Concerts

Concert Recap: Cold - The "Year of the Spider" 20th Anniversary Tour, Jacksonville, NC (March 31, 2023)

In an age of nostalgia and reflection, the alt-rock icons and their diverse support lineup prove that they're able to look back on the past while continuing to offer something new.

Movies

'Scream VI' (2023) Reaction

Six films in, the Scream franchise still finds a way to explore new territory both figuratively and literally as Ghostface takes Manhattan in this bloody big-city sequel

Movies

"That's So Meta": Scream (1996), the Self-Aware Slasher Film

Over 25 years after the release of Wes Craven's seminal masterpiece, there's yet to be a smarter, more complex, and more entertaining contribution to the subgenre

Movies

'Cocaine Bear' (2023) Reaction

The horror-comedy hit can be simply described with one word - entertaining

Editorials

Thank You, Palisades

Palisades may be ending as an active band this weekend, but their music and legacy will last forever

Movies

'Sorry About the Demon' (2023) Reaction

One of the latest originals from Shudder is not only the most fun demonic possession movie in the subgenre, but it's also a great new Valentine's Day go-to film for horror fans

Concerts

Concert Recap: JimFest 3 - Hooligans Live, Jacksonville, NC

Any local music scene is bound to have a tight-knit community feel to it, but events like these feel like a full-fledged family reunion

Movies

'M3GAN' (2023) Reaction

Breaking some new ground in familiar territory, Blumhouse's latest release is one that gets 2023 started on the right foot

Lists

Top 10 Albums of 2022

There's been so much awesome music this year that narrowing things down made this one of the most difficult lists I've had to make

News & Announcements

Dead Noise: Best of 2022

It's been a wild year, to say the least — to celebrate the end of it, let's take a look at some of my personal favorite highlights, shall we?

Editorials

Why I Hate the Term "Thriller" - A Rant

It's just a word, right? WRONG!

Concerts

Concert Recap: From Ashes to New - The "Until We Break" Tour, Jacksonville, NC (November 18, 2022)

Pennsylvania's premiere nu-metal band proves to continue their exponential ascent with their latest stage show, as well as their versatility with their current support lineup

Concerts

Concert Recap: The "True Power" Tour, ft. I Prevail, Pierce the Veil, Fit for a King + Stand Atlantic, Myrtle Beach, SC (November 15, 2022)

With the help of an eclectic supporting bill that spans all subgenres, I Prevail's current roadshow promises to deliver an entertaining show and an unforgettable night

Concerts

Concert Recap: Waking Tera - "The Haunting at Hooligans," Jacksonville, NC (October 28, 2022)

Local six-piece metal band Waking Tera and the team at Hooligans Music Hall get fans ready for Halloween with their local heavy metal spookshow

Movies

'Terrifier 2' (2022) Reaction

NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART - Art the Clown is back and as brutally bloodthirsty as ever in this epic slasher sequel

Music

One Year Later - 'The Silver Scream 2: Welcome to Horrorwood' by Ice Nine Kills

Seamlessly bridging the worlds of horror cinema and metal music once again, Ice Nine Kills' sixth studio album quickly became one of my all-time favorites and here's why

Movies

'Halloween Ends' (2022) Reaction

But the question remains – is it really over?

Albums

Instant Impressions: 'The End, So Far' by Slipknot

With their fastest turnaround between albums since 2004, Slipknot return with their most diverse and ambitious to date, signifying the end of one chapter and the beginning of another

Albums

Instant Impressions: 'Patient Number 9' by Ozzy Osbourne

In spite of age and health struggles, the godfather of metal music and self-proclaimed "Prince of Darkness" returns with his strongest album in over three decades

Concerts

Concert Recap: Alesana, Palisades + Vampires Everywhere - The "Trilogy Tour, Part I: The Emptiness," Jacksonville, NC (August 19, 2022)

North Carolina's own Alesana made every emo's dream come true with the help of a support lineup that helps showcase the past, present, and future of the alternative metal/metalcore subgenre

Movies

'Nope' (2022) Reaction

Behind the veil of a summer popcorn movie, Jordan Peele unleashes one of the most thought-provoking films of the year

Albums

Instant Impressions: 'Reaching Hypercritical' by Palisades

After four years away, Palisades triumphantly return with a brand new studio album, marking the beginning of a new chapter for the band

Albums

Instant Impressions: 'Welcome to the Chaos' by Fame on Fire

The Florida-based genre-benders return with their second full-length album, an incredible follow-up that'll make you think twice before calling them a cover band

Albums

Instant Impressions: 'Hell is in Your Head' by Senses Fail

With almost half a decade between full-length album releases, Senses Fail made sure their latest effort was worth waiting for

Concerts

Concert Recap: Everclear’s 30th Anniversary Tour, Jacksonville, NC (July 2, 2022)

After 30 years, Everclear's passion and energy onstage refuses to diminish