Hailing from Seaview Gardens, Kingston, Jamaica, O’Neil Bryan, better known as Elephant Man, has been a mainstay in dancehall since 1995, when he burst onto the scene as part of the group Scare Dem Crew. Over the years, he has become known for his low, raspy, grumbling singing voice with…

On May 29, 2025, the entire Regent Theater came to life with jumping, clapping, laughter, balloons, and boundless energy. It was the final night of Cheekface’s North America headline tour, with support from Pacing. Both artists brought a whimsical energy to the stage, each unique in their own way. It…

When the metal gods roll into Atlanta, you expect the sky to crack open, stadium foundations to quake, and enough raw, volcanic energy to power the entire South. Metallica’s June 3rd, 2025, spectacle at Mercedes-Benz Stadium delivered on that promise—blasting eardrums and scorching retinas. Suicidal Tendencies kicked off the evening,…

As bands grow, their music almost always evolves and changes. For some bands, this evolution can be a great thing, with fans staying along for the ride and enjoying the journey. For others, it can be divisive, with fans taking sides—only liking certain periods of a band’s career and feeling…

“Just be Jason, and John will come naturally.” This is what someone told Jason Bonham when he felt he was struggling to handle his legendary father’s drum parts as Led Zeppelin was practicing for their 2007 performance at the O2 Arena in London. (If you haven’t seen the film Celebration…

Born and raised in St. Catherine, Jamaica, Hector Roots Lewis developed a deep love for music early on, influenced by his mother, the legendary reggae songbird Barbara Jones. Her impact continues to shape his approach to music and the performing arts, enhancing his talent and blending classic influences with modern…

For all the downsides that may come with Spotify and how it treats artists, there’s no denying that it has helped thousands of bands reach millions of people they might never have otherwise. I’ve discovered some of my newest music obsessions through the app, and one of those happens to…

Testament has quite a legacy in heavy metal. As one of the OG thrash metal bands out of the San Francisco Bay Area, they have not only survived in the music scene since 1983 but thrived, releasing some of the best music of their career in recent years. With 42…

There’s a moment—mid-pit, shirt torn, knees buckling, soul teetering between religious awakening and blunt force trauma—when you realize this isn’t just a show. This is what music was invented for. Last night at The Eastern in downtown Atlanta, Amyl and the Sniffers didn’t play a concert; they detonated one. Three…

Snoop Doggis back with his 21st album. Yes, you heard that right—21 albums over a career that has elevated him beyond music to worldwide superstardom. Across these albums, we’ve experienced the great (DoggystyleandBlue Carpet Treatment), the good (Malice ‘N WonderlandandMissionary), the not-so-great (From Tha Streets 2 Tha SuitesandDa Game Is…

Musical genius and jazz master George Benson visited Lincoln, CA, for the “George Benson Celebration.” This special event featured an intimate quartet of shows at venues with limited capacities. The tour included two performances in Las Vegas at the Encore Theatre, the third show at Thunder Valley Casino, and the…

When most bands celebrate over 40 years of music, they play a past iconic album in its entirety. But The Cult isn’t most bands. Instead, they performed as Death Cult, celebrating a brief but pivotal moment in time as they transitioned into what would become The Cult. Death Cult was…