Rethinking “Wait For the Siren”
As a reviewer I admit that I’ve likely given too many “4’s.” A month or two after writing up a…
Category: Articles
The Meaning Behind “Against Such Things”
Josh Booth goes track by track though Take the Name’s newest release, “Against Such Things”
Staff Blog: Happy 10th, Dismissed
Happy 10 year anniversary to the Dismissed “Taking the Good With the Bad Album”, released in March of 2003 on…
Metaphysical Monthday: Martians Matter
Sometimes, as Stephen King said, the most mind-boggling thing is size. Size conquers all. The sheer size of the known…
Where Have All the Teachers Gone?
A few weeks ago I was browsing through the used section of my local record store and was thrilled to…
Metaphysical Monthday: Month 1
You may have noticed a subtle change in the title of this column. You may have also noticed I haven’t…
God Gave Rock and Roll to You: Part 11 – When I Learn To Sing
When I Learn to Sing The process of finding a front man for a rap-rock band is no simple task….
God Gave Rock and Roll to You: Part 10 – Rock the Party
Rock The Party Around the turn of the century a new genre of music would see a meteoric rise in…
God Gave Rock and Roll to You: Part 9 – We’re A Band
We’re A Band I don’t make New Year’s resolutions. I’ve known way too many people who have said, “This is…
God Gave Rock and Roll to You: Part 8 – Fever (A Defense of The Big Three)
Fever (A Defense of The Big Three) I need to take a brief pause at this point in my story to…
God Gave Rock and Roll to You: Part 7 – Let It Begin
Let It Begin I’ve always been one of those guys who shakes his presents. I’ve also been known to ask clever, probing…
God Gave Rock and Roll to You: Part 6 – Best Kept Secret
Best Kept Secret It’s hard to keep anything hidden for long in a town with a population of less than…
God Gave Rock and Roll to You: Part 5 – Every New Day
EVERY NEW DAY The life of the average teenage boy is full of overwhelming contradictions. You want to fit in…
God Gave Rock and Roll to You: Part 4 – All The Way Live
ALL THE WAY LIVE 1999 would prove to be a pivotal year in my young life for many reasons. I…
God Gave Rock and Roll to You: Part 3 – Set It Off
SET IT OFF I’m going to be honest with you. I am not a Calvinist. I like to believe that…
God Gave Rock and Roll to You: Part 2 – Teenage Politics
TEENAGE POLITICS I suppose it was inevitable that at some point my god-fearing (and also Marilyn Manson-fearing) mother would try…
The Votes Are In…..
The Votes are in, Barack Obama has been re-elected as President of the United States of America. Whether you love…
God Gave Rock and Roll to You: Part 1 – Restless Youth
RESTLESS YOUTH In the year 1998 a small, quiet town in rural North Dakota was the place that I called home. I was…
7 Incredibly Energetic Metal and Hardcore Albums You Need to Hear Before You Die
Energy is something that is extremely hard to gauge on a music album. Energy is the tone and excitement portrayed…
Why “Lower Still” by My Epic Is One of the Greatest Songs of All Time
This is a guest post by Loren Wade from Unlifer, whose blog launched today. Sit down, take a seat, close…
Vote for The O.C. Supertones in the OC Music Awards!
The OC Music Awards have just opened up the voting for their People’s Choice Award, and what band could possibly…
Metaphysical Monday: Thomas Merton
Last weekend, my wife and I visited a Benedictine Priory. We were able to attend the nightly Compline service they…
Let’s Be Clear……….IVM Is Not a Spawn of the Occult
I need to be clear about something. Neither myself, the graphic artists (Benaiah Clothing), or any staff member at IVM…
Metaphysical Monday: Transhumanity
The issue of Transhumanity is of great interest to me and it’s something I’ve given a good amount of thought…
Metaphysical Monday: The Aftermath *SPOILER ALERT*
*SPOILER ALERT* READ NO FURTHER IF YOU HAVEN’T SEEN THE MOVIE YET! Well, now that some of us have seen…
Metaphysical Monday: Event of the Year
In a few short days, The Dark Knight Rises will open in theaters. This is an event that you are…
Metaphysical Monday: Moonrise Kingdom
This article will address several topics, so if you happen to be disinterested in the movie titled Moonrise Kingdom, be…
Best of the First Half of 2012: Brandon Jones
These titles are MY personal faves of the first half of 2012 (so far). This is only an (MY) opinion and does not reflect the overall personal listening habits of other such staff members at IVM.
Metaphysical Monday: Nonstop Touring
Becoming The Archetype is on the road right now and I’m reminded of how much work every band on the…
Metaphysical Monday: Day Off
Everyone needs a day/week off, I suppose. So I’m writing this on my computer a couple hours before it goes…