On the 17th of March, nothing could have prepared me for what was in store that evening. As I stepped into the front doors of the Louisville Palace, I was in awe. The exquisite Spanish Baroque facade that met me was gorgeous….
Kylesa premiere Quicksand, a new song from their forthcoming album Ultraviolet (May 28, Season of Mist), via Spin. “‘Quicksand’ is a quick 2:35 of ghostly dreamdoom that joins the melodies of ’90s shoegaze with the churn of modern sludge and a riff…
When I had the chance to photograph The Hives, it was a no-brainer since they were opening for Pink. I had read so much about her performances, and she didn’t disappoint. Her show was as advertised, it was truly a show. Lots…
Legendary bassist and six-time Grammy-Award winner, Jason Newsted has announced Mike Mushok of Staind has joined his powerhouse band, Newsted. Following the release of Newsted’s explosive EP, Metal, which debuted #1 on the iTunes metal chart, Mushok, guitarist Jessie Farnsworth and drummer…
Unique – [yoo-neek] – Adjective – Having no like or equal; Unparalleled; Incomparable. I’d say the definition for unique was written solely for the purpose of defining Sevendust. Of course, my name isn’t Noah Webster either. So, I’ll just say that Sevendust…
Once a musician is successful, most tend to ride out their career not taking any chances. You can’t really say that about Clint Lowery. Clint has been a part of Sevendust for years. He’s spent time with Korn. He also had a…
On a cold Monday night in Louisville, Kentucky, Headliners Music Hall was blasted with a very unique and eccentric sound that sent an intimate crowd into a mesmerizing state. Headliners hosted an amazing show opened by Now, Now and co-headlined by Circa…
*Per My Ruin’s Site. Mick Murphy will be playing a show next Wednesday, March 27th, at The Whisky A Go Go for the Rock Against MS All-Star Benefit Concert. He has been playing guitar with Wiley Hodgen and Taylor Hawkins of Foo…
Arco’s Angel is a side project for HURT members J. Loren and Michael Roberts. The music comes from a dark place and is an incredible journey. We’ll have much more on this project really soon, so stay tuned for that. This is…
I got to shoot the breeze with Falling Still at Hemingway’s Lounge on Hollywood Boulevard at the end of February. I was happy the band made time to talk with me on the evening of their album release party. The party wrapped…
Five lucky fans will get something extra in their copy of Tool’s forthcoming commemorative edition of the Opiate EP (available Mar. 26 via Toolband.com). Dubbed the Seal of Xatanitos, the five certificates will be placed randomly amidst the 5,000 copies of the…
Finnish heavy metal superstars Children of Bodom have set Halo of Blood as the title of their eagerly anticipated eighth studio album, set for a June 11 North American release via Nuclear Blast Records. Today, Halo of Blood unveils Halo of Blood’s…
On March 15, 2013, Soilwork released an epic double album entitled The Living Infinite. You can read my review of the album here if you like. While they were gearing up for their 54-date tour in North America, I was given the opportunity to…
On the train ride to the Gramercy Theater in New York City, I managed to sit down near a group of people who were headed to the same place I was, and all they could talk about was how much they enjoyed…
Soilwork has taken over Unsung Melody! I was able to catch their blistering set in NYC. It was my first time seeing the band live, but it won’t be the last. You can read my review here if you like. Also, for…
Every now and then, a band releases an album that is not only captivating, but can inspire awe on all levels. Even more rarely, a band releases a double album that captivates your entire attention. Soilwork knocked this one out of the…
