Photos By: Phil Reed The Black Dahlia Murder play within the genres of metalcore, melodic death metal and deathcore – Whatever that means! All I know is that I was stoked to see one of the heaviest bands in the world rock the intimate stage at The Roxy on Sunset. After moshing my way through opening...

With a charming smile and the voice of an angel, Beth Thornley can own you in many ways. She is so sweet and caring in her demeanor. She has just a hint of her Alabama background in her accent. She is beautiful. She maintains a low profile, which just draws you in that much more. She is talented enough...

It’s an incredibly uncommon privilege to be able to spend your last days on earth lovingly carving your own tombstone. I’ve written before in this column about Icons and Iconoclasts, few men can be both; Johnny Cash is one of those few. Johnny’s music has always prescribed and described both his...

Lil Wayne has been sentenced on gun charges and will serve a one year term at Rikers Island Jail in New York. The judge asked Wayne if he wanted to make a statement but Wayne shook his head no. Wayne did turn to his family and friends in the courtroom and bowed his head. Wayne is considered to be a...

Silent across the waters they rowed; chains clinching to life signaling, to their foes with only seconds to spare. Then the chaos erupts upon them and screams of agony rip down their lines. There is no chance for them now, no power to stop this warpath. Omega Crom’s debut album, “Blood, Steel and...

Deep within the hailed land of Finland is a stewing majestic beautiful and dangerous woodland home of the unknown.  The treacherous and unmapped Forest World of Nifelvind is such a realm.  One can only find its hidden entrance with the assistance of the Troll King, Rivfader.  And once inside Nifelvind,...

Transients is the third album from Audible Mainframe, a six piece hip-hop band from LA. “When people listen to this album I want them to feel like the future just punched them in the face.” said MC Expo (lead member of Audible Mainframe). “We wanted to make the type of hip-hop record that made...

Nowadays in the music industry, it’s tough to find bands that can defy the odds with regards to the changing trends and tastes of the public. From band members leaving to record companies folding, it can be an intense roller coaster ride. The Atlanta-based band, Sevendust, has been on said roller...

Have you ever seen the SciFi pictures original movie “Mega Shark”? If the answer to that question is anything other than a variant of “yes” then you have deprived yourself of one of the finest cinematic treasures known to man. While the movie itself is filled with B-Movie tropes...

Halo. If you are living and breathing today, chances are you’ve heard of the insanely popular video game franchise that is Halo. What originally started as a top secret Mac exclusive title, Halo has become one of the most lucrative investments in gaming history. Spawning two direct sequels, three...