Interviews

It is nice to come across bands in the "wild" that you find you are really excited about and thoroughly enjoy, and Mainstream Scare is one of those bands. This three-piece has come with some impressive talent, which includes all three…

There is so much amazing music out there and it sometimes feels impossible to even begin to keep up with it all, it also is difficult to be thoroughly impressed anymore as well due to the over-saturation, but every once in a while a band…

Rock music comes in many forms, some still stick to the sex, drugs, and rock and roll, which is where Buckcherry lies, even though vocalist Josh Todd has been clean and sober for 30 years now. Way to go Josh!! You didn't make it through the…

There is the big four of thrash, Metallica, Megadeth, Anthrax, and Slayer. There is also the big four of doom which has been listed as Pentagram, Trouble, Saint Vitus, and Candlemass. Candlemass is arguably the favorite out of those four…

If you don't know who Steve Dadaian is yet, you will soon. This electric and classical guitar player has been turning many heads and playing alongside some of the greats, including Dream Theater's Jordan Rudess. Dadaian has his second solo…

It is always really cool when you get to have friends who you share a lot in common with and can bullshit about many topics. It is even more awesome when said friend writes an important book about how to view and navigate life. Keith Walker…

There are so many subgenres within the genre of rock and metal, and some bands are good at tackling a few within their music and throughout their years. Pop Evil has always been considered a rock band, but they are working toward a more…

Some music is difficult to categorize, and I tend to love those types of bands because they are usually very unique. Eluveitie is one of those bands. They have such a creative way of composing along with adding instruments to metal you…

One of my favorite things in interviewing someone you consider a friend, is being able to just "shoot the shit", which is what Donny Burbage allowed me to do. We got to discuss everything from his involvement with Cradle of Filth, to his…

Thrash metal is one of the best genres. That is where the Big Four is! We owe so much to some of these pioneers, so seeing a younger band take some of the reins is really refreshing. Warfield has taken thrash and added some extra elements…