Jana Lee Macheca, Author at First Angel Media

Music ReviewsCanada’s MEDEVIL’s New Album In Tribute To Drummer’s Passing

Jana Lee MachecaMarch 24, 2023

Medevil is a highly energetic, fast-paced metal band known for their tight songwriting, intense stage presence and roaring vocals. Back in 2016, they released their debut album “Conductor of Storms” and this year they are following it up with “Mirror In The Darkness”, which is dedicated to their late drummer Chris Malcolmson whose drums are recorded on the album. The latest single off this progressive and adventurous new album is “Dead Before Birth” presented with...

ArticlesLiverpool post-punk / indie rock stalwarts THE ROOM delight once again with ‘Sleepless’

Jana Lee MachecaMarch 23, 2023

Liverpool’s The Room presents ‘Sleepless‘, a song inspired by the modern-day phenomenon of internet addiction, social media and news junkies. Following lead track ‘The Drift‘, this is the latest offering from their ‘Restless Fate’ LP, the band’s first new recordings in 38 years. Producer Mark Jordan has also created accompanying videos for both singles. Originally formed by singer Dave Jackson and bassist Becky Stringer in 1979, they are once again joined by the band’s original...

ArticlesA New Year and A Brand New Channel for Pittsburgh Music

Jana Lee MachecaJanuary 4, 2023

On New Years Eve, I skipped out on my usual crazy plans of PJ’s and non-alcoholic wine to head out to Ralph’s Music Guild and take part in celebrating the new Music from the 412 Roku channel launch. There have been long standing issues with the music scene in Pittsburgh that people have wracked their brains over; namely how to pull down the walls between genres and properly promote the scene on a large scale....

Articles Event ReviewsA Night of Metal at Porky’s

Jana Lee MachecaNovember 7, 2022

To those who were shocked to see me in the outside ring of a mosh pit, I do admit that my look is more ‘unassuming mom’ but those who know me well, know that I grew up in mosh pits and my favorite memories of shows usually involve insane moments of possible injury; so when my friend and coworker told me his show was probably going to be too brutal to get good photos safely…...

Articles Event ReviewsSacrament – Let The Sin Begin!! The 1st Show by First Angel Media

Jana Lee MachecaNovember 2, 2022

Last Thursday First Angel Media threw its first show, Sacrament. In past years there have been First Angel sponsored shows, as well as shows put on by promoters in the area working with FAM, but this was the first of what is meant to be an annual event, run completely by First Angel, and the outcome was a success! For a Thursday night in the Pittsburgh area music scene, a show was a gamble from...

Articles Event ReviewsSleepwalker Ball 2022: A Night to Remember for so Many Reasons

Jana Lee MachecaOctober 24, 2022

I’m still riding the emotional high from my Saturday night at NeverWake’s Sleepwalker Ball. Each year since this band began their annual charity ball, I’ve made sure to be there to cover it. This night was different though, for some amazing, and bittersweet, reasons. Being a pretty big fan of NeverWake’s music in general (Yes, that was probably me you heard screaming and singing along) I also love that these guys put together a charity...

Dark Side of Music PodcastsAn Interview with Death… Silhouette Death that is

Jana Lee MachecaAugust 19, 2022

Justin and Jana get the chance to talk with Silhouette Death on his music, career, and upcoming album release.

ArticlesCrash Army talks about musical connection to Nirvana & Grunge roots!

Jana Lee MachecaAugust 12, 2022

Have you ever listened to a band and they immediately made you think of another band you love? It’s common to music lovers, one band is inspired by another, but what if you sat down to hear a local band with your friends and one of them yells, “Is that Kurt Cobain’s son??” While it might sound far-fetched, that’s exactly what happened to me one night at the Squirrel Hill Sports Bar, and the reference...

ArticlesPsyclon Nine’s The Road to Hell Tour

Jana Lee MachecaJune 18, 2022

Who in their right mind drives four freaking hours to go to a show with four bands they’ve never listened to before???? Oh…. yeah. Me. I’m that person. Let me tell you though, it was worth every minute to watch one of the best shows I’ve seen from start to finish. I’d heard of two of the bands through the reviews we’d put out here on First Angel Media, but I hadn’t taken the time...

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