Articles by Jerry Alperin

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Jerry Alperin

Jerry is a reviewer, photographer and interviewer here at Metal Express Radio. Originally from the East Coast, he always wanted to find a warmer climate to call home. Fortunately for him, he wound up in San Francisco where the people are colorful, the sushi is delicious and the music diverse. He has been involved in the music industry in one form or another for over 30 years.
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LAMB OF GOD (Live)

September 5, 2024 Jerry Alperin 0

For 25 years now, Metal Express Radio has been watching Lamb of God grow. There are probably a lot of Lamb Of God fans out there who don’t know that Lamb Of God was formerly …READ MORE

Puscifer at The Maverik Center, Salt Lake City, U.S., April 23, 2024

SESSANTA – A 60th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION For MAYNARD JAMES KEENAN (Live)

April 29, 2024 Jerry Alperin 0

What an incredible show! Maynard’s 60th birthday celebration continues with a stop at the Maverik Center in Salt Lake City. Wow! What a celebration it was. The Primus, Puscifer and A Perfect Circle lineup blended …READ MORE

DIRTY HONEY (Live)

November 28, 2023 Jerry Alperin 0

Dirty Honey proved once again they are a band continuing to rise. After a successful debut album tour, they are already back on the road in support of their new album Can’t Find The Brakes. …READ MORE

JUSTIN SMOLIAN (DIRTY HONEY): “The Title Really Fits Our Lifestyle At The Moment, It’s Been Non-Stop”

November 12, 2023 Jerry Alperin 0

Jerry Alperin of Metal Express Radio talked with Dirty Honey’s Justin Smolian and Jaydon Bean about the band’s past and new tour, the new album Can’t Find The Brakes, Jaydon coming in as the new …READ MORE

Live Reviews

WACKEN OPEN AIR (W.O.A.) 2023

August 7, 2023 Jerry Alperin 0

Another Wacken Open Air festival is in the history books. Although it got off to a rocky start, or should I say muddy start, the promoters and crew worked diligently to keep this legendary festival …READ MORE

TOXIC HOLOCAUST (Live)

July 12, 2023 Jerry Alperin 0

Oregon born Thrash Metal band Toxic Holocaust made a stop at Salt Lake City’s The Complex on July 8th 2023, and performed an incredible show. After the news that the co-headlining band would not be …READ MORE

TESLA (Live)

June 18, 2023 Jerry Alperin 0

Rock and Roll icons Tesla made their way to the Peppermill Concert Hall in Wendover, NV. on June 9th, 2023, to play a show that Sold Out in minutes. The venue was set, the crowd …READ MORE

MR. BUNGLE (Live at The Union Event Center, Salt Lake City, UT., USA, May 17, 2023)

MR. BUNGLE / MELVINS (Live)

May 21, 2023 Jerry Alperin 0

Mr. Bungle and Melvins, just hearing those two names together at one show, you know your in for something special, and it sure was. This show was Hard, Heavy and a bit Strange, just the …READ MORE

MINISTRY (Live)

April 25, 2023 Jerry Alperin 0

In their bio it reads, “Ministry has been the lifetime passion project of founder Al Jourgensen”. Appearing at The Union Event Center on April 21st 2023 in Salt Lake City, it was evident the passion …READ MORE

HARRISON MARCELLO (TEMPT): “We’re Very Excited That SIR BRIAN MAY Heard The Track And Liked It”

February 7, 2023 Jerry Alperin 0

Tempt are not about starting a revolution. Nor are they about taking the past and re-imagining it. No, what Tempt are doing is far more exciting and dynamic than such glib phrases would suggest. Welcome …READ MORE