By David Desin, OOTB Publications

  By Christian Cole, OOTB Publications

  Half Gram Short is a new beatdown hardcore band from Northeast Ohio. Including members of The Final Seconds of Suffering, While We Burn and previously NvmelessBand and When We Return. Formed in the spring of 2025, the band released their debut single “Rubber City Beatdown” in August of this year via distrokid and slam worldwide, available to hear at this link:  https://linktr.ee/halfgramshorthc Recently they’ve spent some time recording the follow up song “Candy Paint Warfare,” now available to hear at this link:  https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/ Top 5   JJ Karolak: Guitar Influences  1. Daron Malakian (System of a down)  2. Chris Garza (Suicide Silence)  3. Isaac Hale (Knocked Loose)  4. Mychal Soto (Peeling Flesh)  5. Tony Iommi (Black Sabbath)  Michael Dontenville: Bands 1. August Burns Red 2. Kublai Khan TX 3. Cell 4. Chevelle 5. A Day to Remember Gabe Francis: Albums 1. The Acacia Strain -  Wormwood 2. Northlane -  Sin...

  By Rob O'Brien, OOTB Publications

  GLOBAL REPORT SURVEYING 40,000 PEOPLE FINDS LIVE MUSIC IS THE WORLD’S FAVORITE FORM OF ENTERTAINMENT Live Nation’s “Living for Live” report spans 15 countries and reveals why live music now outranks sports, film, and streaming — and how fandom is reshaping culture, connection, and economies worldwide. Official Press Release NEW YORK – Nov. 11, 2025  — Live Nation, the global leader in live entertainment, today released  Living for Live— its largest global report to date—revealing that live music has overtaken sports, film, and even sex as the world’s top form of entertainment. Based on a survey of 40,000 people across 15 countries, the report captures a powerful shift in how people spend their time, express their identities, and connect with others through live experiences. “This report confirms what we’re seeing on the ground everywhere,” said Russell Wallach, Live Nation’s Global President of Media and Sponsorship. “Live music isn’t just growing, it’s shaping economie...

  By David Desin, OOTB Publications

  By David Desin, OOTB Publications

  By Christian Cole, OOTB Publications

  By Neil Shumate, OOTB Publications

  By Christian Cole, OOTB Publications

  WES DEVIL is a shock rock/metal band formed in 2020 in Zanesville, Ohio. The band consists of: Wes Devil (Lead Vocals), Caden Inman (Lead Guitar), Randy Inman (Bass). Our goal is to poke and provoke everyone's mind into thinking for themselves with our haunting lyrical content and aggressive heart-pounding music. We aim to be the makers of our own destiny and to show that the dark side of life exists just as much, if not more than, the light side in this Scary Dark World. Our latest release is a single titled “BURIED ALIVE,”and it can be found on all streaming platforms. On our YouTube, you will be able to find all of our music and live videos as well as Wes Devil’s Vocal Cover Series. We plan to hit the studio Early 2026. Top 5 Wes Devil Top 5 Records  Destroyer -KISS IOWA -Slipknot Portrait Of An American Family -Marilyn Manson See You In Hell -Grim Reaper Blizzard Of Ozz -Ozzy Osbourne  Caden Inman Top 5 Bands Killswitch Engage Metallica Lamb Of God Pantera Guns N Ro...