In May 2022, The Used Frontman Bert McCracken made headlines with a candid public announcement about his mental health. With this revelation, he declared a hiatus from touring to focus on his well-being. Fast forward to May 19th, 2023, and the band has released their latest album, Toxic Positivity. This personal and introspective record emerges […]
Warning: The following review and article concerning the Lost Demos CD on Meteora 20 contain massive spoilers. You have been warned! The announcement of Linkin Park‘s Meteora|20 box set release on April 7th, 2023, brought a wave of nostalgia for fans everywhere. For me, their music was an unparalleled source of comfort and motivation during […]
Sony Mdr7506 Review When it comes to the music industry, there are a few key roles that are absolutely essential in order for a song or album to be successfully created and brought to market. Producers and Mixing Engineers rank among the most important of these positions, as their work is what takes a good […]
Metal fans, rejoice! This Friday, November 26th, Imminence is releasing their latest album: Heaven In Hiding. I was fortunate enough to preview their new music, and the record blew me away. From haunting violins to fiery guitars, this album is an experience from start to finish. With this album, Imminence is soaring to new heights. […]
In one of the first posthumous albums released after Chester Bennington’s passing, Grey Daze puts a new spin on old Chester vocals. How did they do? See below. “No one ever really dies as long as they are loved.” – James O’Barr, December 2010 Embracing the colossal task of a posthumous release is an incredibly […]
Tētēma‘s brilliant Necroscape wows in its artistic complexity. Read our full review below. Mike Patton is an immensely talented dude, but anyone familiar with his work across his numerous bands and projects (and there are a lot…) knows there’s a brand of mercurial eccentricity that he brings to the table no matter what endeavor he’s […]
After 13 long years, the wait is finally over… but was it worth it? We review Tool’s Fear Inoculum. Tool’s newest album Fear Inoculum just came out on Friday, August 30. Upon first listening, it felt far different from their past pieces. It’s not necessarily a bad thing but I’m sure it made a handful of die-hard […]
The Epitome obviously has beef with all of us. The Kansas City native and frequent Ish1da collaborator just dropped a Super Spirit Bomb onto the favorite platforms of every music streamer. I challenge you to listen to Still Trill and disagree. Disclaimer: Neither myself nor AltWire, condone the events that took place in Universe 7 during […]
It’s so refreshing to hear a feel good song about young love in 2019. Too often, we hear about the woes of young love, and how we should all avoid it at all costs. We associate young love with puppies, which in my opinion is unfair to all of the adorable puppies being compared with […]
