It’s hard to come up with a hip-hop group that’s had a bigger impact on pop culture and the world than the legendary Wu-Tang Clan. Wu-Tang Clan: Of Mics and Men, a four-part limited docuseries from filmmaker and director Sacha Jenkins (Burn, M*therfucker, Burn), is a beautiful crafted work that takes us on a ride […]
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CYBERTRONIC SPREE: Intergalactic Rockers Launch Kickstarter Campaign To Fund “Transformers 1986” Album!
In celebration of the 33rd anniversary of ‘Transformers: The Movie,’ Cybertronic Spree has set out on an ambitious quest! They have just launched a Kickstarter campaign to help make the dream of their first album a reality. When fully funded, the campaign will allow these “rockstars in disguise” to create a polished studio album of all 10 […]
Benjamin Howdeshell’s ‘Alien: Harvest’ Short Captures The True Spirit of ‘Alien’ Universe
For the past several weeks, IGN has been releasing official Alien Universe short films in celebration of the 40th Anniversary of the groundbreaking sci-fi/horror film, “Alien.” These amazing shorts were created as part of a collaboration between 20th Century Fox, Tongal, and a handful of tremendously talented young filmmakers. While each short is captivating and […]
‘Riki Rachtman’s Cathouse Hollywood Podcast’ Explores The History of Rock’s Most Infamous Club!
While Riki Rachtman may be best known for hosting MTV’s ‘Headbanger’s Ball,’ his roots and contributions to the rock scene run far deeper than you might imagine. In 1986, Rachtman and long-time friend Taime Downe of Faster Pussycat founded one of the most infamous establishments in rock history — The Cathouse! The legendary club was […]
DARK SIDE OF THE RING: Viceland’s Gritty Docuseries Explores Pro-Wrestling’s Most Savage Moments
For decades, the world of professional wrestling has deliberately blurred the line between fantasy and reality. From larger-than-life characters to moments of glory to backstage controversies, mysterious deaths and unsolved homicides, it’s truly an art form that has it all. Viceland’s ‘Dark Side of The Ring’ (premiering Wednesday, April 10), directed by Jason Eisener (Hobo with […]
Who’s Gonna Bring It Like Me? — A Review of Kadesh Flow’s “Otaku Moods”
Nerdcore… a term viewed by some in the hip hop community as almost as dirty as “numetal” is viewed in the rock community. Honestly, this side eye look is unrightfully earned as some of the most talented artists are roped into this genre that is looked down upon. Don’t get me wrong, there are […]
Pick Of The Week: Johnny Messner Delivers A Powerhouse Performance In ‘Silencer’
One of the highlights of cinema in 2018 has been the return of the action thriller. A recent standout is the latest offering from director Timothy Woodward, Jr. (Weaponized, Traded, Hickok). “Silencer,” starring the criminally underrated Johnny Messner, is a beautifully constructed tale of one man’s quest for revenge and redemption. The story centers […]
So Sorry, Its Over: A Look At The Final Vans Warped Tour
All good things must come to an end. As cliché as that may sound, truer words have never been spoken. Often time long running events overstay their welcome and eventually become a shadow of their former self. Now, although many old school Warped Tour fans would like to say the tour was well past […]
We Will Stand Up In the Cold: Greta Van Fleet at Rams Head Live in Baltimore, MD
Rock ‘n’ Roll music as a whole has been in a bit of a lull over the past few years, at least in the mainstream. Indie and pop rock had become the music of choice of most young adults, and rock radio itself has been filled with manufactured “jock rock” bands that all sound 100% […]