(Concert Reviews): STYX Live at Five Flags Event Center in Dubuque, Iowa (7/3/2021)

How does one encapsulate a 40 plus year career into one evening?  Especially when that band has had historical accomplishments such as playing the pre-game show of Super Bowl XXXV, had a moon named after them by NASA themselves, and have sold millions of records, had chart topping singles and continue to release critically acclaimed … Continue reading (Concert Reviews): STYX Live at Five Flags Event Center in Dubuque, Iowa (7/3/2021)

(Music Musings): “Through Soundwaves: The Complete Series” Unboxing and Review by Holly

Contributor's Note:  Holly Royle of the band Disconnected Souls, C2 Podcast, Deviate PR, Antihero Magazine and Madness To Creation did an unboxing and review of "Through Soundwaves: The Complete Series" by alternative artist joeydiabolic.  If you're into electronic and industrial music and also have an affinity for horror/slasher flicks, then this boxed set is for … Continue reading (Music Musings): “Through Soundwaves: The Complete Series” Unboxing and Review by Holly

(Mental Health Conversations) Madness To Creation Podcast Season 2 EP. 8: Lawrence Gowan of STYX

Editor's Note:  On June 18th, the legendary arena rock band Styx released yet another landmark album entitled "Crash of the Crown." The band wanted total creative freedom in this album and they got it. There is a sense of liberation and freedom in this record, and the classic harmonies, musicianship and passion that Styx exudes.  … Continue reading (Mental Health Conversations) Madness To Creation Podcast Season 2 EP. 8: Lawrence Gowan of STYX

(Concert Review): The Welcome Back New York Concert featuring THE VELVICKS & FAT HEAVEN- East Riverbank Amphitheater in New York, New York (6/12/2021)

After many long and arduous months it's starting to appear that the world is getting back to "normal". People are outside cycling, barbequing, lounging in the sun and live music is finally putting it's feet into the wading pool to test the waters. This past Saturday LAUNCH featured a small, free and very intimate concert … Continue reading (Concert Review): The Welcome Back New York Concert featuring THE VELVICKS & FAT HEAVEN- East Riverbank Amphitheater in New York, New York (6/12/2021)

(Album Review) “Created From Filth And Dust” by LILITH CZAR

Listening to an artist's debut album is always interesting - this is their starting point and I know that they will only grow from this release. The standard of debut releases can be incredibly high, and Lilith's album 'Created From Filth And Dust' falls into this category for me. The album explores themes of rebirth … Continue reading (Album Review) “Created From Filth And Dust” by LILITH CZAR

(Music Musings) Madness To Creation Podcast Ep. 43: “Satellite Over Southtown Livestream Review” by P.O.D.

First of all, I want to apologize to my readers and listeners for not getting this out sooner.  There's been some things going on in my personal life that I'll divulge in another episode/article.  In the 43rd episode of the Madness To Creation Podcast, we dive in to the livestream review of "Satellite Over Southtown" … Continue reading (Music Musings) Madness To Creation Podcast Ep. 43: “Satellite Over Southtown Livestream Review” by P.O.D.

Madness To Creation Podcast Ep. 41: Minutes of Creative Madness: “Break The Cycle 20th Anniversary” by STAIND

Welcome to the Madness To Creation Podcast: where self-care and music merge.  Here we are reviewing the 20th Anniversary Livestream of "Break The Cycle" by Staind and this showed me that Staind will always be the straw that stirs the drink in the hard rock/nu-metal world.   The presentation of the livestream was professional and stellar.  … Continue reading Madness To Creation Podcast Ep. 41: Minutes of Creative Madness: “Break The Cycle 20th Anniversary” by STAIND

Madness To Creation Podcast Ep. 37: Minutes of Creative Madness Review: THE RETURN OF STAIND

As a disclaimer, we are adding another edition to the Madness To Creation Podcast where we will discuss how the band's content impacts us from an emotional and mental health standpoint.  They will be called Minutes of Creative Madness, which is a spinoff from Madness To Creation. In this, we are reviewing the first installment … Continue reading Madness To Creation Podcast Ep. 37: Minutes of Creative Madness Review: THE RETURN OF STAIND