OC Metalcore Archives

As I Lay Dying – Shaped By Fire (Album Review)

Jeannie BlueJeannie BlueSeptember 16, 2019

Some bands possess deep roots that refuse to break. Life has not been without some incendiary pitfalls for the men of As I Lay Dying, an original pioneer of the Metalcore subgenre. With Shaped By Fire, the quintet rise from the ashes of their past ... Read More

Old Wounds – Glow (Album Review)

Jeannie BlueJeannie BlueNovember 5, 2018

It has been three long years since we last heard from Old Wounds, but, thankfully, the suffering silence is about to be lifted this Friday, November 9, 2018, when the band release Glow thanks to Good Fight Music. A Hardcore/Metalcore band in the tradition of ... Read More

Atreyu – In Our Wake (Album Review)

Jeannie BlueJeannie BlueOctober 8, 2018

Theirs is a never-ending story of amazing music, and Atreyu are now ready to make their triumphant ‘return’ with In Our Wake, which arrives Friday, October 12, 2018, thanks to SpineFarm Records. Named for one of the main characters in Michael Ende’s The Neverending Story, ... Read More

Avenged Sevenfold – Black Reign (EP Review)

Jeannie BlueJeannie BlueSeptember 20, 2018

Arguably one of the world’s greatest Rock bands today, Avenged Sevenfold are set to deliver one mad tea party with the Black Reign EP, which arrives on Friday, September 21, 2018, thanks to Warner Bros. Records. Avenged Sevenfold have come a long way since their ... Read More

Bleeding Through – Love Will Kill All (Album Review)

Jeannie BlueJeannie BlueMay 21, 2018

Nothing is over. Remember in the early 2000s when Metalcore earned its name by actually being a blend of Metal and Hardcore? Southern California was home to many of Metalcore’s pioneers, bands like Avenged Sevenfold, Atreyu, Eighteen Visions, and Bleeding Through. Now, in 2018, some ... Read More

Avenged Sevenfold Rip Up Reading, PA 1-16-18 w/ Breaking Benjamin & Bullet For My Valentine

Jeannie BlueJeannie BlueJanuary 22, 2018

A new year marks a time of new beginnings, or, in this particular instance, an extension on last year’s Rock-n-Roll mayhem. Continuing to bring their brand of Hard Rock/Heavy Metal to adoring crowds across North America, Avenged Sevenfold has grabbed 2018 by the balls with ... Read More

OC Metalcore

As I Lay Dying – Shaped By Fire (Album Review)

Old Wounds – Glow (Album Review)

Atreyu – In Our Wake (Album Review)

Avenged Sevenfold – Black Reign (EP Review)

Bleeding Through – Love Will Kill All (Album Review)

Avenged Sevenfold Rip Up Reading, PA 1-16-18 w/ Breaking Benjamin & Bullet For My Valentine

As I Lay Dying – Shaped By Fire (Album Review)

Old Wounds – Glow (Album Review)

Atreyu – In Our Wake (Album Review)

Avenged Sevenfold – Black Reign (EP Review)

Bleeding Through – Love Will Kill All (Album Review)

Avenged Sevenfold Rip Up Reading, PA 1-16-18 w/ Breaking Benjamin & Bullet For My Valentine

This Week In Horror Movie History – Stigmata (1999)

This Week in Horror Movie History – Flash Gordon (1980)

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

Developing Artist Showcase – Absolight

Developing Artist Showcase – Vipërwitch

Developing Artist Showcase – Vermilia

Interview – Donna Pescow

Interview – Johnny Farina of Santo & Johnny

Interview – Jem Tayle & Boris Williams of Vamberator

Glue Trap (Movie Review)

Strange Darling (Movie Review)

OC Metalcore

As I Lay Dying – Shaped By Fire (Album Review)

Old Wounds – Glow (Album Review)

Atreyu – In Our Wake (Album Review)

Avenged Sevenfold – Black Reign (EP Review)

Bleeding Through – Love Will Kill All (Album Review)

Avenged Sevenfold Rip Up Reading, PA 1-16-18 w/ Breaking Benjamin & Bullet For My Valentine

As I Lay Dying – Shaped By Fire (Album Review)

Old Wounds – Glow (Album Review)

Atreyu – In Our Wake (Album Review)

Avenged Sevenfold – Black Reign (EP Review)

Bleeding Through – Love Will Kill All (Album Review)

Avenged Sevenfold Rip Up Reading, PA 1-16-18 w/ Breaking Benjamin & Bullet For My Valentine

This Week In Horror Movie History – Stigmata (1999)

This Week in Horror Movie History – Flash Gordon (1980)

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

Developing Artist Showcase – Absolight

Developing Artist Showcase – Vipërwitch

Developing Artist Showcase – Vermilia

Interview – Donna Pescow

Interview – Johnny Farina of Santo & Johnny

Interview – Jem Tayle & Boris Williams of Vamberator

Civil War (Movie Review)

Glue Trap (Movie Review)

Strange Darling (Movie Review)