By Neil Shumate, OOTB Publications

  Written By Christian Cole, OOTB Publications

By Neil Shumate, OOTB Publications

  Written By Neil Shumate, OOTB Publications

  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...

  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...

Written By Neil Shumate, OOTB Publications

  Written By Neil Shumate, OOTB Publications

  Written By Neil Shumate, OOTB Publications

  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

  Written By Neil Shumate, OOTB Publications

  Written By Neil Shumate, OOTB Publications

  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...

  Written By Neil Shumate, OOTB Publications

  Written By Christian Cole, OOTB Publications

  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