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Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival continues to fill the void that Ozzfest left by bringing heavy music acts across the country for a summer tour. The 2012 lineup in the OKC stop boasted a bit of the old, a bit of the new, and a lot of awesome. Slipknot, Slayer, Anthrax, Motorhead, and As I Lay Dying rocked the main stage this year in what turned out to be a […]

Most people enjoy downtown Tulsa for its cultural landmarks and nightlife. This weekend, the area has a special treat to offer Tulsans as local bands join together on multiple stages for the Free Tulsa Music Festival. This year’s fest features over 150 local bands and several activities throughout the Blue Dome Arts District. The best part… it’s FREE! Free Tulsa Music Festival begins on Friday the 27th at 6 pm […]

Saturday I had the opportunity to hear, and kinda see Tenacious D. I say "kinda" because as a short man, being in the pit amongst tall people, the only way to see well is by holding my camera above many heads; but that didn't hinder what I'd say was a great concert. The D opened the night playing the title track from Rize of the Fenix on what appeared to […]

Recently I had the opportunity to talk with the driving force of Pujol, Daniel Pujol. Just a few months after his most recent release, “The United States of Being,” Daniel was happy to talk to me about many different subjects. From his newest CD, to recording with Jack White on Third Man Records. From his recent graduation to his opinion on CDs. You can check out the full interview on […]

Vocalist Randy Blythe is behind bars today in the Czech Republic because of an incident involving a fan over two years ago. Many fans believe that he is being unfairly held and that the mainstream media is not doing their job; Blythe happens to be the vocalist for one of the more popular Metal bands, Lamb of God. While in Prague last week with the band, he was detained by […]

This month we celebrate the birth of the USA!!! What better way to do that than with cookouts, apple pie and brand new album releases? This July, there’s a ton of new music to celebrate with! Be on the lookout for the sixth album from the Dirty Projectors called Swing Lo Magellan. This album promises to be different from previous releases, and if the hauntingly beautiful sound of this single […]

After an 11 year hiatus, Tulsa’s original Reggaefest returned with an international lineup. Each day started out slow and hot, but the great music and atmosphere made it well worth the heat. The festival opened with locals Sam and the Stylees, The Rebellion, and Local Hero. The first of the headliners was Jamaican band The Itals. They really set the mood, taking the music back to its roots. Don Carlos […]

Is the Tulsa Metal scene in the middle of a recession? With the closing of the infamous Marquee, bands such as Inoperable & Koma Therapy splitting up and/or taking hiatuses such as Submerged in Dirt…the Metal Scene is in desperate need of a boost. Enter “Beneath.” The six-piece band has been around for five years and shows no signs of slowing down. On the heels of their excellent stage showing […]

RSU Radio 91.3 FM always enjoys hearing and promoting the local bands in the Oklahoma music scene. Local music is not only a "corner stone" of RSU Radio, but in fact, a community among itself. This Friday, you can show your support for many of the local bands downtown at the IDL Ballroom during the Urban Tulsa Weekly's "NewVo Showcase 2012." Rising local rock bands such as the "Fiddlebacks", "The […]