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Taylor T Carlson

Taylor T Carlson Assistant Editor/Senior Staff Writer Taylor T. Carlson was born August 17, 1984, and has called the Vegas Valley home his entire life. A die-hard fan of classic rock and metal music, Taylor has been writing album and concert reviews since he was 16 years old, and continues to do so, having done well over 1,000 reviews. He is also a fan of video gaming and cinema, and has reviewed a number of games and films as well, old and new alike. His thorough and honest (some would say brutally honest) reviewing style has won him the respect of hundreds of music fans and musicians alike, both local and abroad, and the ire of just as many others. Despite being one of the youngest attendees at classic hard rock/metal shows around Vegas, he is also one of the most knowledgeable, having gained the unofficial nickname of “The Eddie Trunk of Las Vegas.” In addition to reviews, Taylor has written and self-published three books on classic hard rock bands, and is a regular participant in rock and roll trivia contests. Taylor also holds a masters degree in special education from the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV), and has appeared on the hit History Channel television series Pawn Stars. His dream is to be able to one day make a living from writing music books and reviews.
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Shaylon – Melodic rock/metal act returns with “The Goddess of Avalon!”

I’ve covered releases from Shaylon on this site before, including their debut EP and an earlier single. For the unfamiliar, this is the group now featuring Charly Urso, who Vegas…

The Miracle Season – Sadly, It’s Anything But a Miracle….

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Isle of Dogs – Wes Anderson’s Second Animated Movie!

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Sin City Rejects Bring on the Death of A Nation!

Death of a Nation is the first album release from Sin City Rejects, funded by their fans via a PledgeMusic event. After several months of the group playing around Vegas,…

Chappaquiddick – The Historical Incident Comes to Life in a Fantastic Feature Film!

Chappaquiddick is directed by John Curran. The film stars Jason Clarke, Kate Mara, Ed Helms, and Bruce Dern. In 1969, as America watches the first moon landing on television, Senator…

Blockers – Hilarious Prom Night Escapades on the Big Screen!

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