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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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Last in Line – “Devil in Me” is the First Released Song from the Band!

Ronnie James Dio is gone. But the legacy and the players live on. The loss of Ronnie James Dio was a critical blow to the hard rock and heavy metal…

Girlschool – The Girls are Back with Guilty as Sin!

Girlschool is unrivaled when it comes to producing hard rock and heavy metal; this has been the case for well over three decades! The all-female band is one that shows…

Sin City Sinners – Featuring Special Guest Graham Bonnet of Rainbow Fame!

Since first starting up in 2007 and through numerous lineup changes, the Sin City Sinners are still rocking Vegas with the best of them. In their current lineup, featuring former…

Alcatrazz – Graham Bonnet and Yngwie Malmsteen Join Forces on this Classic Hard Rock Record!

By 1983, Graham Bonnet had already been a vocalist in Rainbow and the Michael Schenker Group. He was in both groups for exceedingly short periods of time, only recording one…

The Zombies – British Invasion Favorites Return with Still Got That Hunger!

In the 60s British Invasion, the Zombies had their share of pop hits in the form of “She’s Not There,” “Tell Her No,” and “Time of the Season,” all of…

National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation – The Holiday Classic is Finally Remastered on Blu-ray!

National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation is the third film in the Vacation franchise. The film is directed by Jeremiah S. Chechik. It stars Chevy Chase, Beverly D’Angelo, Juliette Lewis, Johnny Galecki,…