It began simply enough — a gothic vision first summoned in a small town by an isolated kid fascinated with death, rock, theatricality, and monsters (both real and imagined). Over the past decade and a half, Black Veil Brides sprung from the creative ether and established itself as a heavy metal institution with a worldwide […]
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UNLIKELY PRESCRIPTION: Jamie Madrox On Pushing TWIZTID’s Creative Limits!
Not many artists can claim to be active for over two decades even fewer can claim to be as consistent as the Demented Duo from Detroit, Twiztid. Last time we spoke with Jamie Madrox, one half of the pair, it was on the heels of their “Welcome to the Freekshow” live experience just one year […]
BREAKING THROUGH: MASUMI On Her Empowering Journey and Breakout Role In ‘Yakuza Princess’
Every so often, a mysterious new talent will emerge for the shadows to breathe life into the world of action cinema. Enter MASUMI. Already an undeniable force in the world of music, she has spent the better part of the past decade blazing her own trail as a singer/songwriter. A multi-faceted performer, she takes on […]
NIGHT DRIVE: Meghan Leon and AJ Bowen On Bringing A Wild Genre-Bending Thriller To Life!
On August 6, Dark Sky Films will toss you the keys to one of their most intriguing 2021 models with the theatrical and digital release of “Night Drive.” Packing plenty of storytelling horsepower under the hood and fully equipped with a wickedly dark sense of humor to sweeten the deal, this unique rideshare thriller comes […]
KING OF HEARTS: Mason Pace Discusses His Musical Rebirth and New EP!
Mason Pace is a Florida-based singer, songwriter, performer and Gibson artist who is well-known for his ambitious, epic sound and boundless work ethic. Pace’s music and image have recently undergone a major overhaul, and I had a chance to talk to him about that, as well as his upcoming new release, King of Hearts. It […]
SERMONS OF THE SINNER: Tim “Ripper” Owens On The Fiery Debut Album From KK’s Priest!
The origin story of Tim “Ripper” Owens is legendary. The powerhouse vocalist exploded onto the music scene in 1996 as Judas Priest‘s new frontman after the departure of The Metal God, Rob Halford. His time with Judas Priest (’97-‘03) led to the creation of two powerful studio albums, “Jugulator” and “Demolition,” and a major motion […]
RISE ABOVE THE NOISE: Pop Songstress Jenna Isn’t Famous On Blazing Her Own Trail As An Indie Artist!
While she might not yet be a household name, singer-songwriter Jenna Isn’t Famous is truly a star on the rise. The California-based singer-songwriter brings a refreshing new take on the term “art pop.” While her vocal performance calls back to the ballroom darlings of the 50’s and 60’s, the electronica and jazz-inspired melodies inject her […]
Michael Paré On His Creative Process, ‘Painkiller’ and Bringing Villains To Life!
With more than four decades of iconic roles, Michael Paré established himself as one of the most dynamic performers in the industry. As an actor, he seeks out ambitious projects with eclectic characters. Most importantly, he doesn’t shy away from thought-provoking subject matter. His latest project, ‘PAINKILLER,’ is no exception to the rule. Directed by […]
CLEAN BREAK: Andre Comeau On His Evolution & Crafting His Upcoming Album!
As children of the 80s and 90s, many of us first encountered Andre Comeau roughly 30 years ago on MTV. He was one of the original “seven strangers picked to live in a house … work together … and have their lives taped … to find out what happens … when people stop being polite […]