W.E.B. Go Dark Decadent and Symphonic On First Live Record

Greece has a very profound history of conquering armies, grand empires and mythic battles. W.E.B. is proud to rise from its ancient historical ashes starting 2026 with a vicious live release showing off their litany of sinister poetry and riffs to the world.  Whether you’re already a diehard devotee or new and uninitiated to their […]

Frantic Amber – Brutal Death and Murder Becomes Them

Warning: The following interview contains graphic content.   Frantic Amber are some of Stockholm, Sweden’s loudest ladies. Stomping their leathered boots in defiled soil since 2008. Three records in, they’re solidifying themselves as a true bludgeoning force to behold, leaving European audiences with ringing ears and bruised bodies. Though, a little pain and bruises never […]

Wednesday 13 Brought Mid Death Crises to Columbus

On Friday, April 25 the brooding ghouls of Wednesday 13 brought the There’s No Such Thing As Monsters Tour to The King of Clubs in Columbus, OH. Supporting their brand new record, Mid Death Crisis which was actually released that day, so the new graveyard classics in the making couldn’t of been more fresh or more […]

The Hairband Experience Sprayed Hysteria and Adrenaline In Franklin ’80s Style

Friday April, 5 The Hairband Experience of Ratt, Poison and Def Leppard came to Franklin and J.D. Legends in the forms of Rat Trap, Rock of Love and Armageddon. Granted Leppard, predates the L.A. glam metal scene by a few years but are still lumped into the scene much like Ozzy’s ’80s output and some […]

Heidi Posnien: A Remarkable Memoir of A Child In WWII Berlin

A Child In Berlin tells the story of Heidi Posnien, a young lady that spent her childhood in WWII Berlin. Told in Heidi’s words during numerous audio interviews with biographer Rhonda Lauritzen. Through strong recollection the book is hard hitting, crushingly emotional, filled with pain, guilt, shame and often sinister and brutal but also stocked […]

KMFDM Played 40 Years of Dance Floor Bliss in Columbus

On Saturday, October 19, industrial veteran juggernauts KMFDM brought the electronic podium and light show to Newport Music Hall in Columbus, OH. After the night ended, 20 tunes had blasted from the speakers from their ’80s beginning to current/modern messiah material. Fans of all ages and decades packed the place to help celebrate four decades […]

Vixen Revved It Up Live In Franklin Ohio

Friday October 4th, was an entertaining evening of assorted ’80s and ’90s classics by two groups energized by the crowd and music they played. Cincinnati sent their best cover band of cinematic pop anthems and glam metal slithering giants to J.D. Legends, Miss Jacque to turn the crowd on for the nights Vixen’s. The energy […]

Trixter: Gave It Good Live In Harrison Ohio

On Saturday, September 28, a night of hard, loud and adrenaline filled glam rock played the Blue Note stage in Harrison, OH. The venue accustomed to the likes of Enuff Z’ Nuff, Pretty Boy Floyd and Headliner Trixter had its walls rattled and roof shook by the still active and touring ’80s veterans and giants […]

Winger: Live In The Hearts Of The Young

On Friday, August 30 Franklin, Ohio and everyone else came to stand in the sands at J.D. Legends filling the outside environment to watch local lads Guilty Pleasure and ‘80s-modern day rockers Winger. Call them glam, call them the dreaded h—rmetal label, call them MTV played, but in 2024 they’re still recording and touring, blasting […]

The Four Horsemen Rode The Lightning to Columbus

On Friday, August 9, renowned classic Metallica act The Four Horsemen came and pummeled The King of Clubs. It wasn’t even the multiple pits started in their honor, the insane headbanging or the young headbangers in training they brought up near the end. The Horsemen are described as damn near close to note/record perfect as […]

Them Damn Kings Slam With New Single Shown With A Fist

The one-man Jersey bred and born music project has fuel, has fire and what he desires. Especially some influence from ‘90s Metallica and Reload. The beginning of new single and lyric video for “Shown With A Fist” sounds and feels like a throwback to the fueled ‘tallica riff and that’s not a bad thing. With […]

The 69 Eyes: Spread New Deathly Gospel of Darkness

A new, dark gospel has come from the nether regions of Finland, namely hell-raising Helsinki. The five-man cemetery plotted jam known as The 69 Eyes, have brought forth a new vision of gothic vibes, dark tales of human sickness and twisted psyche’s and inspiration from the bright lights of Hollywood and the Sunset Strip. A […]

Cincinnati was Hallowed Ground for Violent Femmes to Celebrate First Two Records

On Friday, May 17, folk/punk, genre everything pioneers the Violent Femmes brought most of Cincinnati, OH to Riverfront Live for a festive, festival atmosphere and a clear sky, outdoor show. The big stage was open and in one hell of a turnout, the line of people went around the building almost a mile to see […]

JUMP Delivered the Classic Van Halen Experience at J.D. Legends

On Saturday May 4, the sands of JD Legends welcomed a large crowd of devoted fans dedicated to ‘80s rock, pop and early, classic Van Halen. Two bands rocked the stage, the first playing a diverse set of music from a decade they never experienced and the second the same, playing tribute to the legendary […]

Kamelot Awakened Columbus With Heavy Symphonic Grandeur

Friday, May 3 at the former house of worship, now known as The Bluestone Columbus, OH were welcomed to a blessed evening of heavy,loud metal headlined by Tampa, Florida veterans Kamelot. The majestic symphonic brethren have harnessed another magnum opus of songs and artwork taking their new musical muse across the country and eventually around […]