Album review by William Dibble It often feels like the metalcore genre is crowded with newcomers and older groups alike. You cannot throw a stone without hitting a metalcore band. That being said, it is still a genre full of bands worth listening to. Killing the Catalyst is one of those bands. Killing the Catalyst... Continue Reading →
Aetherial Disturbs the Waters of Oblivion with New Album “The Still Waters of Oblivion”
Album review by William Dibble Australia. Land of kangaroos, the vast deserts of The Outback, the Sydney Opera House, and death metal. Aetherial is a melodic death metal band hailing from Melbourne. They released their debut album, The Still Waters of Oblivion, on November 10th of this year. Their new album clocks in at twelve... Continue Reading →
CKY’s Jess Margera: New Record “The Phoenix” is a Rebirth and Return to Writing ‘Timeless’ Songs [Interview]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTIcw8qUf08 CKY have released "The Phoenix," their first album in eight years, with guitarist Chad Ginsburg taking over vocal and frontman duties for the group, joined by Jess Margera (drums) and Matt Deis (bass), and signaling a rebirth of the band that has held a cult following for two decades. Rei Haycraft was able to catch... Continue Reading →
Welcome To Rockville 2018 Lineup Revealed!
Stone Temple Pilots Join Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville For Special Saturday Appearance; Wolf Alice, He Is Legend & Toothgrinder Added To Festival Lineup Florida's Biggest Rock Experience Expands To Three Days • Friday, April 27, Saturday, April 28 & Sunday, April 29, 2018 • At Metropolitan Park In Jacksonville, FL With Sets From Ozzy... Continue Reading →
Trivium and Arch Enemy are no Trivial Display of Power at Summit Music Hall
Review and photography by William Dibble Denver has many music venues, with several of them within a few blocks of each other. Summit Music Hall is one of the larger ones. The venue is located just blocks away from the Nuggets baseball stadium squarely within the center of Denver night life. Most shows are general... Continue Reading →
The Arson Choir Won’t Be Convicted of Arson with EP “Trophy Nation”
Album review by William Dibble, images provided by The Arson Choir In the last five years, the hardcore scene has truly exploded. Many bands have found unique sounds or niches to fill, and many more found other things to differentiate them. Genre-leaders Converge and Zao consistently produce powerful tracks with amazing instrumental work and fantastic vocals.... Continue Reading →
Long Live the Spirit of Tour Life — Exclusive Interview with A LIGHT DIVIDED
We caught up with Winston-Salem, NC native rockers A LIGHT DIVIDED as they set out on the "Long Live The Flame Tour," their ninth regional tour and their first run through the Mid-Atlantic to talk about tour life, their forthcoming album, and some of their best (and worst) tour memories!
Smoke From All the Friction isn’t just making smoke in new single “The Clumsiest Waltz”
Review by William Dibble, images and video by Smoke From All the Friction The music scene in Raleigh, NC, is a vibrant and diverse place. While it may feel like the metal scene gets all the press coverage, there are a number of artists in other genres. Smoke From All The Friction is one such artist.... Continue Reading →
Interview with HE IS LEGEND at Louder Than Life 2017
https://youtu.be/v3hiwaqBgSA Rei Haycraft chatted with HE IS LEGEND before their set at Louder Than Life about new music, fan reception, growing up and starting a band in North Carolina, and other hijinx.
Interview with OF MICE & MEN at Louder Than Life 2017
https://youtu.be/cz--Ojq_WZI Rei Haycraft spoke with OF MICE & MEN drummer Valentino Arteaga this year's Louder Than Life festival about the band's forthcoming album which will be OF MICE & MEN's first full-length release without vocalist Austin Carlile, who left the group due to his ongoing battle with Marfan syndrome, a rare genetic disorder. After Carlile's departure, bassist Aaron Pauley stepped in on vocals. "We're... Continue Reading →
