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Tarja’s “Frisson Noir” Redefines the Meaning of Legacy

Ryan Murray | Co-Owner | Chief Editor | Contributor | Photographer r.m.music84@gmail.com For more than two decades, Tarja Turunen has remained one of the most distinctive voices in symphonic metal. While many artists eventually settle into the comfort of their legacy, Tarja has spent her solo career doing the exact opposite. Whether channeling the orchestral…
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The Night Lestat Took Over – One Night Only Live at NYC’s Beacon Theater

Zach Brehany | Contributor DISCLAIMER: The following review is based on clips and phone-recorded footage of the event. I was not actually in attendance for this event. The audience has died down a bit from the premiere of Anne Rice’s The Vampire Lestat. The excitement got everyone up and ready, pumped for the next event.…
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Evanescence’s Sanctuary Acknowledges Anger, But Choses Something Far Stronger

Ryan Murray | Co-Owner | Chief Editor | Contributor | Photographer r.m.music84@gmail.com For more than two decades, Evanescence have carried the enormous legacy of Fallen. While longtime fans have embraced the band’s evolution, others have continued to measure every new release against the sound and aesthetic that first catapulted the group into the mainstream. It’s…
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Alter Bridge Ignite NJ’s The Wellmont with Tim Montana and Filter

Ryan Murray | Co-Owner | Chief Editor | Contributor | Photographer r.m.music84@gmail.com Some tours feel big on paper. Others feel massive the second the lights go down. When Alter Bridge brought their What Lies Within Tour to Wellmont Theater, it became immediately clear this was going to be one of those nights. With an absolutely…

