The Word Alive is another band that I had never heard of, but I was in the right place at the right time. When the band came out, one guy had on a Chicago Bulls jersey and hospital mask. Another looked like a laid back surfer with Hawaiian bucket hat, and then there was the average rock n’ roll guitarist […]
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I finally ventured out of the Monster Energy stages and found my way to the Cyclops stage. I had done a preview of Ghost Town and there was NO way I was going to miss them. Ghost Town is a electronic rock band from Hollywood, CA. I really liked their sound. They were a young, fun band, with its members […]
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My love affair with Gun’s N’ Roses stems back to 8th grade. There was a cute boy in my grade who thought they were the best band ever, so I decided I would like them too. He made me a mix-tape of his favorite GNR songs; “Civil War” and “Yesterday,” among many more. There also a note attached letting me […]
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Guitar player Gary Hoey is releasing a new album on July 29, Dust and Bones. We had a chance to talk with him last month about the album and touring the new material. The Entertainment Outlet: Your last album was a blues album, and this is sort of a rock and blues album. After so many years of doing surf […]
Read moreI Prevail has been pulling our heart strings for many months now with previews and teases of new music. On July 1st, the released their first single off their new album called “Scars”. The single has received great reviews from fans and critics (see our review HERE), but the same question kept being asked, “When will the new album be […]
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My confusion and lack of a map lead me to the Monster Energy North Stage. Motionless In White was up next. I was familiar with the name and I was pretty sure they wore some sort of costumes that might be fun to shoot. I wasn’t too far off. Motionless In White is a gothic metal/metal core band. They started […]
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I stumbled upon this next band. I didn’t feel like fighting the crowds, so I waited by the Monster Energy South stage for whatever band was starting in 15 minutes. I watched Ice Kills Nine finish their set on the Monster Energy North stage, and as soon as they were done, a tattooed rockstar ran on stage. He was waving […]
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With all the work I did getting to know new bands before the Vans Warped Show tour, I forgot about the bands I did know! When the line up came out I was really excited to see Mother Feather. They had a album come out on May 13, 2016 that I loved and had given a favorable review. When I […]
Read moreThe Vans Warped Tour this year was overwhelming. I thought I was ready to go. I had been listening to bands to get a feel for what I would be seeing and hearing. I bought a hydration pack. I put insoles in my sneakers. I even applied sunblock to every inch of me. Still, I was caught off guard with […]
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For the first time since 2001, two of the largest and most controversial metal bands of the 1990’s are touring together, Slipknot and Marilyn Manson. Supporting them on this trek is Of Mice and Men. Of Mice and Men California metalcore band Of Mice and Men is releasing their fourth studio album, Cold World, this September. Setlist Public Service Announcement […]
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Excuse my terrible pun: I have no ISSUES with the next band I am about to tell you about. Their name is ISSUES, and they are a metalcore band hailing from Atlanta, Georgia. This band definitely puts the HOT in Hotlanta! Tyler Carter formed the band in 2012 with some former members of his previous project, Woe Is Me. The […]
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We are just a few days away from our Vans Warped Tour date! The clock is ticking on my quest to learn all about the bands. The next band that piqued my interest was Against the Current (ATC). This American pop rock band trio hails out of Poughkeepsie, NY. The band formed in 2011 and currently consists of Chrissy […]
Read moreWe reviewed Don’t Feed The Birds EP, Hatchlings, last month, and we loved it! We recently got a chance to chat with DFTB about their start, touring life and a possible new member! The Entertainment Outlet: Looks like the band started in 2014. How did Sam, Sammy(Oakley) and Steven become “Don’t Feed The Birds”? Sam: Well I started the band in Orlando a couple […]
Read moreThe Vans Warped Tour is a huge, all-day festival. We have been listening to different artists to prepare for the crazy, fun time we are going to have! There are multiple stages, so you need to juggle which acts are going to be where and when. I’m keeping on eye on where the food and water will be located, […]
Read more‘Scars”, the latest single from I Prevail was released on Friday, July 1st and was well worth the wait. The guys, Brian Burkheiser,Eric Vanlerberghe, Steve Menoian and Lee Runestad have been teasing about the new material for months. Through all forms of social media,they have shown clips of them singing, writing songs, recording and being the goofy group we have […]
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With so many bands hitting the stage as part of warped tour, I find myself having a hard time picking which band to check out next. I decided to look into Ghost Town. This trio formed in Los Angeles in 2012 and was quickly signed to the Fueled by Ramen record label. With names like, Kevin “Ghost” McCullough, Alix “Monster” […]
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In the spirit of Warped Tour, we thought we should mention that Sum 41 has a new album coming out on October 7th, titled 13 Voices. We have been trying to feature up and coming artists, but that doesn’t mean we should overlook the veterans! Sum 41 is a Canadian rock band that was formed in 1996. A punk rock, […]
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Soul Asylum I’m a 90’s kid, even though I am suppose to be a 80’s kid. The idea of dirty blonde hair, Converse sneakers and flannel over-shirts brighten my day! When the chance to see Soul Asylum arose, I jumped at the opportunity. We know them best for their smash hit, “Runaway Train”. It reached number 5 on Billboard top […]
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David Coverdale is on the road with Whitesnake, one the Greatest Hits 2016 Tour. Supporting them is group made up of talent from Aerosmith and Ted Nugent, Whitford/St. Holmes. Whitford/St. Holmes In the early 80’s, guitarist Brad Whitford left Aerosmith, and teamed up with Ted Nugent vocalist Derek St. Holmes. They released an album, toured a little bit, and then […]
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DevilDriver DevilDriver just released their seventh studio album, Trust No One, last month. The band has almost an entirely new lineup from the last time they were out on the road. In addition to Dez Fafara and Mike Spreitzer, the band now features Austin D’Amond, formerly of Chimaira, on drums, David Cook’s guitarist Neal Tiemann on guitar, and Static-X bassist […]
Read moreI’ve been feverishly checking out the line-up for the Vans Warped Tour. There are a few recognizable bands, like SUM 41 and Less than Jake. Then there are bands that I have never heard of. As I scrolled down the list, “Chunk! No, Captain Chunk!” (C!NCC!) jumped out at me. A post-hardcore rock band from France was what I had […]
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There was something about Lemmy. I’m not sure if it was the rock attitude, or the mutton chops. The ample time he spent at gaming machines with a glass of Jack Daniels. Maybe it was the way he sang up into the microphone, as it loomed above him. That microphone had no idea what was coming, and on December 28th, […]
Read moreGlam metal legends of the 1980’s, Whitesnake, are out on the road, and this weekend, they’ll be in Boston at the House of Blues! Whitesnake most recently released The Purple Album last year, which featured covers of David Coverdale-era Deep Purple songs, however as this is the “Greatest Hits 2016 Tour,” I expect this show will be just the Whitesnake […]
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We are getting pretty excited about the Van’s Warped Tour around here! With just under a month to go, we are getting our tickets together, lenses, microphones and interview questions. We are going to spend the next few weeks showcasing some of the bands that will be there. It’s a crazy day full of great music and people, and we […]
Read moreIf you don’t know his name already, you are about to learn it, and remember it. RATIONALE is all the best parts of a new artist, with a little John Legend mixed into one. His voice is deep and soulful, his music is catchy, with some R&B roots. His lyrics are heartfelt and meaningful. His sound is new and […]
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My best friend is the most caring person I have ever met. However, she is not the type to wear her emotions on her sleeve, she brushes things off and moves forward. I am usually full of drama and tears. Crying over silly things, and letting my anxiety take control of me. She is always level headed, and has the […]
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While they were in Providence, I sat down with Wayne from Hatebreed and discussed their new album, “Concrete Confessional,” what it’s like on their crazy touring schedule, and most importantly, KISS vs Iron Maiden!
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Act of Defiance is out on tour with Hatebreed, and at the show in Providence, I had a chance to sit down with drummer Shawn Drover. We talked about how he and Chris Broderick formed the band after leaving Megadeth, and what it’s like out on the road.
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I have gotten bit by the social media bug. I’ve got Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat. I’ve been known to check in on Swarm from time to time. YouTube remembers what I watch and recommends other things I may like. The internet, for better or worse, has changed music forever. It is so much easier to find new music now. Up and […]
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Binary Code is your basic Progressive Metal band. They have the normal electric guitar riffs, aggressive vocals and some mainstream rock touches, but then they soar above above the normal and hit you with some truly different songs and sounds. The band was formed in Bergen County, New Jersey, by Jesse Zuretti. In 2009 they released Suspension of Disbelief, and […]
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