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TOOL Mohegan Sun Arena Uncasville, Connecticut November 10, 2023 Photos & Review by Tom Bogus UNCASVILLE, Conn. – Tool’s sold-out spectacle at Mohegan Sun Arena was a sonic and visual masterpiece that left the audience spellbound. Opening with the ethereal “Fear Inoculum,” the band seamlessly blended their intricate setlist with mesmerizing visuals displayed on multiple screens behind them. As “Jambi” and “Rosetta Stoned” unfolded, the convergence of colored lights and lasers added a dynamic layer to the performance, enhancing the atmospheric experience. Each song became a journey, accompanied by a visual spectacle that complemented the intensity of Tool’s progressive sound. The seamless transitions between songsRead More →

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BABYKLOK TOUR FEATURING BABYMETAL AND DETHKLOK With Jason Richardson Oakdale Theatre Wallingford, Connecticut September 9, 2023 Photos & Review by Tom Bogus WALLINGFORD, Conn. – The Oakdale Theatre was a cauldron of electrifying energy on September 9th, 2023, as the BABYKLOK Tour featuring Dethklok and BABYMETAL, with special guest Jason Richardson, made its stop in Connecticut Jason Richardson set the night in motion at 6:30pm, delivering a blistering 40-minute performance that showcased his unmatched mastery of the guitar. With every riff and solo, Richardson proved why he’s a force to be reckoned with in the world of guitar virtuosos. JASON RICHARDSON photo gallery Dethklok seizedRead More →

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FREAKS ON PARADE TOUR Featuring Rob Zombie and Alice Cooper Xfinity Theatre Hartford, Connecticut September 10, 2023 Photos & Review by Tom Bogus HARTFORD, Conn. – The ‘Freaks on Parade’ tour at XFINITY Theatre, Hartford featuring Rob Zombie and Alice Cooper, was an electrifying spectacle that left the audience in awe. With opening support from the industrial rock and metal powerhouses Filter and Ministry, the stage was set for a night of unforgettable music and theatricality. Taking the stage promptly at 8:05pm, Alice Cooper launched into his set with  “Lock Me Up,” immediately setting the tone for a night of high-energy performances. The setlist wasRead More →

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ZZ TOP With George Thorogood & The Destroyers Oakdale Theatre Wallingford, Connecticut August 30, 2023 Photos & Review by Tom Bogus WALLINGFORD, Conn. – ZZ Top brought their legendary blues-rock swagger sound to Connecticut and it was a night to remember. With Billy Gibbons on guitar and lead vocals, Frank Beard on drums and Elwood Francis on bass guitar and backing vocals, this iconic trio delivered a performance that left the audience in awe. On tour and opening the concert were none other than the legendary George Thorogood and the Destroyers. Thorogood and the Destroyers delivered an electrifying performance and kicked off with a burstRead More →

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DISTURBED With Breaking Benjamin and Jinjer Xfinity Center Mansfield, Massachusetts August 18, 2023 Photos & Review by Michael LaFleche MANSFIELD, Mass. – On a sizzling and rain soaked day, the Xfinity Center in Mansfield was set ablaze by an explosive rock concert that will undoubtedly linger in the memory of every attendee. Headlined by the powerhouse act Disturbed and supported by Breaking Benjamin and Jinjer, this event was a mesmerizing showcase of rock music’s diverse energy. As the sun dipped below the horizon, Jinjer took the stage with an electrifying opening act that set the tone for the evening. Hailing from Ukraine, their fusion ofRead More →

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GHOST Re-Imperatour Xfinity Center Mansfield, Massachusetts August 19, 2023 Photos & Review by Dan Wenc MANSFIELD, Mass. – The final days of summer 2023 were slowly fading away. As the end of summer concert season crept upon us, there was time for the parishioners of the church of Ghost to gather upon the outdoor amphitheater on a beautiful Saturday night. Walking into the show, you would have seen many die-hard Ghost fans dressed in various Cardinal Copia and Papa Emeritus garb, face paint and masks, along with mass amounts of Ghost tour shirts. There were license plates in the parking lot showing the distance thatRead More →

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AMON AMARTH Xfinity Center Mansfield, Massachusetts August 19, 2023 Photos & Review by Dan Wenc MANSFIELD, Mass. – Ghost was in town on their Re-Imperatour, at the forefront of the night was Amon Amarth to get the fire started. Amon Amarth as been around since 1992, with twelve studio albums to their name. The latest album release is The Great Heathen Army, from 2022. Amon Amarth is guitarist Johan Hegg (vocals) Olavi Mikkonen (guitar), Ted Lundstrom (bass), Johan Soderberg (guitar) and Jocke Wallgren on drums. They took the stage amongst a roaring crowd, with “Ravens Flight,” “Shield Wall” and “Heidrun.” This would start off theRead More →

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EXTREME With Living Colour Casino Ballroom Hampton Beach, New Hampshire August 3, 2023 Photos & Review by Michael LaFleche HAMPTON BEACH, NH – On the second night of their summer tour of North America, the rock band Extreme brought the house down at the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom, leaving the hometown audience filled with loyal fans, family and friends in awe of their musical prowess and undeniable showmanship. Supporting their new album Six, which has taken the world by storm, Nuno Bettencourt’s incredible guitar solos and Gary Cherone’s unyielding ferocity were on full display, re-solidifying Extreme’s place as one of the best and most respectedRead More →

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SNOOP DOGG & WIZ KHALIFA High School Reunion Tour With DJ Drama, Berner, Warren G and Too Short Xfinity Center Mansfield, Massachusetts July 28, 2023 MANSFIELD, Mass. – Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa took their High School Reunion Tour to a sold out, capacity crowd at Mansfield. This traveling party brought some of the best names from the old school 90s rap era originals Warren G, Too Short and Snoop Dogg along with twenty-first century rappers Berner and Wiz Khalifa. Wiz Khalifa kicked off his set with “Black & Yellow” leading off into a high energy hour long set. Snoop Dogg made his entrance toRead More →

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BOY GEORGE & CULTURE CLUB The Letting It Go Show Featuring Howard Jones & Berlin Xfinity Center Mansfield, Massachusetts July 25, 2023 Photos & Review by Dan Wenc MANSFIELD, Mass. – Despite the heavy rains leading up to the show, it was still a great night of music of 80s re-visited. A night that was a momentary escape from reality with a rewind to simpler times to spend a few hours with three musical pioneers of the early 80s MTV era, Berlin, Howard Jones and Boy George & Culture Club. Three veteran musical acts that have maintained the longevity in their music to span forty-plusRead More →