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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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Concerto for Group and Orchestra – Deep Purple’s classical/rock fusion experiment!

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Alex Cole returns with his latest song, “Strong Enough to Survive!”

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Bloodline – A New Star Wars Novel Set in the Sequel Trilogy Era!

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Jackyl – Jesse James Dupree and Company Return with ROWYCO!

Love them or hate them, you cannot deny that Jackyl is a unique band. Fronted by the always entertaining Jesse James Dupree, these guys have been rocking hard since releasing…