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Korn - Munky

Munky tells us where Korn came from

Nonpoint - Elias Soriano & Ken Charman 8-26-2010

Elias tells us he is not black

Murderdolls - Wednesday 13

Wednesday 13 talks about his girly name

Apocalyptica - Mikko Siren 8-27-2010

Mikko tells us what conditioner the band prefers

Steel Side: September Edition

Justus Steel takes on football and music

Korn - Munky Nonpoint - Elias Soriano & Ken Charman 8-26-2010 Murderdolls - Wednesday 13 Apocalyptica - Mikko Siren 8-27-2010 Steel Side: September Edition
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DevilDriver Interview - Dez Fafara

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{wma}dez-devil{/wma}When Justus Steel told me that he had no idea DevilDriver was coming to town, I was in sheer disbelief – of course I leapt at the chance to write a review of their live show here in Baltimore, and was even more ecstatic when Shockwave asked me to interview what I consider one of the best metal bands America has to offer. I discovered DevilDriver in 2005 when The Fury of Our Maker’s Hand was released – I was a melodic death metalhead, and my brother NJ taught me that there was more to metal outside the dark regions of Scandinavia by introducing me to this band which redefined “groove metal” for me. Justus and I had the opportunity to talk to frontman Dez Fafara about his lyrical themes for 2009’s Pray for Villains, challenges as an artist and much more. After exchanging pleasantries with Dez, with me trying not to stare at the gorgeous trademark tribal tattoo on his chin, here’s what went down with the man at the helm of Devildriver and their quest for world domination, one mind-blowing album at a time:

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Apocalyptica @Rams Head Live 8-27-2010

{boncko}/Reviews/apocalyptica/{/boncko}‘Twas one of those days when, for me at least, Murphy’s Law took center stage, but it stopped the minute we got the Apocalyptica tickets in our hands. It was a little late by the time we were ready to go into Rams Head Live, but it was a good thing because it gave me a rare chance to really people-watch, and my my, was it a sight. It was as if Otakuzone came to life. Ok, maybe I’m exaggerating a little, but it was definitely “Cosplay meets metal” night. “I should’ve seen this coming,” I told myself as I watched various gothic Lolitas with bright pink hair, bling and makeup, and excessive stripes enter the venue. Silly me, I thought. Japanese metal band Dir En Grey was a supporting act for Apocalyptica when they were, in fact, co-headlining the entire tour with them. Of COURSE their massive fanbase was here. I braced myself for an interesting night.

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Steel Side: September Edition

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Football  season is upon us, finally. Time to stop talking about how much the Orioles suck. Time for that  chick that hates football and everything about it to talk over any football related water cooler conversation, to tell you how dumb football is. And the only thing worse than “I’m  gonna tell you how stupid football is” chick is “I grew up in this city and have never even been to the city of the team I root for but they have a cute player and I don’t even watch the games I just find out the score so I can rub it in when you already hate Monday after a loss so that you wanna hang yourself” chick (to the women out there who actually appreciate football and are truly fans-I love you. For the women out there who don’t like football at all, but respect that others do-you’re alright too). And the only thing worse than that? A Steelers fan. When I encounter any of these people I just envision the commercial with someone running in from off screen and tackling the shit out of them. It must be football season.

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Papa Roach, Skillet, Trapt, My Darkest Days VIP ticket giveaway
Thursday, 02 September 2010 19:32    | Written by Justus Steel    PDF Print E-mail
Wanna win 2 VIP tickets to see Papa Roach, Skillet, Trapt, and My Darkest Days at Rams Head Live on October 5th? It's easy. To enter, read Steel Side: September Edition and leave a comment. That's it, you're entered. We'll pick a winner randomly and notify them a week before the show.
 
Seether and Toadies Ticket Giveaways
Sunday, 08 August 2010 09:34    | Written by Justus Steel    PDF Print E-mail
Wanna win tickets to see Seether or the Toadies? Well we're giving them away. Here's how to enter. Read one of our reviews of Shockwave's Summer Snoball (yes we have 2 reviews of our own show. that's just how bad ass we are), and leave a comment. That's it. Anyone who leaves a comment will be added to the drawing list, and we'll draw a name a week before the shows. You can go to the review pages here or here. Good luck.
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