Review: Airbourne - Black Dog Barking (The Big Issue)

There's a review of Airbourne's new/old one in #433 of The Big Issue. There's a feature on Gatsby and some quirky, thought-provoking reads in. Only $6 and help someone in need. Out now.

Article: Top 10 Eurovision Songs That Weren't (TheVine)

After World War II, US Secretary of State George Marshall thought it would be a good idea to help Europe rebuild after six years of demoralising, bitter warfare. Under his economic recovery plan, proud nations would prosper again, resisting the lure of Communism.

Leaders concocted a program to spearhead European technological progress and unity – the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) was born in 1955. "We’ll get Europe to sing", they said. "We’ll broadcast it live across the continent", they said. "It’s a great idea", they said.

No one had the heart to tell them. Read who really didn't.

Article: Senses Fail (HEAVY Magazine)

I talked to Deftone-y hardcore maniac Buddy Nielsen from Senses Fail about psychonaut Joe Rogan, vagina tattoos nicknamed disaffectionately, and music, I guess. There's a couple reviews in there too. Ghost's on the cover. I mean, you can't get more metal than that, can you? Buy it here

Chalky Dani & The Nightcrawlers: A Tale of Empire, Baked Beans, Woe (Hysteria Magazine)

Britain was once a shining empire. Now, it’s a grim, neon-glowing jungle where you can buy baked beans over the counter at a restaurant. For fun. People gawk at CRADLE OF FILTH and wonder “why.” Perhaps the same Britons ought to stare at themselves in the mirror and come up with a worthy reason for shovelling tomato-infused misery down their throats as a leisure activity.

Read this chilling tale at Hysteria mag.

Review: Depeche Mode - Delta Machine (The Big Issue)

I wrote a review for a fittingly morose thirteenth record by electro mourners Depeche Mode. Issue #431 brims with wonderful stories between the covers - it's only $6 and every purchase helps out someone in need. Available from vendors across the country.