Russ Rankin (Good Riddance/Only Crime) *interview*

Russ Rankin (Good Ridda...

Russ Rankin Having been the frontman to one of Fat Wreck Chords most successful bands, it’s safe to say that Russ Rankin has had a taste of success in the music industry. Â He currently sings for a band called Only Crime (Fat Wreck Chords), which also features Bane and Converge...
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Strung Out *Interview with Jordan Burns*

Strung Out *Interview w...

Strung Out Jason Cruz Jake Kiley Rob Ramos Chris Aiken Jordan Burns The Valley not only brings this country over 90% of its porn, but it’s also home to one of the most influential bands in existence. For almost 20 years, Strung Out has been giving us high energy shows...
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X Pistols

X Pistols...

Various bands join forces to create what are referred to as “Super Groups” and so on… but what about a group formed from members of a super group? Hmm… Please let me introduce you to the X Pistols. A new group formed by members of the Orange County punk band,...
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Death Punch *Interview*

Death Punch *Interview*...

Death Punch Ike – vocals Marc- guitar Ron – guitar Drew- bass Damien- drums Death Punch backstage @ HOB Sunset To many people’s surprise; few bands actually stick true to the music they love. Â Yup… all those coordinated head bangs and MySpace haired bands...
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HMMA Red Carpet Coverage

HMMA Red Carpet Coverag...

November 18th, 2010 – The already busy corner of Hollywood and Highland, right in the heart of Hollywood, was packed for the Hollywood Music in Media Awards (commonly abbreviated as HMMA). People came from all over to celebrate indie artists and the finest emerging talent. Â...
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Helmet’s Still Got it

Helmet’s Still Go...

Helmet Page Hamilton Dan Beeman Kyle Stevenson Dave Case Helmet Few bands can stick around for 20 years and not begin to totally suck. Â I was so thrilled to see that Helmet was playing at the Key Club in West Hollywood, because I hadn’t seen them in ten years! And even when...
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Bloody Hell

Bloody Hell...

November 16, 2010 – The House of Blues in Hollywood had to make their stage resemble a scene from Dexter (if you don’t watch that show, you’re a loserrrr… or don’t have Showtime), covering each square in with plastic. Â Fancy. Not only were the old men...
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Street Drum Corps *Interview with Bobby*

Street Drum Corps *Inte...

Street Drum Corps Bobby Alt Adam Alt Frank Zummo Street Drum Corps (photo: Erin Broadley) In a sea of crap that all sounds the same, you have to appreciate the originality behind the Street Drum Corps. For fans of STOMP! and other street-noise related acts, you will definitely dig...
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Unwritten Law Reveals Cover Art

Unwritten Law Reveals C...

Unwritten Law‘s upcoming record, Swan, is bringing more than just new music for fans to look forward to: the band actually held a contest, allowing a fna to design the cover art. They have chosen three winners, and three different versions of the album will be released. Feather Swan...
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ABORYM *album review*

ABORYM *album review*...

ABORYM Malfeitor Fabban – Vocals, bass, keyboards Hell:I0:Kabbalus – Guitars, keyboards BÃ¥rd G. “Faust” Eithun – Drums If you’re sick of the flat ironed hair, makeup wearing, ‘these are my girlfriend’s jeans’ bands that are...
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