• JANE’S ADDICTION played an extensive set that covered every aspect of their song catalog.  PERRY FARRELL grooved and sambaed around the stage despite his recent leg injury. View Review & Photos>>
    COMBICHRIST, consisting of the musical genius team of ANDY LaPLEGUA, JOEY LETZ, Z_MARR and TREVOR headlined IRVING PLAZA.  The crowd craved it and they gave it.  View Review & Photos>>
    TAKING DAWN Their debut album "Time to Burn" is a mix of everything that was great about 80s metal with some modern hard rock undertones. View Review>>
    The last time we checked in with the WHITE COLLAR gang Peter Burke (TIM DEKAY) was waiting in a room for the return of Kate Moreau (ALEXANDRA DADDARIO) and she opens the door to find him. View Review>>
    BURN NOTICE starts up again and unleashes one of my favorite reunions of all time, yes everybody it’s CAGNEY and LACEY time! BURN NOTICE is always well written but the pairing of the two characters View Review>>
    LAW & ORDER: CRIMINAL INTENT returns for its ninth season and I can tell you one thing, get ready for some changes.  It is still the same New York City crime drama that you have adored and nurtured View Review>>
    BURN NOTICE returns for a fourth season this week and get ready for a compelling episode that is jam packed with the action that you expect but I bet you didn’t expect them to get a little risqué in the fashion View Review>>

     

    It was my first time seeing him live and honestly I knew he was going to be good but he proved to be magnificent. You can tell MIKA puts his all into his live shows. Everything is carefully planned out from the stage sets View Review>>
    KARNIVOOL is another insanely talented five-piece band from Australia that makes me question what they put in their water that breeds such musically endowed inhabitants? KARNIVOOL are in the same View Review>>
    ROYAL PAINS is back for a second season with their premiere episode entitled, SPASTICITY. When we last left Hank and the crew things were not going all that peachy for them. Evan announced that View Review>>

     

    IN PLAIN SIGHT The last time we were with Mary Shannon (MARY McCORMACK) and Marshall Mann (FREDERICK WELLER) Mary was not doing that spectacular.  She was gunned down protecting View Review>>

     

     

    KATY PERRY played to a packed house at the AGGANIS ARENA in BOSTON, MA.  KATY PERRY’S stage set-up consisted of giant pink flamingos, a glitter fruit microphone stand, a mailbox, a white View Review & Photos>>

     

    NIN are never a letdown live and this is the first tour that unleashed a special drumming force known as ILAN RUBIN.  ILAN is from LOSTPROPHETS and is NIN live drummer for this tour and I have to tell View Review & Photos>>

    Album Reviews

    METALLICA returns to its original roots with their new album Death Magnetic. Produced by Rick Rubin, the band embarks on a journey into their glorious past and draws influence from it. View>>

    MADONNA Love her or hate her MADONNA is here to stay. She embodies what every woman and man wants to be when they grow up strong, business savvy, talented and sexy. HARD CANDY dabbles in a bit of everything and brings in the talent of Justin Timberlake, Timbaland and Pharrell. View>>

    THE EXIES With a major label there are so many people that have to hear everything and it takes forever. With the indie label we didn’t have anyone breathing down our necks and wanting to hear everything. View>>

    SEVENDUST Chapter VII: Hope and Sorrow
    Release Date: APRIL 1, 2008
    by: Mr. Al-Khemia
    Sevendust
    Chapter VII: Hope and Sorrow (2008)
    Label: 7Bros. / Asylum View>>

    THE BRAVERY
    Title: THE SUN AND THE MOON
    Release Date: May 2007
    Label: ISLAND RECORDS
    Writer: Lena Lamoray View>>

    WEDNESDAY 13
    Title: SKELETONS
    Release Date: MAY 2008
    Writer: Leslie Ann View>>

    MUCC
    Title: THE BEST OF MUCC
    Release Date: FEBRUARY 2008
    Label: FONTANA UNIVERSAL
    Writer: Brittney Gale View>>

    FEED THE GODS! Zombie Live Delivers The Intensity The Fans Crave
    Writer: Crimson Al-Khemia
    Artist: Rob Zombie
    Album: Zombie Live (10/23/07)
    Label: Geffen Records View>>

    Schoolyard Heroes Hide Unexpected Horrors In Their Abominations
    by: Mr. Al-Khemia
    Schoolyard Heroes
    Abominations (2007)
    Label: Stolen Transmission View>>

     H.I.M.
    Title: Venus Doom
    Release Date: September 18, 2007
    Label: Sire / London/Rhino
    CD Review written by: Brandye Montarro View

     

    Fronted by the legendary punk giant Johnny Lydon (aka Johnny Rotten) is back with and on the road with his PSYCHEDELIC DISCO ROCK band Public Image Limited. When I first heard that PIL View Review>>
    TOP SHOT is much more than show about marksmen but about how each contestant adapts to the tests that are bestowed upon them and if they can prevail under the pressure. COLBY DONALDSON View Review>>
    30 SECONDS TO MARS are always a win live. JARED LETO has one of the best voices in the business and I’m so glad that they have made such an influential mark in the music community. View Review>>

     

    KMFDM brought their KEIN MITLEID WORLD TOUR 2009 to Boston since they are “celebrating 25 years of the ultra-heavy beat.” KMFDM wrote the book on industrial music and rightfully so, they View Review & Photos>>
    ABC took to the stage and headlined the REGENERATION TOUR properly.  They were terrific live and fulfilled everything that I hoped they would…suave dancing with some sexy signature coat openings. View Review & Photos>>

     

     

     

    MUDVAYNE stole the show with their unique musical concoction. CHAD GREY opened the show as an anthropomorphic's dream date.  The astonishing musicianship continued View Review & Photos>>
    ALKALINE TRIO headlined the Worcester Palladium in support of their most recent  album, AGONY & IRONY which came out last year.  The opening acts were NIGHTMARE OF YOU and View Review & Photos>>

     

    Live Reviews

    LINKIN PARK The day started with ARMOUR FOR SLEEP and ended with LINKIN PARK.  CHESTER and crew were fantastic as always and they featured the STREET DRUM CORPS in the beginning of their act. STREET DRUM CORPS are just so compelling to watch and they always add that extra special icing to any project. View>>

    GEORGE MICHAEL I witnessed greatness in what I have to say was the best show of my life at the TD BANKNORTH GARDEN in BOSTON, MA.  Seventeen years was far too long to wait to see the one and only .The man is magical and I didn’t think that he could ever surpass his recordings live and he did. View>>

    ALICIA KEYS I got the honor of photographing ALICIA KEYS in Boston, MA at The TD BANKNORTH GARDEN and I have to tell you she is one amazing woman. Not only did she radiate self confidence but she had the voice to back it up. View>>

     

     

     

     

    311 quickly made up their show that was cancelled due to a power outage so when they took the stage and NICK HEXUM shouted “electricity” everyone screamed.   The things we take for granted View Review & Photos>>
    Season 8 Premiere Episode review by Lena Lamoray MONK’S final season premiere, MR. MONK’S FAVORITE SHOW, is explosive to say the least and would you expect anything less from such a fantastic show? View Review>>

     

     

     

    CRUE FEST returned this year with a second installment of new bands and the legendary rock darlings, MOTLEY CRUE.  The Monster Energy Stage featured REV THEORY, 16 SECOND STARE,   View Review & Photos>>

     

    SHINY TOY GUNS headlined The Middle East and I have to say what a dream show, SEMI PRECIOUS WEAPONS and SHINY TOY GUNS.  Even if you think you are not familiar with SHINY TOY GUNS View Review & Photos>>

     

     

     

    WHITE COLLAR is one of the most promising pilots I have seen. Right from the beginning it gets you interested in the characters and what lies behind their desires. It brings together an FBI agent View Review>>
    The best show in Rhode Island this month came to us courtesy of THE ALL-AMERICAN REJECTS, SHINY TOY GUNS, ACE ENDERS and VEDERA.  SHINY TOY GUNS View Review & Photos>>

     

     

    METALLICA opened the night with an impressive coffin laser light show and kept the high energy pace all night long.   ROBERT TRUJILLO was so full of energy he made me sweat View Review & Photos>>

     

    SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE is in my opinion the best dance show on television. They bring in world renowned choreographers like MIA MICHAELS, SONYA TAYEH, TYCE DIORIO, MANDY View Review & Photos>>
    If you didn’t attend this party then you missed out!  If there is one thing that the PINOS know it is how to throw a party.  The soiree was BACK TO THE FUTURE themed but ended up entertaining View Review & Photos>>

     

     

    STEVEN TYLER has magical DNA that is full of awe inspiring talent and tantalizing good looks.  You’ve heard of “The face that launched a thousand ships,” well STEVEN TYLER is the face that launched View Review & Photos>>

     

     

     

     

    When the role calls for tank tops the PSYCH people know who to call, since the whole art of tank top wearing was derived just for JOHN CENA. If you think you’ve been on some pretty bad dates ask yourself View Review>>

     

     

     

    NO DOUBT was exactly what I expected and more.  I am glad they are back and stronger than ever.  GWEN STEFANI is such a remarkable performer with her stunning good looks and stage persona. View Review & Photos>>>

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Could there be any better way of spending your birthday than photographing GREEN DAY and THE BRAVERY?  Of course not!  What a show and what a great couple of bands.  View Review & Photos>>

     

    THE SARAH SILVERMAN PROGRAM
    Season 3 Premiere Episode Review
    “The Proof is in the Penis”
    Watch THE SARAH SILVERMAN PROGRAM on Thursday Nights @10:30PM View Review>>

     

     

    THE SARAH SILVERMAN PROGRAM
    Season 3 February 11th 2010 Episode Review “The Silverman and the Pillows”
    Watch THE SARAH SILVERMAN PROGRAM on Thursday Nights @10:30PM EST View Review>>
    KISS never does anything in moderation. That's not what one expects from the group nicknamed "The Hottest Band In the World".  When the KISS ALIVE 35 World Tour recently reached North America View Review & Photos>>

     

     

    PSYCH episode ever, MR. YIN PRESENTS.  This episode is written and directed by PSYCH star JAMES RODAY so you know that means, wait for it……..awesomeness! View Review>>

     

     

     

     

    KIRSTIE ALLEY is back on prime time and I say it’s about time!  A&E brings us into the life of EMMY and GOLDEN GLOBE winner and actress extraordinaire, Kirstie Alley.  KIRSTIE ALLEY’S BIG LIFE View Review>>

     

     

     

    SEMI PRECIOUS WEAPONS live at The Paradise in Boston, MA and all I have to say is they are the reason why I am a concert photographer. I forgot how awesome it is to be challenged by the pure action View Review>>
    In this premiere episode of OBSESSED we meet Graham and Cindee. Cindee is an over exerciser and it is having a detrimental effect on every aspect of her life. Cindee discusses what drove her down this View Review>>
    ALICIA KEYS is best known for her soulful voice and musicality. She has released four studio albums and one live and is currently on tour promoting her latest release, THE ELEMENT OF FREEDOM. View Review>>