Hail Hail The March Violets Were Here
COLUMBUS, OH- It’s been many years since I first heard The March Violets’ signature song, “Snake Dance,” which left me smitten with the band, to say the least. Due to some delays in 2023 (the year I deemed “the year of the goth,” which saw…
The Damned Ignites a Punk Rock Fire in Chicago
CHICAGO, IL- After over 40 years as a juggernaut entity in the punk rock world, The Damned has touched down on North American soil once again. This time, bringing the classic 1980-82 lineup featuring Dave Vanian on vocals, Captain Sensible on guitar, Paul Gray…
The 69 Eyes Death of Darkness Tour: Unleashing Goth Rock Glory at the King of Clubs
COLUMBUS, OH- On an appropriately gloomy, rainy, and blustery day in Columbus, OH, The 69 Eyes brought their “Death of Darkness” U.S. tour to a stop at the King of Clubs. The tour supports their latest release, bearing the same name. The turnout wasn’t as…
Death Cult Resurrected: A Night of Gothic Reverie and Musical Rediscovery
LOS ANGELES, CA- It’s not every day that you get to witness a musical resurrection like the one I experienced at The Theater at The Ace Hotel. As a long-time fan of The Cult, I’ve always been drawn to their music, often stumbling upon it in…
Reliving Post-Punk Glory: The Mission UK’s Dejavú Tour Recap
COLUMBUS, OH- I still believe in God, but God no longer believes in me.” The opening line of The Mission UK’s debut album in 1986 continued my admiration for Wayne Hussey and company. They were members of the Sisters of Mercy, and after leaving, Hussey…
Chameleons Vox Reunion Tour: Reliving ‘Script of the Bridge’ Classics
CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! COLUMBUS, OH- “…The Chameleons were up next, which I was excited to see as I have never had the opportunity. I remember in my youth being pretty obsessed with their “Script of the Bridge”. So much…
Kirk Brandon’s Comeback: Theatre of Hate’s Energetic Performance
CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! COLUMBUS, OH- “…Theatre of Hate opened the evening, and while they are probably the least well-known of the three bands to American audiences, they were still met with a very positive reaction from the crowd. Led…
Emotional Catharsis and Unforgettable Hits: The Cure’s “Songs of the Lost World Tour”
CUYAHOGA, OH- A gloomy, drizzly sky loomed above as Cure fans from all over came together at the Blossom Music Center to celebrate the band and their music. The Shows Of The Lost World tour has been a hot ticket since it was announced earlier…
“She Wants Revenge Isn’t Going Anywhere” And Slay At The Fonda
LOS ANGELES, CA- Most everything is ephemeral. Unless it has been memorialized in some way, moments in time pass in that instant. There are many ways to memorialize epochs of time, but perhaps the most universally loved way to do so is through music….
Perfect Sunday, Here is a love song with The Damned with Suzi Moon and Vacation
CINCINNATI, OH- Ladies and gentlemen, how do!!! What do you get when you mix punk rock legends, the rising punk rock queen, and an outfit of pure rock energy? You get a great Damned show!!! It’s been a couple of years since I’ve been…
