With an emotionally-charged new record and two upcoming U.S. tours, Los Angeles emo/pop-punk outfit Good Terms is gearing up for a big year. We caught up with Brian McShea, the band’s lead vocalist and guitarist, ahead of their run with… Read More ›
Interviews
HOW WE FEEL: Friendship, Fire, and the Fight to Create
Cleveland, Ohio Rockers HOW WE FEEL are a powerful new duo consisting of Vocalist Chris Bianchi (Forever in Terror) and Drummer Brian Lamtman. Best friends for more than 20 years, they were inspired to make music together in early 2024.
IMPELLITTERI with CHRIS IMPELLITERI
Chris Impellitteri is an iconic guitar player and a huge inspiration for many players. He has been named one of the fastest guitar players of all time by magazines like Guitar One and Guitar World, while Burrn! Japan, voted Chris as… Read More ›
RETROMORPHOSIS: Jonas Brytting Talks “Solus Mortis,” Death Metal Roots, and Creative Rebirth
Swedish guitarist Jonas Brytting made his mark with technical death metal legends Spawn of Possession, but after more than a decade away from the spotlight, he’s returned with a brand-new project: Retromorphosis. Their debut album, Solus Mortis, is a masterclass… Read More ›
Interview with Austin Mayan of VIVID DARK: Crafting Tech-Death Perfection with Usurper
When you hear a tech-death release that sounds as dialed-in and dynamic as Usurper, it’s easy to assume there’s a full team of musicians and years of studio experience behind it. But in the case of Maryland’s Vivid Dark, it’s… Read More ›
KINGS NEVER DIE – The Aggression Of The Beat
Hailing from New York, New Jersey & Pennsylvania, North Eastern U.S.A. Kings Never Die walk the line between positive, uplifting messages and dead serious subject matter. A musical and lyrical mix of Hardcore, Punk, Metal with chat or sing along… Read More ›
OCEANS OF SLUMBER Drummer Dobber Beverly “There are a lot of pitfalls with having a band”
OCEANS OF SLUMBER defy any and all conventions. For the past 15 years, the band have redefined the Southern Gothic by casting their tales of hope and despair against an ever-shifting backdrop of melodic death, doom and black metal, with… Read More ›
VERNI – “I have a swing band that I play in, and, I’m always writing songs”
M-Theory Audio recently released the second album, and first for M-Theory Audio, from VERNI. If that name sounds familiar it is the solo project of legendary bassist DD Verni, better known as the bassist and a founding member of thrash… Read More ›
DEATH TO ALL (a tribute to Death) to play two special shows in Berkeley. June 21 and 22.
Although the origins of death metal have been disputed time and time again, there’s no arguing that Death, Possessed, and Necrophagia were pioneers in the genre. Although the latter doesn’t tour anymore following the sad and untimely death of singer… Read More ›
Freestyle legend ADAM JONES to host his own Ramp-Age event at El Dorado County Fair. June 13
It’s fair season again and the city of Placerville is leading the charge this weekend with four packed days (June 13 to 17) of carnival rides, games, funnel cakes, livestock, and lots of live music options. A huge boost for… Read More ›
