Albums Album Review: 'One Assassination Under God: Chapter 2' by Marilyn Manson The latest from the shock-rock icon concludes a triumphant redemption story and evokes even more curiosity about what may come next
Concerts Concert Recap: Cheap Trick's "All Washed Up" Tour in Wilmington, NC (6/7/2026) Despite the name of their latest album and tour, Cheap Trick's live show proves that they are anything but "All Washed Up"
Concerts Concert Recap: David Lee Roth's "Don't Love Me, Rent Me" Tour in Virginia Beach, VA (May 9, 2026) There aren't many rock legends left, so getting to see the original voice of Van Halen is an opportunity that shouldn't be passed up
Concerts Concert Recap: Everclear in Wilmington, NC (May 2, 2026) My fourth time seeing Everclear ended up being somehow even better than the first
Concerts Concert Recap: Vana's "The Lady in Red" Tour in Greensboro, NC (April 21, 2026) Let this be your sign to support more women in metal
Concerts Concert Recap: Boys Like Girls' "Soundtrack of Your Life" Tour in Raleigh, NC (April 18, 2026) Playing an album from front to back is one thing, but TWO ALBUMS? Sign me up
Concerts Concert Recap: Skillet in Myrtle Beach, SC (March 20, 2026) 12 years removed since my last Skillet show, the band’s energy is still as lively as the first time I saw them
The Funeral Portrait The Funeral Portrait Release 3 Live Videos from "Live From Suffocate City" Album (Reaction) For those who haven't gotten the chance to see the band live, these new videos wonderfully showcase the talent of one of rock's fastest-rising bands
Alice Cooper Alice Cooper Announces New Autobiography 'Devil on My Shoulder' + UK Book Tour Dates (Reaction) Few musicians have had a career like Alice Cooper, and his new memoir aims to set the record straight between the man and the character
Concerts Concert Recap: Heartbent's "Bloodlust" Tour in Greenville, NC (2/19/2026) My first time seeing my friends from Maryland was well worth the wait
Concerts Concert Recap: Nothing More's "Carnal Nature" Tour in Raleigh, NC (1/16/2026) This tour package is one of the best starts to 2026 that a rock fan can imagine
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
