Articles by Keith Carman

Megadeth's Dave Mustaine Sheds Light on His <i>Heavy Metal Memoir</i>

PUBLISHED Sep 3, 2010

Earlier this month, heavy metal luminary/Megadeth founder Dave Mustaine released Mustaine: A Heavy Metal Memoir, a new book that touches on...

Megadeth

Rust In Peace Live

PUBLISHED Sep 3, 2010

When thrash forefathers Megadeth announced plans to tour in support of the 20th anniversary of 1990's Rust In Peace, excitement quickly tur...

The Specials

Sound Academy, Toronto ON August 27

PUBLISHED Aug 29, 2010

Coventry, England: Not the first place many of us would look to for a definitive word on two tone ska. Still, for over three decades - give...

Black Sabbath's Geezer Butler

PUBLISHED Aug 22, 2010

Without bassist Geezer Butler (born Terence Michael Joseph Butler), there would be no such thing as heavy metal. Not only is he one-fourth...

Truth, by Mustaine

PUBLISHED Aug 22, 2010

"Telling the truth is hard for anybody," asserts thrash metal progenitor and Megadeth vocalist/guitarist Dave Mustaine about his autobiogra...

Devil's Brigade

Devil's Brigade

PUBLISHED Aug 22, 2010

As endless bands slather their music in slapping bass and their heads in pompadours before gleaning any genuine comprehension of psychobill...

Shonen Knife

Live At Mohawk Place 2009: The Ultimate Live DVD

PUBLISHED Aug 21, 2010

Almost 30 years into their career, Osaka, Japan's greatest indie rock export, one of the most legendary all-female power-pop bands (and one...

Black Sabbath's Geezer Butler Laments Dio's Death, Ponders Black Sabbath's Future

PUBLISHED Aug 20, 2010

The passing of Ronnie James Dio in May was a sad moment for the world of aggressive music. Revered for being the one-time vocalist for Bl...