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Interviews

CANDLELIGHT RED Interview: Ryan Hoke on ‘Reclamation’ CANDLELIGHT RED Interview: Ryan Hoke on ‘Reclamation’

Candlelight Red interview The last year has been a whirlwind for Pennsylvania’s... 

MISS LAVA Interview: Guitarist Talks ‘Red Supergiant’ MISS LAVA Interview: Guitarist Talks ‘Red Supergiant’

Miss Lava interview Lisbon, Portugal’s Miss Lava returned this winter with... 

THE VIRGINMARYS Interview: UK Rockers Bring Swagger THE VIRGINMARYS Interview: UK Rockers Bring Swagger

The Virginmarys interview This has proven to be a break out year for young U.K. rock... 

ORPHANED LAND Interview: Kobi Fahri Enlightens on ‘All Is One’ ORPHANED LAND Interview: Kobi Fahri Enlightens on ‘All Is One’

Orphaned Land interview Orphaned Land may have very well sealed themselves as one... 

TOM KEIFER Interview: CINDERELLA Frontman Talks Solo Album TOM KEIFER Interview: CINDERELLA Frontman Talks Solo Album

Tom Keifer interview Tom Keifer is an incredibly gifted talent. His unique voice,... 

3 INCHES OF BLOOD Interview: Cam Pipes Talks Hockey, NWOBHM 3 INCHES OF BLOOD Interview: Cam Pipes Talks Hockey, NWOBHM

3 Inches of Blood interview This month Vancouver B.C. metal quintet 3 Inches of Blood... 

FAITHSEDGE Interview: Giancarlo Floridia Talks Jani Lane FAITHSEDGE Interview: Giancarlo Floridia Talks Jani Lane

Faithsedge interview Based around frontman Giancarlo Floridia, Faithsedge was born... 

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News & Notes

VH1 Classic’s THAT METAL SHOW Returns June 1 VH1 Classic’s THAT METAL SHOW Returns June 1

That Metal Show returns Season 12 Premieres Saturday, June 1st at 11:00 PM ET/PT With... 

Seattle’s Reunited SANCTUARY Signs with Century Media Seattle’s Reunited SANCTUARY Signs with Century Media

Reunited Sanctuary Century Media Records is proud to announce the signing of the... 

Canada’s BORNBROKEN Ready Debut Album, Offer Free Download Canada’s BORNBROKEN Ready Debut Album, Offer Free Download

BornBroken ready debut Canadian death thrashers BornBroken are offering their... 

TEXAS HIPPIE COALITION and EVE TO ADAM Team Up for Highway Robbery Tour TEXAS HIPPIE COALITION and EVE TO ADAM Team Up for Highway Robbery Tour

Highway Robbery Tour This July the Texas Godfather’s of Red Dirt Metal, Texas... 

KISS 40th Anniversary Tribute Album: ‘A World With Heroes’ Project KISS 40th Anniversary Tribute Album: ‘A World With Heroes’ Project

KISS 40th Anniversary Tribute Montreal music journalist Mitch Lafon lost his father-in-law... 

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Reviews

CD Review: SUIDAKRA – Eternal Defiance CD Review: SUIDAKRA – Eternal Defiance

Suidakra – Eternal Defiance Label: AFM Records Release Date: May 24, 2013 A... 

CD Review: STARDOG CHAMPION – Exhale EP CD Review: STARDOG CHAMPION – Exhale EP

Stardog Champion – Exhale Label: Self-Released Release Date: April 23, 2013 As... 

CD Review: A Pale Horse Named Death – Lay My Soul To Waste CD Review: A Pale Horse Named Death – Lay My Soul To Waste

A Pale Horse Named Death – Lay My Soul To Waste Label: Steamhammer / SPV Release... 

CD Review: MY DYING BRIDE – The Manuscript EP CD Review: MY DYING BRIDE – The Manuscript EP

My Dying Bride – The Manuscript Release Date: May 14, 2013 Label: Peaceville Yorkshire... 

CD Review: HIM – Tears On Tape CD Review: HIM – Tears On Tape

HIM – Tears on Tape Label: Razor & Tie/Universal Release Date: April 30,... 

CD Review: ZED – Desperation Blues CD Review: ZED – Desperation Blues

ZED – Desperation Blues Label: Independent Release Date: May 21, 2013 Life... 

CD Review: TIMO TOLKKI’S AVALON – The Land Of New Hope CD Review: TIMO TOLKKI’S AVALON – The Land Of New Hope

Timo Tolkki’s Avalon – The Land Of New Hope Label: Frontiers Records Release... 

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Loud & Local

QUEEN DEMENTIA Reigns Over Southern Florida, Eyes World

Queen Dementia Fort Lauderdale, Florida plays home for one of the more intriguing... 

Idaho’s ETERNAL NORTH: Children Ov the Cold Interview Idaho’s ETERNAL NORTH: Children Ov the Cold Interview

Eternal North That rumble Idahoans sometimes hear to the far east of the state is... 

RED TIDE RISING Bring Positive Energy to Denver Metal Scene RED TIDE RISING Bring Positive Energy to Denver Metal Scene

Red Tide Rising interview Last summer, Denver’s young rock and roll insurgents,... 

SCREAM AT THE SUN Brightens Minneapolis Metal Scene SCREAM AT THE SUN Brightens Minneapolis Metal Scene

Clint Howry interview The often cold climate of Minneapolis, Minnesota plays home... 

Wallypalooza 2013: The FareWALL – Wally Speaks On The Final Palooza Wallypalooza 2013: The FareWALL – Wally Speaks On The Final Palooza

Wallypalooza 2013: The FareWALL Sixteen years of Wallypalooza, and the era appears... 

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Features

Guitar Virtuoso ETHAN BROSH Checks in from Malmsteen Tour Guitar Virtuoso ETHAN BROSH Checks in from Malmsteen Tour

Ethan Brosh checks in Born in America, raised in Israel, and nurtured on heavy metal, Ethan Brosh is one of the greatest young guitarists you’ve likely never heard of. An alumnus of the Berklee College of Music, Brosh now teaches at the prestigious school, when he’s not busy playing or recording. If it’s six-string pyrotechnics that you crave,... [Read more of this review]

DROWNING POOL Bassist’s EVEN THE DEAD LOVE A PARADE DROWNING POOL Bassist’s EVEN THE DEAD LOVE A PARADE

Even The Dead Love a Parade Dallas, Texas offers up another grinding metal onslaught in the form of Even the Dead Love a Parade. The quintet features Drowning Pool bassist Stevie Benton along with vocalist Jordan Condery (A Better Hell), drummer Clint Litton (Cory Morrow), and guitarists Braxton Henry (Black Hills, Roller, Devourment) and Matt Raffaele. Metalholic... [Read more of this review]

Ranking SLAYER: The Beast to the Worst, The Studio Albums Ranking SLAYER: The Beast to the Worst, The Studio Albums

Ranking Slayer Southern, California’s Slayer may not be the biggest of Thrash Metal’s noted Big 4, but they are be far and away the heaviest and most aggressive. Founded in 1981 by guitarists Kerry King and Jeff Hanneman, the banded was rounded out by bassist and vocalist Tom Araya, and drummer Dave Lombardo. Lombardo has been hailed... [Read more of this review]

Ranking VAN HALEN: First To Worst, The Roth Years Ranking VAN HALEN: First To Worst, The Roth Years

Everybody Wants Some… From the first notes of “Eruption” on 1978′s debut Van Halen album, the rock world was forever changed. Hard rock and metal left the 70s behind and became more muscular. Vocalist David Lee Roth elevated the swagger of frontmen everywhere, and the pyrotechnic guitar virtuosity of Eddie Van Halen set the... [Read more of this review]

20 Best LIVE Rock Albums Of The 70s 20 Best LIVE Rock Albums Of The 70s

A look back at the best of 70s live… There was perhaps no better era for live rock and roll than the 70s. Bands were filling arenas with their fans and our souls with their music. The idea of narrowing down a list of the 20 best live albums from such a dynamic decade was formidable. Live recordings from the 70s also set a precedent that remains... [Read more of this review]

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Rock School

The Disconnect Between Musicians and Promoters: Part 2 The Disconnect Between Musicians and Promoters: Part 2

Commitment and determination rule… Let’s break it down a little bit so that maybe I can shed some light on what promoters are looking for in booking an opening act. First and foremost, this is definitely a “who do you know?” business. If you have the right connections or relationships, this will certainly be a lot easier for you. Some times... [Read more of this review]

The Disconnect Between Musicians and Promoters: Part 1 The Disconnect Between Musicians and Promoters: Part 1

All signs point to… You hear it all the time from musicians. “Why won’t they book me for an opening act?” “How come they got the spot and we didn’t?”, or “the promoter didn’t do his job” even “the promoter screwed me or didn’t know what they were doing.” etc…. This is obviously a one-sided opinion, and from my experience... [Read more of this review]

Musician Tips: 15 Tips on How To Give an Interview Musician Tips: 15 Tips on How To Give an Interview

Interview Ins & Outs It was requested that I write an article on how to give an interview for musicians. I know from the media sources I have, that there is a lot of laziness and disrespect, especially from the musicians that have yet to achieve any real status. Hopefully this article will help you realize to not piss off your media contacts. It... [Read more of this review]

For the Fans… How You Can Best Help Bands and Artists Through Social Media For the Fans… How You Can Best Help Bands and Artists Through Social Media

Give your favorite artists a hand… I know, I know… There are a million bands, authors, actors, small businesses asking for you to spread the word about them, “like” them, vote for them and so on and on. Sometimes we feel like we have to because we don’t want to create trouble because we are friends with so many local talents and if like... [Read more of this review]

The Difference Between Those That Make It and Those That Don’t The Difference Between Those That Make It and Those That Don’t

Hard work, it’s not just for Roadies Often those of us in the business in any capacity have the opportunity to work with very successful artists or entertainers and those that are still trying to get there. Of course this applies to any type of successful business or entrepreneur but we are talking entertainment here so let’s leave it at that.... [Read more of this review]

Making the Most of Every Opportunity Making the Most of Every Opportunity

Seize the momentum In this crazy entertainment business there are so many people who are working at it, trying to make it as a musician, actor, model, voice over talent etc…. and there so few really good paying gigs. It’s a dogfight to get noticed and grab the attention of those decision makers with all those other entertainers competing for the... [Read more of this review]

How NOT to Get Noticed in the Music Industry How NOT to Get Noticed in the Music Industry

Top 20 Mistakes of the Overzealous I am posting a list of 20 things to do to not get noticed by entertainment pros or endorsement companies. It’s a sad thing that I am having to post this because it’s common sense but this what we get hit with all day everyday and it is the quickest way to make sure you get no attention from us even if... [Read more of this review]

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