The Sunset Strip scene is becoming unrecognizable. But it’s nothing a shot of Whisky can’t cure.

Lately, the ever-evolving Sunset Strip scene seems to be changing as rapidly as Machine Gun Kelly shifts musical genres. The iconic Tower Records Sunset building, though closed since 2006, recently underwent a controversial exterior alteration that affected the look of the structure, but at least Tower’s famous front facade was preserved as a testament to the magical musical palace it once housed.

Across the street, the Tower Records Video and Classical Music Annex was the go-to spot for concert tickets, where fans lined up on Sunset and Larrabee, sometimes stretching east all the way past Book Soup for events like Ozzfest. Those were the golden days, spanning from the ’80s through the 2000s. The space eventually housed a longstanding Chase Bank, which recently closed its doors, leaving the building vacant.

Fortunately, there are signs of promise. The Roxy and the Rainbow Bar and Grill continue to embody the spirit of rock and roll, with a vibrant new mural adorning the Roxy’s exterior side, facing the Rainbow’s patio. The striking artwork pays homage to the Roxy’s 50th anniversary and features Sunset Strip legends like the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Guns N’ Roses.

While it’s disheartening to bid farewell to some of the Strip’s legendary venues, the world-famous Whisky a Go-Go still stands tall at the corner of Sunset and Clark, welcoming the loudest, proudest, and most awe-inspiring rock and metal acts.

In the coming weeks, catch performances by the indomitable Dokken, the totally awesome Missing Persons, the weekly Fast Times cover band (pictured above) delivering incredible renditions by everyone from Motley Crue to Depeche Mode, and, of course, the Ultimate Jam Night Hollywood, a weekly gathering of some of the most gifted local and visiting touring musicians from L.A. and beyond, coming together to jam out to beloved rock and metal anthems.