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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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Bong Returns to… Destroy All Humans!

Destroy All Humans is the latest release from Bong, the Vegas-based band featuring drummer Michael Maysonet and an ensemble of some of the most talented rockers in Sin City. No…

The New Mutants closes out 20th Century Fox’s X-Men series!

The New Mutants is directed by Josh Boone. The film stars Maisie Williams, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Heaton, Alice Braga, Blu Hunt, and Henry Zaga. This the thirteenth and final film…

Deep Purple Returns With a Whoosh!

Whoosh! Is the 21st studio album released by Deep Purple. Deep Purple has been at it since the late 60s, with the exception of a hiatus from 1976-1984. In that…

Remembering the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino!

In early February of 2020, the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino closed its doors after 25 years of rocking Vegas; the property will soon become the home of a Virgin…

Taylor T. Carlson reviews Def Leppard’s Live London to Vegas!

Def Leppard has been rocking audiences for over four decades, though interestingly the group did not release an official live album until the 2010s! In recent years, the band has…

Taylor T. Carlson’s Rock Candy Records Collection!

Our Assistant Editor/Senior Staff Writer Taylor T. Carlson has put together video of his Rock Candy Records CD collection – this is a great UK-based company specializing in remastered reissues…