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STYX AT THE CELEBRITY THEATER – PHOENIX, AZ CONCERT REVIEW - 01-10-26
Concert Review and Photo Gallery By Roc Boyum Perennial Rock Legends STYX Illuminate the Celebrity Theatre in Phoenix, AZ with Back-to-Back Sold-Out Shows on January 9 and 10, 2026. Saturday, January 10, 2026 was the second night of a sold-out show for Music Legends Styx . On the second night of their Phoenix engagement, their opening act Max Gomez ( from New Mexico) captivated the audience with an uplifting acoustic performance. His set showcased tracks from his latest albu
Allie Jorgensen
5 days ago3 min read
Magnum Axxe Selected To Perform At AZ Bike Week 2026
Show Review by Allie Jorgensen and Photos by Maxwell Williamson The third annual Rock Out to Bike Week competition took place once again at Harley Davidson in Scottsdale, AZ. This exciting contest features ten bands chosen from over 100 entries, all vying for a chance to be one of the four bands selected to perform at AZ Bike Week the following year – in this instance, 2026. Both AZ Bike Week and Harley Davidson of Scottsdale provide all necessary sound equipment, sound
Allie Jorgensen
Dec 16, 20253 min read
Avatar Concert Review Van Buren Theater 11-05-25
Concert Review and Photos By Roc Boyum Avatar Concert Review, Van Buren Theater in Phoenix, AZ -11-05-25 On November 5, 2025, Avatar rocked the Van Buren Theater in Phoenix, AZ, kicking off their “In The Airwaves USA 25” tour. The venue was nearly filled to capacity with devoted Avatar fans, many of whom donned the signature face makeup of their […]
Allie Jorgensen
Nov 8, 20253 min read
Magnum Axxe Concert Review The 44 Sports Grill & Nightlife Glendale, AZ 11-01-25
Concert Review By Allie Jorgensen – Photos Curtesy Of Edger Carranco, Universal Hellfire Entertainment Magnum Axxe Casts an Eerie Spell Over Club 44 on Halloween Hangover Night The 44 Sports Grill & Nightlife in Glendale, AZ, took on an eerie atmosphere for Halloween, shrouded in decorations that cast unsettling shadows. Guests drifted through the club like apparitions, dressed as ghosts, […]
Allie Jorgensen
Nov 6, 20255 min read
Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson of RUSH Thank Fans and Announce New Cities for the Fifty Something Tour
The band shares in a new video , “we are blown away from the response to the announcement we made a few weeks ago that we’re going back on tour. I cannot tell you how surprising and overwhelmed we are and the way you guys have welcomed Anika Nilles. It’s been very heartwarming, and I know that she’s very appreciative of that. We’re even more excited to get back on stage and play with her and to go through the plethora of songs that we’re planning.” These shows mark the first.
Allie Jorgensen
Oct 28, 20252 min read
Richie Kotzen and John 5 Concert Review Celebrity Theater Phoenix, AZ 10-21-25
Concert Review and Photos By Roc Boyum An Unforgettable Tuesday Night in Phoenix, AZ The Sumptuous Celebrity Theater welcomed two iconic guitarists and music legends, Richie Kotzen and John 5, for an extraordinary evening of music. The evening kicked off with Vern Daysel & The Burning Breeze, a band hailing from South Florida. They treated the Phoenix audience to an […]
Allie Jorgensen
Oct 28, 20253 min read
Dream Theater Concert Review Mesa Arts Center Mesa, Arizona October 07, 2025
Concert Review and Photos By Roc Boyum Dream Theater Unveils Their 2025 Tour The fall leg of their “An Evening With Dream Theater,” tour commenced on September 5th, featuring a sold-out show on October 7th at the stunning Mesa Arts Center in Mesa, Arizona. Before the band even took the stage, the atmosphere was charged with excitement. Enhanced by enigmatic […]
Allie Jorgensen
Oct 16, 20254 min read
Tequila & Bullets by The Jay Hooks Band
An Unforgettable Blues Rock Journey - CD Review by Roc Boyum and Allie Jorgensen Tequila & Bullets is the fourth studio LP by the Jay Hooks Band , released in 2025 under Joplin Street Music . This album features entirely original music that captures the rich legacy of the blues genre while skillfully crafting gritty, moody songs with a rock edge. It showcases the blazing guitar work of Jay Hooks alongside his rhythm section, perfectly complementing the essence that is expr
Allie Jorgensen
Dec 10, 20254 min read
Rock Out To AZ Bike Week | SATURDAY | DECEMBER 6TH 2025
Rock Out to AZ Bike Week | SATURDAY | DECEMBER 6TH Harley-Davidson® of Scottsdale https://www.hdofscottsdale.com › ... Arizona Bike Week! Saturday | December 6th. Voting. IN PERSON ONLY. Voting will be open until 6PM. Band Finalists: Great Black Swamp | Magnum Axxe | Last Train to Juarez | Browneddog Blues Band | Plum | Vertigo | Double Blind | Miss Conduct | Bad June | Bad Reputation To " Rock Out To AZ Bike Week ," you can attend the main event at WestWorld of Scottsdale
Allie Jorgensen
Dec 1, 20252 min read
Mana Concert Review Mortgage Matchup Center Phoenix, AZ 11-07-25
Concert Review and Photos By Roc Boyum Maná Fever Takes Over Phoenix Mortgage Matchup Center November 7, 2025 Maná, Rock and Pop Sensation captivated the Phoenix, AZ metro area with two sold-out shows of their Vivir Sin Aire Tour at the Mortgage Matchup Center on November 7 and 8, 2025. The concert on November 7 started later than scheduled, which […]
Allie Jorgensen
Nov 13, 20252 min read
Lorna Shore Concert Review Van Buren Theater Phoenix, AZ October 09, 2025
Concert Review and Photos By Maxwell Williamson The Van Buren in Phoenix was truly bursting at the seams On October 9th, as fans flooded into the sold-out venue for one of the heaviest tours of the year. The lineup — Lorna Shore, The Black Dahlia Murder, Shadow of Intent, and Peelingflesh allpromised an unforgettable night of chaos; the bands delivered […]
Allie Jorgensen
Oct 15, 20252 min read
Richie Kotzen John 5 Tour 2025
Two Of The World’s Leading Guitarists Shred On One Co-Headline Tour Announcement By LA Metal Media Magazine For the first time ever, two legendary guitarists, John 5 and Richie Kotzen, will embark on a tour this year. Kicking off on October 16 and continuing through November, the tour promises to be unforgettable. John 5 shares, “I’ve prepared a brand-new show […]
Allie Jorgensen
Oct 7, 20252 min read
Mudvayne Concert Review – Arizona Financial Theater – Phoenix AZ – 9-27-25
Concert Review and Photos By Maxwell Williamson Mudvayne’s Epic Performance in Phoenix Phoenix, AZ – September 27, 2025On a lively Saturday night, the Arizona Financial Theatre vibrated with energy as Mudvayne kicked off their L.D. 50 25th Anniversary Tour. The performance offered a nostalgic experience for long-time Nu Metal enthusiasts, while also captivating a new generation who witnessed legends performing […]
Allie Jorgensen
Oct 3, 20255 min read
From Ashes To New Concert Review Van Buren Theater Phoenix AZ 9-26-25
Concert Review and Photos By Maxwell Williamson From Ashes To New Bring Heart and Energy to Phoenix On The New Disease Tour, Phoenix, AZ – September 26, 2025 A rare desert storm rolled through downtown Phoenix, on Friday, September 26, 2025 drenching the night and the streets outside The Van Buren and even causing brief power outages early in the […]
Allie Jorgensen
Oct 1, 20253 min read
Once Bitten Concert Review Marquee Theater Tempe AZ 9-19-25
Review and Photos By Roc Boyum Once Bitten Concert Review, The Marquee Theater – Tempe AZ – September 9 2025 A Rocking Friday Night at the Marquee Theater in Tempe AZ The Marquee Theater was the ultimate destination on a Friday night, hosting an exciting evening of Hard Rock music. The highlight of the night was Once Bitten, who paid […]
Allie Jorgensen
Sep 28, 20254 min read
Color Of Chaos Concert Review – Marquee Theater – Tempe AZ- 9-19-25
Concert Review and photos By Roc Boyum Color Of Chaos Ignite An Evening Of Hard Rock At The Marquee Theater In Tempe AZ – 9-19-25 Color of Chaos Rocks the Night at Once Bitten’s Show Color of Chaos kicked off a night of hard-hitting Hard Rock music for Once Bitten’s performance at the Marquee Theater in Tempe, AZ on September […]
Allie Jorgensen
Sep 28, 20252 min read
Falling In Reverse Concert Review Talking Stick Resort Amphitheater Phoenix, Arizona 9-24-25
Concert Review and Photos By Maxwell Williamson AN UNFORGETTABLE NIGHT AT THE TALKING STICK RESORT AMPHITHER The scorching desert heat was nothing compared to the inferno that erupted within the Talking Stick Resort Amphitheater on September 24, 2025, as Falling In Reverse brought their “God Is A Weapon” Tour to a packed, sold-out crowd. The night kicked off with an […]
Allie Jorgensen
Sep 27, 20256 min read
Pantera Concert Review Talking Stick Resort Amphitheater Phoenix AZ 8-26-25
Concert Review and Photos by Roc Boyum The tour known as “The Heaviest Tour of The Summer” showcased the iconic heavy metal legends Pantera, with support from the Swedish melodic death metal titans Amon Amarth, and featuring the opening act King Parrot. This sold-out concert occurred at the Talking Stick Resort Amphitheater in Phoenix, AZ, on August 26, 2025, right […]
Allie Jorgensen
Aug 30, 20255 min read
Pantera Concert Review Talking Stick Resort Amphitheater Phoenix AZ 8-26-25
Concert Review and Photos by Roc Boyum The tour known as “The Heaviest Tour of The Summer” showcased the iconic heavy metal legends Pantera, with support from the Swedish melodic death metal titans Amon Amarth, and featuring the opening act King Parrot. This sold-out concert occurred at the Talking Stick Resort Amphitheater in Phoenix, AZ, on August 26, 2025, right […]
Allie Jorgensen
Aug 30, 20253 min read
We Came As Romans Concert Review The Van Buren Theater 8-8-25
Concert Review and Photos by Maxwell Williamson Under the sweltering heat of a Phoenix summer evening, The Van Buren Theater was packed to the brim for an unforgettable night of metalcore mayhem. Headlined by We Came As Romans, the Bad Luck Tour featured electrifying performances from supporting acts Currents, After The Burial, and Johnny Booth—all of whom surpassed expectations. Johnny […]
Allie Jorgensen
Aug 14, 20256 min read
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