The Last Vegas Whatever Gets You Off Sleaze-rockers The Last Vegas are struttin’ cocks right outta the gate on “Whatever Gets You Off.” They sound like the bastard sons of Motley Crue, and judging by Nikki Sixx’s part-producing credit they very well might be. Some tracks lean a tad too much toward Buckcherry polish, but not enough that most people will notice. Most of these tracks sound like they could’ve been penned by Cinderella, L.A. Guns or Beautiful Creatures. While some might throw those bands into the 80s rock pile, they all rocked pretty hard, and even when they didn’t, t...
Radio personality Viking Jim has championed the Youngstown rock scene for years. He’s had to remain fairly quiet in the public eye about what he really thinks. Until now. Ed. note: This article first appeared in the winter 2010 Youngstown Pulse. By B.J. LISKO Youngstown Pulse Magazine Editor I don’t clearly remember the first time I met Viking Jim. It was probably at a Hellvis gig some years back at The Nyabinghi. I’m sure the conversation was blurry and me trying to recollect the details now would be even blurrier. What I do know, is that Vike is one of the good ones. He’s...
Lacerda is a rock band out of Canada that made their way to the States to share their album Epic Pop with the Warped Tour audience. These guys, although not full time rockers yet, certainly deserve the title and it was great to get the chance to talk to the founder, Milenko. Nicole: What is one thing you absolutely have to have on tour? Milenko: One thing you have to have on tour is baby wipes. Because we all get very very stinky dirty. Nicole: That is one that comes up a lot. That and like baby powder. Stay clean and dry. Milenko: Water too, absolute must. Nicole: If you we...
The ex-Iron Maiden, Wolfsbane and solo singer has been to hell and back again. He'll headline his first ever U.S. tour this fall including a Cleveland stop Nov. 4 By B.J. Lisko Youngstown Pulse Editor Blaze Bayley probably shouldn’t still be going. It’s not because the legendary metal singer doesn’t have the desire. It’s certainly not because he doesn’t have the voice. It’s not because he doesn’t have the ability or the talent or legions of die hard followers. Blaze Bayley probably shouldn’t still be going because the life he’s lived in the hard rock/heavy metal world and ...
Relient K was started by Matt Thiessen of Canton, OH back in 1998. Since then, these Christian rockers have come into so much success that it’s amazing. They’ve had 2 albums reach #15 on Billboard list. Have had three golden albums and have sold over 2 million records. The Binterns were lucky enough to sit down with the founder and lead singer, Matt. Nicole: What is a necessity to have on tour? Matt: Food, water and shelter. Nicole: If you weren’t making music, what would you be doing? Matt: I would, you know what. Even before The Mad Men show came out, I’ve always been i...
Cleveland rust belt rockers Indians In The Attic will be administering healthy helpings of rock and noise to the Grog Shop at this Saturday night show. 8/27 Grog Shop • Cleveland Hts. ...
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90’s alternative rockers Candlebox have reunited and will be rocking the House of Blues on August 19th. Buzzbin suggests getting retro for this one…. flannel shirts and combat boots! 8/19 House of Blues • Cleveland ...
This group of rockers draw heavily from '80s, reminiscent of White Snake and Def Leppard. The night promises to be nothing but a good time. So if you're looking for action, head on down to the Tap House. 8/5 Ripper Owens Tap House • Akron ...
Headlined by eccentric singer/songwriter E, these alt-rockers have as much Hollywood cred as they do music, with appearances on soundtracks like "Shrek", "Knocked Up" and "American Beauty". On their last tour, E handed out ice cream — just one more reason to catch them at the Beachland. 8/3 Beachland Ballroom • Cleveland ...
About 20 years ago the music industry took a sharp turn away from glam rock into what was known as the "Alternative Revolution." This led to the rise of harder edge bands like Nirvana and Soundgarder as well as melodic, folky rockers like Toad. The '90s were good to the band, who had hit singles and a string of top selling albums. After a decade or so off, they're back, they're back touring a new album ...
Over the last 20 years, Clutch has bred a cult following most artists would give their left arm for. Alternatively described as a punk band, a jam band, a stoner rock band and a metal band, their discography proves that they are all that and more. Clutch is made up of Neil Fallon (vocals, guitar), Tim Sult (guitar), Dan Maines (bass) and Jean-Paul Gaster (drums). Though they have nine studio albums and a selection of live albums, EPs and B-side compilations, they maintain their fan loyalty through a steady touring schedule with a variety of accompanying acts. The band has its roots in Ma...
Most local musicians go unsung in the rest of the nation, destined to play area venues not far from their home base. That’s not the case for local boys Annabel. Formed shortly after high school, the DIY indie band is the product of brothers Ben and Andy Hendricks. After a demo or two and a few short-lived members, the boys met up with bassist Scotty Moses. Two years later the band hooked up with keyboardist Corey Willis and the legendary lineup was set. As singer/guitarist Ben puts it, “It’s been paradise ever since.” Following their first official EP, “Now That We’re Alive,...
Two Akron bands headline a loooong night of rock at the Phantasy on this Friday night show. Red Sun Rising has been getting a bit of attention recently and it won’t be surprising when these grungy alt-rockers move up to the national stage. Worlds Becoming prowl the line between hard rock and vintage metal and do it up right tonight. ...
Christian rockers with a progressive sound and compassionate message in the midst of full-on death metal, Atlanta-based Becoming the Archetype will be rearranging your thoughts and hearing at the Auricle. ...
If you knew nothing about Illstyle Rockers and looked them up, you’d discover their break-dance battles on YouTube, but this group is so much more beyond that. MCing, DJing, Beatboxing and dancing are all aspects of Illstyle Rockers. They truly do it all. Members of Illstyle performed at Annabell's Bar & Lounge Saturday night. Old school funk and hip-hop could be heard even from the patio. Members would go onto the dance floor and pop a few moves every once in a while as the basement slowly filled with an assorted audience: a couple and their teenage daughter, hipster kids who usually...
Sleaze rockers Faster Pussycat made their way to Ripper Owens Tap House this weekend, playing in one of the most intimate settings their longtime fans can remember. And the band didn’t hold back. Jersey-based three-piece Cascadence opened, tempering pop-catchy tunes with ear-bleeding vocals. “We’re kinda poppy, but before it gets too poppy, Johnny Oak rips it!” said Bryan Vitalo, who plays bass and sings. Oak ripped it hard enough to impress even the fans who’d come to see Faster Pussycat, who were excited to get autographs from the boys from Jersey, too. After Cascadence, the...
Think of these guys as Renaissance men of hip-hop and urban visual arts — what member Dre Live calls “an umbrella of b-boxing, b-boy, emcee, hip hop and graffiti.” Expect a lot of rhythm and some seriously well-trained (and well-traveled) talent from this large group of performers. ...
Reminiscent of Pavement on a lot of booze, the Baltimore band, the Matrimonials, are back in Canton to play the Auricle on the Summer Solstice. Broken hearted Canton rockers the Most Beautiful Rockers open. ...
As the pioneers of “wizard rock” (indie rock that draws most, if not all, of its inspiration from J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series), Harry and the Potters quickly became stars among readers and rockers alike after forming in Massachusetts in 2002. The group’s genesis was improvised by brothers Paul DeGeorge and Joe DeGeorge at a casual backyard concert hosted by Paul, who had intended to showcase some of the bands on his independent label, Eskimo Laboratories. When the bands all canceled, Paul quickly wrote some Potter-related songs and recruited Joe to perform them with him. The act...
