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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Lee Dorman Dead: Iron Butterfly Bassist Dies at the Age of 70
Former Iron Butterfly bassist Lee Dorman has passed away.
The 70-year-old was found dead outside of his home in Orange County, Calif. earlier today (Dec. 21).
According to a report on TMZ, officers showed up to Dorman's home around 10AM and found him dead, sitting in his car...
Richie Sambora on How His Daughter Inspired His Alicia Keys-Assisted Hurricane Sandy Charity Single
"I was watching all of the early reporting on Hurricane Sandy and I thought it would just turn out to be a fraction of what Hurricane Irene was, so once we got closer to it hitting, I was so scared for everyone back home," New Jersey native Richie Sambora tells Noisecreep about the recent catastrophe in the Northeast...
Stars in Stereo, ‘Dream On': Young California Rockers Take on Aerosmith Classic (SONG PREMIERE)
You have to have guts to cover a hallowed song like Aerosmith's 1973 classic ballad, "Dream On." "The decision to do 'Dream On' was very spur of the moment," Stars in Stereo tells Noisecreep. "We were in our studio recording some other songs and, like we usually do, were playing our favorite songs between takes...
Heavy Metal Gift Guide 2012
If you haven't even started buying your Christmas presents yet, don't fret, you're not alone. Noisecreep has been known to procrastinate as well, so that's why we've taken some time out again this year to help your cause.
We've put together a quick list of items that would bring a smile to any hard rock, punk and metal fan on your gift list this year...
Most Underrated Albums of 2012
We've been list crazy here at Noisecreep Central these past few days. We've already called on our writers for their "Best of 2012" picks, so we figured why not reach out to some musicians and get their take one some of the year's most underrated albums...
Metal Blade Records: Influential Label Celebrates With Special Showcase (VIDEO, SONG PREMIERES)
Earlier this year, Metal Blade Records and Scion A/V joined forces to present a special label showcase at The Glasshouse in Pomona, Calif. The night featured veterans Six Feet Under and Cattle Decapitation, along with newer Metal Blade acts Battlecross, Gypsyhawk, and Pilgrim...
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Def Leppard Revisit Some Gems in New Acoustic Medley (SONG PREMIERE)
British arena rock titans Def Leppard will be releasing a special medley of acoustic rock songs that were featured during their 2012 live shows, exclusively on iTunes today. The 7 ½ minute medley includes snippets of: "Where Does Love Go When It Dies," "Now," "When Love and Hate Collide," "Have You Ever Needed Someone So Bad" and "Two Steps B
Metal Alliance Tour 2013: Anthrax to Perform Classic Album in Its Entirety
The lineup for the third annual Metal Alliance Tour has just been announced. 2013's installment of the trek will feature headliners Anthrax along with Exodus, Municipal Waste and Holy Grail. Metal Alliance is the passion project of tour organizers Dan Rozenblum and Steve Seabury of High River Entertainment...
Ex-Holy Terror Frontman Keith Deen Dies: Singer Passes Away at 56
Former Holy Terror vocalist Keith Deen has passed away.
The singer of the '80s Los Angeles-based thrash group lost his three-month battle with cancer on Thursday (Dec. 12). He was 56.
"With the loss of Keith Deen, a part of me is gone as well," said Holy Terror guitarist Kurt Colfelt about his former bandmate's passing...
Huntress Euro Tour Blog #4: Scooters, Marijuana + Donuts (PHOTOS)
Los Angeles metallers Huntress recently wrapped up a successful tour of Europe with the mighty DragonForce. The group kept a blog for Noisecreep during the run and today we're bringing you the fourth and final entry. By the way, we love Huntress...