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Part II: Ten (more) bands from the 2000s still producing great music

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief February 10, 2020

With mainstream rock radio expanding its parameters in an attempt to recruit fans of neighboring genres, many of the artists who helped solidify rock’s place in the music landscape tend to get overlooked. ...

From left to right: guitarist Josh Burke, bassist Joey Westwood, vocalist Ronnie Winter, drummer John Espy and guitarist Randy Winter

INTERVIEW: The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus discusses new EP, upcoming tour

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief February 9, 2020

On Jan. 31, Florida punk rockers The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus (TRJA) released “A Long Time Ago In a Galaxy called LA,” the first single off their upcoming The Emergency EP. The band’s first original...

LeBron vs. Jordan: Settling the debate

LeBron vs. Jordan: Settling the debate

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief February 2, 2020

From the moment he was drafted first overall in the 2003 NBA Draft, it was apparent that LeBron James was a special talent. Anointed “King James," James elevated a desolate Cleveland Cavaliers franchise...

NEIUs Department of Counselor Education offering free family counseling services

NEIU’s Department of Counselor Education offering free family counseling services

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief February 1, 2020

Between Feb. 29 and April 25, Northeastern Illinois University's Department of Counselor Education will invite couples and families to attend its annual counseling services, according to a targeted announcement...

Andrew Evans | Photo by: Matthew Rago

Like Machines release new EP, brand new single

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief January 31, 2020

At the stroke of midnight on Jan. 31, Atlanta hard rockers Like Machines made good on their ominous promise, releasing, Hear Freedom Ring, their first EP under the Like Machines moniker. While the EP is...

Shinedown

Five bands from the 2000s still producing great music

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief January 31, 2020

With mainstream rock radio expanding its parameters in an attempt to recruit fans of neighboring genres, many of the artists who helped solidify rock's place in the music landscape tend to get overlooked. ...

My Chemical Romance announce U.S. tour, Riot Fest date

My Chemical Romance announce U.S. tour, Riot Fest date

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief January 29, 2020

My Chemical Romance announced their first U.S. tour in nine years, including a stop at Riot Fest in Chicago, Ill. The band teased a major announcement through a series of ominous videos posted to social...

From left to right: drummer Scott Phillips, vocalist Myles Kennedy, lead guitarist Mark Tremonti and bassist Brian Marshall | Photo courtesy of Alter Bridge

INTERVIEW: Mark Tremonti talks Walk the Sky, history of Alter Bridge

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief January 29, 2020

Throughout the band’s 16-year tenure, Alter Bridge--the Florida hard rock phoenix born from the remnants of Creed--has stood at the forefront of rock n’ roll, valiantly defending the principles that...

From left to right: Guitarist Blake Allard, bassist Greg Bracchio, vocalist Nick Reese and drummer Robert Sodaro

INTERVIEW: Joyous Wolf talks debut EP, brotherhood in music

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief January 29, 2020

Over the past decade, novelty in rock has stagnated. While yesteryear’s superstars continue to sell out stadium tours, today’s most promising acts compete for scarce exposure. Fans gravitate toward...

Like Machines talks social commentary, state of rock music

Like Machines talks social commentary, state of rock music

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief January 29, 2020

Like Machines use their bold, imposing brand of hard rock to investigate society's most persistent issues. Comprised of vocalist Andrew Evans, bassist Tanner Hendon and drummer Cheney Brannon, the Atlanta...

Photo courtesy of September Mourning

September Mourning talks new EP, bringing fantasy to life

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief January 29, 2020

Transmedia project September Mourning uses their unique brand of heavy metal to fuse the inventiveness of comic books with the calamity of gothic metal. Fronted by vocalist Emily “September” Lazar,...

Shaun Weiss mugshot, posted to the Marysville Police Departments Facebook page.

“Mighty Ducks” star arrested for burglary while allegedly high on meth

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief January 29, 2020

41-year-old Shaun Weiss, best known for playing Goldberg in the "Mighty Ducks" series, was arrested in Marysville, Calif. Sunday for residential burglary and being under the influence of a controlled,...

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