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Beartooth – The Surface (Album Review)

Lauren HopkinsLauren HopkinsNovember 6, 2023

Looking back, it has been a decade since Red Bull Records signed up the band Beartooth. Originally named Noise, and the vision of former Attack! Attack! Keyboardist Caleb Shomo, Beartooth has built on their own success over the years. First releasing their debut Sick EP ... Read More

Beastie Boys – Hello Nasty (4LP Deluxe Box Set Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockSeptember 27, 2023

Back in 1998 Hip Hop music was at a creative and mainstream popularity high. Still within the parameters of the Golden Age of Hip Hop, a few carryovers from classic ‘80s era of the genre were still making a huge impact, and one was Beastie ... Read More

Mr. Bungle & Melvins Bring Insanity To Denver, CO 5-16-23

Rafi ShlosmanRafi ShlosmanMay 22, 2023

Sometimes the only cure for the woes of an insane world, is a soundtrack of the most unconventional nature possible. A soundtrack that brings insanity to challenge your senses, make you laugh, scream in a manner that would make your mother worry about your current ... Read More

AFI Sets Fillmore Ablaze Denver, CO 11-18-22 w/ Drab Majesty

Rafi ShlosmanRafi ShlosmanNovember 23, 2022

There is a gift few artists have in their career and that is the capability to honestly and naturally reinvent themselves throughout their career. David Bowie made it seem almost effortless as he evolved from Ziggy Stardust, Aladdin Sane, Halloween Jack, Thin White Duke, and ... Read More

Counterparts – A Eulogy For Those Still Here (Album Review)

Jeannie BlueJeannie BlueOctober 4, 2022

For Melodic Hardcore’s Counterparts, the need to escape being buried alive by grief is at the epicenter of their seventh full-length offering, A Eulogy For Those Still Here. Pure Noise Records helps to ease the burden on Friday, October 7, 2022. Not all surprises are ... Read More

Machine Head – ØF KINGDØM AND CRØWN (Album Review)

Kenny LenehanKenny LenehanSeptember 9, 2022

Celebrating over thirty years of performing at the top flight of Metal, Machine Head are back with their new album ØF KINGDØM AND CRØWN. Released on August 26, 2022 through Nuclear Blast Records and Imperium Recordings, the band’s latest effort is an interesting concept album surrounding ... Read More

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Beartooth – The Surface (Album Review)

Beastie Boys – Hello Nasty (4LP Deluxe Box Set Review)

Mr. Bungle & Melvins Bring Insanity To Denver, CO 5-16-23

AFI Sets Fillmore Ablaze Denver, CO 11-18-22 w/ Drab Majesty

Counterparts – A Eulogy For Those Still Here (Album Review)

Machine Head – ØF KINGDØM AND CRØWN (Album Review)

Beartooth – The Surface (Album Review)

Beastie Boys – Hello Nasty (4LP Deluxe Box Set Review)

Mr. Bungle & Melvins Bring Insanity To Denver, CO 5-16-23

AFI Sets Fillmore Ablaze Denver, CO 11-18-22 w/ Drab Majesty

Counterparts – A Eulogy For Those Still Here (Album Review)

Machine Head – ØF KINGDØM AND CRØWN (Album Review)

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This Week in Horror Movie History – Visiting Hours (1982)

Developing Artist Showcase – Empty Streets

Developing Artist Showcase – Crystal Joilena

Developing Artist Showcase – Faster on Fire

Interview – Kevin Martin of Candlebox Talks The Long Goodbye

Interview – Sean Young

Interview – Wendy Dio Talks Preserving The Dio Legacy

There’s Something In The Barn (Movie Review)

It’s a Wonderful Knife (Movie Review)

Cobra Spell – 666 (Album Review)