There is a song called "The March" in Astra Heights' infectious debut album, Good Problems, that is so insanely catchy that you can't help but wonder why radio stations don't play songs like it any more, and you would also think that a record company would have no problem hawking the song. But I suppose it speaks volumes of the current woeful state of the record business that Astra Heights was dropped by its label a day after Good Problems was released on iTunes. more ›

Twisted Sister, Metal Skool, the Iron Maidens, and Jani Lane of Warrant are putting on a benefit concert this Friday to support wounded veterans and the families of soldiers overseas. Expect Twisted Sister to rock hits from their Twisted Christmas album (see video after the jump). Doors open at 5:00pm at the Bren Events Center in Irvine, with the show starting about an hour later. Get there early so you have time to adjust your... more ›