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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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Dokken and Foundry Invade Vinyl!

Dokken played the Vinyl at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino on Friday, September 1, 2017, with Foundry opening. It has been a long and interesting ride for Don Dokken…

Hairball – Arena Rock Spectacle Comes to the Henderson Pavilion September 8!

On September 8, 2017, Hairball will play the Henderson Pavilion. The band promises that this will not be yet another “tribute band” show, but rather an “experience.” This will be…

Lies, Deceit and Treachery – “Devil” is the Band’s First Original Song!

A few years back, classic Bulletboys members Mick Sweda, Lonnie Vencent, and Jimmy D’Anda united with Best of Seven vocalist Shane Tassart to form a new band: Lies, Deceit and…

Snow At Last – Rare Tracks From Carlos Cavazo’s pre-Quiet Riot Band!

In the 1980s, Quiet Riot became the first metal band to top the pop charts with their classic Metal Health record. Playing guitar on that seminal record was axeman Carlos…

Last in Line Stands Up and Shouts on the Vamp’d Stage!

On July 12, 2017, Last in Line returned to Vamp’d, with Dinner Music for the Gods as the support act. Last in Line began as a group that combined the…

The Defenders – Marvel’s Netflix Heroes Team Up!

The Defenders is the fifth Marvel Netflix series, following Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and Iron Fist, teaming up the characters from those respective series. It consists of eight episodes,…