Jamey Jasta’s Milwaukee Metal Fest Adds Machine Head, Deeds of Flesh, Angelus Apatrida, Midnight, Warbringer, Bodysnatcher, Vended, Malignancy, Morta Skuld, Ripper Owens, and Pissing Razors


 

Milwaukee Metal Fest 2023 has added a slew of new bands including Milwaukee Metal Fest Books Machine Head, Deeds of Flesh, Angelus Apatrida, Midnight, Warbringer, Bodysnatcher, Vended, Malignancy, Morta Skuld, Ripper Owens, Pissing Razors, and many more. Machine Head is a particular coup for the fest since they rarely do festivals, and none in the USA for many, many years. Hatebreed frontman and podcaster Jamey Jasta purchased the rights to the fest name in 2022, the rebooted event will take place on Memorial Day Weekend at The Rave/Eagles club. Get tickets at the link below. Previously announced to head up the fest are Lamb of God, Anthrax, Suicidal Tendencies, Napalm Death, Dark Angel, The Black Dahlia Murder, Obituary, Shadows Fall, and many more will take part in the festival taking place Memorial Day Weekend 2023, May 25-27th,

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Watch the 2023 Cliff Burton Day Event Commemorating the 61st Birthday of The Metallica Icon


The 6th annual Cliff Burton Day, celebrating the late Metallica legend and Rock Hall of Famer Cliff Burton, as officially declared by Cliff’s hometown of Castro Valley and the greater Alameda County, was held on February 10th, 2023. It would have been Cliff’s 61st birthday. Continuing with tradition, host Nicholas Gomez hosted and spoke with Cliff’s family and friends, about their personal memories and cherished time with Cliff. Interviews include Connie Burton, Lou Martin, Flemming Rasmussen of Sweet Silence Studios, Mike Overton of Trauma, John Gallagher of Raven, Deen Dell of Vio-Lence, Brian Lew and Harald Oimoen from the movie/ book Murder in the Front Row, Photographer Gene Ambo, Castro Valley home town friends Joe Cabral, Judd of Judd’s Barn, and Tony Martin. Their stories and memories of Cliff are not to be missed and are too in-depth to be shared in just one broadcast.

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Celebrate Cliff Burton Day Commemorating the 61st Birthday of The Metallica Icon


This year is the 6th annual Cliff Burton Day, celebrating the late Metallica legend and Rock Hall of Famer, as officially declared by Cliff’s hometown of Castro Valley and the greater Alameda County. Continuing with tradition, host Nicholas Gomez will speak with Cliff’s family and friends, about their personal memories and cherished time with Cliff. These stories will bring you back to the influential early days, with an in-depth look into the life, the times, and the location of an unknowing musical phenomenon. Watch Jerry Only of Misfits pay tribute to Cliff in this video.

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Watch The Full Show of Metallica Performing an “Old-School Songs Only” Set at The Jonny and Marsha Zazula Tribute Concert in Florida


Metallica performed an ”oldies” only set-list in honor of late Megaforce Records co-founders John ”Jonny Z” and Marsha Zazula on November 6th, 2022. Raven provided direct support. The band performed a set-list with songs only from 1983 -1984 and earlier, with many hits and deep cuts not heard live in a long time. Check fan-filmed footage of the entire concert set, and the set list below. Marsha passed away in passed away in 2021, while Jonny passed earilier this year. Continue reading


Watch a Fan-Filmed Tribute to Jonny and Marsha Zazula by Metallica


Metallica performed an ”oldies” only set-list in honor of late Megaforce Records co-founders John ”Jonny Z” and Marsha Zazula last night, November 6th, 2022. Raven provided direct support. The band performed a set list with songs only from 1983 -1984 and earlier, with many hits and deep cuts not heard live in a long time. Watch fan-filmed footage of the band members paying tribute to Jonny Z and Marsha! Continue reading


Watch a Pro-Shot Video of Metallica Performing “The Call of Ktulu” at The Jonny and Marsha Zazula Tribute Concert in Florida


Metallica performed an ”oldies” only set-list in honor of late Megaforce Records co-founders John ”Jonny Z” and Marsha Zazula last night, November 6th, 2022. Raven provided direct support. The band performed a set list with songs only from 1983 -1984 and earlier, with many hits and deep cuts not heard live in a long time. Watch pro-shot footage of the band performing “The Call of Ktulu” live! Continue reading


Watch a Pro-Shot Video of Metallica Performing “Blitzkrieg” at The Jonny and Marsha Zazula Tribute Concert in Florida


Metallica performed an ”oldies” only set-list in honor of late Megaforce Records co-founders John ”Jonny Z” and Marsha Zazula last night, November 6th, 2022. Raven provided direct support. The band performed a set-list with songs only from 1983 -1984 and earlier, with many hits and deep cuts not heard live in a long time. Watch pro-shot footage of the band performing “Blitzkrieg” live! Continue reading


Watch a Pro-Shot Video of Metallica Performing “Phantom Lord” at The Jonny and Marsha Zazula Tribute Concert in Florida


Metallica performed an ”oldies” only set-list in honor of late Megaforce Records co-founders John ”Jonny Z” and Marsha Zazula last night, November 6th, 2022. Raven provided direct support. The band performed a set-list with songs only from 1983 -1984 and earlier, with many hits and deep cuts not heard live in a long time. Watch poro-shot footage of the band performing “Phantom Lord” live! Continue reading


Watch Metallica Perform an “Old-School Songs Only” Set at The Jonny and Marsha Zazula Tribute Concert in Florida


Metallica performed an ”oldies” only set-list in honor of late Megaforce Records co-founders John ”Jonny Z” and Marsha Zazula last night, November 6th, 2022. Raven provided direct support. The band performed a set-list with songs only from 1983 -1984 and earlier, with many hits and deep cuts not heard live in a long time. Check the fan-filmed footage and the set list below. Marsha passed away in passed away in 2021, while Jonny passed earilier this year. Continue reading


Metallica and Raven to Play Special Show Celebrating Jonny and Marsha Zazula


Metallica will perform one more show in 2022 as they pay tribute to the lives of Johnny and Marsha Zazula of Megaforce Records, who gave the band their start and put out Kill Em All. The band will be supported by Raven and a portion of the proceeds of the show will go to MusiCares.Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida, on Sunday, November 6, 2022.Tickets go ons ale at the link below on September 30th.

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