[AltWire Interview] Checkers with Megosh
Normally, I would introduce the readers to the featured band that I am interviewing: Megosh. Today’s different. I want you guys to hear this band first before you read the interview. Trust me, if ...
What Happened To Ska?
What happened to ska music? Before we answer that question, let’s take a moment and look at the short history of the genre. Ska music originated in the late 1950’s as a predecessor to ...
Harry Styles Debut Single – Sign of the Times
Harry Styles’ debut single is here and it’s even better than everyone was expecting. Not only is the song beautiful and unique, it seems to have a hidden meaning that no one has been able ...
Hot Mulligan Signs With No Sleep, Releases New Acoustic Track
Michigan pop-punk band Hot Mulligan has been signed to No Sleep Records, but according to vocalist/guitarist Chris Freeman, the band’s journey has been “unexpected.” The band was formed in 2014 in the U.P. (upper ...
Album Review: Wolfbrigade – ‘Run With The Hunted’
Of all the punk and metal subgenres to come out of Europe, lycanthro-punk (or werewolf punk) has to one of the more intriguing. Within this obscure genre, the Swedish group Wolfbrigade has been successfully ...
Layne Staley: 15 Years Since We Lost A Grunge Icon
On August 21st 1990 Facelift was released and the world was introduced to Alice in Chains, and the incredible vocals of Layne Staley. The release coincided with a movement in the pacific Northwest, sometimes ...
Switchfoot and Lifehouse Announce “Looking For Summer” Tour
Lifehouse and Switchfoot will tour together for the first time on the “Looking for Summer” tour, which will include more than 30 shows across the United States and Canada. Since their debut album “No ...
Simple Plan Concert Review: ‘No Pads, Just Helmets’ 15th Anniversary Tour
It’s safe to say that my weekend with Simple Plan was Perfectly Perfect. They’re on the road for their No Pads, Just Helmets… Just Balls 15th Anniversary Tour and I was lucky enough to ...
Dreamcar Premiere “Kill For Candy” and Tour Dates
What many are calling ‘the AFI and No Doubt supergroup,’ Dreamcar have finally premiered their first single “Kill For Candy” off their self-titled debut out May 12th, 2017. It’s been a year of waiting for eager ...
Critique d'album : Rebel Wizard – Triumph of Gloom
Borrowing elements of thrash, NWOBHM and power metal, Rebel Wizard's Triumph of Gloom is a nihilistic musical cataclysm.
Album Review: Black Star Riders – Heavy Fire
Black Star Riders were formed towards the end of 2012 when members of the touring line-up of Thin Lizzy expressed interest in recording new music. Out of respect for deceased front man Phil Lynott, ...
Opinion: Why Drake Is A Giver And A Taker
Multi-platinum selling artist Drake is undoubtedly a shrewd businessman. He has mastered the art of finding young artists and helping them explode, in turn creating a long-lasting relationship with tomorrow’s biggest stars. But is there a ...
Opinion: Is J.Cole Boring?
“J.Cole is boring”. This statement is one of the most debated statements in hip-hop today. A simple Google search will lead you to countless posts debating this very issue. Before getting into why this might ...
Album Review: Save Ferris – Chequered Past [EP]
A lot has happened since Save Ferris last released a body of new material. Their last album Modified was released the best part of two decades ago and since then the hype that made ...
Album Review: Dune Rats – The Kids Will Know It’s Bullshit
Dune Rats parade their pop-punk street cred over an energetic 31 minutes of 2-3 minute songs that never wear out their welcome. The Kids Will Know It's Bullshit is a direct thread to my 12-year-old self who first heard "Anarchy in the U.K." and questioned authority.
Critique d’album : Horseneck – Heavy Trip
What do you get when you blend Refused-like Screaming, the heavy riffs of Red Fang and the sweet grooves Queens of the Stone Age? You sprinkle a little Unida and a pinch of Clutch ...
Train Wreck – Negative Fan Response to Train’s New Sound
There seems to be an exodus of sorts occurring among fans of Train, the band behind the early-2000s radio hit “Drops of Jupiter” and the lively and energetic 2009 album Save Me, San Francisco. ...
Album Review: The Ominous Circle – Appalling Ascension
I could beat my chest in with my fist while listening to this album, and did so on repeat while waiting for the full Appalling Ascension to arrive in my inbox for review. The ...
Starset – Vessels (2016): A Mesmerizing Followup
By masterfully combining the musical styles of Rock, Symphonic and Electronica, mixed with an underlying Science-themed story, Columbus, Ohio’s Starset emerged on the music scene in 2014 with the release of Starset’s excellent first album, ...
Album Review: Lorna Shore – Flesh Coffin
Fans of Deathcore may be familiar with the New Jersey quartet Lorna Shore. Their three extended plays proceeded by the well-received debut full length album Psalms have garnered them a steady fan base and ...