Cauldron has some Burning Fortune with their new album!


The 80’s are officially back. And I will be the first to welcome them with open arms. Bands like Iron Maiden, Judas Priest and Scorpions still, to this day, have a heavy rotation in my play list. This music is timeless. And in my opinion, if you don’t at least respect these bands for what … Continue reading

The East Coast Music Awards, Loud Stage, is now accepting submissions


The East Coast Music Awards were first brought together in 1989, the ECMA Event has since then become a national and international event. The annual awards ceremony has This event attracts industry professionals, talent buyers, media and record labels from around the globe. This year the event takes place in Charlottetown, PEI. Among the many artists showcasing … Continue reading

Music speaks to us all, it heals us, it brings us together and it makes PJ spread his ass cheeks on stage!


Last night I was finishing off the last beer in my half empty fridge, going through some old and new Alexisonfire regaining some joy of my youth. While I was watching their video for “Born and Raised” I thought about why I do what I do. Why my fellow colleagues do what we do. What … Continue reading

Is this real life?


Well another week gone, hope you spent your time wisely. A wise man once said to me “Life is the only STI that has a %100 fatality rate”. Wow, that shit is just depressing! Seriously though, it’s the weekend. After you read this article go outside, drink, play with little children. Just don’t waste your … Continue reading

Iron Giant talk of their new material, live show antics and things that can be “asstastic”!


Moncton, New Brunswick based southern rock act Iron Giant…are awesome! The band rocked their tits off at the latest Diminished Fifth Records and Morbid Entertainment collaboration, Weekend of Metal: Halifax’s Metal Festival. The band bring thick guitars, heavy, groovy drum beats and combine it with powerful vocals and an in-your-face bassist with some slick bass … Continue reading

Weekend Of Noise Festival recaps, finally!


Soviet Crowbeak kicked off the first night lighting up the stage! They filled the night with edge of your seat action. These guys had no vocals so I could pay more attention to how tight the set was.Their drummer was all over the set, he reminded me of a kid in the kitchen smashing on … Continue reading

Pour some fuel on the fire!


Let’s kick off August with a bang! VisiONtheNet was covering the “Weekend of Noise” metal festival this past weekend. Let me tell you, it was a fucking metal festival! Two great shows, 8 great locals and two amazing away acts. Tonnes of booze, bros and mayhem, if you weren’t there you really missed out! Now … Continue reading

Free tickets to A Weekend of Noise? Hell yeah!


See that killer poster on your right? Well you can be entered to win two free (yes, I said FREE) weekend tickets to the event. A Weekend of Noise features Ottawa, Ontario based Grindcore band Fuck The Facts and Montreal, Quebec Black metal act Necronomicon. Also hitting the stage are many local acts such as … Continue reading

Mmmm…locals. My favorite!


Local progressive metal act Last Call Chernobyl headed out on Warped Tour on June 21st. The band has been kicking ass in the states and are shortly returning to their hometown, Halifax. I just want to say, I’ve seen the work these dudes have put into their music and they were recognized for it. I’m … Continue reading

A Band Is A Business


A band is probably one of the most awesome career choices you could possibly make! The problem is, a lot of bands don’t understand that to be successful, you need to treat your band like a business. There are things you need to think about. For example, there are quite a few expenses that come with being … Continue reading