It was a cool November morning in 1977. I woke up early, excited to celebrate my 9th birthday and open my presents. Unwrapping the big one first, I was psyched to see that it was the boombox that I had asked for, but the smaller present is the one … Learn more >>
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The Winery Dogs “Double Down” as the Top Live Performance of 2015
December 18, 2015 by Adam Waldman - 1 Comment
By Adam Waldman There were a lot of outstanding live performances in 2015, but one stood out above all others – The Winery Dogs. It’s fitting
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Summer’s Last Stand Tour: Lamb of God – PNC Bank Arts Center – Holmdel, NJ
August 12, 2015 by Adam Waldman - Leave a Comment
Written by Tim Clark Running, jumping, screaming and spitting atop the massive stage at New Jersey’s PNC Bank Arts Center like a possessed, dreadlocked preacher from
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The HELLYEAH Experience…Heavy Metal Therapy At Its Best
May 13, 2015 by Adam Waldman - 3 Comments
In the history of hard rock and heavy metal, the live show has always been
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Bobaflex Rocks Long Island
March 19, 2015 by Adam Waldman - Leave a Comment
When you hear a band on the radio, the natural assumption that most people make is
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Top Live Performances of 2014
December 10, 2014 by Adam Waldman - 6 Comments
During the heyday of hard rock music, record sales were robust and many artists played to filled arenas. Times have changed. Record sales are on the