ToddStar - that's me... just a rocking accountant who had dreams of being a rock star. I get to do the next best thing to rocking the globe - I get to take pictures of the lucky ones that do. I love to shoot all genres of music and different types of performers. If it is related to music, I love to photograph it. I get to shoot and hang with not only some of my friends and idols, but some of the coolest people around today.
According to a recent press release: “Rising from the ashes of the death metal legends Ripping Corpse and Dim Mak, TEMPLE OF BONES makes their Relapse Records debut with Walk The Winds, set for release on November 13th. Featuring Scott Ruth (Ripping Corpse, Dim Mak) on vocals, Brandon Thomas (Ripping Corpse, Dim Mak) on drums, […]
October 18, 2026, Los Angeles, CA – Alternative rock duo The SoapGirls are heading back to the United States after being invited to play the Whisky a Go Go in West Hollywood for the second time in 2026. Their return show at one of the most famous venues in rock history takes place on November […]
According to a recent press release: “New Jersey death metal architects OCEAN OF ILLUSIONS will unleash their new EP, Nexus, on October 30th via Bleeding Art Collective. OCEAN OF ILLUSIONS has been pushing the boundaries of the extreme music genre since their inception, as captured on their debut album Unrecognizable (2022) and single release “Helminth.” […]
According to a recent press release: “Detroit-based songwriter John Salvage traces the distance between where he comes from and who he has become on his latest album, Ohio. Across 12 songs, Salvage turns complicated relationships, familiar roads and years of self-examination into his most honest and vulnerable collection yet—a record rooted in the Midwest, with […]
According to a recent press release: “FORGOTTEN SHRINE traverse dramatic soundscapes and landscapes in the new single release, “Gods Of War.” Drawing inspiration from the open-world, mythical realms of Skyrim, “Gods Of War” takes the form of a bard’s song in FORGOTTEN SHRINE’s characteristic dynamic style. The single is taken from the forthcoming full length Nox Aeterna, […]
Venue: Neighborhood Theater City: Charlotte, NC Dates: October 19, 2026 Review and Photographs by: Todd “Toddstar” Jolicoeur (www.toddstarphotography.com) I still remember when my friend Sean turned me onto L7. There was a lull in rock and metal coming out of Hollywood, so he recommended Bricks Are Heavy, and it was all over from there. Next […]
According to a recent press release: “As part of its ongoing 40th Anniversary celebrations, the enduring Hoboken, NJ-based indie label Bar / None Records will be re-issuing Reseda Spleen, the 1996 debut from brawny L.A. Psych-pop outfit Ventilator. The album was mainly recorded at home by project primum mobile, Matt Devine on a used Tascam […]
According to the bands bio: “Ryan McCombs (lead vocals) Tim King (bass) Adam Zadel (guitar) TJ Taylor (Drums) Formed in 1997, Chicago Heavy Rock band SOiL quickly took the scene by storm. The band has sold over 2 million albums worldwide and is best known for the hit singles “Halo”, “Unreal”, “Redefine”, “The Lesser Man”, […]
Venue: State Farm Arena City: Atlanta, GA Date: October 10, 2026 Review and Photographs by: Rob Griffis (https://www.robgphoto.com/concert) There are few bands that can take an arena full of people and turn it into one massive singalong quite like Weezer. On Saturday night, October 10th, the alternative rock veterans rolled into Atlanta’s State Farm Arena for […]
Venue: Brooklyn Bowl City: Nashville, TN Date: October 9, 2026 Review and Photographs by: Jacob Smith (https://www.jhs-photo.com) An absolutely stellar showing from John Lydon and company at Brooklyn Bowl in Nashville, TN, on a Friday night. With so much going on in town, almost always getting to see a highly energized and almost packed house, […]
According to a recent press release: “Canadian cosmic storytellers The Astral Prophets are preparing metal fans for the “Invasion” of their debut album out October 30th with the release of their latest lyric video for the title track. The song is a powerhouse featuring punchy riffs that will get your heart pumping and a dueling […]
According to a recent press release: “SCARHAVEN — a four-piece grunge revival band originally from Washington, DC but who now call NYC home — just dropped the video for new single “CLOUDS.” With its sludgy grooves, anguished vocals, and claustrophobic atmosphere, it feels like a darker, more personal take on ’90s grunge — equal parts Alice in […]
According to a recent press release: “San Antonio, Texas-based rockers KINGDOM COLLAPSE have unleashed the beast! The band has shared the video for new single “Victorious,” featuring champion AEW professional wrestler and former MMA star Thunder Rosa. The song is a high octane rager that comes out of the gates hard. The band deftly strikes a balance […]
Venue: Warsaw City: Brooklyn, NY Date: October 3, 2026 Review and Photographs by: James Zambon (https://jameszambon.com) Sometime around 1992, if I remember correctly, I started listening to Pennywise. I probably first heard them in a skateboarding video, then got a mixtape from a friend with songs pulled from a bunch of those videos. It came complete with […]
According to a recent press release: “I C RED, the Charlotte North Carolina-based band, officially launched in 2026 but the force behind it has been building toward this moment for years. Its members Robbie (Drums), Jordan (Vocals), Sam (Bass), and Kelly (Guitar) grew up in the music industry, learning it from the inside, taking hits, […]
According to a recent press release: “Genre-defying heavy innovators BANKS ARCADE unleash the video for their explosive new single “YUCK!,” the final taste of their sophomore album SECOND PLACE SUPERSTAR, arriving worldwide on September 25. Unhinged, infectious, and impossible to ignore, “YUCK!” captures Banks Arcade at their most volatile. Built around crushing and stompy riffs, electronic grit […]
According to a recent press release: “Epictronic is proud to announce the signing of Italian alternative prog metal band Red Code. Marking the beginning of this new partnership, the band has released their new single and official video, “Quarantine,” the first preview of their debut EP, Traces of Unease And Discomfort (Episode 1), due for […]
According to a recent press release: “Power Take Off has unveiled the official music video for “Cornfields at Midnight,” bringing a new visual dimension to the band’s latest hard-hitting single. Released August 18th on all streaming platforms via ANRGIRL / Betachain and distributed through FUGA/Universal, “Cornfields at Midnight” showcases Power Take Off’s signature combination of […]
According to a recent press release: “Swedish power-pop songwriter and former The Merrymakers frontman David Myhr releases his third solo album, Everything Is All About You, digitally today via Oglio Entertainment. Previously released on physical formats September 18, the 10-track album is now available across all major streaming platforms. Myhr first earned international recognition as […]
According to a recent press release: “The Jetsetters, the new rock band founded by SiriusXM personality Tommy London and Vixen guitarist Britt Lightning has announced a new partnership with The Label Group, another step forward for the band as they continue to build momentum following the release of their debut single and music video, “Above […]
