A "what doesn't kill you ultimately makes you stronger" sentiment has been the stronghold for Massachusetts' Bury Your Dead, and after 15 member changes alongside 10 tour vehicles come and gone, these metalcore high rollers are a prime example of what it takes to survive the rocky terrain of the ... [Read More]

Rewind to autumn -- 2007 -- this time last year...Henry Rollins was embarking on one of his spoken word tours: "Provoked: An Evening of Quintessentially American Opinionated Editorializing and Storytelling" and he hasn't really rested or slowed down since. A full year later, after intertwining a ... [Read More]

UnRated Magazine's entertainment writer Stefanie Newell has penned her debut novel The Buzz. Described as an introspective look into the fictional world of R&B, The Buzz tells the story of Ebony Jenkins an Internet addict and celebrity gossiper.

Stefanie came up ... [Read More]

There is a poetic and authentic beauty to multi-night stands. Whether there are two or three shows in one city, each one often proves to be significantly better. Why? I chalk it up to nerves, the lack of press at latter shows and an overall confidence of what an honor it is to sell out multiple n... [Read More]

Before seeing Anberlin on tour this time out, I forgot just how much energy and excitement they bring to each one of their live shows. Every time they perform, whether it's a smaller venue like the HOB Chicago, or a main stage at the Vans Warped Tour, they bring the same intensity and give all th... [Read More]

There are not many bands that I would travel three and a half hours by plane to see. I have seen some amazing artists live such as Justin Timberlake and U2 but in my opinion the Metro Station concert in Melbourne is the best I have seen to date.

I have to admit Metro Station is one of m... [Read More]

Continually cheeky and ready for action, Lily Allen is back with her second record which is a little more biting and introspective than her first. It's Not Me, It's You should have been called Star Wars: Lily Strikes Back!, due to the amount of biting social commentary. Th... [Read More]

The absence of the Cavalera brothers has influenced many to make a pre-assumption of A-Lex as a bad album - it honestly isn't. I think the world needs to realize a lot of bands still make good music even without the so-called classic lineups, and given everything Sepultura has contribute... [Read More]

Review by Trent McMartin - March 10, 2009

You may thing you know U2: the echo-laden guitar effects, a loudmouthed singer with a big heart and an even bigger ego, and the music – the never... [Read More]

In a traditional Ozzfest-like stage setup, the Rockstar Mayhem Festival visited Chicago and brought all the ear-popping thunder that Ozzfest has been missing over the past few years. With only one show in Texas this summer, Ozzy & Co. gave Chicago (and the rest of the country) the middle finger. ... [Read More][View Gallery]

Ted Nugent a.k.a. Uncle Ted is one of the most controversial figures in and rock and roll for his political and personal beliefs. People either love him or hate him. One thing is absolutely for sure; he has his views and will not apologize for making them known - Nor should he.

I was ... [Read More][View Gallery]

I am a fan of this franchise and would have liked to see an entire catalog packaged together in Blu-ray format. I know there was a collection through film 8 that was offered a few years back but, with Blu-ray being the hot new technology, I would really like to see a complete catalog offered. If you are a fan of these movies you absolutely should grab this second installment in Blu-ray....[Read More].

Galaxy Quest still delivers ten years after it’s theatrical release. An obvious play on the world of Star Trek and it’s over the top fans, Galaxy Quest doesn’t poke fun at but embraces the Sci-Fi world with it’s own spin. The actors of the series Galaxy Quest make their living still doing appearances portraying the characters from the series...[Read More]

From John Travolta's electrifying Oscar®-nominated performance to the Bee Gees' top 10 soundtrack to the unforgettable dancing, Saturday Night Fever is a movie sensation that captured the world's attention like never before. Now catch the fever all over again with this 30th Anniversary Special Collector's Edition that goes behind-the-scenes with special features on the history, culture and fashion of disco, the smash-hit soundtrack...[Read More]