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March 7, 2012
Derek Walker's Gone From Airwaves to Dirt Track
Welcome to Local Music 'Mericans, where we get to know the people behind the scenes in Dallas/Fort Worth music. In 2009, KZPS-FM 92.5 fired Derek Walker from their promotions crew. Unfortunately, he was sorely misunderstood by the marketing department's then-head honcho, and was let go after going ... More >>
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March 6, 2012
Record Hound: Scouring the Racks at Three Denton Record Stores
It's easy to assume with a reputation like Denton's, the town would have more than three independent record stores. There are entities like the Denton Mini Mall and Mini Mall II on the square, which have independent sellers hocking used records on consignment, but the selection isn't big enough to c ... More >>
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March 1, 2012
Megadeth's Dave Ellefson Talks About Christianity and Lady Gaga
After leaving Megadeth in 2002 and bringing a lawsuit against Dave Mustaine in 2004, very few people thought original bassist Dave Ellefson would ever appear with the band again. Yet, behind the scenes, over a period of six years, Mustaine and Ellefson were both rediscovering Christianity and havin ... More >>
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November 9, 2011
The Top Ten All Time Best Replacement Lead Singers in Rock and Roll
The Misfits' Michale GravesNothing pisses rock fans off worse than the lead singer of their favorite band being replaced. This happens across genres, but it's most common within hard rock -- pop, country and R&B vocalists' departures are usually a precursor to their solo efforts; very rarely ... More >>
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July 26, 2011
You've No Doubt Seen "Crazy Picture Guy" At Area Shows. Now Learn His Backstory.
Welcome to Local Music 'Mericans, where we meet the people in the local music scene that you don't see on stages. Scotty Mankoff, aka "Crazy Picture Guy."Scotty Mankoff can be a bit menacing to witness at a live music show, with his hulking frame draped in black clothing, a flowing, curly ma ... More >>
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June 24, 2011
Last Night: Girl Talk and The Cool Kids at the Granada Theater
Girl Talk, The Cool KidsGranada TheaterJune 23, 2011Better than: sweating to the oldies.Ally Jayne HoffmanOf course there was confetti last night. It was a Girl Talk show, for crying out loud. See more photos in our slideshow.Greg Gillis is not an aerobics instructor. But perhaps the man be ... More >>
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May 10, 2011
Three Shows Worth A Damn in Dallas Tonight
Tonight's top touring shows put a serious emphasis on all things heavy.
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February 14, 2011
Over The Weekend: The Sword at the Granada Theater
The Sword, Garuda, Eagle ClawGranada TheaterFebruary 12, 2011Better than: dealing with the ramifications of a water-pipe burst at my house. Thanks, Snowpocalypse!Brian TamborelloThe SwordThe Granada Theater in Dallas hasn't exactly been a haven for metalheads in recent years. No, despite piling u ... More >>
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February 11, 2011
Good Friday: The O's, The Hope Trust, Reverend Horton Heat, The Sword, Jonathan Richman, Lynch Mob, The Boom Boom Box, Dax Riggs, Max Bemis, Plain White T's & More!
Allison V. SmithThe O'sIt's hard to put your finger on an actual date when The O's will officially celebrate the release of their new album, Between The Two. The hilarious duo, who we caught up with in this week's print edition, have already played a handful of release shows this week, but Club D ... More >>
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February 10, 2011
The Sword's Having More Fun Than You Think
Allison V. SmithThe O'sIt's hard to put your finger on an actual date when The O's will officially celebrate the release of their new album, Between The Two. The hilarious duo, who we caught up with in this week's print edition, have already played a handful of release shows this week, but Club D ... More >>
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January 27, 2011
Nicola Calamari: A Few Words from La Fiorentina's Executive Chef
Kevin MarpleNicola CalamariOn Wednesday, we gave you the goods on Nicola Calamari, executive chef at La Fiorentina. Today, we asked Calamari to finish a few sentences for us. Tomorrow, he shares one of his recipes. (Calamari's words are after the ellipses.) I was raised in...Florence. My ... More >>
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December 31, 2010
Last Night: Cake at the Palladium Ballroom
CakePalladium BallroomDecember 30, 2010 Better than (eventually): The insane traffic that was backed up from the venue, all the way down Lamar, down the ramp and onto freaking I-30.Cake Cake has it figured out. For the uninitiated: The California-based nerdy rock outfit managed to not only b ... More >>
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December 10, 2010
Q&A: Eyehategod's Mike Williams Talks Playing Around Christmas, Going Through Bass Players and Liking The Carpenters
For over 22 years, Mike Williams has led the New Orleans metal band Eyehategod. And, in that time, the singer has endured numerous protestors at shows, a constantly revolving situation with bass players and even some time in jail in 2005 on a narcotics charge. Through it all, Williams has remained c ... More >>
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November 2, 2010
Kemado Announces True Widow Signing, Slates Sophomore Disc For March 2011 Release
Allison V. SmithTrue Widow We'd been suspecting this for a while now, but, according to a press release sent out by Kemado Records this morning, now it's official: The New York City-based label home to The Sword and Saviour, and formerly to acts like The Soft Pack, Dungen, Marissa Nadler and Lang ... More >>
Music
October 28, 2010
Bad Brains' Punk Legacy Remains Untarnished
Allison V. SmithTrue Widow We'd been suspecting this for a while now, but, according to a press release sent out by Kemado Records this morning, now it's official: The New York City-based label home to The Sword and Saviour, and formerly to acts like The Soft Pack, Dungen, Marissa Nadler and Lang ... More >>
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October 21, 2010
Dave Grohl, Kerry King Among Stars Booked To Pay Dimebag Darrell Tribute At October 29 Benefit Jam at Los Angeles' Key Club
Dave Grohl, Slayer's Kerry King and Dio's Simon Wright are among the rock and metal icons that have been confirmed to participate in an upcoming all-star benefit jam at Los Angeles' the Key Club, held in Arlington native and Pantera guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott's honor. The event, called Di ... More >>
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October 5, 2010
Listomania: Top 10 Most Annoying Songs Heard Regularly at Guitar Center (Not Counting "Stairway to Heaven," Duh)
Khue BuiNo "Stairway To Heaven," bro.A musician's heaven can quickly turn into a musician's hell. If you need a new set of guitar strings or drumsticks, just head to that shining beacon of sundry rock and roll knick-knacks known as Guitar Center. It's a place where almost any piece of musical e ... More >>
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September 16, 2010
Listomania: 16 Songs We're Sick Of Hearing At Sporting Events
No more Cotton Eyed Joe! Please!You know the drill: A pitcher walks three batters in a row, and the coach comes steaming out of the dugout. Whoever's in the stadium's audio control box gets their cue, lunges for button, clicks it, and the entire stadium fills with "Na Na Hey Hey Goodbye." The au ... More >>
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June 9, 2010
IKEA vs. Waffle House: Waffle Warfare
Flickr user joshuahellerWaffle House WafflesIt has been claimed that breakfast is the most important meal of the day (probably by the egg lobby), and I am not one to disagree. While most of us grew up on Cocoa Puffs and a variety of toaster pastry, it was the Sunday morning breakfast feast that ... More >>
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December 9, 2009
Year in Review: Heavy Metal's Best Albums of 2009 Take It Over the Top
This year was such a good one for heavy music, I wound up having to cheat when putting this list together. I just couldn't settle on ten albums that kicked my ass the hardest in 2009; there were dozens of candidates. The best I could do was fourteen, so each of my top four slots are ties. Mastod ... More >>
Music
November 26, 2009
Mr. Gnome is Tough to Describe -Just the Way the Band Likes It
This year was such a good one for heavy music, I wound up having to cheat when putting this list together. I just couldn't settle on ten albums that kicked my ass the hardest in 2009; there were dozens of candidates. The best I could do was fourteen, so each of my top four slots are ties. Mastod ... More >>
Music
September 17, 2009
Conversions with God (aka Lemmy)
This year was such a good one for heavy music, I wound up having to cheat when putting this list together. I just couldn't settle on ten albums that kicked my ass the hardest in 2009; there were dozens of candidates. The best I could do was fourteen, so each of my top four slots are ties. Mastod ... More >>
Music
September 10, 2009
Country Hunks And The Women Who Love Them.
This year was such a good one for heavy music, I wound up having to cheat when putting this list together. I just couldn't settle on ten albums that kicked my ass the hardest in 2009; there were dozens of candidates. The best I could do was fourteen, so each of my top four slots are ties. Mastod ... More >>
Music
March 19, 2009
NX35 Gives Music Fans Something to Remember
This year was such a good one for heavy music, I wound up having to cheat when putting this list together. I just couldn't settle on ten albums that kicked my ass the hardest in 2009; there were dozens of candidates. The best I could do was fourteen, so each of my top four slots are ties. Mastod ... More >>
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September 24, 2008
Echoes and Reverberations: The Photography of Vern Evans
This year was such a good one for heavy music, I wound up having to cheat when putting this list together. I just couldn't settle on ten albums that kicked my ass the hardest in 2009; there were dozens of candidates. The best I could do was fourteen, so each of my top four slots are ties. Mastod ... More >>
Music
October 25, 2007
Om
Pilgrimage (Southern Lord Records)
Calendar
October 11, 2007
Oh, Donnas
Pilgrimage (Southern Lord Records)
Music
March 23, 2006
MySXSW
Austin's biggest music fest was anything you wanted it to be. Dallas acts made theirs a blast.
Music
January 19, 2006
High on Fire
Wednesday, January 25, at Gypsy Tea Room
Music
December 22, 2005
The Local List
Wednesday, January 25, at Gypsy Tea Room
Music
June 16, 2005
Kelly Osbourne
Sleeping in the Nothing (Sanctuary)
Music
August 12, 2004
No Place Like Ozzfest
A report, complete with badly drawn pictures, from the summer's biggest family concert
Music
August 5, 2004
Monsters of Metal
Rob Halford rides again with the mighty Judas Priest
Music
April 8, 2004
Let There Be Darkness
Metalheads are torn over the Brit sensation. And their problem is...?
Music
February 12, 2004
The Perfect Valentine's Gift
Damageplan's New Found Power will leave you all warm andfuzzy
Culture
June 5, 2003
Hammer of the Gods
With a handful of artists, "classic rock" is not a pejorative
Music
May 15, 2003
Bear Down
Denton's Panda doesn't have to turn it up to turn it out
News
January 9, 2003
Navel Gazing
Plus: (No) More, (Not) Now, (Never) Again; Sack of Kittens
Music
February 14, 2002
System of a Down
February 18
Film
September 14, 2000
Listen to the Movie
Almost Famous rings in your ears--and heart--long after it's over
Music
September 14, 2000
Still Alive!
Peter Frampton, the golden god of the 1970s, is, once more, Almost Famous
Music
January 27, 2000
Scene, heard
We'll try to write something good
Music
December 9, 1999
Scene, heard
Bad mouthing good bods; Keeping up with the Buck Joneses; the Broose is loose; Tim DeLaughter speaks; And much more
Music
July 29, 1999
Out There
KISS rock 'n' roll over again
Music
July 22, 1999
Across the Bar
Rockville Music closes shop; Puerto Rico gets DJ Nature's call; Rubber Gloves still waiting for the Old 97's other shoe to fall; Pantera plays Detroit Rock City; Buck Jones Blushes
Music
July 8, 1999
OZZFest '99
Starplex Amphitheatre
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December 21, 1995
Grading on a curve
This was the year local music broke, but was it fixed?
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April 20, 1995
Joe Bob Briggs
Drive-In Movie Critic of Grapevine, TX
Music
March 2, 1995
Uncle Whopelo?
Slobberbone is the dumbest name for the best new band in town
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