Lamb of God
Omens (Epic). Review by Tony Bowman.
Tag: Slayer
Band Vs. Brand
When does a band become a brand? This new documentary examines the current state of the music business and reveals how the “brand” of a rock group now has more power than the members themselves.
Bloodlines: The Art and Life of Vincent Castiglia
Vincent Castiglia is an painter, tattoo artist, metal guitarist and the man who captures amazing images in blood. Bloodlines takes you into his works and world.
John 5 and the Creatures
John 5 and the Creatures give a class in Guitar God 101 at the Social.
For the Sake of Heaviness: the History of Metal Blade Records
Founder relates the ups and downs of the long-running metal label.
Louder than Hell
The final word on the history of metal.
Anvil
You’ve seen the documentary, now see the band! Anvil in 3D, in Tampa, with Carl F Gauze at their feet.
Anthrax
Orlando fans went metal-thrashing mad when the Anthrax/Testament tour recently decimated the House of Blues. Christopher Long was deep in the pit of it.
Watain
Lawless Darkness (Season of Mist). Review by Matthew Moyer.
Buckcherry
One thousand lucky Orlando fans experienced a virtual 3-D all-star rock and roll event sponsored by Jägermeister! Chris Long could’ve used a little more rock and a little less talk.
Christian Mistress
Agony & Opium (20 Buck Spin). Review by Matthew Moyer.
Suicidal Tendencies
No Mercy Fool/The Suicidal Family (Suicidal). Review by Matthew Moyer.
Baroness
Elianne Halbersberg nabs Baroness bassist Summer Welch to talk band, record labels, and music in a social media world.
Linkin Park
A Thousand Suns (Warner Bros. Records). Review by Tim Wardyn.
Slayer
Three of thrash metal’s infamous Big Four recently teamed up and proved to be the mightiest force to hit South Florida since Hurricane Andrew. Chris Long was on hand for the American Carnage Tour with Slayer, Megadeth, and Anthrax.
Charlie Benante
From their new record to their ever-changing front men to personal musical influences, Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante had a lot to say leading up to his band’s 2010 tour with thrash metal heavyweights Megadeth and Slayer.
Aosoth
Ashes of Angels (Agonia Records). Review by Matthew Moyer.
Die Hard
Nihilistic Vision (Agonia). Review by Matthew Moyer.
Trivium
Trivium traveled Into the Mouth of Hell and ended up back in their home town of Orlando.
Rick Rubin: In the Studio
Jake Brown takes advantage of the 25th anniversary of Def Jam Records to present music fans with his appreciation of its co-founder, Rick Rubin.
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Henry V
Archikulture DigestBlood, guts, and kicking butt in France — it’s the age-old story of Shakespeare. Carl F. Gauze once again enjoys the salacious violence and complicated plot points of Henry V, in the moody dark of Orlando Shakes.
The Great American Trailer Park Musical
Event ReviewsInfidelity, agoraphobia and Ice Capades. Carl F. Gauze attempts to find an answer to the question “How Florida can you get?” in The Great American Trailer Park Musical at Theater West End.
The Art Inside the Craft: Ian Noe
The Art Inside The CraftJeremy Glazier catches Ian Noe at the Rust Belt, where they discuss putting Between the Country together, some of the influences that affect Noe’s songwriting, and his dislike of EPs.
Garage Sale Vinyl: Karla Bonoff
Garage Sale VinylChristopher Long scores an absolutely ravaged vinyl copy of the 1977 self-titled debut from Karla Bonoff at a Florida flea market — for FREE!
Sam and Friends: The Story of Jim Henson’s First Television Show
Print ReviewsCarl F. Gauze reviews this comprehensive look at the early works of Muppets creator Jim Henson by Craig Shemin.
Down the Rabbit Hole
Target Or FlagRobert Pomeroy tracks down a long lost album on the web and catches up with two other bands on Facebook.
New Music Now 011: Nora O’Connor
FeaturesOn today’s New Music Now, Judy Craddock talks to our musical guest, Nora O’Connor, about her solo album, My Heart, and the captivating new music she’s listening to right now. Tune in for great music, and more ’90s references than you can shake a scrunchie at.
Big Time Gambling Boss
Screen ReviewsWriter Kazuo Kasahara and director Kôsaku Yamashita transcend genre conventions to create the memorable film Big Time Gambling Boss. Phil Bailey reviews.
Frank Bello
FeaturesFrank Bello’s new memoir Fathers, Brothers, and Sons: Surviving Anguish, Abandonment, and Anthrax takes us from a New York childhood, to Anthrax stadium tours, to fatherhood with the charming informality of a conversation with an old friend. Then I’m Gone, Bello’s first solo EP, provides accompaniment. Joe Frietze reviews.
Garage Sale Vinyl: Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
Garage Sale VinylSavvy shopper Christopher Long scores a dodgy-looking copy of the Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young classic, Déjà Vu, on fairly decent-sounding vinyl — for just 50¢.
The Killer Robots! Robotica Destructiva
Screen ReviewsCarl F. Gauze caught a certain trio of android warrior sisters at the Enzian’s Robotica Destructiva premiere.
Space Coast Music Festival
Event ReviewsBrevard County showed their support for music in the community as nearly five thousand people attended the 2022 Space Coast Music Festival.