Dizzy Reed-Fronted Hookers & Blow Perform On 'Toxic Tuesday' At The Whisky
By Andrew Bansal, May 21st 2013, Whisky A Go Go, West Hollywood CA: Hookers & Blow, the LA-based hard rock cover band featuring Dizzy Reed of Guns 'N Roses on vocals and keyboards along with Quiet Riot's Alex Grossi on guitar, Matt Starr (Ace Frehley, Burning Rain) on drums and Chris Price (The King Mixers) on bass, are currently doing a month-long residency gig at the Whisky A Go Go. Read full review

Torche, KEN Mode & Totimoshi Perform At The Troubadour
By Andrew Bansal, May 18th 2013, The Troubadour, West Hollywood CA: Following the release of their sophomore album 'Meanderthal', Miami, Florida based sludge outfit Torche underwent a lineup change and after a gap of four years, came out with a new album called 'Harmonicraft', released on the Volcom Entertainment label. They've been doing plenty of touring since the release, and currently they are on their own extended headline run across the United States. Read full review

Krisiun Plays Headline Show At The Vex
By Andrew Bansal, May 17th 2013, The Vex, Los Angeles CA: After headliners Hypocrisy and direct support act Aborted dropped off, this tour appeared to be in the doldrums. But, Brazilian death metal trio Krisiun decided to go ahead with the tour and took on the headliner spot, as Viriginia-based melodic tech death metal band Arsis became the main support act. Read full review

Cannibal Corpse Decimates Orange County
By Andrew Bansal, May 16th 2013, The Observatory, Santa Ana CA: Death metal mainstays Cannibal Corpse have been an actively touring band in recent times, completing the Summer Slaughter run last year and following that with a short tour of their own. Now they're back with another headline run, this time with Napalm Death and Immolation as support acts, along with the rotating opening slot going to Cretin for this part of the tour. Read full review

Holy Grail & Fellow Hometown Metal Bands Rock Viper Room
By Andrew Bansal, May 15th 2013, The Viper Room, Hollywood CA: Following the release of their sophomore full-length effort 'Ride The Void', Los Angeles' very own metal warriors Holy Grail have been highly active on the road lately, finishing a successful run on the mighty Metal Alliance tour alongside the likes of Anthrax, Exodus, Municipal Waste and High On Fire. Read full review