2011 was a year of many ups and downs and a lot of very unique and diverse shows of which I feel lucky and blessed to partaked in. And hey, nobody died this year. So moving on to number 10. Number 10: Prof, 08/17/11 The Pageant, Saint Louis, Mo Prof had impressed me quite a bit the early part of 2011 with a strong performance and a free cd that didn't suck. A few months later he was back opening for Atmosphere, Evidence, and ... Read More

[gallery]Soundgarden (w/ Coheed and Cambria) 07/09/11 Jones Beach - Wantagh, NY Words/Photos by Melorocker The big sound of SOUNDGARDEN is back. I was a witness to one amazing performance from this "grunge" relic from the 90's. Singer Chris Cornell delivered like a metal god that he is...or a grunge god. Not only did he match note for note what appears on the records, (Badmotorfinger and Superunknown) he exceeded on some of those notes and took us to new vocal heights. Did it matter that this ... Read More

Coheed & Cambria Puyallup Fair 9/29/09 What a show! One of the best day-long concert experiences I've ever had. Mos def one of their best concerts that I've seen. Went to comic signing earlier in the day at one of the finest comic shops I've ever encountered- Comic Evolution in Puyallup and once again met the man with the plan, Mr. Claudio Sanchez. But we'll get to that in a bit. The setlist for The Puyallup Fair 2009 performance from Coheed and Cambria: 1. No ... Read More

Soundgarden, one of Seattles great all time bands, has announced the remainder of their 2011 Summer Tour.  Spanning from July 2 through July 30, Soundgarden will hit up parts of Canada, the East Coast, Chicago and some West coast spots (Sorry to those of you in the South!).  Guests opening random shows of the tour include Coheed and Cambria, Queens of the Stone Age, Mastodon, The Mars Volta and the Meat Puppets.  These will be shows NOT to be missed!   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWxrFv-5LJE Full tour itinerary (Please ... Read More

Coheed and Cambria Celebrate SSTB With Spring Tour In the fall of 2008, Coheed and Cambria treated fans in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and London to Neverender.  Four nights, four albums played in their entirety.  For the spring of 2011, the upstate New York band plans to hit the road in celebration of 10 year anniversary of their massive debut record The Second Stage Turbine Blade.  The “Evening With” tour will feature the group performing Turbine Blade from front to back, a ... Read More

The Adventures of Phishing Barney 2010 Words/Photos by Barney the Purple Dinosaur (and his ghost writer Reverend Justito) For those who are not a member of my immediate family, allow me to give you a brief history on the family tradition that is Barney the purple dinosaur.  I was in my early teens at the height of Barney-mania.  As a gag gift, my parents threw a Barney Doll (marching band outfit, filled with bubble mix) into the stockings of my brother and I.  My ... Read More

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

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

      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

Pointfest 29 - 06/06/10 Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre - Maryland Heights, MO Videos by BeeZNutZ   While Reverend Justito rocked out at the KROQ Weenie Roast this past weekend - one of the first CC contributors - BeeZnutZ was at an equally impressive rock radio festival in St. Louis.  With performances from the likes of Papa Roach, Seether &  Coheed and Cambria - this was quite the event.  Check out these great videos shot by BeeZutZ this past weekend.  If this is not enough - feel free ... Read More

It is no accident that i love taking pictures. in fact i graduated with a Graphics Arts Degree and worked in the advertising field for a time. though i make my living as a state employee my love for picture taking has never waivered. To "compose" a concert photograph and be given a few seconds to do it, is a challenge that i want in order to get that ultimate shot that is so rewarding. Now! i am not a professional photographer ... Read More

Coheed and Cambria/Heaven and Hell Greek Theatre: Los Angeles, CA 08/11/09 Words/Photos by Justin (Note, I got no Coheed photos as I mainly took video during their set.  As soon as we have net access in our new home, I will add the videos).  Sometimes, the stars and planets align and things work out, despite the fact you didn’t think it actually would.  I was disappointed knowing I would not be able to make it to the beautiful Greek Theatre here in Los Angeles to see ... Read More

Saturday January 24th was a day I had been anticipating for a long time. You see thanks for my Older role model up the street i got turned onto slipknot at a VERY young age. We are talking in 98 right before ozzfest and all that shit. I was going to see these guys at POP'S. First slipknot show i saw them, they were a fuckin opening band. Here was the line up. It went Dope, Slipknot, Coal Chamber, and Soufly. I ... Read More

[gallery] taken from my response in the slipknot forum. "well i'm back from the concert and it was a real blast. i wished slipknot would have played more songs from AHIG. first things first. that emai about early entry for ot9 that was not being used at madison square garden was done in error. there was a ot9 yellow section for early entry and meet and greets. would you guys believe that i was the only one being escorted by ot9 for early entry. everybody was looking at me as ... Read More

Beginning Thursday, March 12th, pre-order the new Neverender DVD or purchase any Coheed and Cambria T-shirt at the Burbank Town Center Hot Topic location ONLY and receive a wristband that guarantees the opportunity to meet Coheed and Cambria on March 26th!* Need more info? Call the Burbank Town Center Hot Topic at 818.843.8630. *Available while supplies last. Space is limited. Offer not valid online. Limit one wristband and one autograph per person. See associate for further details. Hot Topic Burbank 201 E. Magnolia Blvd. Burbank, CA ... Read More

The Forum: Inglewood, CA 03/07/09 I mean, lets be honest here, you are not good enough to be a cop, so to get your rocks off you work concert security. Not only do you collect a paycheck to power trip, you tiny lil cock is rock hard right now and were it not for an arena full of underage children I know you would have it covered in your own saliva stroking till you blew watery wad all over the beer line.    Saturday night ... Read More