CONCERT REVIEW: Machine Head – Fear Factory – Orbit Culture – Gates To Hell Live at The Warfield


Kicking off 2024 with bang, we headed out to the first show of the year at legendary The Warfield! Hometown heroes Machine Head have not played the city in a few years, and joining them on this epic tour was Fear Factory who missed last year’s show in the city with Static-X. Joining them on this joint are current buzz band Orbit Culture who just got signed to Century Media Records, and Gates To Hell from Louisville opening This is a very strong bill top to bottom especially with two of the most dominant and enduring names in Metal from the nineties still at the top!Continue reading


Watch Metallica and The San Francisco Symphony Perform at The Chase Center


Metallica performed last night with The San Francisco Symphony to crown their “S & M 20” performances this weekend, and christened the brand new Chase Center, the newest sports arena in the Bay Area. The band played old favorites, deep cuts and more recent tracks from the 2016 album Hardwired… To Self Destruct (Blackened Recordings). Ghost Cult will bring you a review of this show next week! The two-weekend shows are being filmed for an exclusive global event next month, by Trafalgar Releasing. Watch fan-filmed videos below!Continue reading


Machine Head Release ‘Ten Ton Hammer’ Performance Clip From ‘Catharsis’ Bonus DVD


The mighty Machine Head will be releasing Catharsis on January 26th via Nuclear Blast Entertainment, and it will be available in an array of formats. The CD/DVD digipak edition includes concert footage of the band’s 2015 show at San Francisco’s Regency Ballroom, and we have another clip from that performance for your viewing and head banging pleasure today. Continue reading


Watch Metallica’s Full Set At San Francisco’s “Band Together” Benefit Concert


Last night Metallica took a break from their current European tour to support a cause close to home. Continue reading


Metallica to Perform At Northern California Wildfire Relief Benefit Concert


 

Metallica is currently out on the European leg of their ‘WorldWired’ tour, but they will be returning to the Bay Area next month to perform a very special show. Continue reading


Metallica Teams Up With The San Francisco Giants For The Fifth Year In A Row


Metallica took over AT&T Park last night for the fifth annual “Metallica Night” with the San Francisco Giants. Just like previous years, Lars threw out the first pitch, James and Kirk performed The Star-Spangled Banner, and they had giveaways for fans throughout the game. Continue reading


Exodus Reunite With Rob Dukes, Paul Bostaph And Rick Hunolt In California


Exodus headlined two nights at The Chapel in San Francisco this past weekend, and as promised, Rob Dukes, Paul Bostaph and Rick Hunolt joined them on stage for the special performances. Continue reading


Metallica, The Who, Queens Of The Stone Age And More Confirmed For Outside Lands Music Festival


The 10th annual Outside Lands festival lineup has just been revealed, and it’s absolutely huge. Continue reading