Gabriel and the Apocalypse have been flying under the radar with their sensual mix of goth rock, industrial, and pure full-on attitude and sex appeal in their music. Their music, while appearing seductive in the music videos, always brings profound issues to life. For example in "Thrill For The Kill", while appearing to be glorifying … Continue reading (Video Review) “Behind the Sun” by Gabriel and the Apocalypse
Madness To Creation’s Frisson Awards! Part One: Frisson Award for Incredible Record of the Year!
Editor's Note: I wish I could afford an awards show and this is something I might do for next year, is actually have trophies made and deliver them to the bands/recording artists to make them "official". But with a shoestring budget, we're doing what we can to recognize some powerful records and acts. There have … Continue reading Madness To Creation’s Frisson Awards! Part One: Frisson Award for Incredible Record of the Year!
Madness To Creation Sounding Off: Never Forgetting Warped Tour Because of Amazing Vocalists, like Ashley Costello of New Years Day!
The second part of the "Looking Back on Warped Tour" series features New Years Day and Ashley Costello. It is absolutely not every day where a frontperson simply captivates one's attention through their stage presence and vocals. Ashley Costello of New Years Day certainly did that with her mesmerizing stage presence and her amazingly beautiful … Continue reading Madness To Creation Sounding Off: Never Forgetting Warped Tour Because of Amazing Vocalists, like Ashley Costello of New Years Day!
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!
Evan Seidlitz(vocalist) and Darren Badorine(drummer) of Invidia Gives a Lesson on Touring Life, Gemini Syndrome, and “As The Sun Sleeps” with Madness To Creation!
Editor's Note: It was a rather warm evening at Lefty's Live Music in Des Moines, Iowa. And a band that is on the rise in the metal world, known as Invidia is a band that takes advantage of every opportunity that they can get their hands on. Invidia is composed of out of the ashes … Continue reading Evan Seidlitz(vocalist) and Darren Badorine(drummer) of Invidia Gives a Lesson on Touring Life, Gemini Syndrome, and “As The Sun Sleeps” with Madness To Creation!
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!
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
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!