Written By Neil Shumate, OOTB Publications

  8 Lives Left is a powerhouse hard rock band out of southeastern Ohio. The trio brings a crisp sound of southern rock with a smooth blend of 90’s rock that everyone enjoys.   The band covers a wide variety of rock including such artists as: Tom Petty, Steve Miller Band, Billy Idol to Tonic, Seether and Cage The Elephant. They also perform their own original songs such as “Cruisin’” and “In The Sticks,” which both are becoming crowd favorites. The group’s first show was opening up for national rock band Tantric. Then, after word spread, they got invited to be part of the Southern Rock Woodstock Tour 2024 (Gallipolis, Ohio) and APPALACHIAN UPRISING (Point Pleasant, West Virginia) and have since been pulled onto multiple festivals. These guys have extensive backgrounds and have opened up for many national acts, including: Tantric, Puddle of Mudd, Crobot, John Corabi, Rehab, Bobaflex as well as many others throughout their individual careers.  8 Lives Left is a must see...

  Official Press Release: November 26, 2024 U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and Partners Seize More than $18 million in Fake Gibson Guitars in Largest Counterfeit Musical Instrument Seizure on Record L OS ANGELES, CA (November 26, 2024) U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers and import specialists assigned to the Los Angeles/Long Beach Seaport, in conjunction with U.S. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) special agents, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) investigators, and Gibson officials , announced the seizure of over 3,000 counterfeit Gibson guitars with a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP), had they been genuine, of $18,742,820 (USD).   CBP officers in coordination with HSI special agents and LASD investigators intercepted the suspected cargo arriving in ocean containers from Asia . CBP’s Consumer Products and Mass Merchandising Center of Excellence (CPMM) assisted in estimating the MSRP of the shipment. Gibson co...

  Written By Neil Shumate, OOTB Publications

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  Live Review Notes Written By Alexander Stevens  Composed and Written By Neil Shumate

  Written By Neil Shumate, OOTB Publications

  Yesterday's Hero is a hard rock, alt-metal band from Tiffin, Ohio, hailing from the bogs of the black swamp, deep in the cut of corn country. Fueled by backroad burnouts and small town shenanigans, Yesterday's Hero uses a blend of high energy groove combined with timeless melodies to create hooks that will make you hit repeat. They have shared the stage with many artists, including:  Escape The Fate, D.R.U.G.S., Powerman 5000, The World We Know, The Convalescence, Texas Hippie Coalition, Red, Gemini Syndrome. The band’s next show is 7pm this Saturday, Nov. 23 at The Viaduct (84 N. Washington St., Tiffin, Ohio). At the concert, they will be filming a new music video for “What I Needed,” their last single from their Nov. 2023 Ways To Hate full length album ( produced, mixed, mastered by Joe Viers at Sonic Lounge Studio),  which followed their 2021 debut EP, Killing Me . They will also perform Friday, Dec. 13 with Bunny The Bear at Harpos (14238 Harper Ave., Detroit, Mich...

  Written By Neil Shumate, OOTB Publications

  Written By Neil Shumate, OOTB Publications

  Written By Neil Shumate, OOTB Publications

  Founded in the early 2000’s, New Found Element (NFE) started as a four-piece groove/nu metal band from Toledo, Ohio consisting of Matt Carpenter, AJ Fadell, Corey Malhoit, Bob Hartman.  The original line up began to see some local success in the circuit and after a short run, the original bass player, Bob, had to part ways leaving an opening to be filled. That spot was filled by new and current bass player Mark Schlegel.  The band went on to improve on its writing and stage performances and continued to develop a strong local and semi-regional following, supporting many national signed touring bands.  After a few years of of going strong, careers outside of music crept in and a decision was made to hang it up for a decade or so, then the idea came to start back up.  With the line up beginning where it left off, NFE were back up and running, until a falling out with drummer AJ. After a short while, NFE found a replacement with new drummer Anthony Keesecker. Wit...

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  Written By Neil Shumate, OOTB Publications  

  Written By Neil Shumate, OOTB Publications

  Disobedient Crew Genre: Metalcore/Hardcore Hometown: Carrollton, Ohio Members: Vocals: Makayen Sallade Rhythm guitar: Connor Norquest Lead guitar: Hunter Brown Bass: James Bolton Drums: Cullen Moore Years Active: 2022-Present We put out an album last year called Keeper, so go jam that if you like mosh pits and singalongs! This year we have put out 2 singles: “Hard To Kill” ( Listen To Song Here ) and “Gold Soul” ( Listen To Song Here ). The latter featuring our good friends in Southpaw FLHC. All of our music is available wherever you stream your jams! We have been working diligently on new music as well as playing shows when we can.  Disobedient Crew’s next show is Friday, Nov. 15 in Kent, Ohio at The Outpost Concert Club along with 6Deep, UNVOW, Iravera.  Makayen’s Current Top 5 Metalcore/Hardcore records in no order: Hatebreed- Perseverance  Stick To Your Guns- Disobedient  Terror- Keepers of the Faith  Stick To Your Guns- Diamond Kublai Khan- Nomad Fol...