Dracula

95 Years of 'Dracula' (1931) — An Interview with Lynne Lugosi-Sparks

Universal's 1931 masterpiece, Dracula, starring Béla Lugosi in the titular role, was released 95 years ago today! Not only is it just my favorite movie ever made, but it's also one of the most influential and important horror films in the history of the genre — as

EPs

EP Reaction: 'We Will Never Be Okay Again' by Womb of Error

Allow me to introduce you to your favorite black metal EP of 2025

EPs

EP Reaction: 'PHONK SLAM' by Miscreant of Malfeasance

The debut EP from this slam duo is undoubtedly one of the most wild and comically amusing releases I've heard all year, and I mean that in the best way possible

Concerts

Concert Recap: From Ashes To New's "New Disease" Tour in Norfolk, VA (November 2, 2025)

From Ashes to New is alway leveling up, and this show was without a doubt their best headlining set yet, from the production to the support lineup

AFI

Concert Recap: AFI in Myrtle Beach, SC (October 21, 2025)

There's nothing like getting to see one of your favorite bands perform live, especially when they're still at the top of their game

AFI

Dream Setlist: AFI Edition

It's hard to appease old and new AFI fans at the same time, but I think I may have done just that

Blue Öyster Cult

Concert Recap: Kansas + Blue Öyster Cult in Charleston, SC (October 18, 2025)

Nothing beats a good classic rock show, especially when it's with one of your all-time favorite bands

Blue Öyster Cult

Dream Setlist: Blue Öyster Cult Edition

As one of classic rock's longest-tenured bands, coming up with a limited collection of songs has never been more difficult

Albums

Instant Impressions: 'Silver Bleeds the Black Sun...' by AFI

Over three decades into their career, AFI still find new ways to reinvent their sound

Concerts

Concert Recap: Simple Plan's "Bigger Than You Think" Tour in Virginia Beach, VA (August 31, 2025)

Celebrating 25 of Simple Plan, the pop-punk vets prove that they're not slowing down anytime soon

Dream Setlist

Dream Setlist: Simple Plan Edition

What are some must-hear songs from pop-punk's finest?

Concerts

Concert Recap: 'Carolina Heavyweights Exhibition' in Wilmington, NC (August 16, 2025)

This event was one of many reminders to support local music whenever you can

Concerts

Concert Recap: Fake Happy — A Tribute to Paramore, Live in Myrtle Beach, SC (July 25, 2025)

I don't often prefer tribute bands to the original artist, but Fake Happy is a welcome exception

Concerts

Concert Recap: Avril Lavigne's "Greatest Hits" Tour in Raleigh, NC (June 17, 2025)

My first pop-punk show wouldn't have been complete without some nostalgia

Concerts

Concert Recap: Static-X's "Machines vs. Monsters" Tour in Myrtle Beach, SC (June 14, 2025)

My first concert of the summer 2025 season couldn't have been a better one

Instant Impressions: 'Mid Death Crisis' by Wednesday 13

The Duke of Spook has never made the same album twice, and this record proves that's not changing anytime soon

Concerts

Concert Recap: Wednesday 13's "There's No Such Thing As Monsters" Tour in Raleigh, NC (April 5, 2025)

The marketing and online hype truly don't do justice to this epic tour

Lists

Dream Setlist: Wednesday 13 Edition

With an incredibly eclectic body of work, here's my idyllic vision of the ultimate setlist from the Duke of Spook

News & Announcements

Announcement: We Have Moved!

Welcome to the new era of Dead Noise!

Concerts

Concert Recap: Eric Raven's "Five Days in the Sunset" Tour in Wilmington, NC (March 21, 2025)

After a month-long concert drought, it felt great to be back at a show, especially one at an intimate local spot

Concerts

Concert Recap: Alice Cooper's "Too Close For Comfort" Tour in Greensboro, NC (February 2, 2025)

The king of shock rock has never had a bad performance, and this show was no exception

Lists

Dream Setlist: Alice Cooper Edition

With so many in-demand hit songs, just how many deep cuts can have their time to shine?

Lists

Top 10 Horror Films of 2024

Imagine narrowing it down to just 10 titles — couldn't be me

Lists

Top 10 Albums of 2024

With how great of a music year 2024 was, it's hard enough narrowing it down to just 10 albums – RANKING them was an almost impossible task

Lists

Top 5 EPs of 2024

From big debuts to anticipated follow-ups, this is just a small handful of my favorite short-form releases from the past year