If you want to enumerate all the amazing San Francisco Bay Area rock, fusion, and jam bands that have played a role in the region’s storied musical history, you might want to start your count with Zero.

As 2024 comes to a close, Decadence Arizona: Age of Indulgence gears up for a milestone celebration with its biggest lineup yet, including an electrifying New Year’s Eve countdown set from none other than John Summit, one of the year’s most talked-about acts.

Back in 2020, as the UK sank into lockdowns and life turned surreal, something unexpected began brewing in the heart of Manchester. In a dimly lit bedroom, These Dead Machines—emerging from the dissolution of the band Mark of 1000 Evils—started to come alive. Rising from the ashes, the new band channels something bolder, grander, and all-encompassing, setting aside the limitations of their past sound. Now, after years of honing a new musical identity, they present their debut album, Any Minute Now—a statement of intent that refuses to be ignored.

The legendary Iron Maiden returned to Worcester on The Future Past tour. This tour sees the band performing a fairly niche setlist, but that’s something that Iron Maiden fans have come to expect from them.