Chris Cooney

Albums

Instant Impressions: 'Blood, Hair, and Eyeballs' by Alkaline Trio

The end of the world never sounded so good

Concerts

Concert Recap: JimFest 4 - Hooligans Live, Jacksonville, NC

There's nothing better than a local family reunion to start the year

Lists

Top 10 Albums of 2023

#1 might surprise you

News & Announcements

Dead Noise: Best of 2023

It's been an extremely eventful year, so let's look back at just SOME of the highlights from the past year

News & Announcements

Announcement: Gremlins Holiday Collaboration w/ "Would You Die?" Podcast!

Earlier this year, I had the pleasure of being a guest on the “Would You Die?” podcast to celebrate World Dracula Day and discuss the greatest vampire in all of media — I had such a great time talking with host Austin Torres that another collaboration was inevitable! I’m excited

Concerts

Concert Recap: Alice Cooper's "Too Close For Comfort" Tour in Wilmington, NC (October 5, 2023)

After the shock rocker's first appearance in the area, the eastern North Carolina region quickly learned that nobody does it better than Alice Cooper.

Lists

Top 5 Rare Alice Cooper Songs

From bonus tracks to B-sides, these are the songs that won't be heard on any greatest hits compilations, but should be

Music

'The Eyes of Alice Cooper' (2003): 20 Years of an Underrated Gem

Considered a return to form after the two industrial metal albums that came before it, to call this album a "modern classic" would be putting it lightly, even 20 years later

Lists

Top 10 Alice Cooper Ballads

See what songs beat out the classics like "Poison" and "Only Women Bleed"

Movies

'Dylan's New Nightmare' (2023) Reaction

For Freddy Krueger fans going through withdrawals during the wait for a new official 'Nightmare on Elm Street' movie, this fan film should help make the wait a bit more tolerable

Lists

Top 5 Alice Cooper Covers

It's not easy to cover songs and have them do justice or surpass the original versions, but Alice Cooper makes it seem simple

Lists

Top 5 Alice Cooper Albums

In comparison to his onstage visuals, these records show just how strong the king of shock rock's musical presence is

Concerts

Concert Recap: The "Freaks on Parade" Tour w/ Rob Zombie + Alice Cooper in Raleigh, NC (August 29, 2023)

Having the two biggest names in shock rock on one bill makes for an absolute monster of a lineup, and it's an experience every rock fan should see at least once in their lifetime

Albums

Instant Impressions: 'Road' by Alice Cooper

With creative collaborations from his touring band, Alice Cooper brings the energy of his live show to his latest album, conceptually chronicling the life of a touring musician

Concerts

Concert Recap: Alesana - The "Trilogy" Tour, Pt. II in Jacksonville, NC (August 11, 2023)

There are a two things that can be guaranteed at an Alesana show - it'll be loud, and it'll be fun

Albums

Instant Impressions: 'Blackout' by From Ashes to New

After the success of pandemic-era release 'Panic,' From Ashes to New return with their biggest release yet, sonically and commercially

Albums

Instant Impressions: 'Imaginos III - Mutant Reformation' by Albert Bouchard

In the long-awaited closing installment of the epic 'Imaginos' chronicles, Albert Bouchard makes the final chapter the strongest one

Concerts

Concert Recap: Caskey in Jacksonville, NC (June 18, 2023)

For my first rap show, The Black Sheep's Carolina headliner was a great place to start

Concerts

Concert Recap: Waking Tera in Jacksonville, NC (June 9, 2023)

The local legends excel at two things; putting on awesome performances and picking the best support bands

Concerts

Concert Recap: Filter in Jacksonville, NC (June 3, 2023)

If you're a fan of hard rock music in any capacity, this was the show to go to

Conventions

Event Recap: Carolina Fear Fest 2023 (Raleigh, NC, May 27)

Of all the horror conventions I've attended, this Memorial Day spookshow is without a doubt one of the most well-organized and relaxing events to go to

Albums

Instant Impressions: 'Regeneration Machine' by ALPHAMEGA

Following the releases of multiple singles and an EP, one of the most promising prospects of the genre make a statement with the release of their debut full-length album

News & Announcements

Announcement: World Dracula Day Collaboration w/ "Would You Die?" Podcast!

Happy belated World Dracula Day! The annual commemoration of the release of Bram Stoker's 1897 literary masterpiece Dracula falls on May 26, and as part of the festivities, I joined my friend Austin Torres on his horror podcast "Would You Die?" to discuss the cinematic legacy

Movies

'FredHeads' (2023) Reaction

This fan-first documentary proves to be a breath of fresh air by highlighting the hearts behind one of horror's most loyal fanbases

Concerts

Concert Recap: From Ashes to New in Jacksonville, NC (April 13, 2023)

Yet again, From Ashes to New prove why they're a must-see live band that only gets better each time out, whether they're in a club or an arena