Albums

Instant Impressions: 'Patient Number 9' by Ozzy Osbourne

In spite of age and health struggles, the godfather of metal music and self-proclaimed "Prince of Darkness" returns with his strongest album in over three decades

Concerts

Concert Recap: Alesana, Palisades + Vampires Everywhere - The "Trilogy Tour, Part I: The Emptiness," Jacksonville, NC (August 19, 2022)

North Carolina's own Alesana made every emo's dream come true with the help of a support lineup that helps showcase the past, present, and future of the alternative metal/metalcore subgenre

Movies

'Nope' (2022) Reaction

Behind the veil of a summer popcorn movie, Jordan Peele unleashes one of the most thought-provoking films of the year

Albums

Instant Impressions: 'Reaching Hypercritical' by Palisades

After four years away, Palisades triumphantly return with a brand new studio album, marking the beginning of a new chapter for the band

Albums

Instant Impressions: 'Welcome to the Chaos' by Fame on Fire

The Florida-based genre-benders return with their second full-length album, an incredible follow-up that'll make you think twice before calling them a cover band

Albums

Instant Impressions: 'Hell is in Your Head' by Senses Fail

With almost half a decade between full-length album releases, Senses Fail made sure their latest effort was worth waiting for

Concerts

Concert Recap: Everclear’s 30th Anniversary Tour, Jacksonville, NC (July 2, 2022)

After 30 years, Everclear's passion and energy onstage refuses to diminish

Lists

Top 5 Everclear Songs

Number 1 might surprise you . . . it's not 'Santa Monica'

Newsletter

'The Black Phone' (2022) Reaction

If you're looking for more than another remake or sequel when it comes to horror, this is the movie for you

Conventions

Event Recap: Spooky Empire, Orlando, FL (June 18, 2022)

Horror conventions in Florida hit different – especially when you haven't been to one in two and a half years

Albums

Instant Impressions: 'Scoring the End of the World' by Motionless in White

As one of my most anticipated albums of the year, Motionless in White does anything but disappoint with their latest release

Concerts

Concert Recap: Black Veil Brides, Motionless in White + Ice Nine Kills – The “Trinity of Terror” Tour, Myrtle Beach, SC (April 24, 2022)

After several months of anticipation, I finally got to witness the greatness that is this tour, and it was well worth the wait

Lists

Top 5 New-Age Ice Nine Kills Songs

From 2015's 'Every Trick in the Book' to last year's 'The Silver Scream 2: Welcome to Horrorwood,' Ice Nine Kills have shown that when it comes to writing thematic material, they never miss

Lists

Top 5 Motionless in White Songs

To get ready for the Trinity of Terror Tour, I choose just one song from each of Motionless in White's albums

Lists

Top 5 Black Veil Brides Songs

The hype for the Trinity of Terror Tour continues by picking the 5 songs I feel show the best of Black Veil Brides' musical abilities

The Exorcist

The Exorcist (1973): My Favorite Easter Movie

Obviously this movie can (and should) be watched any time of the year, but it just hits different during Easter

Concerts

Concert Recap: From Ashes to New - The "Still Panicking" Tour, Jacksonville, NC (April 8, 2022)

With a solid support lineup, From Ashes to New brings a night of hard rock and nu-metal that refuses to disappoint

News & Announcements

Dead Noise YouTube Channel is Now Up!

My geeking out for all things horror and rock n' roll can be expressed in video form now, you're welcome

Lists

Top 5 Old Ice Nine Kills Songs for New Fans

With a band this great, it's hard to narrow it down to just 5 songs, but I did it

Albums

Instant Impressions: 'Impera' by Ghost

Disclaimer: This is NOT a review. I'm not a critic, I'm a fan

Movies

Nosferatu (1922): 100 Years of an Unauthorized Adaptation

Audiences weren't supposed to know of this film's existence; 100 years later, it has stood the test of time and continues to influence filmmakers and scholars alike.

News & Announcements

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Here, you'll find all of my unadulterated thoughts and opinions on my two favorite things: horror movies and rock music