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Through the Turbulence (Melodic Revolution Records). Review by Michelle Wilson.
Through the Turbulence (Melodic Revolution Records). Review by Michelle Wilson.
Thrice takes a victory lap before a planned hiatus, to say “goodbye” to 14 years worth of fans on their Farewell Tour. Jen Cray enjoys their bittersweet (final?) Orlando date.
One of the eighties’ biggest icons is back - Billy Idol is on tour, and Ink 19 was there to witness the U.S. leg’s first show. Steve Stav attempts to bridge his Idol-worshipping teenage years with the 21st century in his riff-by-riff review.
Progressive metalcore masters Between the Buried & Me surprised everyone when their Orlando show sold out in advance, leaving many fans scrambling the streets begging for tickets. Jen Cray squeezed inside for a surprisingly friendly evening of new metal.
Fair To Midland are blessed, and cursed, with the title “the first band to be signed to Serj Tankian’s label.” Jen Cray sat down with vocalist Darroh Sudderth and keyboardist Matt Langley outside of Orlando’s House of Blues just before the second night of their first ever major tour.
The Drawn and Quartered EP (Serjical Strike). Review by Jen Cray.
Astronomicon (Earache). Review by Daniel Mitchell.
Six Degrees Of Inner Turbulence (Elektra). Review by Gail Worley.
Wormwood (Solid State). Review by Stein Haukland. ,
Bridge Across Forever (Metal Blade). Review by David Lee Beowulf.
We asked our friends in the music industry for their thoughts on the disasters of 9-11. Following are some of their comments, including statements from System of a Down, Goldfinger, Dream Theater, Anti-Flag, Attention Defecit, Grand Funk Railroad, Rick Derringer, Steve Morse, Ice Age, Svala, and many others.
House Of Cards (Steamhammer). Review by David Lee Beowulf.
40 years on, Michael Gira and Swans continue to bring a ritualistic experience that needs to be heard in order to be believed. Featured photo by Reese Cann.
The biggest astronomical event of the decade coincides with a long overdue trip to Austin, Texas.
Sofia and Louise have just graduated nursing school. They have no idea what they’ve signed up for.
At the Showcase: Live in Chicago 1976/1977 (Jazz Detective). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Atlantis Lullaby: The Concert in Avignon (Elemental Music). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Hamilton, Ontario rap artist Cadence Weapon drops Rollercoaster (MNRK Music) today.
Shall I compare thee to an “Old Bronco”? Sure, if thou art The Bacon Brothers.
J-Horror classic Dark Water (2002) makes the skin crawl with an unease that lasts long after the film is over. Phil Bailey reviews the new Arrow Video release.