The Ashes of Leviathan tour erupted like a thermonuclear explosion last night at Virginia Credit Union Live, marking Lamb of God's triumphant return to Richmond for the first time since GwarBBQ in 2016. Joined by Mastodon, Kerry King (from Slayer), and Malevolence,...
Excellent local blog Sounds Of RVA celebrates its two-year anniversary on Thursday, November 15 with a vibrant showcase of local musical talent at Strange Matter. Over the course of its two-year existence, this blog has grown into an important force in the RVA music scene. Excellent local blog Sounds Of RVA celebrates its two-year anniversary on...
Well, in a further confirmation of my pet theory that every band that breaks up eventually gets back together, 90s-era Richmond pop-punk flagbearers Fun Size have returned. With three-fourths of their best-known lineup (only lead guitarist Orice Collins has been replaced by Pedro Aida) back in the fold, they've put together a new album called...
Hey folks, here's another installment of what I've tried--and so far failed--to make a weekly thing: a quick look at some of the many recent releases stacking up in my promo pile. I solemnly swear that we'll be running this column weekly from here on in--after all, these albums aren't going to review themselves. Enough of my babbling--here we go!...
Prez - The End Of Privacy (reverbnation.com/ThePrezadent) Prez is a local MC who has just hit the scene, but he caught my attention in a big way with the video for his first single, "Free Me." Featuring Naomi Rose singing a melodic hook and Prez dropping solid rhymes on the verses, with a heart-tugging string/piano sample riding a nice boom-bap...
RVA Magazine is proud to present the world premiere of the latest video from The Trillions. "Ctrl-X Ctrl-V" (aka "Cut And Paste") is the second single from the RVA indie-rock band's debut full-length, Tritones, released earlier this year on Worthless Junk Records. As with many of the Trillions' songs, "Ctrl-X Ctrl-V" relies on the skills of...
FEATURE SHOW Sunday, November 11, 9 p.m. Cult of Youth, Lost Tribe, Buck Gooter, Pharmakon, Mutwawa, Goth Dance Party featuring DJ ZLAL & DJ Shravnasty @ Strange Matter - $8 Adv http://coy.eventbrite.com / $10 Day of – 18+ No doubt, this show is a Show of the Year candidate, but let me say this - this week there are a bunch of amazing shows going...
Halloween is always a great time for music, and this year was no different. Halloween is always a great time for music, and this year was no different. Fans who were lucky enough to go to The Camel to witness Zep Replica and The Men Who Sold the World (Bowie tribute) really had a treat. Zep Replica features members of the Trillions and The Animal...
All the RVA hip hop heads are gonna want to represent for this one. For the second time this year, ASAP Rocky and the rest of his ASAP Mob crew will be rolling into town to take the stage at The National, and if you weren't able to get there last time, you better make sure you're in the building this time. All the RVA hip hop heads are gonna want...
Motion City Soundtrack - Making Moves Vol. 6 EP (MAD Dragon) RVA residents who are aware of MAD Dragon Records and Motion City Soundtrack's collaborative series of EPs, collectively known as Making Moves, have no doubt heard about it mainly in connection with Volume 4 in the series, which features Richmond's own classically-infused power-pop...
