Eken is Dead’s dynamic, rock-solid sound needs to be not only heard, but seen live. That is just what By the Barricade did last Friday when they hit the stage at Fitzgerald’s in Huntington Beach. We have said this about several bands, but Eken is Dead’s live performance is off the charts. This South Bay,…
Southern California’s South Bay has birthed many iconic punk bands such as Black Flag, Descendents, Pennywise, etc. and with band members mixing and matching for new projects such as Wraths, the legacy continues. Packing out Saint Rocke in Hermosa Beach, CA for their debut show last Friday, Wraths is evidence that the punk scene is still alive and well. Chris Kranes and Andrew…
Southern California based skate punk band Pulley is no stranger to performing. Sustaining for 20 years and a few lineup changes, the band continues to tour worldwide, hold down day jobs and still remain friends. They have firmly established themselves in the punk world with their skills, talent and identification with the fans. By the…
Hailing from Osaka, Japan The China Wife Motors blasted into the U.S. at the end of October and showed Americans what Japanese rock is all about. For the better part of the last decade, the trio has honed their craft and recently unleashed their unique sound onto the West Coast. By the Barricade was introduced to The…
Incoming! The earth is being hit with crushing force! With a band name of Disastroid and a recent album release titled Missles, one begins to think about the sky, space and otherworldly existence. What you get from this San Francisco based rock outfit is definitely out of this world. With tracks hinting at sounds akin…
Legends are not born every day, but This Legend is well on its way to creating their own historic tale. In May 2014, former Yellowcard bandmates Longineu Parsons “LP” and Ben Harper once again joined forces to embark on a new adventure. Chris Castillo of Stanley and the Search and Steven Neufeld of HeyMike! made…
Sandbox Bullies are not just playground heroes, they are rockers to the core who have been serving up a musical blend of rockabilly, punk, and good old rock n’ roll since the late 90’s. Halloween weekend was a busy one for the Inland Empire based band. Sandbox Bullies got an early start with a double…
Why limit Halloween celebrations to just one day? There is way too much fun to be had and Molly Malone’s in Los Angeles kicked off the party with the Rock the Dead Halloween Show on October 24. Witches, pirates, ghouls, cats, fairy tale characters and more filled the house while local rock acts: Lit Soul,…
Haster‘s come a long way since releasing their latest album Let It Go earlier this year. Along with several other awards the alt metal/rock band from Orange County won the Ernie Ball Battle of the Bands and recently opened the Uproar Festival in Irvine, California. As talented, personable, and approachable guys Haster has already developed a dedicated following, and…
New and old fans of Good Riddance, the hardcore punk band from Santa Cruz, have a lot to look forward to. The band called it quits in 2007, but slowly and tepidly regrouped in 2012 to do a few rehearsals, then one show and then even more shows. Two years into that cycle, there are…
