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I am a student studying counseling who is currently interning as a drug and alcohol counselor. I love to listen, discuss, and write about music.

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Entertainment > Concert Reviews Live rock concerts: Recommendations and guidelines: 2 of 26
As a fan of many facets of rock music, I have been to countless rock concerts. I have seen my all-time favorites, short-time favorites, and straight-forward hated acts perform in many different settings. I have seen bands play in small clubs, large arenas, and awe-inspiring outdoor stadiums. Over the years, I have learned so... More..
Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes Defending heavy metal music: It's not just screaming: 7 of 57
Metalheads unite! A casual observer may turn to this topic and expect the article to be filled with profanity laced rants and nonsence arguments that continuously end with the word, "dude." Yet, here lies a volume of articles written by talented writers who are emotionally driven to defend their love of music that has been l... More..
Travel > Accommodation Tips & Advice Travel Tip: Electronic key cards: 1 of 5
After working in the hospitality industry for nearly ten years now, I have noticed something that may need some attention. This is in regards to those little credit card size key cards we all get at hotels these days. These little cards make life as a hotel employee and as a hotel guest less cumbersome. Yet, these little car... More..
Entertainment > Musicians & Bands Who are the best bass players?: 7 of 22
Like many bass players, I first began playing the "regular" six string guitar. As a teen, I'm sure it was the glory of the shredding guitar solo (what can I say, I'm a child of the Glam-band era)that drew me in. But, one day after my so-called band had finished practice and was driving to the store for refreshments, my curre... More..
Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes Best rock song ever...: 17 of 39
I vehemently debated on whether to dive into the virtual grudge match that is "best rock song ever." As I read the numerous articles on this issue, I realized that there could be no ONE best song because there is no way there is going to be agreement among the masses. But I'm sure we all knew that, just like we know that our... More..
Entertainment > Movie News & Previews Anticipating the theatrical release of Sin City 2: 4 of 8
This will be short and sweet. The first installment of "Sin City" was a true achievement in cinema. For the longest time, films based on comic books (or graphic novels) have tried with little success to transfer the pages to the screen. "Sin City" was the first movie that actually looked like the pages had been put to action... More..
Entertainment > Musicians & Bands Comparing and ranking heavy metal bands: 3 of 6
Comparing and ranking heavy metal bands? Well, this is certainly my territory. But I have such a problem with music being labeled within the label. Metal has so many sub-genres that the comparisons and ranking I come up with will certainly just spark some debate on what heavy metal really is. One cannot mention metal without... More..
Entertainment > Musicians & Bands Band reviews: Mushroomhead: 1 of 2
For years, it seemed that all bands in order to make a name for yourself as a rock/metal band that you had to orginate from one of the coasts. Whether it was the metal scene of the west coast or the hardcore scene of the east, it seemed all bands were born of the sea. Yet, around the end of the last century to the turn of th... More..
Entertainment > Musicians & Bands Band reunions: Who else should do it?: 1 of 1
At the Grammy's, The Police performed to an anxious nation and soon put to rest speculation as they quickly announced a reunion tour. As far as bands that SHOULD reunite, The Police certainly top the list. Sting certainly doesn't need this reunion to further his career and perhaps years of yoga have mellowed him out so the e... More..
Entertainment > Album Reviews Album reviews: Vile (25th Anniversary Edition), by Cannibal Corpse: 1 of 1
Some albums require the black and white sticker exclaiming "PARENTAL ADVISORY." While there are others that should have a sign more like the roller coasters at an amusement park, "If you have a heart condition, don't listen to this album." The death metal band, Cannibal Corpse, falls under the latter. I am not going to lie a... More..