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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 > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes Defending heavy metal music: It's not just screaming: 2 of 29

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...
Entertainment > Concert Reviews Live rock concerts: Recommendations and guidelines: 2 of 14

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...
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...
Entertainment > Musicians & Bands Band reviews: Mushroomhead: 1 of 1

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...
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...
Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes Best rock song ever...: 14 of 21

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...
Entertainment > Music Education How to play power chords on the guitar: 4 of 5

The roots of rock...the power chord. I remember the joy of realizing that all those open chords I had spent learning as a beginning could be stripped down to their core; to their power. These special chords are the source of the raw energy of rock, metal, and punk as well the smoothness of rhythm and blues. By stripping down...
Education > Financing College How to afford the high price of college textbooks: 16 of 18

As a current student, I know personally how the price of books can add anxiety to an already tight budget. I will resist the urge to go of on a tirade about how riduculous the price of textbooks is and simply give the tips that have worked for me while purchasing textbooks. Technology is a beautiful thing! The internet has n...
Travel > Accommodation Tips & Advice Travel Tip: Electronic key cards: 2 of 2

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...