Photography by Kevin McGee, show review by Rei Haycraft. In a wave of reunion and reinvention shows from music veterans, there are a few that rise to the top. Nonpoint drummer Robb Rivera and vocalist Elias Soriano formed the band in Fort Lauderdale, FL two decades ago and now they’ve hit the road with their... Continue Reading →
Photography by Terie Shaver. The Music Therapy Benefit Bash, created by Death of August's guitarist and vocalist Helena Radeva as her senior project, was held on February 4th at Queens University in Charlotte, NC. The event was an interactive Service Learning Experience in which attendees had the opportunity to watch performances by local musicians, learn about... Continue Reading →
SOUNDGARDEN, DEF LEPPARD AND AVENGED SEVENFOLD LEAD MONSTER ENERGY CAROLINA REBELLION LINEUP FOR 7TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL MAY 5, 6 AND 7, 2017 AT ROCK CITY CAMPGROUNDS AT CHARLOTTE MOTOR SPEEDWAY IN CHARLOTTE, NC PRESALE TICKETS, LAYAWAY PACKAGES, AS WELL AS VIP, HOTEL, AND CAMPING PACKAGES AVAILABLE NOW Soundgarden (Friday), Def Leppard (Saturday) and Avenged Sevenfold... Continue Reading →
Show review and photography by Dakota Horbaczek. For the 11th year in a row, 105.9 The X, a local radio station in Pittsburgh, partnered with Hard Rock Cafe to hold the Winter Rock Showcase with a mission to help stimulate the local scene. The Winter Rock Showcase is a battle of the bands with a... Continue Reading →
Formed back in 2011 and currently residing in Wheeling WV, Resistance 13 is a band that comes with a message. The message is that music doesn’t just save lives but invigorates life itself by changing a point of view and inspiring others. Not only does their music enlighten those who listen, but their infectious sound... Continue Reading →
In the realm of death metal, there are many, many different genres. There are groups like Dimmu Borgir, Cradle of Filth, and other “symphonic” bands. There also exists a more traditional subset of death metal, occupied by the likes of bands like Alterbeast, Zenith Passage, and Origin. Holy Teachings of Self Defeat, by local Raleigh... Continue Reading →
DJ Thorne (CRIM Radio) Interviews Black Box Warning: Mike Massions (Guitar), Dave Ruyle (Rhythm Guitar, Vocals) , Jared Ruyle (Drums) and Kasey Schwemmer (Bass.) THORNE: Thanks for taking time to talk with us tonight I know it’s a little crazy... we appreciate it. When CRIM Radio asked me to get on a plane I was pretty... Continue Reading →
Aittala is a band that actually has quite a long history. Mainman Eric Aittala began writing songs and performing under this moniker back in the ‘90s and went through several stints with different bands before finally deciding to make his namesake project his sole focus in 2009. American Nightmare is the fourth full-length album to... Continue Reading →
Show review and photography by William Dibble. There is a line gathering outside of 14 W Martin Street. To the casual observer, there’s nothing of interest there. The entrance to Kings is a nondescript door, with the back door on the opposite side of a store front. A staff member comes out of the entrance... Continue Reading →
To those in the Carolina underground, Everthrone is a name that beckons a sense of reverence, perhaps one of the tightest outfits to ever emerge from South Carolina. Therefore, it is little surprise that their sophomore release, “The Dawning,” has already drawn great praise from fans and critics alike. Having seen the band grow from... Continue Reading →
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