The Dickies Kick Off Punk Rock Bowling
As a long-time fan of the Dickies, I knew what was in store for me as I (im)patiently waited for their set at Las Vegas Country Saloon. Despite not being…
Wicked Garden: A Tribute to the 90s
I’ve seen a fair amount of tribute bands in my day, everything from Black Sabbath to The Beatles. Never before had I seen a band that was able to pull…
The Used and Taking Back Sunday Rock Extreme Thing
I stood in the packed crowd of Desert Breeze Skate Park at the Extreme Thing festival, taking in the smell of cigarettes, sweat, and beer from the folks surrounding me.…
Ghost Blesses the City of Sin
When it comes to metal, whether it be heavy, progressive, or the blackest of the black, you find those members of your family who are truly frightened by your love…
20 Years Later: A Tribute to Kurt Cobain
April 5, 1994. I was just a few months shy of turning 4 when Kurt Loder broke the news over MTV to the world. “Today, Kurt Cobain, the leader of…
Megadeth Ignites The Palms
Megadeth was one of those bands that I had grown up with. They were one of the first bands that my thrash metal loving dad ever played in front of…