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
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 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
Albums Track-by-Track: 'Greetings From Suffocate City' by The Funeral Portrait With a complete sonic reinvention and an Album of the Year contender, the emo-rock quintet solidifies their status as one of the genre's most engaging modern acts
EPs EP Reaction: 'Antimatter' by Nxxses The alternative solo artist finishes the year strong with a trap-metal EP that's as concise as it is engaging
Albums Instant Impressions: 'One Assassination Under God – Chapter 1' by Marilyn Manson Nobody makes a comeback like Marilyn Manson, and this album kicks off his second career resurrection in the most triumphant fashion
Concerts Concert Recap: Deadlands + Renesans in Jacksonville, NC (November 1, 2024) As a lifelong metal fan, there's nothing better than getting to see the future of the genre in a live setting — it's even more fun when the party's held in your hometown
Editorials Black Veil Brides' Self-Titled Album, Ten Years Later After a decade, it's clear to see how the band's most rock-spirited release marked the beginning of a memorable and successful new chapter for Black Veil Brides
EPs EP Reaction: 'Reflecting the Inner Self' by Mirrorcell Say hello to your new favorite alternative metal band
