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Drowning Pool @Saint Andrew’s Hall 3/9/13 (Photos & Concert Review)
By Tracy Mailhiot (Tink( Drowning Pool is currently on tour promoting their upcoming fifth studio album, Resilience, which is scheduled to hit the shelves on April 9, 2013. The guys are co-headlining this leg of the tour with Flyleaf, and will continue later on with Fozzy for their European stint. Fellow Texan, Jasen Moreno, has taken over lead vocals for the band after McCombs decided to rejoin Soil on their European tour. Jasen is the fourth singer the band has had in the last ten years. Not an easy task for a band to overcome once, let alone 4 times. Jasen has taken on the task with full force, and the crowd…
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Flyleaf @ Saint Andrew’s Hall Detroit 3/9/13 (Photos & Review)
By Tracy Mailhiot (Tink) I recently had the pleasure to check out Flyleaf performing at Saint Andrew’s Hall in Detroit. I have been a Flyleaf fan for a few years, and personally i’m always a little concerned or apprehensive when the lead singer of a band is replaced. Lacy Strum stepped down as the lead singer of Flyleaf due to personal reasons in October 2012, shortly before the release of their third studio album entitled, ‘New Horizons”. Kristen May has been hired on as the lead singer for Flyleaf, and beautifully so. She has a wonderful stage presence with lots of energy and incredibly strong vocals. Kristen is a fantastic fit…
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Coheed and Cambria @ the Filmore Detroit 02/08/13 (Photos, Setlist & Review)
By Tracy Mailhiot I had the pleasure of photographing Coheed and Cambria at The Filmore for their stop in Detroit. The band played to a full house of appreciative fans. Coheed and Cambria are touring in order to promote their latest release and double length album. Part one, The Aftermath: Ascension was released on October 8, 2012 and the second part, The Aftermath:Descension, wasreleased on February 5, 2013. Signed copies of both releases where available at the merch table. Did you know? All of Coheed and Cambria’s albums are concept albums that tell a science fiction story line called The Amory Wars, a story written by lead singer Claudio Sanchez, which has been…
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Billy Talent @ St. Andrews’s Hall 12/1/12 (Photos & Setlist)
By Tracy Mailhiot Canadian rockers Billy Talent are currently on the road in support of their latest album, Dead Silence, which is their fourth studio album and the first to be produced by the band’s guitarist Ian D’sa. Billy Talent did not disappoint with their 19 song set. The crowd enthusiastically sang along to every song, including the newest releases. Crowd surfers constantly skimmed the surface of the mob beneath them while the security guys scrambled to control the scene. Be sure to check out the band’s website to find a show near you: http://www.billytalent.com/ http://www.myspace.com/billytalent http://www.twitter.com/billytalentband http://www.facebook.com/billytalent/ Benjamin Kowalewicz – lead vocals (1993–present) Ian D’Sa – lead guitar, vocals (1993–present) Jonathan Gallant –…
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RAMMSTEIN SETS THE PALACE ON FIRE 5/6/12 (Concert Review & Photos)
Rammstein (translates into “Ramming Stone”) was formed in 1994, originating in Berlin, Germany. Their music has been described as industrial metal and the majority of their songs are still performed in German. They have sold over 15 million records worldwide and Rammstein still consists of all the original band members. The bands live performances are infamous for their pyrotechnic theatrics, setting almost the entire stage ablaze along with each other on occasion. The band members have previously stated in other interviews that the reason behind putting on such a huge stage performance is due to the fact that the majority of their fans cannot understand the lyrics. So they felt the need…
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Steel Panther Rocks Royal Oak 4/26/12 (Review, Setlist, Photos)
Members: • Michael Starr (Ralph Saenz) – lead vocals, acoustic guitars • Satchel (Russ Parrish) – rhythm, lead and acoustic guitars, backing vocals • Lexxi Foxxx (Travis Haley) – bass, backing vocals • Stix Zadinia (Darren Leader) – drums, percussion, backing vocals http://www.steelpantherrocks.com twitter.com/#!/steel_panther Steel Panther rocked the house in Royal Oak last Thursday night to a sold-out audience. Hailing from Los Angeles, California and reminiscent of the 80’s hair bands like the early years of Motley Crue and Poison, Steel Panther puts on a great performance. With their flamboyant personas, sequined spandex, big hair and lots of make up these guys are here to entertain and have a blast…
