• A glimpse into the mind of Zakk Wylde

    A glimpse into the mind of Zakk Wylde

    Zakk Wylde has become one of the most legendary names in heavy metal. Zakk first came to fame when Ozzy Osbourne selected him to be the lead guitarist and co-writer for his band in 1987. In 1996, Wylde struck out on his own with his first solo album, Book of Shadows, after falling out with mentor...

    July 14, 2016
  • Gregg Allman plays two sold-out shows in Annapolis, MD

    Captivating night of Rock and Blues from Gregg Allman

    There was a packed house at Rams Head On Stage when inspirational Southern rocker Gregg Allman rolled into Annapolis last week. Actually, the Gregg Allman and Friends Tour played two sold out shows a row. AXS caught night number two and it was fantastic. Rams Head On Stage is a very intimate...

    July 04, 2016
  • Explore The Sheffield Institute for the Recording Arts at open house

    Explore The Sheffield Institute for the Recording Arts at open house

    Whether a person is looking to work behind the scenes or be the talent in front of the microphone or camera, a career in the entertainment industry can be exciting and fun as well as rewarding. The Sheffield Institute for the Recording Arts, Maryland's source for hands-on music industry training, is...

    July 01, 2016
  • Photography by Kim Allegrezza/Misty Grove Photography

    The soul of Southern rock lives on in Lynyrd Skynyrd

    The Skynyrd nation was out in force Thursday night packing the house at Pier Six Pavilion in Baltimore, MD. Fans were treated to a fantastic night of music from the founders of Southern rock themselves. Everyone was on their feet from the get go, fired up and having a great time. Lynyrd Skynyrd...

    June 23, 2016
  • Photography by Kim Allegrezza/Misty Grove Photography

    Hatebreed hits Baltimore with impressive performance

    For those that like their music hard and heavy Baltimore Soundstage was the place to be when Grammy-nominated hardcore masters Hatebreed came to town. The band hit the road in support of their seventh album The Concrete Confessional, which was released on May 13. Diehard metal fans came out on...

    June 16, 2016
  • Photography by Kim Allegrezza/Misty Grove Photography

    Getting ‘Wrecked’ with The Henchmen in Baltimore

    Look out world, The Henchmen are taking over. A red carpet was rolled out this weekend at Baltimore Soundstage for the release of The Henchmen’s new self-titled EP and everyone who’s anyone in the local music scene showed up to support this quickly rising band. Friday night’s concert was the band...

    June 14, 2016
  • Photography by Kim Allegrezza/Misty Grove Photography

    Fired-up Sebastian Bach rocked Baltimore Soundstage

    Sebastian Bach headlined an incredible night of rock music last week at the Baltimore Soundstage. AXS caught his concert last time he was in town and very much enjoyed it, but Tuesday night he was on fire. Perhaps opening act Santa Cruz was just the spark he needed to inspire him to take it to the...

    May 23, 2016
  • Photography by Kim Allegrezza/Misty Grove Photography

    Silvertung and Kix win big at 2nd annual Maryland Music Awards

    The second annual Maryland Music Awards took place at the Kraushaar Auditorium on the Goucher College Campus in Towson, MD over the weekend. A who’s who in the Maryland music scene was on hand. Host for the evening was funny-man Mickey Cucchiella from 98Rock. Maryland is home to a wonderful music...

    May 17, 2016
  • Photography by Kim Allegrezza/Misty Grove Photography

    Stellar performance by Sixx:A.M. at Rams Head Live

    Rams Head Live in Baltimore was packed Tuesday night with fans thrilled for the chance to catch Sixx:A.M. There were many familiar faces in the crowd from the Motley Crue concert, old and new friends were reminiscing and discussing their favorite songs. Everyone was so excited for the opportunity...

    May 14, 2016
  • Photographs by Kim Allegrezza/Misty Grove Photography

    Catching up with Queensryche at the M3 Rock Festival

    Recently Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, MD played host to the annual M3 Rock Festival. Heavy Metal music fans spent two splendid days enjoying the music and mayhem with a few thousand of their closest friends. While covering the festival, AXS was fortunate enough to catch up with...

    May 11, 2016
  • Photographs by Kim Allegrezza/Misty Grove Photography

    Boston delights Baltimore with 40th Anniversary concert

    The Boston 40th Anniversary Tour thrilled fans at Pier Six Pavilion in Baltimore Saturday with an evening of fun memories and fantastic music. The band is playing about 50 shows in 100 days to sell-out crowds throughout the US. It’s been 40 years since their iconic self-titled debut album was...

    May 10, 2016
  • Photography by Kim Allegrezza

    M3 Rock Festival thrills Mid Atlantic with two days of Metal madness

    Metal fans from around the world gathered together at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, MD last weekend for two glorious days of music and mayhem at the annual M3 Rock Festival. Though the weather may not have been perfect at times, the music and comradery certainly was. All anyone could...

    May 06, 2016
  • Fantastic production of the Wizard of Oz at National Theater in DC

    Fantastic production of the Wizard of Oz at National Theater in DC

    Click those heels together and travel to Washington, DC to join the Scarecrow, Tin Man, Lion, Dorothy and her dog Toto for the new stage adaptation of The Wizard of Oz. This spectacular musical is playing at the National Theatre for two only weeks, May 3-15, 2016, don’t miss out. As the friends...

    May 05, 2016
  • Photography by Kim Allegrezza

    Generation Axe thrills DC with spectacular concert

    The Generation Axe performance at the Warner Theater in Washington, DC Sunday night, featuring guitar virtuosos Steve Vai, Zakk Wylde, Yngwie Malmsteen, Nuno Bettencourt, and Tosin Abasi, offered music fans an experience that goes far beyond gathering five fierce guitar greats on one stage jamming...

    April 29, 2016
  • The top 10 best Slayer songs

    The top 10 best Slayer songs

    Considering Slayer’s prolific career, deciding on the 10 best Slayer songs is a difficult task. For more than 30 years the band has been unleashing thrash metal on the masses and has become one of the most iconic and influential bands in metal today. Slayer, possibly more than any of the other...

    April 24, 2016
  • New dates added to Paul McCartney tour

    Paul McCartney adds dates to One On One tour

    Paul McCartney has confirmed he will be returning to the nation’s capital. McCartney last played in Washington, DC in 2013 at Nationals Park. This time Paul’s brand new One On One Tour will make a stop at Washington D.C.’s Verizon Center on August 9, 2016. Tickets for the Washington D.C. date go...

    April 19, 2016
  • Aerial photograph of the new Full Throttle Saloon site

    Ted Nugent, Zakk Wylde and Jackyl to headline re-opening of Full Throttle Saloon

    Sturgis fans rejoice, Jessie James Dupree and Michael and Angie Ballard, proprietors of the landmark Full Throttle Saloon, have announced plans to re-build. Months after a fire destroyed the beloved biker mecca comes the exciting news that the partners have purchased a 600 acre plot and they will...

    April 19, 2016
  • M3 is almost here, tickets are available

    M3 Rock Festival is almost here

    Now in its eighth year, M3 Rock Festival has grown to become the premier hard rock and hair metal festival in the Mid Atlantic. As always this year’s festivities will start with the annual Kix-Off Party on Friday night and the partying will continue straight on till the festival resumes Saturday...

    April 15, 2016
  • Spectacular evening with Chicago and Earth, Wind and Fire

    Spectacular evening with Chicago and Earth, Wind and Fire

    What a treat it was to experience the legendary bands Earth, Wind & Fire and Chicago on the same stage at Royal Farms Arena Tuesday night. The bands are currently on the road with their Heart & Soul Tour 2.0 and this is a must see concert when it comes around. Paring these two classic Rock...

    April 14, 2016
  • Photography by Kim Allegrezza

    The Cult hit DC with powerhouse performance

    The crowd at Fillmore Silver Spring was treated to an incredible night of music and one of the best live performances to roll through the area when The Cult took the stage Sunday night. Ian Astbury and Billy Duffy rocked hard as ever and are still sexy as hell. The Holy White Hounds were...

    April 14, 2016
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