Carlos Ramirez is a former editor at AOL Music. His writing has appeared on IGN, Bullz-Eye, Ultimate-Guitar, MetalSucks, PopDose, TheGauntlet and many other music destinations. Born and raised in Queens, N.Y., Ramirez resides in Los Angeles with his wife and baby daughter.
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Eve to Adam Are Recording Their New Album (VIDEO EXCLUSIVE)
Queens, N.Y. hard rockers Eve to Adam have spent the better part of the last two years out on the road with the likes of Creed, In This Moment and Halestorm. The group toured hard on the back of Banquet for a Starving Dog, their 2011 studio album
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Danko Jones Give Us 5 Reasons Why You Should See Them on Tour
Canadian hard rock stalwarts Danko Jones recently announced that they'll be heading out a tour of North America alongside Volbeat. The trek will kick off on March 6 in Dallas, Texas and conclude in Philadelphia, Pa. on April 11.
Known for their hard-edged yet hooky songwriting chops, Danko Jones will be out in support of Rock and Roll Is Black and Blue, their sixth studio album...
Where Are They Now? Vixen Drummer Roxy Petrucci
Roxy Petrucci has devoted her life to the rock 'n' roll cause.
The Michigan native first burst onto the international radar as a member of Madam X, a metal band the drummer co-founded with her vocalist sister, Maxine. Their 1984 We Reserve the Right album featured "High in High School," an anthem that didn't become a massive hit, but is still beloved by cultist hard rock and metal fans a
Soundgarden Collaborate With Dave Grohl in ‘By Crooked Steps’ Video (Behind-the-Scenes Exclusive)
For their upcoming video "By Crooked Steps," Soundgarden called on an old friend when it came time to hire a director. The Seattle legends collaborated with Foo Fighters mainman Dave Grohl for the hilarious clip that showcases a lighter side of the band...
Dee Snider Gets Roasted in Southern California (REVIEW)
Dee Snider is a trooper.
The towering Twisted Sister frontman proved that he could take an insult last night (Jan. 24) at the 2nd Annual Revolver and Guitar World Rock & Roll Roast in Anaheim, Calif.
Snider was the guest of (dis)honor and was verbally assaulted by a panel that included Zakk Wylde, Scott Ian (Anthrax), Lita Ford, Eddie Trunk, Shane Snider, actor Mark Metcalf (Animal House) and
Welcome to Rockville: Alice in Chains, Limp Bizkit to Headline 2-Day Festival
The third annual Monster Energy's Welcome to Rockville music festival is expanding to two days--April 27 & 28, 2013--at Jacksonville's Metropolitan Park.
This year will feature headlining performances from Alice in Chains and Limp Bizkit (marking the band's first hometown show in over a decade), as well as Jacksonville legends Lynyrd Skynyrd. We...
Kvelertak Announce New Album Deal
Critically acclaimed Norwegian Kvelertak have just announced that they've signed a record deal with Roadrunner Records. The first release through the new union will be the group's highly anticipated sophomore album. Produced by Converge's Kurt Ballou, the album will be called Meir and it's hitting stores on March 26...
The Blackout Give Us a Lesson in Welsh Slang (EXCLUSIVE VIDEO)
Hailing from Wales, The Blackout embody the wild spirit of rock 'n' roll debauchery. The sextet (even that sounds raunchy) just released Start the Party, their latest album of hook-filled hard rock and mosh-approved anthems.
Formed in 2003, The Blackout have shared the stage with everyone from My Chemical Romance and Linkin Park to Limp Bizkit and Lostprophets...
Thousand Watt Stare: Cali Rockers Don’t Kill the ‘Messenger’ (VIDEO PREMIERE)
Artist: Thousand Watt Stare
From: Southern California
Video: "Messenger"
Album: Silver Dimes
RIYL: Queens of the Stone Age, D Generation, Misfits
About the video:
"This video is the result of a long standing friendship between the members of the band, director Christian Herrera and Hardline Entertainment founder Ken Seaton...