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May 11 Feature

The Confident Sibling

Sister Sin vocalist Liv Jagrell is the embodiment of the sexy rock and roll singer. Born to be on stage, she loves performing, is forthright and fun and has a passion for audience response. Jagrell, who recently posed for Penthouse alongside an interview about her band, and the band’s write-for-live songwriting helped secure the band a coveted spot on Mayhem Festival this summer. A worthy venture to fulfill for after almost three years, her band is ready to make their return to the United States

David Stagg on Sister Sin
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May 11 Feature

Clarified by Fire

Dustin Kensrue’s authentic foundation for songwriting, on display with latest release, 'Carry the Fire,' extends his legacy

Collin Simula on Dustin Kensrue
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May 11 Feature

Mothers' Boys

Veil of Maya breaks ground on a new feminine era

David Stagg on Veil of Maya
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May 11 Feature

The Boys are Back in Town

A phrase many thought would never be said: "There's new Emery music"

Doug Van Pelt on Emery
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May 11 Feature

Back to Work

Exhausted and broke, Broadside was about to take an extended break when the phone call came in: fly to Chicago and try out for a label

Ben Rickaby on Broadside
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May 10 Feature

Growing Up 2x4

'We’re different guys. We have a slightly different sound, but we still know where we want to go. We’re still 2x4.'

Cam Smith on 2x4
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Apr 20 Feature

The Guts of Sworn In

Not much of a talker, Sworn in vocalist Tyler Dennen steps out to talk about the band’s drastic new approach to songwriting on their two-sided album, the lovers/the devil, and what song most resonates with him among the many stories he tells on the album

Jordan Gonzalez on Sworn In
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Apr 20 Feature

Do you believe in second chances?

Full Devil Jacket roars back after over a decade off. Vocalist Josh Brown speak with Editor David Stagg about his nine lives

David Stagg on Full Devil Jacket
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Apr 20 Feature

Hotel Books, Chapter Two

Originally the brainchild and solo venture for Cam Smith, a vocalist, slam-poet and spoken wordsmith, he put together a band for live performances and turned out a successful debut offering, I’m Almost Happy Here, But I Never Feel at Home. Now, back with Run Wild, Young Beauty, the band is poised with experience and continuing to captivate audiences live. Smith talks with HM staff writer Sarah Dos Santos about Hotel Books’ place in the universe

Sarah Dos Santos on Hotel Books
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Apr 17 Feature

Performance Standouts

Cancer Bats stakes claim on Austin with no frills live show

David Stagg on Cancer Bats
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Apr 17 Feature

DTB: Your Not Top Ten Moment

Most of the time, especially when no one’s looking, we’re all awesome. Except when the lights come on and an otherwise well put together show immediately disintegrates into chaos. This month, Digital Tour Bus reports on exactly those times

Joshua Weidling on As It Is
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Apr 17 Feature

Shattered Dreams

Texas metalheads with dreams of shredding and glory? Shattered Sun can wake up now. It’s happening. HM’s Ben Rickaby gets with vocalist Marcos Leal to talk about the important things in life: Texas and barbecue

Ben Rickaby on Shattered Sun
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Mar 12 Feature

Killing Jesus

How Bill O'Reilly's game-changing storytelling led to National Geographic's three-part miniseries on the death of Jesus: A conversation with actor Haaz Sleiman

David Stagg on Killing Jesus
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Mar 11 Feature

Hitting the Restart Button

Torche has one sole purpose: Pursue happiness. It’s what keeps their band together and it is public advice they don’t mind sharing. Here’s another bit: Stop destroying what we have left. No one really wants to restart.

Collin Simula on Torche
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Mar 11 Feature

All That Remains

I hesitate to call him old, but he’s definitely wise. Youth have yet to find a way to buy experience, and it’s something Phil Labonte, vocalist of the metal band All That Remains, has a ton of. But these days? He just wants a stage, a microphone and some rock music

David Stagg on All That Remains
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Mar 11 Feature

RED Returns

The storied and cinematic career of the rock band RED takes a new, dark turn

Jordan Gonzalez on Red
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Mar 10 Feature

This is the New Hawk Nelson

Back again for the first time

Sarah Dos Santos on Hawk Nelson
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Mar 10 Feature

A Minute with Bayside

HM's Managing Editor Collin Simula talks to Bayside vocalist Anthony Raneiri, on tour celebrating the band's 15th anniversary -- and they're sick of a few things

Collin Simula on Bayside
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Mar 9 Feature

New World Order

The Order of Elijah has retooled its lineup, and vocalist Shannon Low is ready to hit the road

Ben Rickaby on The Order of Elijah
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Feb 19 Feature

Oceans Ate Alaska's 'Lost' Cause

Spastic and dynamic, it’s as frenetic as it is planned. It’s the new sound of live music, and it might also be the best record you’ll hear all year. Oceans Ate Alaska comes Stateside to highlight our annual Live Music Issue.

David Stagg on Oceans Ate Alaska
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