Porcupine Tree/Coheed and Cambria 08/12/10 Wiltern: Los Angeles, CA Words/Photos by Reverend Justito/concertconfessions.com Nothing says a party like a Thursday night in Korea Town.  While many gathered to drink Soju and sing Karaoke, I entered the doors of the historic Wiltern Theatre for a night of progressive rock and roll.  With Porcupine Tree and Coheed and Cambria joining forces for a two week tour across the states, what better place to kick off a summer tour than frigid Southern California? Sadly, I missed The Deer Hunter ... Read More

 Steel Panther 07/31/10 Ovation at the Green Valley Ranch - Los Vegas, NV Words & Photos by God Frank/Concertconfessions.com Last weekend was my birthday weekend. Being a total loser, I had nothing to do and nobody to do it with so I jumped in my car and went to Vegas. For the most part I spent the weekend getting my ass kicked at the poker tables, but I did take a break from the massacre that was Texas Hold ‘em to see the monsters of ... Read More

The Cool Tour 2010 07/31/10 - Palladium: Hollywood, CA Words/Photos/Videos by Reverend Justito/concertconfessions.com  A major reason I started concertconfessions.com was my disgust of journalists from major media outlets.  I hated old and out of touch professionals who were paid to see a show, only to trash and miss-represent an artist due to their failure to connect.  Not knowing over half the bands on the inaugural Cool Tour, I was hesitant to accept an offer for a free ticket/full access press credential.  Fearful of becoming everything ... Read More

2010 Mayhem Festival 07/20/10 - Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre: Maryland Heights, MO Videos by BeeZnutZ   Days after catching Tom Petty Axeman Mike Campbell fainting on stage, BeeZnutZ brings to us a ton of footage from the Maryland Heights, MO stop of the 2010 Mayhem Festival.  Check out all of the footage below.   Winds of Plague http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3y94r0aky2g Hatebreed http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIKd0b6aDZI http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mvj5PiIpt-0 Five Finger Death Punch http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qf0qW3WzPEY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rAfSxsVRd0M Lamb of God http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gICGdANlMyQ Rob Zombie http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWhyWICMli8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siO5aAmCpFk&feature=sub&videos=-6XsHN-_1_E http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dC688nOuIP4&feature=sub&videos=NJu_gMew0KY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Es19T0I0A5c Korn http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DWZm8VYtLY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RGu2rMmvII http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4rCeePbu1c http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8iolzk6xUG8&feature=sub&videos=PXkHBUHWnjI http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3dImghzxgI&feature=sub&videos=8tViDNsM0J8 // Read More

  I had no intention of even going to this concert until I found out that my friend's band was the opener. I got free tickets!    Ratt. They were big in the 80's. I was a huge fan of their "Out of The Cellar" LP. "Round And Round", "Lack Of Communication", "Back For More", "Wanted Man", all great tunes. That was 1984. Their next effort, "Invasion Of Your Privacy" was a bit light for my tastes as I had since discovered Anthrax and Metallica. ... Read More

Coheed Covers The Smiths: Travis & Claudio vs. Morrissey & Johnny AV Club has an on-going web series where twenty-five bands are covering twenty-five songs found on a list that someone somewhere over there made up.  The latest instalment of this series features Travis and Claudio from Coheed and Cambria taking a shot at "A Rush And A Push And The Land Is Ours” by The Smiths.  As the band mentions in the video, the song is dedicated to their manager.  I’ll admit that ... Read More

Slayer & Megadeth Extend American Carnage Tour By now I am sure you have heard that Slayer and Megadeth are touring the states together.  Well, perhaps you have not heard that they have added a second leg to the tour, and this particular leg just happens to feature fellow “Big Four” act – Anthrax.   Dates for leg two of the American Carnage tour are as follows: Sep. 24 - Verizon Wireless Theatre, Dallas, TX Sep. 25 - AT&T Center, San Antonio, TX Sep. 26 - Verizon Wireless ... Read More

Vans Warped Tour 2010 06/27/10 - Seaside Park - Ventura, CA Words/Photos & Videos by Reverend Justito/concertconfessions.com   When it comes to Warped Tour, as great as it is to seek out new and exciting sounds, the main reason I hit the event is for heavy music.  Be it punk or metal I attend North America’s longest running festival tour (now in it’s 16th year) for the release from these oh so soothing sounds.  So let’s discuss some of the metal that went down at Seaside ... Read More

Scorpions 06/22/10 Jones Beach Theater, Long Island N.Y. Words/Photos/Video by melorocker The Scorpions "Get your Sting and Blackout World Tour 2010" is not to be missed for it is the Scorpions farewell tour thus ending one of the most enduring and succesful career any hard rock band would dream of. i dont agree with the scorpions retiring. they delivered a high energy affair last night at jones beach theater. drumer James Kottak (formerly of kingdom come) seems to have a huge personality just like his ... Read More

  Hailing from Palm Desert, CA – KYUSS was without a doubt one of the all time great Desert/Stoner/Groove rock outfits.  This past weekend at Hellfest in Clisson, France 3/4th of the band reunited and rocked the massive festival.  While Queens of the Stone Age/Eagles of Death Metal/Them Crooked Vultures axe slinger Josh Homme was noticeably missing, drummer Brant Bjork & bassist Nick Oliveri joined singer John Garcia during his set.  Garcia is currently performing through Europe under the billing GARCIA PLAYS KYUSS. Video ... Read More

    I just got wind that video of The Big Four (Anthrax, Megadeth, Slayer & Metallica) jamming together in Sofia, Bulgaria has surfaced on YouTube.  Currently performing on the Euro Summer Festival circuit, the four legends of trash came together earlier today to perform the Diamond Head classic “Am I Evil?” There are no confirmed dates for The Big Four in North America at this time.    _qoptions={ qacct:"p-7ba_jTnXrkcGo" }; Read More

As we have reported here - the lineup for the 2010 Epicenter Festival will include Blink-182, Eminem, Kiss, Rise Against,  a reunited Bush (who also debuted a new song today, which you listen to at this location) and as we broke to the masses Suicidal Tendencies  .   The full line up as of 06/21/10: Saturday 9/25 KISS Eminem Bush Papa Roach B.O.B. Travis Barker The Knux New Politics Big Boi House of Pain (First Show In A Decade) Crash Kings more to be announced Sunday 9/26 Blink 182 Rise Against Thirty Seconds To Mars Bad Religion A Day to Remember Suicidal Tendencies Black Pacific – featuring Jim Lindbergh from ... Read More

      Earlier this year, one of my favorite bands broke my heart.  I understand that Coachella is very special, but how dare Coheed and Cambria schedule their spring tour to run through Southern California as I was on vacation in Hawaii? Thankfully, the guys will make it up to me by kicking off their US Summer Tour at the Palladium in Hollywood, CA on August 12th.  Dates and opening acts as follows: With Porcupine Tree, The Dear Hunter August 12 Hollywood, CA – Hollywood Palladium Los Angeles, ... Read More

  [caption id="attachment_2760" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Photo Courtesy of Antiquiet.com"][/caption]   No matter how hard I try, I just can't get into the band Clutch. I've listened to records, I have seen them perform with everyone from Deftones to Biohazard - yet they just don't "do it" for me. That said, if Clutch does do it for you; check out our friends over at Antiquiet who will give you details on how to get some free live MP3's from the band. Tracklist: 01. Let A Poor Man Be (Live) 02. ... Read More

As if the 2010 US version of Ozzfest (featuring a fat and bloated Motley Crue, as well as unoriginal artists such as Devildriver and Drowning Pool) was not a slap in the face of heavy metal fans – the once great metal singer has decided to torture metal fans across the pond.  That's right everyone - for one night only the heavy metal puppet is going to have an Ozzfest at the O2 Arena in London, England.  Perhaps things are different in the ... Read More

Exodus (w/ Special Guests Heathen) 06/11/10 Key Club - West Hollywood, CA Words/Photos/Videos by Reverend Justito/concertconfessions.com Growing up in the 1990's, I spent many hours rocking out in the various muscle cars of Concertconfessions webmaster, Mattchee.  We were the second generation of Bay Area thrash metal fans; the kids who were in Junior High when The Black Album ruled the rock world.  Metallica opened the doors and turned us onto a whole world of bands who played the fast paced melodies which made us wonder why ... Read More

Deftones Jimmy Kimmel Bud Light Concert Stage - Hollywood, CA Words/Camera Phone Photos by Reverend Justito/concertconfessions.com I know many folks who claim Twitter is for losers.  I happen to disagree.  I know this is false because I am a winner.  Having won tickets for the likes of Mastodon and STS9 on the 140 character social network, I was lucky enough to pull off a personal coup this week.  Already thrilled by the news that the band would be closing the side stage of the 2010 ... Read More

The website Classic Rock is reporting that possible Dio tribute concerts are planned for both London and Los Angeles this fall.  Rumor has it that if this does go off – Heaven and Hell would perform with Judas Priest screamer Rob Halford on vocals. UPDATE:  Blabbermouth.net has posted that these shows were confirmed during the public memorial for Ronnie held at Forest Lawn in Los Angeles, CA on May 30th, 2010. It has now been confirmed that two major concerts are being planned to ... Read More

RATT 05/10/10 The Fillmore @ Irving Plaza - New York, NY Words/photos by melorocker RATT is BACK! Amazing show last night in NYC. Stephen, Warren, Carlos, Bobby and Robbie were in top musical shape. warren is such a guitar god, he was incredible. carlos also provided some guitar mastery as well. tight rythym section with bobby and robby. what can i say about mr. pearcy, his voice and stage prescense was great tonight. the sound of the p.a. was in top form. i did heard ... Read More

The 2010 Revolver Golden Gods Awards 04/08/10 - Club Nokia: Los Angeles, CA words/photos/videos by concertconfessions.com OK, I admit it, I totally geeked out last night. In the deep trenches of confusion over guest lists vs. will call along with a “black” carpet ceremony, I was informed that my press credentials were at the VIP table. So I head into to the clusterfuck that is the VIP area outside Club Nokia in downtown Los Angeles when I became the meat of a rock royalty sandwich. ... Read More

The Black Dahlia Murder (w/ HateSphere, Augury & Obscura) 03/06/10 The Roxy Theatre - West Hollywood, CA Words/Videos/Photos by Reverend Justito/concertconfessions.com After two weeks of non-stop action up the coast in Vancouver, the close of the 2010 Winter Olympics has sent me into a downward spiral of depression.  No longer can I turn on the television and watch global goliaths face off in events like Curling and Ice Dancing.  Gone were underage girls drinking and smoking cigars, a Ginger on a snowboard and that ice-skater ... Read More

Dinosaur Jr. 02/23/10 The Troubadour - West Hollywood, CA Words/Photos/Videos by Justin/concertconfessions.com   I must be honest with everyone for a moment.  I own one compact disc by the band Dinosaur Jr.  It has their big hit “Feel the Pain” on it and I picked it up at a garage sale a few years back.  I don’t even know the name of it, nor most of the song titles.  I’ve always enjoyed the band and their loud, fuzzy alt-rock jams (they were rated 4 starts on ... Read More

Are we pumped? I know I'm pumped! Tonight the twenty third edition of the Jay Porks Never Ending Concert Series brings us to Roseland Ballroom (239 W 52nd street- New York City) to see the super-group, although they scoff at the term, THEM CROOKED VULTURES. A side project of legendary proportions, featuring the Josh Homme of fame with Queens of the Stone Age, Eagles of Death Metal, Kyuss(a short stay as guitarist in the Screaming Trees too) on lead guitar and vocals.. ... Read More

Steel Panther (with Delta Rose & TARSHA) 12/28/2009 House of Blues - West Hollywood, CA Words/Photos/Videos by Justin/concertconfessions.com Racist, Homophobic and degrading to women, one would think that a band like Steel Panther would never survive liberal West Hollywood, CA. Yet the band once known as Metal Skool has used Monday nights on the Sunset Strip to organically grow their mock metal musical onslaught from underground buzz to worldwide domination. Having not seen the boys since their name change/major label record deal, a co-worker and ... Read More

The Affliction Christmas Concert Featuring: TSOL, Suicidal Tendencies, Pennywise & Danzig Long Beach Arena - Long Beach, CA 12/19/09 Words/Photos/Videos by Reverend Justitio/concertconfessions.com It would be very easy for me to use this review to blast Affliction.  It is of course the second most popular t-shirt company for douche bags after Ed Hardy.  However it is the holiday season and why hate when you can be grateful that you got free all access VIP tickets to the sold out $5 Affliction Holiday concert featuring TSOL, Suicidal ... Read More