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
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
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
