If you’ve had the privilege of catching New Year’s Day live you know that they are truly a special band and a tough act to follow. The group’s last two South Florida appearances doubled in audience size as the band pumped out memorable sets that were short, but sweet. Led by vocalist and driving force Ashley Costello, this band of horror loving rockers is quickly making a name for themselves […]

Story of the Year surprised fans this year by, not only hitting the summer tour trail with a stint on the annual Vans Warped Tour, but by announcing a 10-year Anniversary release commemorating the acts debut disc, Page Avenue and tour to support it. Considered by many to be one of the finest releases in the emo/post-hardcore genre’s, hearing the songs of Page Avenue live is sure to well up […]

Seether Seether: 2002-2013 Wind-Up Records One can’t deny that South Africa’s Seether has had quite a ride on rock radio, and never is this more evident than by taking a listen to the first disc of the trio’s latest release, a 2-disc compilation of Greatest Hits and unreleased demo recordings in the form of Seether: 2002-2013. The first cut, 2002’s life saving debut single “Fine Again,” from the group’s debut […]

Sick Puppies House of Blues Orlando, FL Tuesday, October 1, 2013 Photos: Scott Nathanson

Alter Bridge Fortress Universal Onto album number 4, Alter Bridge’s latest effort, Fortress, is a jumbled progression from 2010’s ABIII disc. While many salute the band for trying to develop a signature sound recognized as all their own, Fortress does just that – it tries. From the band’s debut effort One Day Remains, the band has basically been a heavier version of three fourths of the band members other band, […]