeway, Pekin Illinois On July 14th, 2015 Powerman 5000 would invade The Leeway in Pekin Illinois with co-headliner Soil. Also on … Continue reading
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Powerman 5000 The Leeway, Pekin Illinois July 14, 2015 … Continue reading
Crossroads Tour I Prevail Concert Review Donnie’s Homespun Republic July 15, 2015 I Prevail is on fire and racking up views on their cover of Taylor Swift’s … Continue reading
I Prevail Donnie’s Homespun Republic, Springfield Illinois July 15, 2015 … Continue reading
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Three Days Grace Limelight Eventplex, Peoria Illinois July 15, 2015 … Continue reading
Three Days Grace July 15, 2015 Limelight Eventplex, Peoria Illinois Three Days Grace would be the headliner for the evening and all I can say is Wow. … Continue reading
Devour The Day July 15, 2015 Limelight Eventplex, Peoria Illinois Devour the day would make a stop in Peoria Illinois on July 15, 2015. Opening for Three … Continue reading
Interview with Eric Vanlerberghe of I Prevail Suzie Soule of Best Rock List sat down with vocalist, Eric Vanlerberghe of I Prevail. I Prevail published a cover … Continue reading
In This Moment Concert Review July 5, 2015 The Limelight Eventplex, Peoria, Illinois In This Moment (ITM) are on tour supporting their latest album Black Widow that … Continue reading
In This Moment Limelight Eventplex, Peoria Illinois July 5, 2015 … Continue reading
First Decree First Decree Limelight Eventplex, Peoria Illinois July 5, 2015 … Continue reading
POD would make a stop at The Castle Theatre in Bloomington Illinois on July 2nd 2015. In support would be up and coming From Ashes to New … Continue reading
POD The Castle Theatre Bloomington Illinois July 2, 2015 … Continue reading
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Best Rock Band List From Ashes To New From Ashes To New Formed 2013 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States Current Members (click on member’s name for Wikipedia): Matt Brandyberry, rapper @mattfatn Instagram @MattFATN Twitter Matt Brandyberry Facebook Chris Musser, vocalist … Continue reading
Best Rock Band List P.O.D. (Payable On Death) P.O.D. Formed 1992 in San Diego, California, U.S.A. Current Members (click on member’s name for Wikipedia): Sonny Sandoval, vocalist @sonnywhosoever Instagram @sonnywhosoever Twitter Wuv Bernardo, drummer Wuv’s Facebook … Continue reading
Win two tickets to Breaking Benjamin with Starset July 21, 2015 7:30 p.m. at U.S. Cellular Coliseum in Bloomington, Illinois Congratulations to our winner, Anthony Overton. Enter … Continue reading
Best Rock List From Ashes To New Interview The band From Ashes To New (FATN) talks to Matt Brandyberry and Chris Musser about the meaning behind some of their biggest songs, where they come from and their touring plans for … Continue reading
Best Rock List P.O.D. Interview with Marcos Curiel Suzie Soule sat down with founding member, Marcos Curiel, of P.O.D. and we clarified the band’s name origin. We talked about their new album The Awakening that comes out August 21st with guest … Continue reading
Best Metal/Rock Album Covers 25) Kreator- Coma Of Souls Kreator is a thrash metal band from Essen Germany that’s been melting faces overseas since the band was … Continue reading
Saving Abel Concert Review June 17, 2015 The Castle Theatre, Bloomington, Illinois. Saving Abel brought their tour to the Castle Theatre in Bloomington Illinois on June 17th, … Continue reading
Saving Abel Concert Photo Gallery The Castle Theatre Bloomington Illinois June 17, 2015 … Continue reading
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Win Two Tickets To Breaking Benjamin at River Riot with Hollywood Undead July 19, 2015 Gates open 11 a.m. Westfair Amphitheater, Council Bluffs, Iowa The show features: Breaking Benjamin Hollywood Undead 10 Years Thousand Foot Krutch Powerman 5000 Shaman’s Harvest … Continue reading
Rob Zombie embarked on the Super Monster Sex Action tour and stopped in Indianapolis at the Farm Bureau Insurance Lawn of the scenic White River State Park. The park … Continue reading
Rob Zombie Concert Photo Gallery Farm Bureau Insurance Lawn, Indianapolis, Indiana June 14, 2015 … Continue reading
Warped Tour 2015 Playlist Vans Warped Tour begins June 17th and has dates across the country until August 8th. You can see all the dates here Warped … Continue reading
Best Rock Band List Icon For Hire Icon For Hire Formed 2007 in Decatur, Illinois, United States Current Members (click on member’s name for Wikipedia): Ariel, vocalist @arielforhire Instagram @BarbieAriel Twitter Shawn Jump, guitarist @shawn_jump Instagram @shawnjump Twitter … Continue reading
Best Rock Band List The Amity Affliction The Amity Affliction Formed 2003 in Gympie, Queensland Current Members (click on member’s name for Wikipedia): Joel Birch, unclean vocalist @joeldtd Instagram @joelDTD Twitter Ahren Stringer, vocalist and bassist … Continue reading
Mushroomhead Concert Photo Gallery The Castle Theatre, Bloomington, Illinois May 15, 2015 … Continue reading
Chevelle and The Used Concert Review Aragon Ballroom, Chicago, Illinois May 22, 2015 Chevelle and The Used teamed up to bring Chicago fans a show that they … Continue reading
The Used Aragon Ballroom, Chicago, Illinois May 22, 2015 … Continue reading
Seether Concert Review May 22, 2015 Limelight Eventplex Peoria IL. Gene Simmons is quoted as once saying that Rock is Dead. Apparently those in Central Illinois didn’t … Continue reading
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Chevelle Aragon Ballroom, Chicago, Illinois May 22, 2015 … Continue reading
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September Mourning Concert Review with Nico and Elisium Vintage Villains, Danville, Ilinois Vintage Villains is unlike any comic book store that I have ever been in. They … Continue reading
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The Word Alive and Chelsea Grin Concert Review The Real Sick Tour with Like Moths To Flames, Sylar and Under Paris April 30, 2015 The Word Alive … Continue reading
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Best Band List I PREVAIL I Prevail (Photo from I Prevail’s facebook) Formed 2013 in Rochester Hills, Michigan United States Current Members (click on member’s name for Wikipedia): Brian Burkheiser, vocalist @bri_prevail Instagram @Bri_Prevail Twitter Eric Vanlerberghe, vocalist @eric_prevail Instagram … Continue reading
Win two tickets to Slipknot with Hatebreed May 8, 2015 7:30 p.m. at U.S. Cellular Coliseum in Bloomington, Illinois CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNER KURT BROOKS a Rafflecopter giveaway … Continue reading
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Best Rock List Doyle Interview Doyle Wolfgang Von Frankenstein sat down with Suzie Soule of Best Rock List to talk about the forthcoming album, the newest member of their tour, and being the fittest man in metal music. … Continue reading
Doyle with Mushroomhead Concert Review ~Mojoe’s Joliet, Illinois Mojoe’s embraces metal and hardcore music and is a venue for the fans to get up close and personal with the artists. Mushroomhead continues to tour in the small venues and have … Continue reading
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Heart Concert Review with Joan Jett and The Blackhearts Heart has been in Rock and Roll for over forty years. The staying power and success of a … Continue reading
Best Rock Band List Arctic Monkeys Arctic Monkeys (Photo from Arctic Monkeys France) Formed 2002 in Sheffield, England Current Members (click on member’s name for Wikipedia): Alex Turner, vocalist and guitarist Jamie Cook, guitarist Nick O’Malley, bassist Matthew Helders, drummer @ArcticMonkeys Twitter Arctic Monkey’s … Continue reading
Best Rock Band List Modest Mouse Modest Mouse (Photo from Holy City Sinner) Formed 1993 in Issaquah, Washington, U.S.A. Current Members (click on member’s name for Wikipedia): Isaac Brock, vocalist Jeremiah Green, drummer Tom Peloso, guitarist Russell Higbee, bassist Jim Fairchild, guitarist, … Continue reading
Chevelle at Expo Gardens in Peoria, Illinois … Continue reading
The Best Indie Rock Songs of 2014 Indie Rock is a genre that emerged in England however it has a grip firmly in international culture as well. It … Continue reading
Islander Interview with Mikey Carvajal Vocalist Mikey Carvajal talks to Best Rock List and tells us who he wants to collaborate with on their next album. You might be surprised to hear who it is. Find all their social media … Continue reading
FEAR Tour Concert Review featuring Papa Roach, Seether, Kyng, and Islander The Rave Eagles Club, Milwaukee, WI The Rave Eagles Club is an almost ninety-year-old venue that features an oval ballroom. The view of the stage is great from about … Continue reading
Best Band List Seether Shaun Morgan of Seether Formed 1999 in Pretoria, South Africa Current Members (click on member’s name for Wikipedia): Shaun Morgan, vocalist and guitarist Dale Stewart, bassist, backing vocalist John Humphrey, drummer Bryan Wickmann, lead guitarist, backing vocalist @seetherofficial Instagram … Continue reading
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Papa Roach at The Rave Eagles Club in Milwaukee, Wisconsin F.E.A.R. Tour … Continue reading
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Kyng at The Rave Eagles Club in Milwaukee, Wisconsin F.E.A.R. Tour … Continue reading
Thira Interview Kayden of Thira band sat down with us to discuss their tour with Mushroomhead. We found out what “Thira” is and much more. Watch the video here: … Continue reading
Win two tickets to BUSH with special guests Theory of a Deadman and Stars In Stereo. Congratulations to Janelle Cutts! Have a great time at the show! Enter here a Rafflecopter giveaway … Continue reading
Best Band List ISLANDER Islander(Photo from Islander’s facebook) Formed 2011 in Greenville, South Carolina, United States Current Members (click on member’s name for Wikipedia): Mikey Carvajal, vocalist @mikeycarvajal Instagram @MikeyWhosever Twitter Chris Doot, bassist @doot Instagram … Continue reading
Crobot Interview Interview with Crobot in the bathroom. Find all of Righteous Crobot’s social media here: Crobot … Continue reading
Best Metalcore and Post Hardcore Workout Playlist Resolve to stop listening to the same pop music on the radio. The one resolution you should have is to listen to some heavy music while you run and weight train. The fast paced … Continue reading
The Best Rock and Metal Songs of 2014 This year has been an incredible year for rock music with some new artists bursting onto the scene like Kyng, Crobot, and Royal Blood. Bands like Suicide Silence making a comeback. Supergroup … Continue reading
Crobot at Expo Gardens in Peoria, Illinois … Continue reading
Mushroomhead Concert Review The Castle Theatre Bloomington, Illinois Mushroomhead is on tour with Erimha, Unsaid Fate, and Thira. The Castle Theatre is one of the most intimate venues in the Midwest. When you see a show here, you are always … Continue reading
Mushroomhead at The Castle Theatre Bloomington, Illinois // … Continue reading
Otherwise Concert Review with Righteous Vendetta, Victor Raul and The Untouchables, 3 Days From Dying, and From Ash To Ruin Otherwise are touring in support of their latest album Peace At All Costs. The hard rockers from Las Vegas are … Continue reading
Otherwide at Mojoes, Joliet, Illinois … Continue reading
Best Band List RED SUN RISING Red Sun Rising (Photo from Red Sun Rising’s website) Formed 2007 in Akron, Ohio, United States Current Members (click on member’s name for Wikipedia): Mike Protich, vocalist, guitarist @mikeprotich Instagram @MikeProtich Twitter Ryan … Continue reading
J.O.S Interview British rockers J.O.S. band has recently released their eponymous EP. The band consists of David Clarke, Anna Thomas, Rosie Botterill, and John O’Shea. “J.O.S. believe we live in an age of lowered expectations, where tweets mean more than tracks, … Continue reading
Best Rock Band List Slipknot Slipknot (Photo from Rock Axis) Formed 1995 in Des Moines, Iowa, U.S.A. Current Members (click on member’s name for Wikipedia): Shawn Crahan Clown, percussionist @6cl6wn6 Instagram @MShawnCrahan Twitter Shawn Crahan Facebook Mick … Continue reading
In This Moment Concert Review The Black Widow Tour 3 Pill Morning, Starset, and Twelve Foot Ninja The Black Widow Tour came to the Limelight Eventplex in Peoria, Illinois. All of the bands had performed in this area before. The … Continue reading
In This Moment The Black Widow Tour at Limelight Eventplex, Peoria, Illinois … Continue reading
Best Band List TANTRIC Tantric (Photo from Tantric’s Twitter) Formed 1999 in Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.A. Current Members (click on member’s name for Wikipedia): Hugo Ferreira, vocalist @hugotantric7 Instagram @hugotantric7 Twitter TJ Taylor, drummer @tjtaylormusic Twitter … Continue reading
Best Metal and Rock Songs for A Funeral One day we all leave this earth and our bodies return to the soil. Some deaths are after a long and prosperous life and some are after too short of a life. … Continue reading
Best Band List KoЯn Korn (Photo from Wikipedia) Formed 1993 in Bakersfield, California, U.S.A. Current Members (click on member’s name for Wikipedia): Jonathan Davis, vocalist @jdevil33 Instagram @JDEVIL33Twitter Jonathan Davis Facebook James “Munky” Shaffer, guitarist … Continue reading
Thousand Foot Krutch Concert Review with We As Human and Righteous Vendetta ~Majestic Theater, Madison, Wisconsin October 12, 2014 The Christian hard rock triad of newcomers Righteous Vendetta, powerhouse touring band We As Human and staple Thousand Foot Krutch rocked the … Continue reading
We As Human Interview with Justin Cordle and Justin Forshaw Suzie Soule sat down with We As Human while they are on the Hard Drive Live Tour with Black Stone Cherry. She asked them about the meaning behind their songs … Continue reading
Best of Louder Than Life Festival Louisville, Kentucky The inaugural Louder Than Life festival happened in Louisville, Kentucky the weekend of October fourth and fifth. The festival was further proof that rock is not dead but alive and well. The … Continue reading
Best Band List THOUSAND FOOT KRUTCH Thousand Foot Krutch (Photo from TFK’s website) Formed 1995 in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada Current Members (click on member’s name for Wikipedia): Trevor McNevan, vocalist, guitarist @teerawk Instagram @TFKTrevor Twitter Steve Augustine, drummer … Continue reading
Righteous Vendetta Interview with Ryan Hayes Find all of Righteous Vendetta’s social media here: Righteous Vendetta See photos from their performance here: Righteous Vendetta Photos … Continue reading
Nonpoint Interview with Elias Soriano Find the links to Nonpoint’s social media here: Nonpoint’s Best Band List … Continue reading
Eyes Set To Kill at Freaksters Roadhouse, Pontiac, Illinois Find Eyes Set To Kill’s social media here: Eyes Set To Kill’s Best Band List … Continue reading
Nonpoint at Freaksters Roadhouse, Pontiac, Illinois Find Nonpoint’s social media here: Nonpoint’s Best Band List … Continue reading
Righteous Vendetta at Freaksters Roadhouse, Pontiac, Illinois Find Righteous Vendetta’s social media here: Righteous Vendetta’s Best Band List … Continue reading
Letters From The Fire at Freaksters Roadhouse, Pontiac, Illinois Find their social media here: Letters From The Fire’s Best Band List … Continue reading
Best Band List LETTERS FROM THE FIRE Letters From The Fire (BottleRockNapaValley.com) Formed 2012 in San Francisco, California, U.S.A. Current Members (click on member’s name for Wikipedia): Elliot Weber, vocalist @elliotjweber Instagram (private) @elliotjweber Twitter Mike Keller, guitar … Continue reading
For Today Concert Review with The Color Morale, Palisades, and Authors Mattie Montgomery and For Today came to the small Midwestern town of Bloomington, Illinois. Since they hail from a small Midwestern town, Sioux City, Iowa, they are familiar with … Continue reading
Best Band List EYES SET TO KILL Eyes Set To Kill (Photo from Eyes Set To Kill’s Facebook) Formed 2013 in Tempe, Arizona, U.S.A. Current Members (click on member’s name for Wikipedia): Alexia Rodriguez, vocalist, guitarist, keyboardist … Continue reading
Best Band List RIGHTEOUS VENDETTA Righteous Vendetta (Photo from Righteous Vendetta’s Facebook) Formed 2008 in Cody, Wyoming, U.S.A. Current Members (click on member’s name for Wikipedia): Ryan Hayes, vocalist @ryanvendetta Instagram Justin Olmstead, guitarist @justinvendetta Instagram … Continue reading
Godsmack Photo Gallery Rockstar Uproar ~Peru, Illinois … Continue reading
Seether Photo Gallery Rockstar Uproar ~Peru, Illinois … Continue reading
Pop Evil Photo Gallery Rockstar Uproar ~Peru, Illinois … Continue reading
Buckcherry Photo Gallery Rockstar Uproar ~Peru, Illinois … Continue reading
Close Your Eyes Interview Brett Callaway and Bobby VaLeu of Close Your Eyes at Warped Tour. Close Your Eyes is a Christian rock band from Texas. They talk about what music their parents listened to and also what bands they … Continue reading
Best Band List CLOSE YOUR EYES Close Your Eyes (Photo from AltPress.com) Formed 2005 in Abilene, Texas, U.S.A. Current Members (click on member’s name for Wikipedia): Sam Ryder Robinson, lead vocalist @samhairwolfryder Instagram Jordan Hatfield, drummer Bobby VaLeu, guitarist … Continue reading
Escape The Fate Photo Gallery Rockstar Uproar ~Peru, Illinois … Continue reading
Best Band List ESCAPE THE FATE Escape The Fate (Photo from AltPress.com) Formed 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.A. Current Members (click on member’s name for Wikipedia): Craig Mabbitt, lead vocalist @craigmabbitt Instagram @craigmabbitt Twitter Robert Ortiz, drummer, … Continue reading
Gemini Syndrome Photo Gallery Freaksters Roadhouse ~ Pontiac, Illinois … Continue reading
For Today Interview Suzie Soule spoke to Mattie Montgomery, vocalist of For Today band, while they were out on Warped Tour. Find out his ethnicity and where his musical influences come from. He obviously loves to perform metal but what … Continue reading
Sebastian Bach Interview Sebastian Bach and his band are touring in support of his newest album “Give Em Hell” which is a metal album that reminds us of the energy of Skid Row. His vocal skills are improving with use. … Continue reading
Alive Like Me Interview Alive Like Me was on part of Van’s Warped Tour this year. We talked with Jairus Kersey and David Knox from the fledgling band. Since forming in March 2013, the band has signed to Rise Records … Continue reading
Courage My Love Interview Courage My Love is a Canadian pop punk band consisting of identical twins Mercedes Arn-Horn, Phoenix Arn-Horn, and Brandon Lockwood. They were nominated for the Juno Award (the Canadian Grammy equivalent). … Continue reading
Chelsea Grin Interview What music does Alex Koehler of Chelsea Grin have on his itunes? You might be surprised to find out who he is listening to. Chelsea Grin released their album Ashes To Ashes while on Warped Tour this … Continue reading
The Maine Interview Kennedy Brock of The Maine sat down with Suzie Soule and talked about Warped Tour. Their album Forever Halloween deluxe edition is out now. He gives us some news that will excite The Maine’s fans. … Continue reading
Best Band List THE MAINE The Maine (Photo from The Maine’s Website) Formed 2007 in Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.A. Current Members (click on member’s name for Wikipedia): John O’Callaghan, lead vocalist, pianist, guitarist @thefifthjohn Instagram @johnmaine Twitter Kennedy Brock, … Continue reading
Best Band List FOR TODAY For Today (Photo from For Today Website) Formed 2005 in Sioux City, Iowa, U.S.A. Current Members (click on member’s name for Wikipedia): Mattie Montgomery, vocalist @mattiemontgomery Instagram @ForTodayMattie Twitter Ryan Leitru, lead guitarist, … Continue reading
Best Band List CHELSEA GRIN Chelsea Grin (Photo from Revolver) Formed 2007 in Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.A. Current Members (click on member’s name for Wikipedia): Alex Koehler, vocalist @akgrin Instagram @AKGrin Twitter Jake Harmond, rhythm … Continue reading
Best Band List GET SCARED Get Scared (Photo from Fearless Records) Formed 2008 in Layton, Utah, U.S.A. Current Members (click on member’s name for Wikipedia): Nicholas Matthews, vocalist @nicholasgotscared Instagram @NicholasScared_ Twitter Jonathan “Johnny B” Braddock, guitarist, … Continue reading
Best Band List ALIVE LIKE ME Alive Like Me (Photo from Rise Records) Formed 2013 in Eugene, Oregon, U.S.A. Current Members (click on member’s name for Wikipedia): Jairus Kersey, vocalist @jairuskersey Instagram @JairusKersey Twitter Brandon … Continue reading
Best Band List AEROSMITH Formed 1970 in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A. Current Members (click on member’s name for Wikipedia): Steven Tyler, lead vocalist @iamstevent Instagram @IamStevenT Twitter Steven Tyler’s Facebook Tom Hamilton, bassist @THaerosmith … Continue reading
Best Band List BLACK STONE CHERRY Formed 2001 in Edmonton, Kentucky, U.S.A. Current Members (click on member’s name for Wikipedia): Chris Robertson, lead vocalist, guitarist Ben Wells, rhythm guitarist, backing vocalist Jon Lawhon, bassist, backing vocalist John Fred Young, drummer, percussionist, piano, … Continue reading
Best Band List MUSHROOMHEAD Formed 1993 in Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.A. Current Members (click on member’s name for Wikipedia): Jeffrey Nothing Hatrix, vocalist @JeffNothing Twitter Jeffrey Nothing’s Facebook Jason “J. Mann” Popson, vocalist Tom “Shmotz” Schmitz, keyboardist @timshmotz43 Instagram … Continue reading
Halestorm Concert Review The evening was cool on the Mississippi River at the Port of Burlington in Iowa. The opening band was a female fronted rock band named … Continue reading
Best Band List COURAGE MY LOVE Formed 2009 in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Current Members (click on member’s name for Wikipedia): Mercedes Arn-Horn, lead vocalist, guitarist @mercedesarnhorn Instagram @mercedesarnhorn Twitter Phoenix Arn-Horn, drummer @phoenixarnhorn Instagram @phoenixarnhorn Twitter Brandon … Continue reading
