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Ronnie Montrose Remembered 2026

February 25, 2026March 3, 2026ChelseaConcert Reviews, Features

Metal Magnitude was honored to cover Ronnie Montrose Remembered for the first time in 2020, and it was a delight returning to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the event, as part of NAMM 2026. For this NAMM JAMM honoring Ronnie Montrose, it’s fantastic to see that the night of music still upholds all the expectations – an all-star lineup gathered by Keith St. John, with a setlist that stands as a perfect blend and medley of Ronnie’s career, taking it up another notch each time. Cathy Rankin, personality and singer/songwriter who regularly hosts the annual Metal Hall of Fame, made […]

Metal Hall of Fame 2026: Feature and Red Carpet Interviews

February 5, 2026February 9, 2026ChelseaConcert Reviews, Features

January 22nd, 2026, the metal world gathered for the annual tradition of the Metal Hall of Fame, but this time as an L.A.-based Blowout Bash, taking over the Sunset Strip at the Rainbow, The Roxy, and The Viper Room. The takeover celebrated the legacy of 80’s rock and metal that thrives on the Sunset Strip, highlighting bands like Ratt, Poison, W.A.S.P, Guns N’ Roses, and L.A. Guns. Hosted once again by Eddie Trunk and Cathy Rankin, this year’s Hall of Fame inducted Rikki Rockett, Tracii Guns, Gilby Clarke, Warren DeMartini, and Chris Holmes. There was no shortage of Metal Hall […]

Adam Easterling Interview: Orthodox’s Latest Album “A Door Left Open”, & More

January 25, 2026January 28, 2026ChelseaInterviews

Metal Magnitude’s Chelsea spoke with Adam Easterling of Orthodox after the band released their latest album, A Door Left Open. Adam spoke about the making of the album and the music videos for “Keep Your Blessings”, “Sacred Place”, and “Searching For A Pulse”, as well as his background as a vocalist, working with Randy LeBoeuf, promoting Nashville shows, and more. Photos via Nick Chance and the Orthodox Official Facebook Page. For more on Orthodox, visit: https://orthodoxtn.com/. Subscribe to Metal Magnitude’s YouTube channel for more Classic and Modern Hard Rock and Metal interviews and content!

Bowl for Ronnie 2025

November 25, 2025January 28, 2026ChelseaFeatures, Interviews

Another successful Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund event is complete, with Bowl for Ronnie 2025, which took place on November 13th at PINZ Bowling Center in Studio City, CA. PINZ was packed with celebrity guests from the music and entertainment worlds, all bowling alongside fans with the support of spectators on a rainy night in SoCal. Eddie Trunk’s Celebrity Team – this year comprised of Geezer Butler (Black Sabbath), Brent Woods (Gene Simmons Band, Chevy Metal), Shavarsh “Shavo” Odadjian (System of a Down), Nuno Bettencourt (Extreme), and Adam Jones (Tool) – kept up the tradition […]

Marco Aro Interview: New Music from The Haunted, & More

September 15, 2025September 15, 2025ChelseaInterviews

Metal Magnitude’s Chelsea spoke with Marco Aro of The Haunted to discuss the band’s first new album in eight years, Songs of Last Resort, working with Björn Strid of Soilwork, ‪Ola Englund’s direction of the video for “Death to the Crown”, Marco’s favorite track off the new album, his punk and hardcore origins, what band he’s been listening to lately, and more. Check it out below:

Rock For Ronnie 2025

May 28, 2025May 30, 2025ChelseaConcert Reviews, Features

A piece of Rock and Metal history met with a piece of California history this spring, when Rock For Ronnie, the annual outdoor concert tribute to the late, great Ronnie James Dio took place at the Autry Museum in Griffith Park, Los Angeles, CA on May 18th. The day kicked off bright and early, with the sun shining down on the lawn of the Autry Museum and fans packing in to see some of their favorite musicians pay their tributes to the legacy and memory of the iconic and beloved vocalist, Ronnie James Dio. Hosted by Ahmet Zappa, this event […]

Yngwie Malmsteen Interview: New Album “Tokyo Live”, Anniversary Tour, Generation Axe, & More

April 12, 2025April 12, 2025ChelseaInterviews

Metal Magnitude’s Chelsea spoke with Yngwie Malmsteen to discuss the new album Tokyo Live, his recent 40th Anniversary tour, classical and rock influences, time in Generation Axe, and more. Check it out below: For more on Yngwie Malmsteen, visit: https://www.yngwiemalmsteen.com. Follow Metal Magnitude and Subscribe to Metal Magnitude’s YouTube channel for more Classic and Modern Hard Rock and Metal interviews and content!

NAMM 2025 Recap

March 1, 2025March 9, 2025ChelseaConcert Reviews, Features, Interviews

NAMM 2025 was another spectacular event, and seems to have been the busiest we’ve witnessed yet – high energy, hundreds of simultaneous showcases, demonstrations, and deals, plus the usual cacophony of instruments and voices. Before we headed into the Convention Center, however, the pre-NAMM event to kick off the week was the Metal Hall of Fame. This year featured the inductee lineup of: Dimebag Darrell, Rikki Rockett, Tony MacAlpine, Dangerous Toys, Life of Agony, KNAC Radio, Alissa White-Gluz, Doyle Wolfgang Von Frankenstein, Cannibal Corpse, Burton C. Bell, and Jeff Young, plus performances from Kill Devil Hill, an All-Star Jam, and […]

Concert Review: Eyes of the Wicked, Mori’s Memento, and Legend Zeppelin at Whisky a Go Go

February 28, 2025March 1, 2025ChelseaConcert Reviews

February 2nd, 2025, five bands took to the stage at the Whisky a Go Go for a memorable night of Rock and Metal. Teskey, out of Phoenix, AZ, opened the show with some Blues Rock, setting an appropriate mood for the headliners to come. They were followed by New York’s Good Monster, bringing catchy Alt Rock melodies to capture the crowd. Mori’s Memento is a CA-based five-piece with a massive sound and presence emitting from the stage. Each song strikes the right balance between heavy and melodic, with frontwoman Charlotte La Rue’s vocals that are both radio-friendly yet powerfully unique, […]

She Rocks Awards 2025

February 27, 2025May 14, 2025ChelseaConcert Reviews, Features, Interviews

NAMM 2025 – the site of the 13th Annual She Rocks Awards, celebrating a remarkable 13 years of honoring women in the music and audio industries. Taking place at the Hilton Anaheim Pacific Ballroom, this year’s celebration had the She Rocks Awards right at the center of all the NAMM action. Metal Magnitude had the honor of being present for our third time covering the She Rocks Awards. The festivities kicked off with opener Shantaia, followed by an opening statement by Women’s International Music Network and She Rocks Awards founder Laura B. Whitmore, acknowledging the recent Los Angeles fires and […]

Tommy London Interview: New Music, SiriusXM, Metal Hall of Fame & More

February 24, 2025February 24, 2025ChelseaInterviews

Metal Magnitude’s Chelsea recently spoke with Tommy London, following up on a brief interview during the Metal Hall of Fame Red Carpet for a more thorough discussion about his experience at the Metal Hall of Fame, his music influences and career, performing on stage with Bret Michaels and Dee Snider, his new single, “Wicked Ways”, experiences as a radio personality at SiriusXM, connection with Britt Lightning of Vixen, thoughts on the Grammys and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the present and future of Kiss and David Lee Roth, upcoming appearances, and more. For more on Tommy London, visit: https://www.tommylondon.com […]

Ultimate Jam Night at NAMM 2025

February 14, 2025February 16, 2025ChelseaConcert Reviews, Features

Ultimate Jam Night took over the Anaheim Convention Center Arena at NAMM 2025, with a 30-piece orchestra and 80-person choir to accompany over 80 featured musicians, primarily from the Rock and Metal worlds. Presented by RCF, the setlist featured a variety of classics, ranging from Rolling Stones, The Beatles, Pink Floyd, Rush, Pat Benatar, Santana, and Jimi Hendrix, to Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Ozzy Osbourne, Van Halen, Whitesnake, and so much more. Ultimate Jam Night recently celebrated their 10th Anniversary as an event, residing at Hollywood’s world-famous Whisky A Go Go. Paulie Z not only hosted this Ultimate Jam Night […]

Metal Allegiance 2025 at House of Blues Anaheim, CA

February 5, 2025February 6, 2025ChelseaConcert Reviews

Metal Allegiance took over Anaheim, CA on the opening night of NAMM 2025, making the House of Blues a stage for metal legends, and a home for the metal community. An enthralling range of covers, the presence of well-loved Metal Allegiance tracks, powerful support, and an array of surprise guests made for an unforgettable night. This year’s show was sponsored by Jackson, EVH, Charvel, and IK Multimedia.

Metal Hall of Fame 2025: Feature and Red Carpet Interviews

January 31, 2025January 31, 2025ChelseaConcert Reviews, Features

Another year, another successful Metal Hall of Fame! 2025 marked the 9th Annual Metal Hall of Fame event, taking place in Anaheim, CA and surrounding the events of NAMM 2025. This year’s inductees were: Dimebag Darrell, Rikki Rockett, Tony MacAlpine, Dangerous Toys, Life of Agony, KNAC Radio, Alissa White-Gluz, Doyle Wolfgang Von Frankenstein, Cannibal Corpse, Burton C. Bell, and Jeff Young. This year’s event featured a new virtual aspect, as it also served as a fundraising livestream telethon to benefit the Southern California wildfire victims. SoCal Guitarist Ronny North started the show with some shredding perfect to set the tone […]

Interview: Austin Ingerman

July 3, 2024ChelseaInterviews

Metal Magnitude’s Chelsea spoke with Austin Ingerman of Gunshine (and formerly New Years Day), when they released their EP “Checkmate” via Grove Records/The Fuel Music, discussing the formation of Gunshine, working with Producer Chris Collier, the art of self-recording demos as an artist, styles and influences, combining classic rock elements with modern guitar work, performing at WWE Wrestlemania with New Years Day, touring with Jackyl, Austin’s background as a musician and experiences living in LA, and more. For more on Gunshine, visit: https://www.gunshineband.com Subscribe to Metal Magnitude’s YouTube channel for more Classic and Modern Hard Rock and Metal interviews and […]