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Steve Whiteman, front man of KIX is like a party clown. A skinny, bleach blonde, raunchy party clown. And if I was having a birthday party or anything, just for grown ups, I would invite him. Â Plus, he likes Bingo, and he likes to torture old people with ventriloquism. And he brings his own balloons, …
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Full disclosure here. My husband is the drummer for the legendary heavy metal outfit from Maryland called Iron Man. You know, that Iron Man band led by guitarist "Iron Man" Al Morris III, that's been around for like 25 years and put out four albums and three EPs and have garnered a world-wide following, long …
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Beltane, maybe I should try this next year. Probably not. But dang, check this out!
Beltane, maybe I should try this next year. Probably not. But dang, check this out!
From the fires of Beltane to the display of military strength in Soviet Russia, May Day has always been a special occasion around the world.
And what a beautiful May Day it is!
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Most of the bands I have seen booked at White Marsh's House of Rock have been in the traditional or hair, glam or sleaze metal category. So it was nice to see something I actually wanted to go to slated for  tonight, May 2.  Here's the line up: Pain of Salvation (Sweden) Kingcrow  (Italy) Imminent …
Most kids balk at their parents’ musical tastes. But the members of the Maryland group Bad Seed Rising have not only embraced their elders’ love for old school heavy metal, rock and glam, they are writing songs of their own. These young musicians, aged 11-15, will take the stage at 6 p.m., May 3 at …
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Pretty much the best 21 touring tips I have ever read Hey, I am not in a band. But I have gone on road trips with spouses that hated me and toddlers that also hated me as well as being in the car. And I imagine that is pretty much the same as going on …
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Sunday night was black metal at The Sidebar. Xeukatre of Baltimore set an eerie mood with props, special lighting and a fog machine. The group is relatively new as a three piece. Go like them on Facebook or check out this video: http://youtu.be/90Rp0SHXCxU
Every year, I pick at least one festival I would not normally attend, go with an open mind and see what happens. This year that festival will be the M3 Rock Festival at Merriweather Post Pavilion on May 3-4 in Columbia, Md. What’s so special about M3? What’s the draw? For people who dig what’s …
Hey, I am testing out posting via email. So I thought I would try a little game. Do you recognize this drummer? Photo by Lucy_Fer. \m/ Maybe the video will give you another clue: http://youtu.be/0I0o1VZ45ZM
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