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King Diamond Unleashes Insane Stage Spectacle On 2019 North American Tour

King Diamond [Matt Bishop Photo]

(TRR) – Metal icon King Diamond is currently trekking across North America. The tour features a stage spectacle which brings the audience inside The Institute – an insane asylum which is the bases of King Diamond’s upcoming new album slated for a 2020 release. Last night, a packed Tower Theater just outside of Philadelphia was witness to the madness. King Diamond performed hits from his storied career, surrounded by a …

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EwinRacing Flash XL Size Series Gaming Chair Is Without A Doubt The Best Chair We’ve Ever Owned!

At first, we really didn’t realize that “gaming” chairs were a thing, but given the amazing opportunity to check out the EWin Flash XL Size Series Ergonomic Golden Computer Gaming Office Chair, we are seriously ready to never look back at a standard PC gaming chair or regular office chair ever again!

Not only is the EWin gaming chair incredibly comfortable, but it is durable as well. This chair is sturdy enough to make it …

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Theory of a Deadman Drop Hits And A New Tune In Live Return

Theory of a Deadman [Matt Bishop Photo]

(TRR) – Theory of a Deadman brought their fall headlining run to the Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg, PA last night. Very special guests Spirit Animal are joining them on the trek, and kicked off the evening’s festivities with a fantastic set. The two acts prove to be a solid combo, with Spirit Animal serving up a very alternative appetizer for the tour.

Spirit Animal [Matt Bishop Photo]

Theory …

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Film Director Julius Onah Probes Evocative Issues in Luce

[Octavia Spencer, Kelvin Harrison-Jr, and Naomi Watts in the movie Luce. Photo by Jon Pack/Neon Studios]

From the moment that film director Julius Onah read J.C. Lee’s play, he wanted to take this complex story about the assumptions we make about people and turn it into a movie.

The result: a fascinating indie film starring Naomi Watts and Octavia Spencer, that has viewers thinking and discussing difficult topics.

Onah, a Nigerian-American filmmaker with a …

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Aerosmith’s Deuces Are Wild Residency Is A Rock And Roll Highlight Reel

Aerosmith [© Zack Whitford/Aerosmith]

(TRR) – On Sunday night at the Borgata, rock icons Aerosmith wrapped up a two-night stand in Atlantic City, NJ. The sold-out performance was full of huge hits and some deep cuts. The shows are a part of the band’s east coast run of their landmark Las Vegas Deuces Are Wild Residency, which debuted at the Park Theater at Park MGM back in April.

Throughout the weekend, fans had access …

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Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band Celebrate 30th Anniversary With Sold Out Show At The Met

Ringo Starr [Matt Bishop Photo]

(TRR) – Last night at The Met in Philadelphia, music icon Ringo Starr and his All Starr Band took the stage for a sold out performance. The tour marks the 30th anniversary of the supergroup’s debut back in August of 1989. With this run, Ringo and company are soaking up every moment of the celebration.

“This place is so posh, I decided to dress up a bit,” Ringo said as …

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Bryan Adams Shows Staying Power On Shine A Light Tour

Bryan Adams [Matt Bishop Photo]

(TRR) – Last night, rock icon Bryan Adams brought his Shine A Light Tour to the Santander Arena in Reading, PA. The hitmaker is sprinkling in some solo dates amid his co-headlining trek with Billy Idol. With full stage production and an extensive setlist, Adams helped Y102 celebrate the station’s birthday with style.

Bryan Adams [Matt Bishop Photo]

Adams’ new album Shine A Light arrived back in March via Polydor …

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Smashing Pumpkins, Noel Gallagher Kick Off North American Summer Tour With AFI

The Smashing Pumpkins [Matt Bishop Photo]

(TRR) – Last night at BB&T Pavilion in Camden, NJ, The Smashing Pumpkins and Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds kicked off their highly-anticipated summer tour with very special guests AFI. The package is an ultimate alt-rock outing, with a nice blend of newness and nostalgia. And with an August start, the tour will help fans hang on to summer for just a little while longer.

AFI [Matt Bishop

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Clutch and Killswitch Engage Are Interesting Co-Headliners, But Rock Is Rock

Clutch [© Matt Bishop Photo]

(TRR) – One of the more interesting co-headlining tour is currently trekking across North America. Last night, groove rockers Clutch and metal giants Killswitch Engage stopped at the newly re-branded Wind Creek Event Center (formerly Sands Event Center) in Bethlehem, PA. The tour seems like an odd pairing at first, but rock is rock, and it works. Both acts are playing big rooms together, and their respective fans are coming …

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John Mayer, Stretching His Legs On A Summer Tour, Is Still Sharp

John Mayer [© Matt Bishop Photo]

(TRR) – While he’s not pushing a new record, John Mayer decided to get out and stretch his legs this summer. The guitar guru is touring for the heck of it, and still packing arenas. Last night was #MayerMonday at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, and John treated fans with a new stage setup.

Across the street, Philadelphia’s football stadium Lincoln Financial Field was already buzzing. Rock ‘n’ roll …

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Alice Cooper, Halestorm Kick Off 2019 Summer Tour

Alice Cooper [© Matt Bishop Photo]

(TRR) – Last night at the PPL Center in Allentown, PA, shock rock icon Alice Cooper and GRAMMY-Award winning rockers Halestorm kicked off their 2019 summer tour with special guests Motionless In White. The three acts proved to be a solid bill, with a diverse group of fans coming together to rock out with two Pennsylvania rock heavyweights and a living legend. The venue, having hosted Rob Zombie and …

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Collective Soul, Gin Blossoms Kick Off 2019 U.S. Tour

Collective Soul [Matt Bishop Photo]

(TRR) – Last night at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City, alt-rock juggernauts Collective Soul kicked off their Now’s The Time Tour with special guests Gin Blossoms. The two seminal acts packed the Sound Waves venue at the Hard Rock. The trek celebrates the 25th anniversary of Collective Soul’s debut album Hints Allegations and Things Left Unsaid.

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