Interview by Audrey Wilson REdEFIND is a nu-metal band from Greenville, SC that is signed to Godsize Records and has shared the stage with many notable acts such as Texas Hippie Coalition, Hed PE, Avatar, Butcher Babies, Bad Omens, and a lengthy list of local and regional bands. On April 21st, REdEFIND is releasing an... Continue Reading →
X BOUND AND ZACH MOSS: A TALE OF TWO CD’S
Photos and Writing by Jim Collins It was the best of times, it was the best of nights! Unlike the Charles Dickens novel, there were no contradictions Saturday night at the album release party for X Bound and Zach Moss. That’s right, 2 albums released by a couple of Charlotte’s very own talented musicians on the same day.... Continue Reading →
True Lilith release debut album “Celestopia”
"Celestopia", the first full length album by psychedelic rock band True Lilith, was released July 22, 2022. True Lilith began as a sort of fever dream outlet for Chloe James, a teenager with aspirations bigger than that of her hometown, Belmont, North Carolina. With the realization that music was not only an escape from reality... Continue Reading →
MELODIC DEATH METAL MASTERS BLACKWATER DROWNING UNLEASH CRUSHING NEW ALBUM ‘SONDER // SATORI’
North Carolina based melodic death metal act BLACKWATER DROWNING have unleashed the bands debut album ‘Sonder // Satori’ Featuring razor sharp riffing, soaring melodies and blackened rasps, the album is a must for fans of European shredders such as Soilwork, Arch Enemy and Behemoth through to US acts such as The Agonist and Darkest Hour.... Continue Reading →
Regence releases intoxicating new single “Where I’m Going”
Alternative rock band Regence has released their brand-new single “Where I’m Going,” the first under the Regence moniker. Inspired by the struggles of living in quarantine during a global pandemic, “Where I’m Going” was born from the frustrations that the band and indeed the entire world was experiencing. The crunchy guitars and dense layers of... Continue Reading →
Death of August Drop Debut Album “Fear of the Unknown”
Charlotte hard rock/heavy metal band Death of August released their debut album Fear of the Unknown Friday, December 10. “The album title sums up much of what we deal with in life and particularly what we have been increasingly dealing with in our lives in recent times. Fear of the Unknown explores pushing through our... Continue Reading →
North Carolina Metalcore Band Still Searching Release New Video “Save Me”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gS-IgB_QajI “Save Me” is the latest video from North Carolina metalcore band StillSearching. The band is composed of Gabe Perez on Vocals, Alex Hughes onGuitar and Vocals, Jordan Hughes on Guitar and Vocals, Turner Thomas on Bassand Vocals, and Joshua Williams on drums. Their sound has been described as“2008 metalcore” and also “Warped Tour Monster... Continue Reading →
REdEFIND RELEASES EP “IMAGES”
Greenville, South Carolina band REdEFIND recently released their latest EP, Images. They create a unique blend of rock, metal, hardcore, and rap. Their powerful lyrics are infused with ambiguous political views that leave the songs open to interpretation for any listener, regardless of their affiliation. They have two solid EP’s under their belt already -... Continue Reading →
The New Single By Matt Irie Band Takes Us “Coastal”
"Matt Irie Band is one of those groups with a super catchy sound that can be described as "Island infused gritty blues" . Fans are provided with an original & energetic sound from the Matt Irie Band. These boys have been on the road and shared the stages with bands such as Pepper, Rev Run,Badflower,... Continue Reading →
Empty Atlas New Release “Kairos”
Photo Credit: Best OK Designs provided by Carved From Stone Records Jackson, MS alternative/indie rock band Empty Atlas second full length album "Kairos", released in partnership with NC based label Carved From Stone Records, is now available on all streaming platforms. Empty Atlas is vocalist/rhythm guitarist Micah Smith, Brennan Michael White on lead guitar, Alex... Continue Reading →