Guitarist/Vocalist for the popular ska band The Toasters
Interview with Cécile Corbel
February 22, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Composer for “The Secret World of Arrietty”
CD Review “DJ Dougg Pound: Pound It”
February 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment
DJ Dougg Pound Pound It Running Time: 37 minutes Tracks: 27 Produced by: Doug Lussenhop Our Score: 4.5 out of 5 stars When we recently interviewed Doug Lussenhop aka DJ Dougg Pound, he said that he told us that he tried doing both stand up and playing in bands but wasn’t good enough at either [...]
Interview with The Crystal Method’s Ken Jordan
February 16, 2012 By Leave a Comment
One half of the musical team, The Crystal Method
The 2012 Grammy Award Winners & Wrap-up
February 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The 2012 Grammys were held on Sunday, February 12th 2012 at the Staple center in Los Angeles California. Though the night may have been overshadowed by the death of Whitney Houston the show continued on. Performances by Bruce Springsteen, the reformed Beach Boys, The Foo Fighters, and a touching rendition of Whitney Houston’s “I Will [...]
CD Review: A Sound of Thunder “Out of the Darkness”
February 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment
“Out of the Darkness” A Sound of Thunder Nightmare Records Producer: Kevin “131” Gutierrez Tracks: 10 Our Score: 3.5 out of 5 stars “Out of the Darkness” is the latest release from the heavy metal group A Sound of Thunder. The Washington DC based band consists of Nina Osegueda- Vocals, Josh Schwartz- Guitar, Chris Haren- [...]
Concert Review “Reborn In Defiance Tour” Syracuse, NY
February 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment
“Reborn In Defiance Tour” Biohazard, Sworn Enemy, Ghost Ship, Caustic Method, Jonestown Date: Wednesday, February 8th 2012 Venue: Station 58, Syracuse, NY Our Score: 3 out of 5 stars Biohazard brought their brand of NY hardcore to Station 58 in Syracuse, NY on Wed. Feb. 8th and even though the turn out for the show [...]
CD Review: Tyrone Wells “Where We Meet”
February 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Tyrone Wells “Where We Meet” Position Music Producer: Bill Lefler, Thomas Doeve Tracks: 11 Our Score: 3 out of 5 stars “Where We Meet” is the 5th full length album from singer/songwriter Tyrone Wells. This album is the first release from Wells since his departure from Universal Republic. Produced by Bill Lafler and Thomas Doeve [...]
CD Review: Voodoo Terror Tribe “Stands to Reason” EP
February 10, 2012 By 1 Comment
Voodoo Terror Tribe “Stands to Reason” EP Tracks: 5 Our Score: 3 out of 5 stars “Stands to Reason” is the latest release from the band Voodoo Terror Tribe. The band consisting of Gil PZ- Vocals, Emir Erkal- Guitars, Primer- Bass and T-Bone- Drums play a unique blend of industrial tinged metal filled with catchy [...]
CD Review: Opera Diabolicus “+1614″
February 9, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Opera Diabolicus “+1614” Metalville Records Producer: Andy LaRocque Tracks: 8 Our Score: 3 out of 5 stars “+1614” is the first release from the doom metal group Opera Diabolicus. The idea for such a group came out of a chance meeting between composer David Grimoire and Lyricist Adrian de Crow. Together with the help of [...]
CD Review: Hemina “Synthetic”
February 9, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Hemina “Synthetic” Hemina Nightmare Records Tracks: 11 Our Score: 2.5 out of 5 stars “Synthetic” is the latest release from the Australian progressive/metal band Hemina. The album is being released via Nightmare records and features 11 brand new tracks mixed by Tommy Hansen (Helloween). Packed with a variety of tones and sonic landscapes the latest [...]
CD Review: Imminent Sonic Destruction “Recurring Themes”
February 9, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Imminent Sonic Destruction “Recurring Themes” Producer: Roy Z Tracks: 9 Our Score: 3.5 out of 5 stars “Recurring Themes” is the latest release from the Detroit based progressive/metal band Imminent Sonic Destruction. The bands line up consists of Tony Piccoli – Lead Vocals/ Guitars, Pat DeLeon Drums/Percussion, Scott Thompson – Guitars/Vocals, Pete Hopersberger – Keyboards/Vocals [...]
CD Review: Adrenaline Mob “Omerta”
February 9, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Adrenaline Mob “Omerta” Elm City Music Producer: Adrenaline Mob Tracks: 11 Our Score: 4 out of 5 stars “Omerta” is the first full length album from the hard rock super group Adrenaline Mob. The album is the follow up to the group’s well received self titled EP which was released in August of 2011. “Omerta” is [...]
Concert Review “Children of Bodom’s 15th Anniversary Tour” Rochester, NY
February 9, 2012 By Leave a Comment
“Children of Bodom’s 15th Anniversary Tour” Children of Bodom, Eluveite, Revocation and Threat Signal Date: Monday, January 30th 2012 Venue: Water St. Music Hall, Rochester, NY Our Score: 3 out of 5 stars January 30th ad the Water Street Music Hall in Rochester, NY played host to the third show of a 36 date tour [...]
Concert Review “Jimmy Buffett: Welcome to Fin Land Tour 2012″ Anway Center, Orlando FL
February 8, 2012 By 2 Comments
Artist: Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band Date: February 4th, 2012 Venue: Amway Center- Orlando, FL Tour: Welcome to Fin Land Our Score: 5 out of 5 stars I have been a fan of Jimmy Buffett for at least the past 15 years or so but I am embarrassed to say that I have [...]
Johnny Cash’s 80th Birthday Celebration Set to Kick off February 26
February 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment
JOHNNY CASH’S 80TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION SET TO KICK OFF FEBRUARY 26 WITH GROUND-BREAKING ON THE RESTORATION OF HIS DYESS, ARKANSAS BOYHOOD HOME Archive Recordings from Sun and Columbia Years, Johnny Cash Museum and Much More Planned for 2012 to Pay Tribute to The Man in Black LOS ANGELES, CA – (Tuesday, February 7, 2012) — [...]
Interview with Napalm Death’s Mark Greenway
February 5, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Vocalist for the legendary grind-core band Napalm Death
Concert Review “94.1 The Zone’s Presents: Rover’s Holiday Hangover”
January 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment
“94.1 The Zone’s Presents: Rover’s Holiday Hangover” Everlast, New Found Glory, Four Year Strong, Young Bloods, Velvet Elvis, Falling Forward Date: Saturday, January 21st 2012 Venue: Main St. Armory, Rochester, NY Our Score: 3.5 out of 5 stars January 21st saw the arrival of Rover’s Holiday Hangover featuring Everlast and New Found Glory. The concert [...]
Etta James dead at age 73
January 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Etta James, whose version of the 1941 standard “At Last” is one of the most popular recordings of all time, died today from complications due to leukemia. She was 73. She passed away just three days after bandleader Johnny Otis, who discovered her, passed away. Born Jamesetta Hawkins in Los Angeles, she was raised by [...]
Interview with Bob Pantella
January 22, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Drummer for Cycle of Pain, Monster Magnet, Riot God and Atomic Bitchwax
Interview wtih Papa Joe Aviance
January 20, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Musician / Worked with Lulu on “Last Night a DJ Saved My Life”
The Top 10 Albums of 2011
January 20, 2012 By Leave a Comment
2011 brought a plethora of good and bad music releases to the masses and we here at Media Mikes had quite a pile of releases to choose from for our top 10 of 2011. However after great thought and debate our writers have come up with the lists below. Adam Lawton: 1.) Wasting Light- Foo [...]
Interview with SafetySuit’s Doug Brown
January 18, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Vocalist/rhythm guitarist for the pop/rock band SafetySuit
Interview with Theory of a Deadman’s Tyler Connolly
January 14, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Lead singer for the rock band Theory of a Deadman
Interview with Yoshiki, Talks about Golden Globes 2012
January 13, 2012 By 1 Comment
Writer of the 2012 Golden Globes Theme & Drummer/Pianist for the Japanese rock group X Japan.
CD Review: SafetySuit “These Times”
January 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment
SafetySuit “These Times” Universal Republic Produced by: Howard Benson, Ryan Tedder, Espionage and SafteySuit Tracks: 11 ITunes Digital Download 12 tracks Our Score: 3 out of 5 stars “These Times” is the latest release from the pop/rock band SafetySuit. The album is being released via Universal Republic and is the follow up release to the [...]
Interview with The Last Vegas’ Danny Smash
January 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Bassist for the rock band The Last Vegas
NY Hardcore Legends Biohazard Planning to Give Away Their New Record “Reborn in Defiance” for Free
January 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment
New York hardcore veterans Biohazard are teaming up with Revolver Magazine and Repudo to blaze yet another trail and give away their new record “Reborn In Defiance” in its entirety for FREE to all fans in the United States starting January 20th 2012. The first such promotion ever launched, the record will be available for [...]
Jingle Punks’ The Hipster Orchestra New Video “4 Strings and an 808″
January 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Jingle Punks is a music licensing company whose work is featured on TV, commercials, film and more. They have a side project called The Hipster Orchestra that has a new video called “4 Strings and an 808″ and it features music from Beyonce, Jay Z, Mary J, Eminem, and more. It has more than 11 [...]
Interview with Devin Townsend
January 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Founding guitarist/vocalist for Strapping Young Lab and The Devin Townsend Band
Interview with Pearl Aday
January 9, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Singer and daughter of classic rock singer/ actor Meatloaf
The Sole Inhabitant Returns: An Interview with Thomas Dolby
January 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Musician best known for his 1982 hit “She Blinded Me with Science” & 1984 single “Hyperactive!”.
CD Review: Candice Night “Reflections”
January 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Candice Night “Reflections” Minstrel Hall Music 10 Tracks Length: 39 minutes Our Rating: 2 out of 5 stars Candice Night’s “Reflections” – her first solo effort since becoming the lead songstress of the folky-renaissance music juggernaut, Blackmore’s Night, 15 years ago – is one that falls short of establishing her as a viable solo artist. [...]
CD Review: James Durbin “Memories of a Beautiful Disaster”
January 5, 2012 By 6 Comments
James Durbin “Memories of a Beautiful Disaster” Wind-Up Producer: Howard Benson Tracks: 11 Our Score: 3.5 out of 5 stars “Memories of a Beautiful Disaster” is the first release from American Idol: Season 10 contestant James Durbin. The album is being released via Wind-Up records and features 11 original tracks produced by Howard Benson. The [...]
CD Review: Pearl “The Swing House Session: Pearl (Live & Acoustic)”
January 5, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Pearl “The Swing House Session: Pearl (Live & Acoustic)” Producer: Jay Ruston Tracks: 10 Our Score: 3.5 out of 5 stars “The Swing House Session: Pearl (Live & Acoustic)” is the latest release from Pearl. The album features 10 acoustic tracks 9 of which were originally featured on Pearl’s 2010 debut release titled “Little Immaculant [...]
Interview with American Idol’s James Durbin
December 31, 2011 By 1 Comment
Contestant on Season 10 of “American Idol”
CD Review: Biohazard “Reborn In Defiance”
December 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Biohazard “Reborn In Defiance” Produced by: Toby Wright Tracks: 13 Our Score: 4 out of 5 stars “Reborn In Defiance” is the latest record from the legendary hardcore band Biohazard. The album is the first in 18 years to feature the bands original line up consisting of Evan Seinfeld, Billy Graziadei, Bobby Hambel and Danny [...]
Interview with Biohazard’s Billy Graziadei and Danny Schuler
December 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Guitarist/vocalist Billy Graziadei and drummer Danny Schuler.
Interview with David Davidson
December 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment
David Davidson is the guitarist/vocalist for the heavy metal group Revocation. The band recently released their 3rd studio album titled “Chaos of Forms”. Media Mikes had a chance recently to David about the new album and the bands plans for 2012. Adam Lawton: How did the band form? David Davidson: Phil, Anthony and I formed [...]
CD Review: Black Veil Brides “Rebels- EP”
December 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Black Veil Brides “Rebels- EP” Universal Republic Tracks: 3 Video: 1 Our Score: 3.5 out of 5 stars “Rebels” is the latest release the heavy metal band Black Veil Brides. The EP features 1 new track, 2 cover tracks and an extended video for the song “Rebel Love Song” which is featured on the bands [...]
CD Review: Metallica “Beyond Magnetic- EP”
December 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Metallica “Beyond Magnetic- EP” E/M Ventures Tracks: 4 Our Score: 4 out of 5 stars “Beyond Magnetic” is the latest release from Rock and Roll Hall of Fame members Metallica. The EP features four unreleased track originally recorded during the “Death Magnetic” sessions. Along with the release of the EP Metallica celebrated their 30 year [...]
Interview with Steel Panther’s Stix Zadinia
December 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Drummer for the hard rock band Steel Panther
Concert Review “Thursday Farewell Tour” Rochester, NY
December 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment
“Thursday Farewell Tour” Thursday, Maylene and the Sons of Disaster, Zechs Marquise, Such Gold, Endyga Date: Sunday, December 4th 2011 Venue: The Montage Music Hall, Rochester, NY Our Score: 3.5 out of 5 stars Thursday, Maylene and the Sons of Disaster and Zechs Marquise rolled into the historic Montage Music Hall in Rochester, NY on [...]
CD Review: Yes “In The Present- Live From Lyon”
December 13, 2011 By 2 Comments
Yes “In The Present- Live From Lyon” Frontiers Records Tracks: 13 Our Score: 2.5 out of 5 stars “In The Present-Live From Lyon” is the latest live release from the classic rock group Yes. The album was recorded during the bands performance in Lyon, France on December 1st, 2009. The album is being released on [...]
CD Review: RiotGod “Invisible Empire”
December 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment
RiotGod “Invisible Empire” Metalville Records Tracks: 12 Our Score: 2.5 out of 5 stars “Invisible Empire” is the 2nd studio album release by the Red Bank, NJ based band RiotGod. The bands line up consists of Garret Sweeney- guitar, Mark Sunshine- vocals and Monster Magnet members Bob Pantella- drums and Jim Baglino- bass. “Invisible Empire” [...]
CD Review: Astral Doors “Jerusalem”
December 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Astral Doors “Jerusalem” Locomotive Music Producers: Daniel Bergstrand Tracks: 10 Our Score: 3 out of 5 stars “Jerusalem” produced by Daniel Bergstrand is the 6th and latest full length studio album from the metal group Astral Doors. “Jerusalem” is the follow up to the bands 2010 release titled “Requiem of Time”. The album is being [...]
Interview with Andy Biersack
December 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Lead Singer for the band Black Veil Brides
Interview with Black Label Society’s John “JD” DeServio
December 12, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Bass Player for Black Label Society.
Chickenfoot Earns Grammy Nomination for 3D Packaging of Critically Acclaimed “Chickenfoot III”
December 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment
CHICKENFOOT EARNS GRAMMY NOMINATION FOR 3D PACKAGING OF CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED CHICKENFOOT III ALBUM FROM eONE MUSIC and earMUSIC/Edel Chickenfoot Scheduled to Play The Mark & Brian Christmas Show at Los Angeles’ Nokia Theatre on December 15th Before January 2012 European Tour LOS ANGELES, CA—December 9, 2011—Chickenfoot –the supergroup featuring guitarist Joe Satriani, drummer Chad Smith, [...]
Interview with Andrea Blaugrund Nevins & Jim Lindberg
December 4, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Writer/Director of “The Other F Word” and Former lead in band Pennywise
Interview with Kansas’ Rich Williams
November 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Lead guitarist for band Kansas
King of the ‘Rÿche: An Interview with Queensrÿche’s Geoff Tate
November 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Lead singer of band Queensryche
Concert Review “Epitaph Tour 2011″ Rochester, NY
November 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment
“Epitaph Tour 2011” Judas Priest, Black Label Society, Thin Lizzy, DJ Lady Starlight Date: Wednesday, November 16th 2011 Venue: Main St. Armory, Rochester, NY Our Score: 3 out of 5 stars The Epitaph Tour headlined by Judas priest made its way to upstate New York on Nov. 16th playing to a near capacity crowd. The [...]
CD Review: Me Vs Myself “Where I Am…Where I Want to Be” EP
November 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Me Vs Myself “Where I Am…Where I Want to Be” EP Tracks: 5 Our Score: 3 out of 5 stars “Where I Am…Where I Want to Be” EP is the second release from the band Me Vs Myself. The Seattle band consists of members from the bands On The Last Day, Aiden and Forgive Durden? [...]
CD Review: The Last Vegas “Other Side EP”
November 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The Last Vegas “Other Side EP” Eleven Seven Music Producer: Johnny K Tracks: 3 Our Score: 3.5 out of 5stars “Other Side EP” is the latest release from the band The Last Vegas. Based out of Chicago, IL the band blends a variety of rock sounds both new and old. The EP was produced by [...]
CD Review: Slash “Made in Stoke 24/7/11″
November 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Slash “Made in Stoke 24/7/11″ Number of Discs: 2 Running time: 160 mins Label: Eagle Records Our Score: 4 out of 5 stars Slash is one of the greatest guitarist in the industry. This 2011 live release was recorded at the Victoria Hall in Stoke On Trent on July 24th. A cool fact about this [...]
Concert Review: Queensryche “30th Anniversary” Tour – Orlando, FL
November 21, 2011 By 1 Comment
Queensryche “30th Anniversary” Tour House of Blues, Orlando, FL November 12, 2011 Our Score: 5 out of 5 stars Over the course of their career since forming in 1981, Queensryche have gone from playing large arenas to support huge-selling albums like “Operation: Mindcrime”, “Empire” and “Promised Land” to playing smaller theatres and clubs to promote [...]
CD Review: The Jeff Healey Band “Full Circle: The Live Anthology”
November 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The Jeff Healey Band “Full Circle: The Live Anthology” (4-disc box set) Studio: Eagle Records Number of discs: 4 (3 CDs + 1 DVD) DVD Run Time: 64 minutes Our Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars The Jeff Healey Band’s “Full Circle: The Live Anthology” box set is a most-welcome breath of fresh air from [...]
Interview with Jeremy DePoyster
November 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Rhythm guitarist for the metal-core group The Devil Wears Prada
Concert Review “Orlando Calling 2011″
November 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Festival Republic Presents: Orlando Calling 2011 Citrus Bowl Park, Orlando FL November 12-13, 2011 Our Score: 2 out of 5 stars This music festival feels like they were trying to capture the look and feel of Woodstock but unfortunately failed. This was the first year for this two-day music festival at the Citrus Bowl, it [...]
Concert Review: Korn “The Path of Totality” Tour, Orlando FL
November 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Korn “The Path of Totality” Tour Hard Rock Live, Orlando, FL November 10th, 2011 Our Score: 3 out of 5 stars I have been listening to Korn since 1994 and I have always been a big fan. I have seen them live twice prior to this event back in 1999 and 2003. They are always [...]
CD Review: NIHM “Trade Of Chains”
November 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment
NIHM “Trade Of Chains” Turkey Vulture Records Tracks: 10 Our Score: 2.5 out of 5 stars “Trade Of Chains” from the heavy metal group NIHM. The North Carolina based band has been together since 1997 and is a the three piece metal trio that combines a variety of vocal styling’s ranging from full on screaming [...]
CD Review: On Edge “Waiting For Daylight”
November 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment
On Edge “Waiting For Daylight” Turkey Vulture Records Tracks: 11 Our Score: 4 out of 5 stars Formed in Yakima, Washington in 1998 the band On Edge is a blending of many different musical styles. From straight up rock and roll to full-blown heavy metal On Edge does it all! The bands first release titled [...]
CD Review: Dyer “Rage…Fury…Alcohol”
November 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Dyer “Rage…Fury…Alcohol” Turkey Vulture Records Tracks: 9 Our Score: 3 out of 5 “Rage…Fury…Alcohol” is the first release from the Southern California heavy metal band Dyer. The 4 piece band made up of Carlos Velarde- guitars, Ivan Gonzalez- vocals, Sergio Lopez- Bass and Ryan Nazarian- Drums bring a no nonsense approach to their playing of [...]
Interview with The Great Commission’s Justin Singh
November 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Lead vocalist for The Great Commission
CD Review: A Break In The Strom “Metonia”
November 11, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A Break In The Strom “Metonia” Turkey Vulture Records Tracks: 10 Our Score: 3 out of 5 stars “Metonia” is the debut release from the Merrill, WI based metal core band A Break In The Storm. The album features 10 original tracks and is being released via Turkey Vulture Records. After listening through the entire [...]
GWAR’s Cory Smoot – RIP 1977-2011
November 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
It is with great sadness that Media Mikes was notified of the passing of long time Gwar/Mensrea guitarist Cory Smoot aka Flattus Maximus over the weekend. Cory along with the rest of Gwar were the first music group interviewed by Media Mikes. Cory was very gracious with his time during the interview process and had [...]
CD Review: The Devil Wears Prada “Dead Throne”
November 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The Devil Wears Prada “Dead Throne” Ferret Records Producer: Adam Dutkiewicz Tracks: 13 Our Score: 3 out of 5 stars “Dead Throne” is the follow up release to The Devil Wears Prada 2009 album “With Roots Above and Branches Below”. “Dead Throne” features 13 new tracks by the 6 piece metal-core band and was produced [...]
CD Review: Mobile Deathcamp “Clear and Present Anger”
November 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Mobile Deathcamp “Clear and Present Anger” Turkey Vulture Records Producer: Jason Z. Tracks: 10 Our Score: 3 out of 5 stars “Clear and Present Anger” is the second release from the Toledo, Ohio based metal group Mobile Deathcamp. The trio consists of former Gwar/Green Jelly member Todd Evans on guitar/vocals, bassist Boe Skadeland and drummer [...]
CD Review: Black Label Society “Glorious Christmas Songs That Will Make Your Black Label Heart Feel Good” EP
November 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Black Label Society “Glorious Christmas Songs That Will Make Your Black Label Heart Feel Good” EP eOne Music Tracks: 3 Our Score: 2 out of 5 stars “Glorious Christmas Songs That Will Make Your Black Label Heart Feel Good” is the Newest EP by the Zakk Wylde fronted group Black Label Society. The EP consists [...]
CD Review: Steel Panther “Balls Out”
November 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Steel Panther “Balls Out” Universal Republic Producer: Jay Ruston Tracks: 14 Our Score: 3.5 out of 5 stars “Balls Out” is the second release by the Los Angeles based band Steel Panther. “Balls Out” features 14 all new tracks by the spandex clad band that were produced by Jay Ruston. The album is being released [...]
CD Review: Dreams Will Fade “Before The Dawn”
November 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Dreams Will Fade “Before The Dawn” Turkey Vulture Records Producer: Jason Z. Tracks: 10 Our Score: 3 out of 5 stars “Before The Dawn” is the debut album from the 5 member Wisconsin based band Dreams Will Fade. The album feature 10 original hard rock tracks produced by Jason Z. “Before The Dawn” is being [...]
Interview with GWAR’s Cory Smoot (1977-2011)
November 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Flattus Maximus, lead guitarist of the band GWAR
Interview with Knight Area’s Mark Smit
November 6, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Vocalist for the Progressive Rock group Knight Area.
CD Review: The Elves and Ronnie James Dio “And Before Elf…There Were Elves”
November 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The Elves and Ronnie James Dio “And Before Elf…There Were Elves” Label: Niji Entertainment 12 Tracks Running Time: 53 minutes Our Score: 3.5 out of 5 stars If you are expecting the Ronnie James Dio on this album that we knew and loved, you might be a little disappointed. This is a very blues-fused album [...]
CD Review: Candlelight Red “The Wreckage”
November 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Candlelight Red “The Wreckage” Label: Imagen Records 10 Tracks Total Length: 30:48 Our Score: 4 out of 5 stars When I received this album to review, I was unfamiliar with the band. I did some research and found only a little bit of info as this band is fairly new and this is their first [...]
CD Review: Judas Priest “The Chosen Few”
November 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Judas Priest “The Chosen Few” Legacy Recordings 17 Tracks Length: 78 minutes Our Score: 5 out out 5 stars I have been listening to Judas Priest since the last 80′s but it has been a while since I cranked them up. Putting this new compilation album on brought it all right back like it was [...]
CD Review: She & Him “A Very She & Him Christmas”
October 31, 2011 By Leave a Comment
She & Him A Very She & Him Christmas Label: Merge Records Length: 33 minutes 12 Tracks Our Score: 5 out of 5 stars There is only one way to describe this album…”An instant classic”. I have been waiting for Zooey Deschanel to release a Christmas album since she teased us with her amazing singing [...]
CD Review: Andy Timmons “Andy Timmons Band Plays Sgt. Pepper”
October 31, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Andy Timmons “Andy Timmons Band Plays Sgt. Pepper” Label: Favored Nations Entertainment Running Time: 48 minutes 14 Tracks Our Score: 4.5 out of 5 stars The Beatles “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” is definitely one of the best albums ever released. It has been redone many times by various bands. This re-imagination by guitarist [...]
CD Review: The Jigsaw Seen “Winterland”
October 26, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The Jigsaw Seen Winterland It’s Alive! Media 10 tracks 30 minutes Our Score: 2 out 5 stars I am sorry to say this but from the first note on the CD, I knew I wasn’t going to like this album. This album tells a story which showcases the group’s take on the season. The leader [...]
Concert Review: Bush & Chevelle with Filter, Orlando FL
October 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Location: House of Blues, Orlando FL Date: October 19, 2011 Bands: Bush, Chevelle and Filter Our Score: 3 out of 5 stars Attending this concert was like heading back in time to the mid 90′s. I was blasted back to my teens listening to Bush and Filter in the early 90′s. Chevelle though was more [...]
CD Review: Fallon Bowman “Human Conditional”
October 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Fallon Bowman “Human Conditional” Social Unrest Records Producer: Justin Johnson Tracks: 11 Our Score: 4 out of 5 stars “Human Conditional” is the first solo release by founding Kittie vocalist/guitarist Fallon Bowman. The album features 11 new tracks that cover a variety of musical genres. “Human Conditional was produced by Justin Johnson and is being [...]
Interview with JT Hodges
October 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Country music singer, hit song “Hunt You Down”
CD Review: Sick Of It All “Nonstop”
October 19, 2011 By 2 Comments
Sick Of It All “Nonstop” Century Media Records Tracks: 20 Our Score: 4 out of 5 stars As a fitting gesture to the Old School Hard Core scene legendary NY band Sick Of It All have compiled an album of re-recorded tracks titled “Nonstop”. The album features 20 tracks which have been re-recorded to commemorate [...]
Concert Review: Toby Keith’s Locked & Loaded Tour, Tampa FL
October 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Date: 10.14.2011 Location: 1-800-ASK GARY Amphitheater – Tampa, FL Acts: Toby Keith, Eric Church, J.T. Hodges Our Score: 4 out of 5 stars I have to start with the fact that this was my first official country music concert. I have seen Southern rock bands like Lynyrd Skynyrd dozens of times but never really experienced [...]
Interview with We Came As Romans’ Josh Moore
October 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Josh Moore is the lead guitarist for the Metal-Core band We Came As Romans. Media Mikes had a chance recently to speak with Josh about the bands current release titled “Understanding What We’ve Grown To Be” as well as their upcoming tour with Hollywood Undead and Asking Alexandria. Adam Lawton: What can you tell us [...]
Concert Review: I’m Alive Tour – Rochester, NY
October 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment
I’M ALIVE TOUR Featuring: We Came As Romans, Miss May I, Of Mice And Men, Texas In July and Close To Home Date: Friday, October 14th 2011 Venue: Water Street Music Hall, Rochester, NY Our Score: 3.5 out of 5 stars The I’M ALIVE tour featuring We Came As Romans, Miss May I, Of Mice [...]
CD Review: We Came As Romans “Understanding What We’ve Grown To Be”
October 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment
We Came As Romans “Understanding What We’ve Grown To Be” Equal Vision Records Producer: Joey Sturgis Tracks: 12 Our Score: 3.5 out of 5 stars “Understanding What We’ve Grown To Be” is the follow up release to We Came As Roman’s 2009 release “To Plant A Seed”. The album features 12 new tracks from the [...]
Orlando Calling Festival Comes to Town November 12-13th
October 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The Orlando Calling event is shaping up to be on the biggest tours that the Orlando area has seen in quite a while. It is a two day festival, spanning from Nov 12-13th will include 60 bands planned to perform. We are hoping to cover this event and be sure to get some excellent coverage [...]
CD Review: Knight Area “Nine Paths”
October 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Knight Area “Nine Paths” The Lasers Edge Producer: Neil Kernon Tracks: 9 Our Score: 3 out of 5 stars “Nine Paths” is the 4th release from the Dutch band Knight Area. The album was produced by well known producer Neil Kernon (Cannibal Corpse, Queensryche). Knights Area is a 5 member group lead by Mark Smit [...]
Dave and Dave A Go Talk: An Interview with Dave Wakeling of the English Beat
October 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Ska /skä/ (noun) – A style of fast popular music having a strong offbeat and originating in Jamaica in the 1960s, a forerunner of reggae. If you’ve ever listened to music by the likes of the Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Madness, Fishbone or The Specials – as well as bands that infuse elements of ska into [...]
CD Review: Chimaira “The Age of Hell”
October 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Chimaira “The Age of Hell” Entertainment One Producer: Ben Schigel, Mark Hunter, Rob Arnold Tracks: 12 Our Score: 4 out of 5 stars Chimaira’s “The Age of Hell” is the 6th studio album from the Cleveland based groove metal band. It is the bands first release on eOne records and is the follow up album [...]
CD Review: Redemption “This Mortal Coil”
October 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Redemption “This Mortal Coil” Inside Out Music Producer: Neil Kernon Tracks: 11 Our Score: 3 out of 5 “This Mortal Coil” is the 7th release by the progressive metal band Redemption. The band features Nick van Dyk , Bernie Versailles, Sean Andrews, Chris Quirarte and former Fates Warning vocalist Ray Alder. “This Mortal Coil” is [...]
CD Review: Myrath “Tales of the Sands”
October 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Myrath “Tales of the Sands” Nightmare Records Producer: Kevin Kodfert Tracks: 11 Our Score: 3.5 out of 5 stars “Tales of the Sands” is the follow up album to Myrath’s 2010 release “Desert Call”. The North American release of “Tales of Sands” features 11 new tracks that were produced by Kevin Kodfert. The album is [...]
CD Review: Vangough “Kingdom of Ruin”
October 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Vangough “Kingdom of Ruin” Nightmare Records Tracks: 15 Our Score: 2 out of 5 stars “Kingdom of Ruin” is the newest release from the Oklahoma City based band Vangough. “Kingdom of Ruin” will be the bands 3rd release which features an interesting concept related to a man stepping between two realities and his link to [...]
CD Review: Thomas Dolby “A Map of the Floating City”
October 16, 2011 By 3 Comments
Thomas Dolby “A Map of the Floating City” (single-CD edition) Lost Toy People Records Producer: Thomas Dolby Our Score: 4 out of 5 stars “She Blinded Me With Science”. It’s a song that is included on so many greatest hits of the 80’s compilations that one could easily view Thomas Dolby as being the definitive [...]
Interview with Blake Neely
October 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Composer for “The Mentalist” and “Pan-Am”
Interview with Jane Antonia Cornish
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Composer of “Fireflies in the Garden”
