Editor's Note: On a personal note, I remember covering a show featuring August Burns Red with special guests Miss May I, Fit For A King and Crystal Lake. It was up at The Cabooze in Minneapolis, Minnesota and seeing Ryan "Tuck" O'Leary going absolutely crazy on the bass. There was a staircase that led up … Continue reading Tuck O’Leary(FIT FOR A KING) Discusses Off Road Minivan, Coping with Covid-19 Pandemic & “Swan Dive” with Madness To Creation
Weekend Brunch Edition Vol. 19: Weekly News Shorts Plus Spotify Playlist!
Editor's Note: It's been an unusual week as Coronavirus has swept the world and caused mass hysteria. People buying up toilet paper, hand sanitizer, medicine and all kinds of cleaning products. It has shut down March Madness, NBA, and halted all the major sports. Concerts have been postponed as well. We were supposed to be … Continue reading Weekend Brunch Edition Vol. 19: Weekly News Shorts Plus Spotify Playlist!
We Nerd Out Vol. 109: Bands MADNESS TO CREATION Covered in 2019! Year End Playlist!
I want to share this playlist with you. Honestly, I thought we hit the pinnacle when we shot Warped Tour. If you would've told us we would've covered Blink 182, Tool, Godsmack(twice) and New Kids On The Block in the same year, I would've been dreaming. As the editor of Madness To Creation, I want … Continue reading We Nerd Out Vol. 109: Bands MADNESS TO CREATION Covered in 2019! Year End Playlist!
(Concert Review) “The Dangerous Tour featuring AUGUST BURNS RED Live at The Cabooze in Minneapolis, Minnesota” (2/16/2019)
It was a blustery night in Minneapolis, Minnesota as it took me an eternity to find parking. The Cabooze is located around the Somalian district of Minneapolis right next to Augsburg College, which is known for alum Devon George, who used to play basketball for the Los Angeles Lakers during the Kobe/Shaq era. It was … Continue reading (Concert Review) “The Dangerous Tour featuring AUGUST BURNS RED Live at The Cabooze in Minneapolis, Minnesota” (2/16/2019)
Song of the Day: Madness To Creation’s Fave Five AUGUST BURNS RED Songs!
Editor's Note: Using this category to announce that we will be covering and reviewing August Burns Red tomorrow night live at The Cabooze in Minneapolis, Minnesota! August Burns Red will be there with Fit For A King, Miss May I, and Crystal Lake. August Burns Red is one of those bands that have gotten people … Continue reading Song of the Day: Madness To Creation’s Fave Five AUGUST BURNS RED Songs!
“Dark Flag” by Phinehas, finding mercy in the pain!
On November 17th, La Mirada, California's own Phinehas will be releasing their concept album entitled "Dark Flag" via Solid State Records. It is highly emotive, yet there is that light at the end of tunnel in the midst of the anguish that the album offers. Phinehas is composed of Sean McCulloch on vocals/drums, Bryce Kelly … Continue reading “Dark Flag” by Phinehas, finding mercy in the pain!
Ryan Kirby, Vocalist of Fit for a King, discusses Christianity, “Dead Memory” and The Paris Attacks
Contributor's Note: It was a cold blustery night in Des Moines and I was not feeling good while battling the flu. Ryan was absolutely a kind, gracious person in this interview, and I really appreciate him taking the time with me to discuss God, Fit for a King, that fateful night in Paris, and "Deathgrip", … Continue reading Ryan Kirby, Vocalist of Fit for a King, discusses Christianity, “Dead Memory” and The Paris Attacks
Carry The Flame Tour featuring After The Burial Slays Iowa!
This past Saturday, Minneapolis based band After The Burial came to tear it up at Wooly's in Des Moines, Iowa. It was a night of people packed in a sweaty club and people craving a great night of metal music. It was a night where the sub-genres of metal were also highlighted during this tour. … Continue reading Carry The Flame Tour featuring After The Burial Slays Iowa!