Shortly after the Grunge Rock explosion in the early nineties, a unique Metal sub-genre emerged that incorporated aggression, speed, and thunderous action. This new sound became known as Nu Metal, where bands such as Korn, System of a Down, and Slipknot were considered at the...
Hailing from Norway resides the multi-talented and innovative musician, Vegard Sverre Tveitan, well-known as Ihsahn. This legendary multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and experimentalist kicked off his career in the '90s with the influential Black Metal band Emperor. Emperor reenvisioned the Black Metal sub-genre, and despite the band's...
Twenty years ago, on February 23, 1996, the Horror/Thriller and partially Romantic film Mary Reilly was released. Adapted from Valerie Martin’s 1990’s novel of the same title, it was also inspired by Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic from 1886, Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr....
Scotland's Mogwai has been a noteworthy act in the Post-Rock sub-genre, a style that continues to evolve since their formation in 1995 and never gets old. In a genre that is heavily focused on instrumentals where many bands including Sigur Rós, Explosions in the Sky, and newer...
Finland-based Death Metallers Omnium Gatherum have been creating diverse Melodies since their formation in 1996. Following their own footsteps and creations as they classify themselves as, “Adult Oriented Death Metal;” which consists of traditional Death Metal, Progressive; and snippets of other variations including Symphonic Metal....
It was the year 2005, and Wolfmother’s debut self-titled album released and refueled the grittier sounds of Hard Rock. Selling over one million copies and released acclaimed hits including “Joker & The Thief,” which was featured in 2009’s The Hangover, the Australian band has built...
One of the most pivotal moments in Heavy Metal history was in 1981 when Lars Ulrich (drummer) posted an ad in the newspaper to form a band in San Francisco, CA where James Hetfield (vocals/rhythm guitar) responded. At that time, they had no idea what...
Helloween is known as one of the key founders of German Melodic Speed Metal and one of the most influential Metal bands under similar rankings as the iconic Iron Maiden and Black Sabbath. Having released fifteen flawless albums and sold over eight million records, which...
Forty years ago, on February 8, 1976, Martin Scorsese’s legacy was born with Taxi Driver. Directed by the magnificent Scorsese and written by Paul Schrader, the dynamic cast consisted of Robert De Niro (The Godfather: Part II 1974, Meet The Parents 2000), Jodie Foster (The...
Anthrax was born during the rise of Thrash Metal in 1981 from the brutal and honest streets of New York City. Originally founded by Scott Ian and former Bassist Dan Lilker, it was 1984’s debut of Fistful of Metal that led them to rise to...
