Liz Ramanand

Liz Ramanand has been a concert junkie and metal head since the ripe age of 9 years old. Now that passion has turned into an obsession. While working for AOL's heavy metal unit Noisecreep.com as well as Roadrunner Records, she graduated with her Bachelor's degree in Journalism and English from Brooklyn College. She makes it her priority to attend at least four concerts a week any less would make her a very unhappy metal head.

Joey Bada$$, Flatbush Zombies, the Underachievers & More Honor Capital Steez at 2015 Steez Day [EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS]

Joey Bada$$ and rappers from New York's five boroughs celebrated the life and music of their fallen brother Courtney Everald "Jamal" Dewar Jr., better known as Capital STEEZ, on STEEZ Day at Central Park’s Rumsey Playfield in New York Tuesday (July 7).

AfroPunk Fest 2013: Chuck D, Questlove, Big Freedia + More Perform on Day 2 [Exclusive]

The festivities continued on day two of the AfroPunk Fest in Brooklyn on Sunday (Aug. 25). The day’s main acts featured hip-hop icon Chuck D as well as Questlove, Big Freedia and numerous others.

AfroPunk Fest 2013: Theophilus London, Dead Prez, Mykki Blanco + More Perform on Day 1

Every year, AfroPunk Fest celebrates a fusion of both music and culture. This year’s event kicked off over the weekend on Saturday (Aug. 24) in Commodore Barry Park in Brooklyn, N.Y. The day’s main performances included Theophilus London, Dead Prez, Mykki Blanco, Rye Rye and much more.

B.o.B. Will Bring ‘Underground Luxury’ to Highline Ballroom in New York City

It’s a great year for B.o.B. fanatics, not only is the rapper on tour this summer, but he's gearing up for the release of his third studio album, ‘Underground Luxury.’

Justin Timberlake and Jay Z Bring Legends of the Summer Tour to Yankee Stadium [PHOTOS]

It wasn’t Derek Jeter or Mariano Rivera that fans were cheering for Friday night (July 19) at Yankee Stadium, instead rapper and New York City native Jay Z graced the stage with Justin Timberlake during their New York stop of the Legends of the Summer tour.

Wale Celebrates ‘The Gifted’ Album Release With Energetic New York City Show [Photos]

D.C. rapper Wale took the East Coast by storm last night (June 24) in front of a packed house at the Best Buy Theater in New York City.

LL Cool J, Public Enemy + More Prove They Are ‘Kings of the Mic’ at New York Show

New York City fans were treated like royalty as the Kings of the Mic tour tested the walls of Roseland Ballroom last night (June 20) with performances from LL Cool J, Public Enemy, Ice Cube and De La Soul.

Kelly Rowland and The-Dream Radiate During Lights Out Tour in New York City [Exclusive Photos]

R&B songstress Kelly Rowland and crooner The-Dream gave their East Coast fans a treat as they performed for the Lights Out tour last night (May 30) at the Best Buy Theater in the heart of Times Square in New York City. Supporting acts August Alsina and Adrian Marcel also graced the stage.

Go Behind the Scenes of Dawn Richard’s Show in New York City [Photos]

It’s a privilege to watch a musician hard at work and Dawn Richard does just that. When she headlined a show at Gramercy Theatre in New York City Tuesday night (May 28), she showed just how much strength, personality and drive she has both onstage and off.

Dawn Richard Shows Off Her ‘Goldenheart’ at Gramercy Theatre in New York City [Photos]

New Orleans singer, songwriter and performer Dawn Richard brought the house down last night (May 28) at New York City’s Gramercy Theatre for an intimate and stellar show.