Liz Ramanand has been a concert junkie and metal head since the ripe age of 9 years old. Now that passion has turned into an obsession. While working for AOL's heavy metal unit Noisecreep.com as well as Roadrunner Records, she graduated with her Bachelor's degree in Journalism and English from Brooklyn College. She makes it her priority to attend at least four concerts a week any less would make her a very unhappy metal head.
Liz Ramanand
ShipRocked 2016 – Day 2: Seether, Hellyeah, Avatar + More
Check out a recap and photo gallery of ShipRocked 2016's Day 2 featuring Seether, Hellyeah, Avatar and more.
ShipRocked 2016 – Day 1: Five Finger Death Punch, Halestorm + More
Read a recap and check out the photo gallery from Day 1 of the ShipRocked 2016 Cruise.
Fans Document Soundgarden’s Return in New Book ‘Photofantasm’
'Photofantasm: Nudedragons to King Animal' is a visual volume created by Soundgarden fans for Soundgarden fans.
Sevendust Guitarist John Connolly Plays ‘Would You Rather?’
We play a game of 'Would You Rather?' with Sevendust guitarist John Connolly, who offers up some intriguing answers.
Pop Evil’s Leigh Kakaty Discusses ‘Onyx’ Album + ‘Being a Minority Frontman in the Rock World’
Pop Evil kicked off this year with a massive trek with Stone Sour, and now the band is hitting the road with Escape the Fate. For a full list of dates go here. We had the opportunity to sit down with Pop Evil frontman Leigh Kakaty, who spoke all about the band’s latest disc ‘Onyx.’ He gives an honest account of their need for creative freedom and expression on the album, as well as challenging rec
Early Preview: Linkin Park’s ‘The Hunting Party’
Linkin Park recently released their new single, ‘Guilty All the Same,’ giving fans a taste of the direction of their upcoming album, ‘The Hunting Party,’ due June 17. We were one of the lucky few who spent a morning at MSR Studios in New York City to listen to a handful of new tracks presented by none other than Linkin Park's very own Mike Shinoda.
Steel Panther Give Fans a Taste of ‘All You Can Eat’ With Acoustic Show at Album Release Party
Even though the members of Steel Panther are from Los Angeles, they celebrated the release of their brand new album 'All You Can Eat' with an intimate gig in New York City. The very glamorous and hilarious group performed five acoustic songs in front of a small crowd at the legendary, high-end burlesque club The Box last night (April 1).
Living Colour Discuss ‘Vivid’ Songs, Brooklyn Parties, New Album + More
In Part 1 of our interview with Living Colour, the band spoke all about their experience on ShipRocked 2014 as well as the making of their classic album ‘Vivid,’ which recently celebrated it’s 25th Anniversary. They also talked about their musical roots in New York City and much more. In Part 2 (which you can watch above), the members discuss specific tracks on ‘Vivid’ at length and explain that e
In This Moment Guitarist Chris Howorth Discusses Upcoming Album + More
It’s no secret that In This Moment’s latest album, ‘Blood,’ has had massive success, and the reception to both the album and the live performances have made the band one of the most unique and interesting rock acts today. The music and production definitely won over ShipRockers as the band performed on the Norwegian Pearl for ShipRocked 2014 earlier this year. While on the cruise we spoke to guita
Track-by-Track Preview: Black Label Society’s ‘Catacombs of the Black Vatican’
The Doom Crew are patiently waiting for Black Label Society’s forthcoming disc ‘Catacombs of the Black Vatican,’ which is due out on April 8 via eOne Records. Last week, a handful of die-hard fans as well as a few lucky members of the press (including us) gathered at the NYC offices of eOne Records and were privileged enough to get an early listen to the new record and it does not disappoint.
Read
Zakk Wylde Rocks Apple Store With Q&A Session + Acoustic Performance in NYC
Some may go into the Apple Store to check out the latest iPad or iPhone, but Friday night (Jan. 17) metalheads gathered at the Apple Store in New York City's SoHo neighborhood for an intimate question and answer session along with an acoustic performance featuring the one and only Zakk Wylde.
Halestorm’s Arejay Hale and Josh Smith Reveal What They’d Like for Christmas
Halestorm received a major present at the beginning of the year with a nice shiny Grammy. The band has been trekking nonstop in support of their latest album ‘The Strange Case Of…,’ and during their New York date at Terminal 5 we had the chance to speak with drummer Arejay Hale and bassist Josh Smith about what they'd like for Christmas.