Left Unsaid: Never Ending, It’s Better That Way – DIY Punk Rock and Beyond, an interview with Mario Rivera
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Riot Fest 2024 – Where You Fit In Aaron Cooper·September 24, 2024You prefer smooth sailing when you get to a certain age. Be it your career, relationships, or even...Concert ReviewsFeaturedFestival Coverage·6 mins read
Kerry King – From Hell I Rise | Evilly Consistent Aaron Cooper·May 17, 2024There was a time when Slayer felt like the most dangerous band in music. Well, when I was...Album ReviewsFeaturedReview·5 mins read
Dave Lombardo – Rites of Percussion | From a Mind of Chaos Oscar De Leon·May 3, 2023From the mind of the godfather of double-kick. The man who revolutionized the metal scene in the 80s....Album ReviewsFeaturedMusic·3 mins read
Crushed Monocle Podcast: Episode 8 – BJ McDonnell at Studio 666 Aaron Cooper·February 25, 2022Director BJ McDonnell stops by the Crushed Monocle Podcast to discuss his new horror comedy movie "Studio 666" starring the Foo Fighters.FeaturedMoviesPodcast·2 mins read
EXODUS – Persona Non Grata | The Return of Unabashed Thrash Aaron Cooper·November 16, 2021When it comes to classic metal bands (specifically, what fandom calls The Big Four) there’s always an air...FeaturedReview·3 mins read
Can Metal Be Romantic? A Conversation About Perception Aaron Cooper·February 23, 2021Music genres can mean many things, but can metal be romantic? From a very early age, we’re told...Dedication PostFeaturedMusicRants·9 mins read
Slayer: The Repentless Killogy | A Fitting Farewell Aaron Cooper·November 11, 2019For nearly 40 years, Slayer has remained one of the most important bands in heavy metal. Their unapologetic...FeaturedMoviesMusic Video·4 mins read
A Conversation With GWAR at Riot Fest Aaron Cooper·September 24, 2019While attending Riot Fest, Coop talks with GWAR about their love of Slayer, Danzig, and Rise Against, and their bitter disdain for The Grammys and pop stars!FeaturedFestival CoverageInterview·6 mins read
Riot Fest 2019: Celebrating 15 Years Beyond Nostalgia Aaron Cooper·September 19, 2019All Riot Fest photos by Judie Vegh of OyVegh Photography. Nostalgia has become an integral part of pop...Concert ReviewsFeaturedFestival Coverage·5 mins read