There is a set of adjectives unique to metal and perhaps a few other genres and occupations out there. In this set, qualities which are usually assigned negative connotations are usually used to signify something of high quality or effective: “destructive”, “depressing”, “morbid”. This hints at the different goals and…
Every year, Fun Fun Fun Fest in Austin, Texas brings together some of the best acts in rock, hip-hop, comedy, and action sports. With a lineup as diverse as theirs, it’d be pretty impractical for a niche blog to cover everything, but the hardcore and metal presence across the fest’s…
Evans Percussion has released some duel videos of Periphery’s Matt Halpern going head-to-head with The Dillinger Escape Plan’s Billy Rymer in a sweet drum-off taking place in a boxing ring. [youtube= [youtube= [youtube= -KG
Next year’s Decibel Magazine Tour — which features headliners At The Gates and support from Converge, and Vallenfyre — may have just gotten sweeter. Upon its initial announcement, the tour admat (above) promised a “special guest” act yet to be revealed. Now we’ve gotten word that this special guest is…
We’re very excited about the prospect of a new Torche album soon, have you noticed? In case you haven’t, here’s your wake up call. Torche is a favorite among several staff members and their blend of pop sludge is very hard to come by. Even with a release this year by sister…
Former Faith No More vocalist Chuck Mosley, known for his work on Introduce Yourself and We Care A Lot before Mike Patton took the reigns for The Real Thing in 1989, has fallen on hard financial times. He is now turning to fans asking for financial support so that he…
In case you need a stark reminder of how human we all really are, prepare yourself for this one: while working on new material in a local rehearsal space, members of progressive rock tornado Thank You Scientist began to feel dizzy and light headed. Only upon exiting the building did they…