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Album Review: The Dandy Warhols, Pine Ups

  By Brandi Genzen, OOTB Publications
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Review & Photos: Nick Hexum, Water Tower in Columbus, Ohio

  By Neil Shumate, OOTB Publications

Top 5 Feature: Midnite Phoenix

  Midnite Phoenix is a Glam Punk band from Akron Ohio, founded in 2023 by drummer Samantha Lapham and guitarist Bryce McVaney.   They started out as a hair metal 80's cover band and started to produce original music after they brought on their current lead singer, Wendy Darling and bassist, Reese Putnam.   They have toured all over north east Ohio in 2025 and are now expanding to nearby cities to share that good ol' rock ‘n roll.   They're all about having a good time and bringing all kinds of people together, just as they bring together different genres and styles of rock in their music.   If you haven't seen a show in your home city yet for Midnite Phoenix, don't worry, the Phoenix is rising and on its way! We are currently recording our first full album  Rise Of The Phoenix  and looking to have a 2026 release.  We have a few self-produced singles out on all streaming platforms now, our most popular single is "Phoenix Rise" w...

Review & Photos: Lacuna Coil, Escpae The Fate in Cleveland, Ohio

  By David Desin, OOTB Publications

Review & Photos: GWAR, Soulfly, King Parrot in Columbus, Ohio

  By Neil Shumate, OOTB Publications

Review & Photos: Gary Numan in Cleveland, Ohio

  By David Desin, OOTB Publications

Review & Photos: Testament, Overkill, Destruction in Cleveland, Ohio

  By David Desin, OOTB Publications

Interview: Aesthetic Perfection

  By Neil Shumate, OOTB Publications

Review & Photos: Lamb Of God, Kublai Khan TX, Fit For An Autopsy, Sanguisugabogg in Detroit, Michigan

  By Beca Stein, OOTB Publications

Top 5 Feature: DayTracer

 

Album Review: Acidosis, Arrival

  By Justin Bauer, OOTB Publications

Interview: Jordan Hope

  By Haley Van Cura, OOTB Guest Contributor

Interview: Zack Miranowic

  By Neil Shumate, OOTB Publications

Top 5 Feature: Mezmer

  Forming in 2022, MEZMER, the mystical musical force emerging from Toledo, Ohio—consisting of Jonathan Sherer, Mitchell Hartman, Josh Clark—weaves a sonic tapestry that embodies their mantra: “rock-and-roll from the black swamp.”   Blending shoegaze, alternative, and post-rock, MEZMER crafts an immersive experience captivating audiences with a mysterious overarching allure. Characterized by haunting vocals and hypnotic immersive instrumentals, MEZMER delivers a unique brand of rock that resonates with the enigmatic spirit of their origin.    With the release of their debut EP  Melodrama , the act proves persistent in carving their own lane and solidifying their place as a band worth listening to.   Jonathan's Top 5   Books  The Dharma Bums - Jack Kerouac The Wisdom Of Insecurity - Alan Watts The Occult - Colin Wilson The War Of Art - Steven Pressfield Becoming Supernatural - Joe Dispenza Artists Black Sabbath John Mayer Smashing Pumpkins Hammock ...

Photos: Journey in Columbus, Ohio

  By Neil Shumate, OOTB Publications

Interview: Alien Ant Farm's Dryden Mitchell on sobriety, career, future

  By Neil Shumate, OOTB Publications

Review & Photos: Rise Against, Destroy Boys, Koyo in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

  By David Desin, OOTB Publications

Concert Review: Pecos & The Rooftops in Columbus, Ohio

  By James Magill, OOTB Publications

Album Review: Lamb Of God, Into Oblivion

  By Justin Bauer, OOTB Publications

Album Review: The Black Crowes, A Pound Of Feathers

  By Christian Cole, OOTB Publications