Gang of Four - Photo Credit AMH
Post-Punk pioneers, Gang of Four recently had a short run of shows leading up to their performance at Cruel World Fest in Pasadena, CA. I managed to catch the show as they rolled through The Glass House …
Greg Puciato - Photo Credit AMH
For the past month, Greg Puciato of Killer Be Killed, Black Queen, Dillinger Escape Plan, and now Better Lovers, has been touring North America for his first solo tour after finishing a stint with Alice in Chains' Jerry Cantrell …
Murder by Death - Photo Credit: AMH
Murder by Death recently hit the road and were joined by Laura Jane Grace. They had a stop in So-Cal, and of course, I couldn't miss an opportunity to see two of my favorite artists on one bill. …
Thrice Fans - Photo Credit; AMH
Thrice just got done finishing up the first leg of their Artist in the Ambulance tour with Holy Fawn. It's been 20 years since the band released the original Artist in the Ambulance, but the band is …
Melvins - Photo Credits: AMH
While some sixty-thousand metalheads were flooding Los Angeles for Metallica this Friday evening, there was a crowd of headbangers occupying The Glass House 40 miles away. Melvins and Boris have just begun their trek across North America for their Twins …
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The first time I saw Frank Turner was in 2009, while he was touring with The Loved Ones, Murder by Death, and Gaslight Anthem. As I sat outside the Chain Reaction in Anaheim, California, I saw him pull up, park his car, …
Converge - Photo Credit: AMH
Converge just got done with a run of shows down the West Coast. The hardcore legends were joined by King Yosef, Deaf Club, and Entry for most of the tour. Cult Leader filled in for the last few dates in …
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It finally happened. Better Lovers, the mash-up of ex-Every Time I Die and Greg Puciato from Dillinger Escape Plan and Killer Be Killed, have made their way to Southern California. In a room no bigger than a Starbucks, hoards of people …
Baroness - Photo Credit: AMH
Baroness are in the middle of touring North America in support of their new album, Stone. I couldn't miss their stop on the Sweet Oblivion Tour when it rolled through Santa Ana. They showcase Stone by kicking off the …
Orville Peck - Photo Credit: AMH
It's that time of the year again. The rodeo was back in town and fringe-clad crooner, Orville Peck is hosting his biggest yet. Despite having a rough year that resulted in Orville Peck canceling a run of shows over …
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2023 was the year of Botch's return. After 20 years, the band went on a full tour and showcased why they were one of the best hardcore bands to do it. After all my years of going to The Observatory, I've never …
Thursday - Photo Credit: AMH
Thursday are in the middle of doing a 21st anniversary tour for their critically acclaimed record, War All the Time. They've brought along Emo/Post-Hardcore legends, Rival Schools, and Keith Buckley's new Metalcore project, Many Eyes. I was fortunate enough to …
Tool: Photo Credit - AMH
Tool have just rounded out their US tour. The band has been on the road since mid-January (October if you count their first North American leg last year) and finally made their way to California. I was fortunate enough to …
Alkaline Trio - Photo Credit: AMH
Alkaline Trio are back on the road supporting their new album, Blood, Hair, and Eyeballs, and they've brought along pop-punk act Worriers and hardcore quintet, Drug Church. The tour is starting things out in So-Cal and had the opportunity …
Gogol Bordello - Photo Credit: AMH
Gypsy Punks, Gogol Bordello, are doing a short run of dates along the US West Coast, and made a stop at Santa Ana's Observatory for the Casa Gogol tour -- named after frontman, Eugene Hütz's new label. They've brought …
Hot Water Music - Photo Credit: AMH
Hot Water Music have been on the road celebrating 30 years and they've brought along Post-Hardcore vets, Quicksand. Joining the final leg of the tour was Avail's Tim Barry opening the show. It's a killer line-up that's likely …
The Gaslight Anthem - Photo Credit: AMH
The Gaslight Anthem are out on the road in support of their newest album, History Books. For the west coast leg of the tour, they've brought along The Dirty Nil and Joyce Manor. I was fortunate enough …
A Wilhelm Scream - Photo Credit: AMH
Strung Out, Adolescents, and A Wilhelm Scream just got done with a short US Tour. I had the opportunity to catch it as it rolled through So-Cal and I didn't wanna miss it. A Wilhelm Scream opened the …
Sisters of Mercy - Photo Credit: AMH
The perennial Post-Punk/Rock group Sisters of Mercy are back in the States, and this time, they're joined by Electro-Dance Duo Blaqk Audio. The tour swung through The Greek Theater in LA, so naturally, I had to catch the …
Blood Brothers - Photo Credit: AMH
It's been 10 years since the last Blood Brothers reunion. You wouldn't think a second comeback would hit as hard as the first, but the band is truly better than ever. The reunited post-hardcore troupe is back in celebration …