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Review & Photos: The Ultimate Doors genuinely pay homage to Jim Morrison & Co. with authentic performance in Columbus

  By Neil Shumate, OOTB Publications

Christian's 2024 Top 5 Albums

  Written By Christian Cole, OOTB Publications

Review & Photos: ICP bring senational sold-out Big Baller Holiday Party to Columbus

By Neil Shumate, OOTB Publications

Review & Photos: Lupe Fiasco Samurai Tour in Columbus

  Written By Neil Shumate, OOTB Publications

Holiday Hits: Vol. III: GloRilla, Molly Winters, David Nail, Little Stranger, Matty Mullins, Diamante

  Molly Winters “Cozy Christmas” David Nail “I’ll Be Home For Christmas” GloRilla “Xmas Time” Little Stranger “Christmas Jawn” Diamanté “Auld Lang Syne” Matty Mullins “Noel”  

Top 5 Feature: GloryHole

  With an eclectic composition of influences--ranging from punk, pop punk, hardcore, post-hardcore, emo and the vexed resentfulness that comes from late '90s, early 2000s nu-metal--GloryHole gives the listener a varied experience in the nuance of the most visceral of human emotions.  Hailing from the impoverished epicenter of the rust belt in Southern Ohio, the cluster of friends found a voice for themselves in the music they created together. A sound defined by the eccentric, often unconventional guitar stylings of guitarists Esther Brodess and Max Rose, a hard hitting and melodic rhythm section consisting of Kyle Belcher and Alex Gaddis and the unique vocals, along with the poignant, introspective, and honest lyricism of Jim Vest (the Satanic lovechild of Elliot Smith, Kurt Cobain and GG Allin). Vest's signature vocal approach noted for it’s propensity to depart from a faint whisper to a shrill howl at a moments notice.  GloryHole as an act, in and of itself, is an expe...

Holiday Hits Vol. II: Dokken, From Ashes To New, Fantastic Cat, Mt. Joy, Ice Nine Kills

  Holiday Hits: Vol. II  

Top 5 Feature: Renegade Angel

  Renegade Angel is a Metal-Hard Rock band from Oak Harbor, Ohio. Formed in 2016, the band currently consists of Kyle Kramer on Vocals, Tyler Liller on Drums, Mike Angelo, and Will Spence on Guitars.  The band’s goal is to make music that is not only fun to listen to, but also has a positive message behind it.  Renegade Angel currently has new singles "Homeward," "You're Not On Fire...," "Apocalypse Box" available on Spoitfy , Apple Music , and all other major streaming platforms. The Renegade Angel Christmas Show will be our next live performance at The Strand Theatre And Backstage Lounge in Fremont, Ohio on December 21st 6pm.  The show is a benefit show with proceeds going to St. Judes Childrens Hospital.  Renegade Angel will be performing Christmas classics with support from Master TC & The Visitors, Emily Gilbert, Dylan Leepart, and Cam Sondergeld.  Come celebrate the holidays and support a good cause. It's sure to be a jolly good time.  T...

Interview: An Easy Death set to release new EP in 2025

Written By Neil Shumate, OOTB Publications

Review & Photos: The Jesus Lizard give Cleveland a night to remember

  Written By Neil Shumate, OOTB Publications

Review & Photos: Daughtry delivers top-notch performance to sold-out Columbus' crowd with Sleep Theory and Devour the Day

  Written By Neil Shumate, OOTB Publications

Holiday Hits Vol. I: August Burns Red, Coco Jones, David Shaw, Venamoris, Metal Hall Of Fame All Stars

  Holiday Hits: Vol. I   Venamoris --the husband-and-wife duo of Dave (Slayer, Mr. Bungle, Misfits) and Paula Lombardo--release "Winter's Whispers"  “Carol of the Bells,” featuring guitarist  Chris Poland  (Megadeth),  Metal Mike Chlasciak  (Halford), and studio/touring drummer  Pat Gesualdo from the Metal Hall Of Fame All Stars CD. With Christmas right around the corner, GRAMMY®-Award winning powerhouse singer/songwriter and multi-hyphenate actress  Coco Jones   presents a holiday four-pack entitled  Coco By The Fireplace  out now via  High Standardz/Def Jam Recordings .  Watch the visualizer for  "Call on Christmas."   This year, August Burns Red have chosen the classical track " Waltz of the Flowers " from  The Nutcracker  by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and have given it quite the guitar-driven and metallic makeover. Acclaimed singer-songwriter and frontman for The Revivalists, David Shaw , ...

Top 5 Feature: Newkleus

  Kyle “Newkleus” Holsinger is from Carey, Ohio, and he began his music career in 1999. He honed his craft, released his debut album, and performed his earliest shows in 2007.   In 2010, Newkleus signed to Konspiracy Entertainment. He released music through that imprint until 2019, when he started his own label: The Holsinger Company, or tHc.   Newkleus is currently working on new material in the studio towards a new album set to release in 2025.   Newkleus’ Top 5 Movies 1. The Big Lebowski 2. JFK 3. City of God 4. Inglourious Basterds 5. The Grand Budapest Hotel Follow Newkleus https://m.facebook.com/theholsingerco/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/6BGudC1qcRRSitEFImsT56 https://m.facebook.com/Newkleus/ https://newk-world-order.myspreadshop.com Photo: Joshua Dunn

Interview: OneFromTheNorth's McKeenan on new song, new sound, foundation, admirations, plans, and more

  Written By Neil Shumate, OOTB Publications

Review & Photos: Pop Evil and Bad Wolves rock Columbus with Animal Instinct Tour

  Written By Neil Shumate, OOTB Publications