by Aaron Lightfoot, Comic Columnist Many people don’t realize comics have actually been around for a long time. The first American comic dates back to the 1842 translation release of Rodolphe Topffer’s “The Adventures of Obadiah Oldbuck.” The id... Read more
by Andy Lyons, Editor-in-Chief There are few songs that transcend both generations and genres. It takes a lot of staying power, both in the composition and the lyrics, to peak the interest of listeners – especially today, an age where the three-... Read more
The lineup for the 11th annual Rock on the Range was announced Tuesday morning. The festival is set to take place May 19, 20, and 21 at MAPFRE Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. Rock legends Metallica, Soundgarden and Korn will each headline one night o... Read more
Photos by Geula Justice, Photographer The Nocturnal Underground Tour featuring Motionless in White, Breaking Benjamin, and Korn played at the Kansas Expocenter in Topeka, Kan. Oct. 18, 2016. Read more
Story by Andy Lyons, Editor-in-Chief A new tattoo shop in Warrensburg, Mo., is looking to breathe life into a stagnant tattoo scene and bring a missing culture with it. Local tattoo artist Adam Warner has leased the building at 126 N. Holden St.... Read more
Story by Mitchell Brown, Reporter The building is about the size of a small studio apartment and sandwiched between a row of residential properties and the license bureau. The building is the yet-to-open PunkTured, located at 1034 S. Maguire St.... Read more
Story & Photos by Andy Lyons, Editor-in-Chief The road is long and hard for local bands. Finding a sound that fits the band and that fans respond to is an added battle. For Kansas City psychedelic rockers Instant Karma, all it took was a li... Read more
by Andy Lyons, Editor-in-Chief Korn released the latest single from their upcoming album, “The Serenity of Suffering,” this week – the third in a hype train promising one of the heaviest offerings from the group in years. The s... Read more
Photos by Geula Justice, Photographer Pierce the Veil hit the Arvest Theatre at the Midland Tuesday Sept. 27. 2016 as “The Misadventures Tour” stopped in Kansas City. The band was supported by openers I Prevail and Neck Deep. Read more
by Andy Lyons, Editor-in-Chief The Pretty Reckless have released an official video for “Take Me Down,” the first single from their forthcoming studio album, ‘Who You Selling For,’ which is due October 21 via Razor & Tie. The video features... Read more