Highwire Daze Magazine

Highwire Daze is a music publication located in Los Angeles, California. Established by Kenneth Morton and Judith Scott in September 1990, the magazine released its first issue just two months later. Now celebrating its 28th anniversary, Morton and his team continue to provide coverage of metal, hardcore, punk, and various other music genres. This website represents an exciting new phase for the magazine, and we appreciate your ongoing support.

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Sydney Quiseng at the Hotel Cafe - Live Photos

3 days ago | highwiredaze.com | Jack Lue

SYDNEY QUISENG LIVE PHOTOSHotel CafeHollywood, CAMarch 13th, 2025Sydney Quiseng of Echosmith performed a very special acoustic set at the Hotel Cafe in the heart of Hollywood. Highwire Daze photographer Jack Lue was in attendance, capturing these images from this amazing show! Also Happy Birthday to Sydney on this posting day April 21st!Photos by Jack LuePhoto Gallery: https://highwiredaze.com/project/apocalypticapix1/
Kim Dracula and Hanabie - Live Photos

1 week ago | highwiredaze.com | Jack Lue

House Of BluesAnaheim, CAApril 5, 2025Kim Dracula and Hanabie co-headlined at the House of Blues in Anaheim, presenting their very own creative brands of rock and roll to the Southland! Highwire Daze photographer Jack Lue was in attendance, capturing these images from this absolutely amazing show!Photos by Jack LueKim Dracula Photo Gallery: https://highwiredaze.com/project/kimdraculapix1/Hanabie Photo Gallery: https://highwiredaze.com/project/hanabiepix1/
Wednesday 13 at The Whisky - Live Photos

3 weeks ago | highwiredaze.com | Jack Lue

WEDNESDAY 13 LIVE PHOTOSThe WhiskyWest Hollywood, CAMarch 15, 2025Wednesday 13 performed at the legendary Whisky A Go Go on the Sunset Strip, rocking out the venue with a dynamic set of tunes! Highwire Daze photographer Jack Lue was in attendance, capturing these images from this amazing show!Photos by Jack LuePhoto Gallery: https://highwiredaze.com/project/wednesday13tw1/
Checking In with Chris Rawson of Stick To Your Guns

Jan 15, 2025 | highwiredaze.com | Ken Morton |Heaven’s Reign |Butcher Babies |Carla Harvey

Checking In with Chris Rawson of Stick To Your GunsStick To Your Guns make the kind of hardcore that stirs up thoughts as much it does mosh pits. The Orange County, CA outfit — Jesse Barnett [vocals], Andrew Rose [bass], Chris Rawson [guitar], Josh James [guitar], and Adam Galindo [drums] — incite a palpable and powerful release through shuddering grooves, earthquaking breakdowns, laser-precise riffing, and arresting hooks.
Dogma at The Whisky - Live Photos

Jan 14, 2025 | highwiredaze.com | Jack Lue |Heaven’s Reign |Butcher Babies |Carla Harvey

DOGMA LIVE PHOTOSThe WhiskyWest Hollywood, CANovember 19, 2024Dogma performed at the world-famous Whisky A Go-Go spreading their hard rocking gospel to the Sunset Strip congregation! Highwire Daze photographer Jack Lue was in attendance, capturing these images from the second night of these amazing shows!Photos by Jack LuePhoto Gallery: https://highwiredaze.com/project/dogmatwh1/Dogma on Instagram
Becoming The Enemy by Trishula (Pride & Joy Music)

Jan 13, 2025 | highwiredaze.com | Ken Morton |Heaven’s Reign |Butcher Babies |Carla Harvey

Pride & Joy Music experienced a banner year in 2024 with standout releases from melodic rock acts such as Danger Zone, Nationwide, and Winding Road. And now with Becoming The Enemy by Trishula, the esteemed label is kicking off the New Year with a bang! Trishula is the creation of UK guitarist and songwriter Neil Fraser, who has previously worked with the likes of TEN, Rage of Angels/Ged Rylands (Tyketto), and the late great Tony Mills (TNT, SHY).
Heaven's Reign to unveil Northern Lights via Pride & Joy Music

Jan 13, 2025 | highwiredaze.com | Ken Morton |Butcher Babies |Heaven’s Reign |Carla Harvey

Heaven’s Reign are a powerhouse of classic rock energy, hailing from the UK and deeply inspired by the golden era of rock and roll. The band features three founding members of Rollin Thunder (Rik Cayton, Ian Lynan, Ste Birch), Faster than Bulls (Ricky Moss) & Sketcher/Deep Cellar (Gaz Birch). Collectively the band shared stages with legends like Bryan Adams, Blue Öyster Cult & UFO. Cementing their reputation for high-energy, electrifying shows.
Lords Of Acid Announce New Singer - Carla Harvey (ex-Butcher Babies)!

Jan 3, 2025 | highwiredaze.com | Ken Morton

Lords Of Acid announce that former Butcher Babies singer Carla Harvey is the band’s NEW Acid Queen. Lords Of Acid’s manager Marc Jordan has confirmed that “Carla is set to begin recording vocals for the new Lords Of Acid album this winter and will be joining the band on a 27 date US tour in June.”Says CarlaHarvey:I had three favorite bands in high school: Guns N’ Roses, Pantera and Lords of Acid. Each one shaped me and uniquely influenced me as an artist.
THE VAPORS unleash a "Wasp In A Jar"... 4th album from New Wave veterans to be released on 2/28!

Jan 3, 2025 | highwiredaze.com | Ken Morton

“We look at the band with the philosophy of Viv Savage from Spinal Tap: ‘Have a good time all the time’,” laughs bassist Steve Smith of renowned New Wave veterans THE VAPORS about continuing the legacy of the band as well as the release of the fourth album in over four decades, WASP IN A JAR (release date: February 28, 2025 via Vapors Own Records).
Sebastian Bach at The Whisky - Live Photos

Dec 31, 2024 | highwiredaze.com | Ken Morton

SEBASTIAN BACH LIVE PHOTOSThe WhiskyWest Hollywood, CANovember 19, 2024Sebastian Bach performed at the world-famous Whisky A Go-Go on the Sunset Strip for two big sold-out nights! Highwire Daze photographer Jack Lue was in attendance, capturing these images from the second night of these amazing shows!Photos by Jack LuePhoto Gallery: https://highwiredaze.com/project/sebastianbachthew1/Sebastian Bach on Instagram