"McMahon’s writing prose flows as beautifully as his lyrics, and his personal asides to his instruments give the book a much warmer, more intimate touch." The first time I heard Andrew McMahon’s music, it was an AOL Session of Something Corpor ...
Book Review: Fathers, Brothers, and Sons: Surviving Anguish, Abandonment and Anthrax
Fathers, Brothers, and Sons is the autobiography of Anthrax bassist, Frank Bello. This is the second autobiography from an Anthrax band member following Scott Ian's 2014 book, I'm The Man. Fathers is a short read, with Bello discussing his family ...
Book Review: Frame of Mind By Antonia Tricarico
Frame of Mind collects the photography of Antonia Tricarico into a concise volume that serves as both a celebration of her work and an overview of twenty years of punk rock. Subtitled Punk Photos and Essays From Washington, D.C., And Beyond 1997-2017 ...
Book Review: “Dreaming The Beatles: The Love Story Of One Band And The Whole World” By Rob Sheffield
Dreaming the Beatles finds Rolling Stone writer Rob Sheffield delving into the cultural impact and musical terrain of the Fab Four. His timing is perfect as his book arrives just in time to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the release of Sgt. Pepper ...
Book Review: Children Of The Program
Landscapes of torment and suffering flood the imagination. A blinding white release for a few fortunate souls. A new life carried upon the wings of birds after lifetimes of death. Indigo eyes look towards the future. Author Brad W. Cox has a way ...
Book Review: “Heavy Metal Movies”
"Heavy Metal Movies” catalogues a surprising collection of lost gems and campy stinkers, all lovingly curated by McPadden. Review by David Feltman Mike “McBeardo” McPadden likes his music as extreme as his movies. It’s a passion that shows in his w ...