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Review and Photos By Maxwell Williamson Phoenix was treated to more than just a concert Tuesday night at Arizona Financial Theatre — it was a full-scale celebration of legacy, loyalty, and heavy metal history. Black Label Society’s March 10th performance felt less like a traditional tour stop and more like a family gathering built around thunderous riffs, shared musicianship, and heartfelt tributes to the legends who helped shape the genre. What made the evening especially un

Concert Review and Photos By Ken Servais Praise The Beast North American Tour , featuring Narcotic Wasteland , Incarnation, Hate and Headliner Belphegor took over the Rosetta Room in Mesa, AZ delivering a blistering night of “Extreme Metal.” On this night, Narcotic Wasteland gave the Mesa audience their unique take on crushing “Extreme Metal,” ensuring a night that will be remembered by everyone in attendance. A Night to Remember in Mesa, AZ As the sun dipped below the ho

Announcing the 14th Annual Woodystock Blues Festival: A Concert For Charity In Support of Autism Awareness  Saturday/Sunday, March 21/22 - Gates 10AM - Music Starts 11AM (Lake Havasu City AZ) - Announcing the 14th Annual  Woodystock Blues Festival :  A Concert for Charity in Support of Autism Awareness , a two-day event taking place Saturday, March 21 and Sunday, March 22, at beautifully scenic   Lake Havasu State Park , Windsor Beach #4, 699 London Bridge Road. Gates open

Melodic Metal Masters Magnum Axxe Headline The Evening Written by Allie Jorgensen and Photos by John Roland Magnum Axxe At The Blooze, Phoenix, AZ The evening commenced as the three-piece metal band Hanged  took the stage for their debut live performance, quickly establishing themselves as a powerful new force in the metal scene. The night reached its climax with Inherent Doom , who unleashed their distinctive brand of crushing Doom Metal, delivering a powerful finale that ce

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

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

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

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 […]