On February 10, Dead Horse Trauma headlined a killer show at The Washington in Burlington, Iowa. The show was opened by Obey the Virus, a young up-and-coming band from Burlington and Section Hate, a veteran band hailing from Oskaloosa, Iowa. It was the last night of Dead Horse Trauma’s “South for the Wintour” Tour … Continue reading Dead Horse Trauma, Section Hate, and Obey the Virus Light Up Burlington, Iowa!
Anthony Lalla, vocalist of Era 9, Speaks on Evolving, “Gravity” and what Chester Bennington meant to Era 9 with Madness To Creation!
Editor's Note: It was amazing getting to talk with Anthony Lalla, the vocalist(well one of the two vocalists along with Laurie Normandin) of Era 9. This band has a ton of potential as they have released "Gravity" DIY-style, and with little to no press or media support, they have amassed almost 100,000 hits on YouTube … Continue reading Anthony Lalla, vocalist of Era 9, Speaks on Evolving, “Gravity” and what Chester Bennington meant to Era 9 with Madness To Creation!
Dead Horse Trauma Slays Iowa!
It was a blustery night in Iowa(the humidity has been zapping this poor soul as of late) and Dead Horse Trauma was determined to partner up with the humidity that Iowa graciously offers us and finish us off at Spicoli's Rockade in Waterloo, Iowa. Kudos to the bands Deselect, High Point, and Black Hild for … Continue reading Dead Horse Trauma Slays Iowa!
Gemini Syndrome Tears Down Iowa!
There is something that is definitely need to be said about just taking over at a club in the Midwest. Especially when a well-known, well-respected band that is becoming a major influence in the mainstream rock world does this simply because they want to be on a stage. That's exactly what Gemini Syndrome did as … Continue reading Gemini Syndrome Tears Down Iowa!
Dave Naruszewicz of VYCES Discusses “Devils”, “Angels”, and “Chucky” with Madness To Creation!
Editor's Note: It was an extremely rocking night at Spicoli's Rockade in Waterloo, Iowa and VYCES got done with a blistering set at the esteemed Northeast Iowa venue. VYCES is showing people across the United States that they have what it takes to become major players in the world of mainstream rock with their hard-hitting … Continue reading Dave Naruszewicz of VYCES Discusses “Devils”, “Angels”, and “Chucky” with Madness To Creation!
“Gravity” by Era 9, Rock Out to Trap Rock!
Out of Montreal, Quebec, Canada is a band that is surely bound to take every stage that they embark on by storm, and that band is Era 9. Era 9 recently released their full-length album DIY-style entitled "Gravity", in which you can pick it up at all digital online retailers and when they're on tour! … Continue reading “Gravity” by Era 9, Rock Out to Trap Rock!
Never Say Die, VYCES, and Era 9 Tear Down Iowa!
There is something refreshing about going to see several bands that are willing to make the sacrifices necessary in order to try to make it to the next level or to absolutely make it to the big time. There is toil, blood, sweat, and tears in the process, whether it's promoters trying to underhand the … Continue reading Never Say Die, VYCES, and Era 9 Tear Down Iowa!
The Acacia Strain Destroys It In Iowa!
Very soon, you will be seeing a review of The Acacia Strain's upcoming release entitled "Gravebloom", which is due out June 30th via Rise Records. Not only that, but you will get to see our interview with Griffin Landa, who is the bass player for The Acacia Strain! Tell you what, it was definitely one … Continue reading The Acacia Strain Destroys It In Iowa!
Getting Inside Their Head: Musician’s Musings featuring Eric Davidson, vocalist for Dead Horse Trauma
It was a blustery, yet warm evening in Iowa. It's something only us Iowans understand so deal with it. Dead Horse Trauma is setting up shop to tear down Spicoli's Rockade in Waterloo, Iowa. I was fighting the flu during this time, rundown on virtually no sleep, yet Eric Davidson was gracious enough to donate … Continue reading Getting Inside Their Head: Musician’s Musings featuring Eric Davidson, vocalist for Dead Horse Trauma