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Blink-182 – One More Time… (Album Review)

Lauren HopkinsLauren HopkinsNovember 10, 2023

Looking back to 1992, in Poway California, after being expelled from school for being drunk at a high school basketball game, Tom DeLonge was introduced to Mark Hoppus, thus the seeds were planted for what would become Blink-182. For decades now, Blink-182 have been at ... Read More

KrashKarma – Falling To Pieces (Album Review)

Lisa BurkeLisa BurkeJune 23, 2023

What makes a Hard Rock or Heavy Metal band stand out from the masses? For one, thinking outside the box is never a bad idea. Along that same path, having a strong musical bond as well as personal bond always shows through like a shining ... Read More

The 69 Eyes – Death of Darkness (Album Review)

Lisa BurkeLisa BurkeMay 4, 2023

Vampires have been around for centuries and been portrayed in many different forms of art. However, in the world of Rock-n-Roll, perhaps the most compelling vampires would have to be the Helsinki Vampires, also known as The 69 Eyes. Founded in 1989, The 69 Eyes ... Read More

The 69 Eyes – Drive (EP Review)

Nina MendeNina MendeSeptember 12, 2022

True to their lore, Helsinki’s own vampires, The 69 Eyes, never seem to ever grow old…and most certainly never get tired of making music. Seemingly always on the road or in the studio, they are back yet again with their new EP Drive. Coming after twelve ... Read More

Interview – Stacey Q

CrypticRockCrypticRockJuly 1, 2022

Some artists leave such a strong impression that it resonates on for the decades that follow. One of those would have to be the undeniable stylish Stacey Q, forever famous for her massive 1986 hit single “Two of Hearts.” A song that still makes an ... Read More

Ambulance (Movie Review)

Day HeathDay HeathApril 8, 2022

Michael Bay (Bad Boyz 1995, Transformers 2007) is back, and he is going all classy with an adaptation of a European film. The 2005 Danish film Ambulancen by Lauritis Munch-Petersen (The Dolphin 2017) and Lars Andreas Petersen (Below the Belt 2006) to be precise. Only ... Read More

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Blink-182 – One More Time… (Album Review)

KrashKarma – Falling To Pieces (Album Review)