VENOM LAID THE FOUNDATION FOR EXTREME METAL 34 YEARS AGO
In 1982, a power trio from England broke unforeseen barriers with their second album release, Black Metal. Featuring some of the darkest and fastest content heard […]
Articles by Aaron Cummings
SUICIDAL TENDENCIES “WORLD GONE MAD TOUR” CONCERT REVIEW – STRUMMER’S, FRESNO
Last weekend in Fresno, CA punk and thrash fans alike swarmed towards their local venue, Strummer’s, for a night worth remembering. It was announced on Friday […]
COMEDY IS THE SECRET INGREDIENT IN HEAVY METAL
Shredding guitar, blistering drums and screeching vocals might be the last place most people would expect to find comedy. However, humor has played a significant […]
CHINATOWN YOUTH CENTER – FINAL CONCERT REVIEW
This week, a local landmark played its final concert in Fresno, California. A lineup of 7 acts consisting of self-made musicians starting out the early years […]
DO MUSICIANS NEED MORE PROTECTION?
The tragic death of Christina Grimmie has left many shocked and mournful. Now, It’s being viewed as a security infringement and some feel that there […]
WHERE DOES INFLUENCE END AND PLAGIARISM BEGIN?
This week, Robert Plant and Jimmy Page are settling a court case surrounding the possible copyright infringement for Stairway To Heaven. The band faced similar […]
D.R.I. – “BUT WAIT…THERE’S MORE” REVIEW
Since 1995, D.R.I. fans have eagerly waited for new material and when vocalist Kurt Brecht announced an EP release for 2016, that audience finally got their […]
SOCIAL MEDIA VS. MUSICIANS
In an age where social media has become an unstoppable platform for news and gossip, it’s not surprising to get a few bizarre altercations here and […]
SHOULD CLASSIC BANDS TOUR WITHOUT A NEW ALBUM?
Twisted Sister guitarist Jay Jay French made a strong statement during an interview with Goldmine Magazine. He expressed his lack of concern for iconic acts currently […]
SECOND ANNUAL RIDE FOR RONNIE JAMES DIO OVERVIEW
The Second Annual Ride For Ronnie James Dio took place yesterday in Glendale, CA where various rock icons brought a heartfelt tribute to the man […]