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Black Sabbath, '13′ – Album Review

Matthew Wilkening — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 11:02:55 +0000

Here’s the rundown on ’13,’ Ozzy Osbourne‘s first full-length album with Black Sabbath in 35 years: It’s not embarrassing in the least. In fact, it’s pretty darn good and at times it’s great. It’s unfair to ask, and highly unlikely, that ’13′ will ever achieve any kind of equal footing alongside the group’s masterful six [...]

Guns N' Roses Bring the Classics to Brooklyn

Chuck Armstrong — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 13:14:32 +0000

There was a lot of excitement leading up to Guns N’ Roses‘ intimate performance at Brooklyn Bowl in North Williamsburg. After all, the show was announced with just a few days notice and fans were already gearing up for the band’s headlining gig at New York City’s Governor’s Ball Music Festival on June 8. Even [...]

Billy Idol Rocks Casino Ballroom in Hampton Beach, N.H.

Mary Ouellette — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 11:00:29 +0000

‘Ready Steady Go’ served not only as the opening tune for Billy Idol as he dominated a steamy Casino Ballroom in Hampton Beach, N.H. on June 2, but also the general vibe of the evening as the iconic rocker seamlessly coasted through the evening, making it look easy. With signature sneers, gratuitous fist-pumps and studded [...]

The Rolling Stones Rock Chicago

Dave Lifton — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 11:00:07 +0000

Chicago has held a special pull for the Rolling Stones from before the group even existed. Mick Jagger was famously carrying albums from Chicago-based Chess Records when he ran into his childhood pal Keith Richards at the Dartford railway station in 1960. It began a partnership that, 53 years later, brought them back to the city on May 31, the second night of a

The Best Beach in America Will Surprise You

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 31 May 2013 15:46:47 +0000

Surf’s up. Summer is just around the corner, so if you’re looking for the perfect place to catch the perfect rays, enjoy a leisurely swim or just pass time reading a good book, why not go to one of America’s best beaches? Stephen Leatherman, better known as Dr. Beach, is back with his annual ranking [...]

Lesbians Explaining Why Girl-On-Girl Adult Films are Incredibly Unrealistic is Both Hilarious & Informative

BJ Ragone — Sat, 25 May 2013 12:50:48 +0000

“Mistake #1 when making lesbian films: don’t use straight girls with fake nails.” We feel confident in saying that, no matter who you are, there is a good chance that you have seen a naughty video in your life. So what about the ‘lesbian’ stuff that’s out there? What do real lesbians think about it? [...]

9 Awesome Tech Gifts Dad Will Love for Father's Day

Maura Chwastyk — Fri, 24 May 2013 16:00:34 +0000

Sure, your dad saidhe didn’t want anything for Father’s Day, but that might also have been a not-so-subtle hint that, thanks to the last several holidays, he has quite enough ties and golf balls, thank you. Enough of these batteries-not-required presents! Shake things up this year and give Dad a gift he’ll actually appreciate. Whether [...]

The 14 Highest-Paying Jobs That Don't Need a College Degree

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:31:14 +0000

Sure, college isn’t for everyone, but you know what is? A good salary. There are plenty of careers where you don’t need to go to college and can still earn a nice living. CareerCast.com has ranked the best jobs that don’t require a college degree, using data from the Department of Labor and Bureau of [...]

5 Eye-Catching Fountain Ideas for Your Garden‬

Carl Pettit — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:00:40 +0000

Water adds so much to a garden. And while ponds and pools are nice, the trickle and splash of an active fountain breathes fresh air and even a bit of a mystical quality into your garden oasis. When it comes to choosing or building a fountain for your garden, there are many options available to you. Some of these options can be quite complex (if you so desire), but they don’t have to be.

Bad Lip Reading Presents…..The Walking Dead.

Dave Fenix — Thu, 16 May 2013 12:29:49 +0000

Lets face it. You can’t log on to Facebook or Twitter nowadays without reading someone’s status about the hit AMC show The Walking Dead. Well, the guys and girls at Bad Lip Reading decided that it was high time someone made fun of the giant TV franchise. Usually they stick to political ads and the [...]

'Star Trek Into Darkness' Review

Jordan Hoffman — Tue, 14 May 2013 12:00:38 +0000

J.J. Abrams is going to make the greatest 'Star Wars' movie in history.

With 'Star Trek Into Darkness,' Abrams' follow up to the 2009 'Star Trek' reboot (or continuation of the series, if you are Spock Prime) he has solidified his position as a master of propulsive, visceral filmmaking. Dude knows where to put the camera, when the music should swell, when the characters should zing each another or when they should project pathos to the cheap seats. The 'Star Wars' films are mostly gut and little brains and, unfortunately, that is what we have here. The movie still works as an exemplary thrill ride – I laughed, I cried, I cheered – but woe be to anyone who gets caught in a conversation afterwards trying to explain the overly complicated and, at times, silly plot. If you expect something a little sharper out of 'Star Trek' you may come away with some mixed emotions.

Rush Deliver Towering 'Clockwork Angels' Show in Uncasville, Conn. – Photo Gallery

Mary Ouellette — Mon, 13 May 2013 09:18:01 +0000

“Glad you could make it tonight, we have six to eight million songs or so to play for you,” Rush bassist, vocalist and all-around prankster Geddy Lee jokingly said, addressing a sold out Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. Thursday night (May 9). Although he may have been exaggerating a bit, it summoned loud cheers from the crowd at the mere thought of it. When you have 19 albums under your belt and many songs that clock in at six to seven minutes, the options are pretty wide open on any given night.

Joe Satriani, 'Unstoppable Momentum' – Album Review

Adam West — Thu, 09 May 2013 15:13:33 +0000

You really can’t say that instrumental rock-guitar music is in fashion right now, but that doesn’t make one bit of difference to Joe Satriani. The guitar maestro’s new album, ‘Unstoppable Momentum,’ proves that good music is timeless, no matter what trends come and go. After decades of being one of the world’s leading rock instrumentalists, [...]

Halestorm, Device + More Rock Weather-Shortened 2013 Carolina Rebellion Festival

Chad Bowar — Mon, 06 May 2013 22:24:59 +0000

2013 turned out to be a memorable year for the Carolina Rebellion festival, but not in the way organizers had hoped. Expanding to two full days at a new venue (Charlotte Motor Speedway) with a high profile lineup had anticipation and expectations at a high level. Unfortunately, Mother Nature did not cooperate.

Cheap Trick Rock New York City Gig to Celebrate 35th Anniversary of 'At Budokan'

Spencer Kaufman — Wed, 01 May 2013 18:42:54 +0000

Cheap Trick took their arena-friendly sounds to an intimate setting in New York City on Sunday night (April 28) to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the performances that were recorded for their landmark live album ‘Cheap Trick at Budokan.’ In fact, it was 35 years to the day that the band performed the first of [...]

Are Bane Boxer Briefs Cooler Than Batman Briefs? Probably, Yeah

Jackie Mancini — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 20:00:45 +0000

As resident babe, allow me to first give you a little inside scoop on men’s underwear: Most times, “funny” novelty drawers are not a good strategy. Accidental first-date sex excluded (I forgive you, dude from a year ago who was wearing happy face boxers) you can usually tell a lot about a man by the [...]

5 Things Employees Do That Really Annoy Bosses

Kathy Landin — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 11:40:38 +0000

Sure, we all get annoyed at the boss from time to time, but keep in mind that that frustration can go both ways. If you want to excel at work, get promotions, get raises, have good things happen to you and such, take a look at these five things that really annoy bosses and don’t do them:

Iggy & the Stooges, 'Ready To Die' – Album Review

Dave Swanson — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:53:58 +0000

Who would have ever guessed that in 2013, we would be talking about a new Stooges album? The odds were certainly not in that column, but then in 2003, the unexpected happened and Iggy Pop, Ron Asheton and brother Scott plugged in once again. They toured and wowed young and old fans alike with their brutal rock and roll assault, and even released a reunion album, although 2007's 'The Weirdness' was hardly the stuff of legend and kind of a false-start comeback.

'Scary Movie 5′ Review

Jordan Hoffman — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 17:37:59 +0000

My disdain of the 'Scary Movie' franchise came early. I distinctly recall seeing the 'Scary Movie 2' poster, which featured Kathleen Robertson wearing a t-shirt that says "I See Dead People." This isn't a joke. It's just a reference. It isn't clever, it isn't witty - it's just saying a thing from another movie. It's not funny.

Almost 10 years later, 'Scary Movie 5' still suffers from this debilitating problem. There is absolutely nothing funny about going 'Inception'-style into Christian Grey's S&M room and having Mike Tyson show up. Yet, if you are somehow able to ignore the lowest common denominator pop culture appearances (I hesitate to even call them jokes) there are a great number of truly amusing gags and examples of rapid fire dialogue zings. Put bluntly: when the film is freed from the shackles of its referencing mandate, there's some good, dopey humor in here. Much to my surprise, I laughed out loud a good half-dozen times.

Victoria Film Festival Voted Among Top 25 Festivals Worth the Entry Fee

Dave Fenix — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 11:41:13 +0000

The Victoria TX Independent Film Festival was voted in the top 25 film festivals worth the initial investment, according to a story published on MovieMaker Magazine’s website Wednesday. MovieMaker.com listed VTIXIFF in the top 25 of a non-ranked list from between 4,000 to 6,000 film festivals worldwide. The festival offers filmmakers free airfare, lodging, transportation [...]