Saturday, June 14, 2025

REPORT: "Metallica Saved My Life," part 2

 


The movie, directed by Jonas Ã…kerlund, is basically about the relationship between Metallica and their fans. While the movie does cover the early days of the band, it’s not a movie about their career as a whole. The background information about their beginnings really serves as more of a foundation to show how they built a following— from fan #1, all the way to the present-day generation of 12-year-olds. It's filled with emotion and joy, and if you're a superfan of any band, you'll be able to relate.


Thursday, June 12, 2025

REPORT: "Metallica Saved My Life" movie premiere, part 1


"But then the girl in front of me in line said “I just heard James is here.” I froze. Her male companion froze. He said quietly “If James is here, my mind is going to f**king explode.” I said “Same. SAME.” He said “Why am I nervous that he’s here?” I said “I don’t know, but now I am too!” I know why.

Friday, February 16, 2024

2023

 

I am still going to shows and shooting them! But what I've really spent my time writing over the past year was a screenplay. I finished a full first draft, edited it, left it alone for a few months to get some space from it, and now I'm about to dive back into it for a second round. I don't want to say too much except it's inspired by the Metal scene of the early 80's (think Metallica/Anthrax not Motley/Poison). 


In the meantime, I've been posting photos on my Flickr and Instagram if you'd like to see what I've been up to!

Tuesday, November 8, 2022

The Metallica "Last Caress" / "So What" Diary, Conclusion

The conclusion I have reached after watching this video every day for a week. 

Monday, September 26, 2022

CONCERT REPORT: Global Citizens Festival 2022

Metallica at Global Citizens Festival 2022

Mariah Carey at Global Citizens Festival 2022


It's hard to believe I've been to gazillions of concerts in New York City and not one of them landed me on the Great Lawn in Central Park. I'd been to the SummerStage, but never the big show grounds where Simon & Garfunkel and Diana Ross made history. My day was finally here! I had the privilege of attending the Global Citizens Festival yesterday and want to share the good and not-so-good things about being part of the event. 

Thursday, September 22, 2022

CONCERT REPORT: 4 Nights with My Chemical Romance

Gerard Way singing with My Chemical Romance
Philadelphia, 2022

It has been a roller coaster with this tour. First, when many tours flat out canceled the shows forever back in 2020 until they felt comfortable booking again/knew they could have shows again altogether, they were my only show that said "No. This is going to happen. Come hell or high water." I have never committed to a show 2 years in advance in my life. It was a bizarre feeling. But it was so worth the wait. 

Monday, September 5, 2022

CONCERT REPORT: The Damned

The Damned at Chelsea Music Hall, 2022

I am such a latecomer to the legendary punk band The Damned that it's almost embarrassing. It took me until 2019 to discover their greatness. But better late than never.