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
Lists 9 Horror Movies Ice Nine Kills Should Write About Whether it's for the next album ere's a wish-list of sorts for the next album from the band that blends metal and horror better than anyone else
Concerts Concert Recap: Everclear in Virginia Beach, VA (9/28/2024) Speaking from experience, I can now confirm that there's no better way to end the summer than by hearing 'Santa Monica' live on the beach
Lists Dream Setlist: Everclear Edition Surely, there has to be room for some deep cuts amidst all the band's major hits, right? Scroll down to find out
Editorials 'Reincarnate' by Motionless in White: A Decade of Carrying the Torch Motionless in White have gone from one of metal's rising stars to one of the most in-demand names in the scene, with the shift starting ten short years ago
EPs EP Reaction: 'Razormouth' by Defile the Crown With a new vocalist and a new studio release, one of North Carolina's heaviest hitters returns with a vengeance
Concerts Concert Recap: Marilyn Manson, Slaughter to Prevail + The Funeral Portrait in Silver Spring, MD (August 3, 2024) It's not every day you get to see a music legend perform live — it's even more rare to see them at the top of their game alongside some of the brightest prospects of the genre
Concerts Concert Recap: Creed's "Summer of '99" Tour in Virginia Beach, VA (July 27, 2024) After over a decade away from the stage, the Florida-based "dad rock" giants have never performed better
Concerts Concert Recap: "Who Needs A F***ing Stage," ft. The Day We Confess, A Shelter For Holly + The Eighth Circle It's always great to get a look at what's coming next from local artists, and the future looks bright for these bands
Editorials The Return of Marilyn Manson — Let's Talk About It As one of the most controversial figures of the industry makes his long-awaited return to music, what can fans expect from the resurrection of the Antichrist Superstar?
Lists Dream Setlist: Creed Edition With so many songs to choose from, coming up with the ideal setlist is a much more difficult task than one may think, even for a hardcore fan
Concerts Concert Recap: From Ashes to New's "Blackout" Tour, Pt. II in Jacksonville, NC (May 15, 2024) If I've said it once, I've said it a million times — From Ashes to New never puts on a weak show, and if they're playing near your area, you CAN'T miss them
Concerts Concert Recap: Sebastian Bach's "What Do I Got To Lose?" Tour in Jacksonville, NC (May 14, 2024) Celebrating 35 years of the first Skid Row album along with the release of his latest solo record, rock legend Sebastian Bach brought the traditional hard rock spirit to the rowdy military city
Albums Instant Impressions: 'Child Within The Man' by Sebastian Bach After a decade-long gap between studio releases, the illustrious vocalist returns with his strongest album to date
