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(Mental Health Conversations): Whit Millsap of 7 STONE RIOT

Editor's Note:  Out of Birmingham, Alabama comes a hard rock band known as 7 Stone Riot.  7 Stone Riot is composed of Reid Aldridge on lead guitar, Whit Millsap on vocals, Tyler Millsap on bass, Todd Millsap on rhythm guitar, and Skylar McCain on drums.  7 Stone Riot has released the EP entitled "Scratching The … Continue reading (Mental Health Conversations): Whit Millsap of 7 STONE RIOT

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(Mental Health Fireside Chats) COVID-19 & The Music Industry

Editor's Note:  Please welcome Mike out of Liverpool, England to Madness To Creation.  He's going to cover the darker side of music and help with video content!  I am elated to have him on board with Madness To Creation.  Here he is discussing his take with the Covid-19 pandemic and the music industry.  Here is … Continue reading (Mental Health Fireside Chats) COVID-19 & The Music Industry

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(Mark Dean Interviews): Legendary bassist JAMES LOMENZO

Contributor's Note:  Mark Dean spoke with legendary bassist James Lomenzo for Madness To Creation on the Covid-19 pandemic, his latest project with Echobats, and the legacy of his career in hard rock and heavy metal music.  James has been involved in many bands, most notably White Lion from 1984 to 1991, Megadeth from 2006 to … Continue reading (Mark Dean Interviews): Legendary bassist JAMES LOMENZO

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David Landers of ARTUSHA Discusses “Zero Label”, “Inquisition” and Mental Health Awareness with Madness To Creation

Editor's Note:  Richmond, Virginia's own Artusha have recently released their music video for "Zero Label".  It is a track that expresses the trio's fervent disdain for personal labels.  They have also released a single for "Inquisition", and combined, the band has amassed over 15,000 streams on Spotify with those two singles alone.  Artusha is composed … Continue reading David Landers of ARTUSHA Discusses “Zero Label”, “Inquisition” and Mental Health Awareness with Madness To Creation

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Bobby Blitz(OVERKILL) & Mark Menghi(METAL ALLEGIANCE) of BPMD Discusses “American Made” & Covid-19 with Mark Dean of Madness To Creation

Contributor's Note:  In an era where heavy rock supergroups have become the norm I was ready to dismiss yet another.However the personnel comprising this particular one certainly made me sit up and notice.  Consisting of heavy metal icons Bobby Blitz (Overkill) on vocals, drummer Mike Portnoy (The Winery Dogs, Sons of Apollo), bassist Mark Menghi … Continue reading Bobby Blitz(OVERKILL) & Mark Menghi(METAL ALLEGIANCE) of BPMD Discusses “American Made” & Covid-19 with Mark Dean of Madness To Creation

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(Album Review) “What The Dead Men Say” by TRIVIUM

On April 24th, one of the most powerful acts in today’s metal scene Trivium released their ninth studio album What The Dead Men Say via Roadrunner Records.  The band--composed of vocalist and guitarist Matt Heafy, guitarist Corey Beaulieu, bassist Paolo Gregoletto, and drummer Alex Bent--continues to evolve their sound and in the process has produced … Continue reading (Album Review) “What The Dead Men Say” by TRIVIUM

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David Ellefson of MEGADETH Discusses “School’s Out Initiative” and Writing New Megadeth Album with Mark Dean of Madness To Creation!

Contributor's Note: In this interview with Madness To Creation, David Ellefson of Megadeth discusses the School's Out Initiative, which features current and former members of Megadeth, Five Finger Death Punch, Guns 'N' Roses, Anthrax, Black Star Riders, Alice Cooper, Sevendust and so much more to kids during Covid-19 restrictions. The video sessions will be held … Continue reading David Ellefson of MEGADETH Discusses “School’s Out Initiative” and Writing New Megadeth Album with Mark Dean of Madness To Creation!