• Tue. Nov 26th, 2024

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.
  • Home
  • On Through the Night – Oft-Forgotten Debut Record from Def Leppard!

On Through the Night – Oft-Forgotten Debut Record from Def Leppard!

Every rock and roll story has to start somewhere. In the 1980s, Def Leppard became superstars, fueled by the hit albums Pyromania and Hysteria, which contained some of the most…

Live in Toronto 1990! Vintage LA Guns Captured on the Live Stage

When it comes to the 80s rock scene, no band tops LA Guns. This is a band that has had well over 40 members in its three decade plus history,…

London 1980 – Rare, Vintage Girlschool Concert Gets a Legitimate CD Release!

When it comes to the New Wave of British Heavy Metal, one of the true stand-out groups from the era was Girlschool. This all female band demonstrated time and time…

Riverdogs – Oft-forgotten Vivian Campbell Band’s Debut Gets the Rock Candy Treatment!

It is a shame you do not see Vivian Campbell’s name on more “greatest guitarists” list. This guy is underrated as hell and has many great facets of his career…

The Killer Dwarfs – Canadian Rockers Invade Vamp’d Vegas!

Canada’s Killer Dwarfs never quite got the mainstream attention that they deserved as a band, however it has not stopped them from continuing to tour and perform on a regular…

Michael Schenker and the Temple of Rock – The Mad Axeman Invades Sin City in One of 2015’s Best Rock Shows So Far!

Michael Schenker has been doing his thing for over 40 years now. Having gotten his beginnings in the Scorpions as a teen, alongside his brother Rudolf, the young virtuoso quickly…