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Steel Panther: On the Prowl Baltimore Show Review

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Baltimore was on the Prowl last night and the only cure was Metal. Thankfully Steel Panther, Crobot, and Tragedy not only brought out the ladies they brought down the house. 

This was my first time seeing Tragedy who self identify as an “All metal tribute to the Bee Gees and beyond”. They put on a fun show and not only did they do metal Bee Gees’ songs, they have a killer mix up of Slayer’s “Raining Blood”and Weather Girls “It’s Raining Men”. 

Crobot was next and these guys always put on a hell of a show and bring the energy. This time singer Brandon Yeagley was brought out on an electric chair and was brought back to life by a mad scientist. Crobot always look like they are having the best time on stage and just rock the house each and every time. 

Steel Panther were back in Baltimore. The last time they came through town thye played at the casino and the tour was the debut of their newest member Spyder on bass. Touring in support the a new album On the Prowl, which is another dose of the straight ahead guitar screaming rock that have come to pretext from the band. If you have ever love anything by Steel Panther you’re also gonna love this album as well. It definitely has some tracks that will become staples on the set-list. 

Steel Panther are one of the top dogs when it comes to entertainment while in a live concert setting.  What band can talk for about 20 minutes in between songs 2 and 3 of their set and still keep everyone engaged and laughing let alone not bitching about “just play the music”. 

It has got to be difficult for the boys to work out a set-list, they have 6 albums out now and you know everyone wants to hear all the songs that they love which with Steel Panther they might have to start being like GNR and play for 3 hours(which I’m sure the fans would not complain). Panther played some new songs off the latest album with “1987”, “Aint Dead Yet”, and “Never too late”. They also played some of my favorites like “Glory Hole”, “ Asian Hooker” and “Death to all but metal”. I love when Panther comes into town, you know you’re gonna have a great time, listen to some kick ass music, have some laughs, see some girls on stage(boobs possibly) maybe get lucky to have one of the guys give a quick handy to u (allegedly)  and more than likely your wife/gf/mother/granny will be violated (consensually).

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MARTY FRIEDMAN LIVE DRAMA TOUR 2025: RAMSHEAD ON THE STAGE

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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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APOCALYPTICA PLAYS METALLICA VOL 2: DC SHOW REVIEW

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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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NIGHTMARE AFTER XMAS 9

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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.



EMPIRE EXTREME also did another interview with Wrath of Typhon and also an interview with Nate of Spellbook.

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