Written by: Annie Schlottman Photo credit: Eric Taylor Parker/SeventhSide Productions; Mary Baker; Ian Mimnall/icmvisuals; Tristan Seifert/TrisInThePit There are times when I stumble upon a band I wasn’t familiar with in an unexpected situation, and it's always an interesting story. Back in May 2025, I went to a show in Allentown, Pennsylvania, fifteen minutes from where I live, featuring one of my favorite bands, The Almas, and a band I was just starting to follow, Reign Of Z. At that...

Written by: Annie Schlottman My first experience with Spellslinger was Saturday, August 1st at The V Spot bar in Scranton, Pennsylvania. I was attending an event called Knights At The Tavern, a Renaissance-themed show featuring four rock and pop punk bands from Northeastern Pennsylvania. I wasn't exactly sure how the night was going to be, because it was my first time at that particular venue, and I wasn't planning on wearing a costume or anything like that, which I was worried would be odd....

Written by: Annie Schlottman Photo credit: Beth Starner Photography Anytime I see there is a new CARBONSTONE song coming out, I know we’re going to be getting something special. Longtime fans of this industrial alternative metal band from Maryland are drawn to their unique sound and creative music videos that always tell a story that reflects the deeper meaning of their songs. CARBONSTONE just released a brand new song, “Not Like This”, Saturday, August 8th, along with a music video to go...