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Reviews:
Masquerade – Philadelphia, PA – 7/30/2022
So glad that I arrived early on the final day of the festival, although I will say that it was a challenge to get out the door before noon. And I mean that quite literally as the hotel gate at the Marriott seemed to want to hold me hostage...but I made it to the...
Masquerade – Philadelphia, PA – 7/29/2022
Masquerade kicked off early on Friday with another fun appearance from Atlanta's Shotgun Superstars, who were joined by the always-social Heber Pampillon from Kickin Valentina. It seemed that the festival was already falling behind schedule, but nobody seemed to mind...
Masquerade: Artist Showcase – Philadelphia, PA – 7/28/2022
I can still remember sneaking off to a Brad Lee Entertainment event in Fort Lauderdale after working at the Monsters of Rock Cruise pre-party to catch my friends from Roxy Blue perform along with Kickin Valentina before sailing off to the Caribbean. We were excited to...
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News:
SPREAD EAGLE ADD GERMANY TO SUBWAY TO THE STARS TOUR
NYC Streetmetallers Spread Eagle begin their Subway To The Stars Tour this weekend in Newark, Delaware and have added HEAT Festival in Ludwigsburg, Germany to the schedule. The band will be celebrating their 30+ years onstage with songs from all three albums. More...
TWISTED SISTER TO BE INDUCTED INTO METAL HALL OF FAME
ROCAVAKA - The Vaka Thats Rocks! is proud to present: The 6th Annual Metal Hall of Fame Charity Gala, where Rock Legends Twisted Sister will be Inducted into the 2023 Metal Hall of Fame. The event will take place January 26, 2023, at the Canyon Club, Agoura Hills,...
BOWL FOR RONNIE Celebrity Bowling Party at PINZ Bowling Center in Studio City Raises Funds to Fight Cancer
The BOWL FOR RONNIE benefit for the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund returned to Pinz Bowling Center in Studio City on 11/17/2022 after a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic. Sirius/XM radio Host Eddie Trunk served as emcee once again, and led a team...

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