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Album Review: For The Fallen Dreams – For The Fallen Dreams


“Let go of your idols to discover the unknown. When we leave this world, have to do it on our own.  Pass the torch to be born again. Searching through the discord, swallowed by your sin.” Metalcore is having somewhat of a renaissance in recent years. More and more genre-specific festivals are popping up while long-standing bands in the scene are jumping in with exciting new records. This Friday, For The Fallen Dreams put their mark on the modern era with their self-titled seventh LP. Coming from Arising Empire Records, For The Fallen Dreams boasts a classic metalcore backbone with… Read more »

Concert Reviews

Heavier Than the Rain: Blue Ridge Rock Festival 2022


photos & words by Austin Spruill As the blistering summer of 2022 winds down into the cooler weather of fall, musicians and fans alike are treated to a number of high-profile festivals raging across the country, from Welcome to Rockville and Inkcarceration to Rocklahoma and Louder Than Life. However, few were as highly anticipated as this year’s incarnation of Blue Ridge Rock Festival, taking place from September 8–11.  Hosted at the world-renowned Virginia International Raceway in Alton, VA, hopes were high for the relatively young festival, as the successes and challenges of 2021 propelled the event further into the spotlight… Read more »

Basslines and Protest Signs

Rock ‘n’ Roll is Black


Basslines and Protest Signs is Brett Callwood’s column looking at the intersection of music and politics. This week talks about the history of rock ‘n’ roll and Cinnamon Babe’s song “Rock ‘N’ Roll is Black”.