mercyful fate

Kings of Mercia, featuring members of Fates Warning, Toto, Mercyful Fate, and more, lets Fates Warning guitarist Jim Matheos tap into his love of hard rock and early heavy metal. We spoke to Matheos about the band’s self-titled debut.

Jeff Treppel recounts his experience in the wild, surreal realms of Psycho Las Vegas’s 2022 incarnation — plus, check out tons of photos from the fest.