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Roc Marciano, “Poltergeist” (Decon, 2012)

By Carlos Ramirez |

A rap track that manages to be haunting, ominous and atmospheric all at the same time.

Reviews

Cachimbazo, Ilusiones Necesarias (Just A Audial, 2014)

By Freddy Alva |

New York City duo offer up an unlikely blend of reggaeton and hardcore.

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American Angel, “How Can I Miss You,” from American Angel (Grudge Records, 1989)

By Carlos Ramirez |

To think, the future producer of The Dillinger Escape Plan played bass on this hair metal gem!

Features

When Actors Make Records: ‘80s Edition

By Carlos Ramirez |

It seemed like a good idea at the time.

Interviews

Art Spotlight: Dan Seagrave (Suffocation, Xibalba, Morbid Angel)

By Carlos Ramirez |

The genius mind behind iconic album covers for Suffocation, Morbid Angel and Entombed.

Interviews

Bill Champlin (Chicago, Sons of Champlin, Solo Artist, Session Musician)

By Carlos Ramirez |

Whether you're aware of it or not; you know his voice, and you know his songs.

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Blood Feast, “Face Fate,” from Face Fate (New Renaissance Records, 1987)

By Carlos Ramirez |

One of the former members of Interpol is somehow involved in this story.

Features

The Heavy Metal Roots of New York Hardcore

By Freddy Alva |

Don't forget the struggle, don't forget the mullets.

Interviews

Michael Gibbons (Leeway)

By Carlos Ramirez |

The guitarist on the band's metal roots, why he hates the Adult Crash album, and more.

Features

The Genius of Max Martin

By Carlos Ramirez |

A look at the most successful pop songwriter of our time.

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Jermaine Jackson feat. Michael Jackson, “Tell Me I'm Not Dreaming,” from Dynamite (Arista, 1984)

By Carlos Ramirez |

Luckily for all of us, La Toya wasn't included.

Features

Backpatches of the 2014 Maryland Deathfest

By Adel Souto |

Just a few of the 2014 Maryland Deathfest's finest.

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Bangalore Choir, “Loaded Gun,” from On Target (Giant Records, 1992)

By Carlos Ramirez |

The American dude who sang on that one Accept album aims for radio domination.

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Van Zant, “She's Out with a Gun,” from Van Zant (Geffen Records, 1985)

By Carlos Ramirez |

Southern rockers with legendary blood ties go the AOR route with winning results.

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Carly Simon, “Why,” from Late Night Tales (Night Time Records, 2007)

By Carlos Ramirez |

The singer-songwriter teams up with Chic and inadvertently creates a Balearic classic.

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Kelly Groucutt, “Am I A Dreamer,” from Kelly (RCA Records, 1981)

By Carlos Ramirez |

The best Electric Light Orchestra single not made by Electric Light Orchestra.

Features

Part 2, 1985 - 1990: The Hispanic Impact on the Early New York Hardcore Scene

By Freddy Alva |

In the second part of this feature, we take a look at the years 1985 - 1990.

Features

‘80s TV Theme Songs: The Stories Behind the Music

By Carlos Ramirez |

And now, a very special episode of No Echo...

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