Music 'The Eyes of Alice Cooper' (2003): 20 Years of an Underrated Gem Considered a return to form after the two industrial metal albums that came before it, to call this album a "modern classic" would be putting it lightly, even 20 years later
Lists Top 10 Alice Cooper Ballads See what songs beat out the classics like "Poison" and "Only Women Bleed"
Lists Top 5 Alice Cooper Covers It's not easy to cover songs and have them do justice or surpass the original versions, but Alice Cooper makes it seem simple
Lists Top 5 Alice Cooper Albums In comparison to his onstage visuals, these records show just how strong the king of shock rock's musical presence is
Concerts Concert Recap: The "Freaks on Parade" Tour w/ Rob Zombie + Alice Cooper in Raleigh, NC (August 29, 2023) Having the two biggest names in shock rock on one bill makes for an absolute monster of a lineup, and it's an experience every rock fan should see at least once in their lifetime
Albums Instant Impressions: 'Road' by Alice Cooper With creative collaborations from his touring band, Alice Cooper brings the energy of his live show to his latest album, conceptually chronicling the life of a touring musician
Concerts Concert Recap: Alesana - The "Trilogy" Tour, Pt. II in Jacksonville, NC (August 11, 2023) There are a two things that can be guaranteed at an Alesana show - it'll be loud, and it'll be fun
Albums Instant Impressions: 'Blackout' by From Ashes to New After the success of pandemic-era release 'Panic,' From Ashes to New return with their biggest release yet, sonically and commercially
Albums Instant Impressions: 'Imaginos III - Mutant Reformation' by Albert Bouchard In the long-awaited closing installment of the epic 'Imaginos' chronicles, Albert Bouchard makes the final chapter the strongest one
Concerts Concert Recap: Caskey in Jacksonville, NC (June 18, 2023) For my first rap show, The Black Sheep's Carolina headliner was a great place to start
Concerts Concert Recap: Waking Tera in Jacksonville, NC (June 9, 2023) The local legends excel at two things; putting on awesome performances and picking the best support bands
Concerts Concert Recap: Filter in Jacksonville, NC (June 3, 2023) If you're a fan of hard rock music in any capacity, this was the show to go to
Albums Instant Impressions: 'Regeneration Machine' by ALPHAMEGA Following the releases of multiple singles and an EP, one of the most promising prospects of the genre make a statement with the release of their debut full-length album
Concerts Concert Recap: From Ashes to New in Jacksonville, NC (April 13, 2023) Yet again, From Ashes to New prove why they're a must-see live band that only gets better each time out, whether they're in a club or an arena
Concerts Concert Recap: Cold - The "Year of the Spider" 20th Anniversary Tour, Jacksonville, NC (March 31, 2023) In an age of nostalgia and reflection, the alt-rock icons and their diverse support lineup prove that they're able to look back on the past while continuing to offer something new.
Editorials Thank You, Palisades Palisades may be ending as an active band this weekend, but their music and legacy will last forever
Concerts Concert Recap: JimFest 3 - Hooligans Live, Jacksonville, NC Any local music scene is bound to have a tight-knit community feel to it, but events like these feel like a full-fledged family reunion
Lists Top 10 Albums of 2022 There's been so much awesome music this year that narrowing things down made this one of the most difficult lists I've had to make
Concerts Concert Recap: From Ashes to New - The "Until We Break" Tour, Jacksonville, NC (November 18, 2022) Pennsylvania's premiere nu-metal band proves to continue their exponential ascent with their latest stage show, as well as their versatility with their current support lineup
Concerts Concert Recap: The "True Power" Tour, ft. I Prevail, Pierce the Veil, Fit for a King + Stand Atlantic, Myrtle Beach, SC (November 15, 2022) With the help of an eclectic supporting bill that spans all subgenres, I Prevail's current roadshow promises to deliver an entertaining show and an unforgettable night
Concerts Concert Recap: Waking Tera - "The Haunting at Hooligans," Jacksonville, NC (October 28, 2022) Local six-piece metal band Waking Tera and the team at Hooligans Music Hall get fans ready for Halloween with their local heavy metal spookshow
Music One Year Later - 'The Silver Scream 2: Welcome to Horrorwood' by Ice Nine Kills Seamlessly bridging the worlds of horror cinema and metal music once again, Ice Nine Kills' sixth studio album quickly became one of my all-time favorites and here's why
Albums Instant Impressions: 'The End, So Far' by Slipknot With their fastest turnaround between albums since 2004, Slipknot return with their most diverse and ambitious to date, signifying the end of one chapter and the beginning of another
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
