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) SHALLOW SIDE Live at Route 20 Outhouse in Sturtevant, Wisconsin (11/17/2019)
I arrive at the Rt. 20 Outhouse in Sturtevant, Wisconsin for Shallow Side with special guest Spoken after a two hour drive through freezing rain and heavy fog. The venue is very small, with more room for dining than standing in a pit. Opening local rock group DayRollers are working through the second half of … Continue reading (Concert Review) SHALLOW SIDE Live at Route 20 Outhouse in Sturtevant, Wisconsin (11/17/2019)
(Album Review) “Saints & Sinners” by SHALLOW SIDE
After gaining much acclaim in regards to their 2017 EP One, Shallow Side has given their fans what they’ve been clamoring for with their first full-length album Saints and Sinners, set for release via Thermal Entertainment LLC March 29th!! Shallow Side has been widely viewed as an emerging, “up and coming” band for several … Continue reading (Album Review) “Saints & Sinners” by SHALLOW SIDE
Messer’s Self-Titled Album Out April 20th, come get you some!
On April 20th, Dallas, Texas's own Messer is due to release their self-titled album on April 20th via Maddpants Records. There is absolutely no reason why they can't claim 2018 as their own just as Ded did in 2017. Messer is composed of Dereak Messer on vocals, Donnie Deville on guitars/vocals, Javier Contreras on guitars/vocals, … Continue reading Messer’s Self-Titled Album Out April 20th, come get you some!
Maddox Messer of Messer Converses with Madness To Creation on The Law of Attraction and “Unstoppable Screams”
Editor's Note: I really believe that Messer is going to make some waves in 2018 and beyond, hearing about their chance encounters that you wouldn't believe if you didn't subscribe to The Secret or The Law of Attraction, this has led them with the golden opportunity to open for Metallica and to open the "Unstoppable … Continue reading Maddox Messer of Messer Converses with Madness To Creation on The Law of Attraction and “Unstoppable Screams”
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!
Eric Boatright of SHALLOW SIDE discusses his band’s motivation and shares his PASSIONATE thoughts on the current state of the music industry
I recently had a chance to sit down with Eric Boatright, lead vocalist of Shallow Side to gather his thoughts on several issues concerning the music industry. The band played a killer show at L-Treyns in Keokuk, IA that featured Bobaflex, Vyces, and local bands Caught in the Crypt, and Best Kept Secret as well. … Continue reading Eric Boatright of SHALLOW SIDE discusses his band’s motivation and shares his PASSIONATE thoughts on the current state of the music industry
Moments of Hilarity and Clarity, Reid Henry of Never Say Die Converses with Madness To Creation!
Editor's Note: It was a beautiful night of music at Spicoli's Rockade in Waterloo, Iowa, and the audience was in for a treat as Never Say Die, VYCES, and Era 9 were prepared to rock the stage! Two of the members of Never Say Die were in My Darkest Days before Matt Walst left the … Continue reading Moments of Hilarity and Clarity, Reid Henry of Never Say Die Converses with Madness To Creation!
Marty McCoy of Bobaflex discusses touring, changes in the industry, and the band’s upcoming album!
On June 23rd, Bobaflex headlined a major show at L-Treyns in Keokuk, Iowa featuring guests Shallow Side, Caught in the Crypt, Best Kept Secret, and VYCES. Prior to the show, I had an opportunity to walk around town with Marty McCoy, vocalist and guitarist for the band. Here are just some of the thoughts we … Continue reading Marty McCoy of Bobaflex discusses touring, changes in the industry, and the band’s upcoming album!