Concert Reviews

Memphis May Fire: Pittsburgh Show Review

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2 years ago

February 11, 2023

A lot can be said for a band who respects the up and coming music scene. I pay mad respect to Memphis May Fire, who provided us with just that at their show in Pittsburgh this past Thursday Night. Whereas a lot of the shows I have covered in the past several years have, yes, at least allowed one local band to open up the show, Memphis had three local bands, and no one else. Drown the Deep, Tuesdays Too Late, and IRE, all shared the honor of representing the Pittsburgh Music Scene and to hype up the wall to wall crowd that took over The newest venue on Carson Street, The Enclave (for my local readers formerly The Rex.) Each Band had their own style, their own group of local support, but all shared the common theme of bringing down the house one after the other. I can most certainly say that I will definitely be checking out these bands more closely from here on out. Now, let’s move on to the main event.

Memphis May Fire, a metal group straight out of Nashville, TN, have most certainly had no problem making a name for themselves. Forming back all the way in 2006, the band has since released 8 full length albums, the latest being Remade in Misery, which was released in June of 2022. The band entered the stage Thursday night one by one, of course ending with the band’s frontman Matty Mullins. The set was made up of 13 songs, two of which were encore performances. Sticking with songs mainly from the latest album, the band opened up with the opening track “Blood & Water” and really got the crowd going. Along with the latest album, the band also played “The Old Me” which is off of the 2018 album Broken, “Vices” from the 2012 album Challenger, and finally closed out the show with a fan favorite from their 2011 album The Hollow, “The Sinner. What I enjoyed most about the performance was that the main focus was the music. No one was concerned too much with going in depth about each song, or taking time to tell a story in between, it was just the music, and I love bands who can put enough trust in their fanbase to already know what to expect out of a song and just be able to do what they love the most, and that is to provide the crowd with their music. Memphis May Fire most definitely holds a special place in my heart, and I can’t wait to continue to see where the road may take them next

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MARTY FRIEDMAN LIVE DRAMA TOUR 2025: RAMSHEAD ON THE STAGE

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2 weeks ago

February 10, 2025

Ron

Marty Friedman is on tour right now with his Live Drama 2025 and he brought Patrick Kennison and Nikki Stringfield on tour with them.

Nikki and Patrick opened up the show with an amazing acoustic set, I’ve got to see both of them many times with their other bands but this was the first time seeing them perform together and it was magical. I loved the way they not only complemented each other vocally with harmonies and more but just the feeling of love on the stage as well. We got to hear some great songs like “Where Demons Lie” and “Numbered” which is about addiction issues and dedicated to Layne Staley. We also got to hear an Iron Maiden cover “Aces High”.

Marty and his band came out on stage and if you’re into high energy and some mind blowing shreds, this is a tour for you. I love that Marty’s band is backed by some amazing Japanese musicians and probably one of my favorite drummers Chargeee, (he’s Insane while playing the drums: he’s like the live action version of Animal from the muppets)

I loved that Marty is from the area and was talking to his band mates about it and the laurel area. There was one time when Marty’s guitar player Naoki played the lead that Marty was supposed to play then they had an argument all in Japanese (the one time I wish subtitles was a real thing) the other band mates gave him the finger then Marty started to shred.

I just the energy that’s on the stage it doesn’t stop and it’s so infectious. The crowd at rams head on the stage were in full capacity for the show and ready to rock and roll with Marty.

We got to hear some of the softer more romantic side of Marty and the band when they played a few songs off the “Drama” album which was fun as well.

It’s insane to watch someone like Marty shred in a small intimate venue, you really get to see how amazing he really is and the passion he has for his craft.

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Ron

Ron has keen eye for new talent, a love for the underground, and a tremendous passion for music of any genera. You’ll probably bump into him at a horror convention or some seedy club checking out the next need-to-know band.

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APOCALYPTICA PLAYS METALLICA VOL 2: DC SHOW REVIEW

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2 weeks ago

February 9, 2025

Ron

Apocalyptica is on tour now with Nita Strauss on their PLAYS METALLICA VOL 2.

Nita opened the show and as always put on an amazing show, it’s fun to see Nita on these solo tour when she’s not touring with Alice Cooper. You get to see her shine even more and just put a clinic on with shredding on the guitar. I’ve seen Nita a few times but this night was a little extra special, she brought out Kasey Karlsen of the band Deadlands out to sing a few songs which was great cause normally there’s no vocals at her shows.

This was my first time being able to not only see Apocalyptica but also photograph them. I’ve always been a huge fan of their music and loved the 2 Metallica albums as well. I figured this was more than likely the only way I’ll get to hear Metallica play is with Apocalyptica playing them.

We got to hear an amazing mix of songs throughout Metallica’s career. Opening up with “Ride the Lightning” and “Enter Sandman” you knew you were gonna rock out.

The band is amazing, such awesome and jaw dropping skills on those Cellos. There’s something magical about musicians that come from Helsinki and the Finland area. Eicca Toppinen, Paavo Lotjonen and Perttu Kivilaakso are insanely talented but also demand the stage so well and bring in that comedy as well.

We also got to hear songs like “Creeping Death”, “The Call of Ktulu” “St Anger”, “Blackened” “Master of Puppets”, “Nothing else Matters” and ending the night with “Seek and Destroy” and “One”. This was such a great night in a cool setting at Warner Theater in DC. I loved the atmosphere and the blending of not only music with classical and metal but also the crowd was as diverse as well.

If you get a chance to go out and see this tour, you must you won’t be disappointed.

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Ron

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NIGHTMARE AFTER XMAS 9

Published

3 weeks ago

January 31, 2025

Ron

ITS THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN WHEN THE POWERS TO BE GATHER FOR THE MOST BAD ASS OF TIME. YES ITS THAT TIME FOR ANOTHER NIGHTMARE AFTER XMAS.

OF COURSE YOU HAVE SPELLBOOK AND WRATH OF TYPHON ON THE BILL, AND HEADLINING PRINCE DIAMOND (This year doing an all Mercyful Fate set) WE ALSO GOT SABBATH WARLOCK AND ZAUBEREI AS WELL.