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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


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


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


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


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


VOLBEAT Concert Review Talking Stick Resort Amphitheater 7-26-25
Concert Review and Photos By Roc Boyum The Danish hard rock/metal/country Titians known as Volbeat are currently shredding stages across the USA on their worldwide tour dubbed “Greatest Of All Tours Worldwide” in support of their latest LP, God of Angeles Trust with special guests Halestorm and newcomers The Ghost Inside. The tour made a stop in Phoenix, Arizona on […]

Allie Jorgensen
Aug 5, 20256 min read


Simon Phillips – Protocol 5 Concert Review MIM Phoenix AZ 7-19-25
Concert Review and Photo Gallery by Roc Boyum Renowned virtuoso drummer, producer and sound engineer Simon Phillips and his phenomenal band Protocol, brought their explosive music to the sumptuous Musical Instrument Museum, aka MIM on Saturday July 19, 2025. In celebration of their latest release, Protocol 5; Simon Phillips and his band gave the sold-out venue a show that can […]

Allie Jorgensen
Jul 22, 20254 min read


Blues/Rock Band Teskey Debut LP Review, White Wolf
Review by Roc Boyum Introducing White Wolf, A New Take On Blues Rock Passionate and distinctive, White Wolf — the debut CD from Teskey — expertly fuses elements of Blues, Alternative Rock, Pink Floyd-inspired Psychedelia, and Jazz. This album breathes new life into the Blues Rock genre, marking an impressive beginning for this captivating new blues rock band from Phoenix, […]

Allie Jorgensen
Jul 2, 20253 min read


Disturbed Concert Review Phoenix Arena Phoenix, AZ 5-15-25
Review and Photos by Roc Boyum Disturbed’s 25th Anniversary Tour for Their Debut LP The Sickness Disturbed is currently commemorating the 25th anniversary of their debut album, “The Sickness,” with a world tour in 2025, aptly titled The Sickness Anniversary Tour. The first leg of the tour sees Disturbed lighting up stages across North America, including a sold-out show at […]

Allie Jorgensen
May 23, 20256 min read


Trivium/Bullet For My Valetine Concert Review Arizona Financial Theater Phoenix, AZ 4-12-25
Review and Photos Courtsey Of Edgar Carranco, Universal Hellfire Entertainment On April 12th, 2025, The Poisoned Ascendancy Tour, a celebration of Bullet For My Valentine’s The Poison and Trivium’s Ascendancy albums turning twenty years old, took place at the Arizona Financial Theater to a sold-out crowd. That night, both bands performed those amazing albums that I remember hearing back in […]

Allie Jorgensen
Apr 17, 20252 min read
Justin Benlolo of BRKN Love Talks To LA Metal Media
Interview By Roc Boyum

Allie Jorgensen
Mar 22, 20251 min read


Jerry Cantrell Concert Review-Nile Theater – Mesa, AZ 03-01-25
Concert Review and Photos by Roc Boyum On March 1st, 2025, legendary guitarist Jerry Cantrell, known for his work with Alice In Chains, captivated a sold-out crowd at the Nile Theater in Mesa, Arizona. The venue was filled to capacity, with fans stretching all the way to the entrance, creating a scene that was both rare and truly impressive. Given […]

Allie Jorgensen
Mar 6, 20252 min read


Styx Concert Review Celebrity Theater Phoenix AZ – 2-26-25
Concert Review and Photos by Roc Boyum Styx marked their triumphant return to the lavish Celebrity Theater in Phoenix, AZ, with two sold-out shows on February 26 and February 27, 2025. Notably, while Styx has the option to perform at any venue in the Phoenix area, they consistently choose the Celebrity Theater, and fans eagerly respond with an impressive turnout. […]

Allie Jorgensen
Mar 5, 20253 min read


Woodystock Blues and Brews Festival 2025
The 13th annual Woodystock Blues and Brews Festival returns to Lake Havasu City with more incredible blues music, brews and fun! This year the festival is showcasing the biggest lineup and event to date. (Lake Havasu City AZ) – The 2025 13th Annual Woodystock Blues & Brews Festival returns for its third consecutive year to beautiful Lake Havasu City, at the foot of […]

Allie Jorgensen
Feb 25, 20252 min read
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