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Metallica and Friends Thrill and 'Kill' at 2013 Orion Music + More Festival

Tree Riddle — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 22:30:44 +0000

Metallica and their musical friends brought a number of unforgettable performances to the sophomore outing of the metal goliath’s Orion Music + More festival, which may have found a permanent home on Detroit’s Belle Isle. Metallica’s Orion Music + More is easily the most unique major rock festival in the United States. More established festivals [...]

Scott Weiland Brings 'Purple at the Core' to The Machine Shop [REVIEW]

Tree Riddle — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 23:42:44 +0000

Scott Weiland kicked off his 'Purple at the Core' tour at The Machine Shop in Flint just days after Stone Temple Pilots announced his dismissal from the band. Did they make a huge mistake or get out just in time? After watching the performance last night, I'd say...

Volbeat At The Machine Shop 8/15/11 – Concert Review

Tree Riddle — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 13:43:36 +0000

Danish rock band Volbeat rolled through Flint, Michigan Monday night to play a gig at The Machine Shop. For those of you not familiar with the band -- imagine James Hetfield singing 'Whiskey in the Jar' and early Glenn Danzig's vocals combined, add in the guitars of Green Day, Queens of the Stone Age, mix in helicopter-like thrash metal rhythms and a splash of rockabilly and you almost have an idea what the band sounds like.

Hard Rock And Heavy Metal Grammy Nominees Announced

Tony LaBrie — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 13:45:11 +0000

The Grammy nominees for the 53rd annual show were announced yesterday. Any big surprises? Take a look! 2011 Hard Rock Performance Nominees: A LOOKING IN VIEW – Alice In Chains LET ME HEAR YOU SCREAM – Ozzy Osbourne BLACK RAIN – Soundgarden BETWEEN THE LINES – Stone Temple Pilots NEW FANG – Them Crooked Vultures [...]

Kid Rock Is Pissed!

Chris Monroe — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 15:50:09 +0000

The American Bad Ass is pissed at scalpers over his upcoming birthday show at Ford Field. He had a few choice words for the people driving up the ticket prices for his show… I try my hardest to keep my ticket prices low, THIS I HAVE CONTROL OF.!! I can not control nor do i [...]