Lollipop Magazine

“Dead Mexican in my Headphones”: Back Up Beat Up – Column

February 28, 2005

I interview rock guys two, three times a week. I use voice recognition software to transcribe these interviews. It doesn’t always come out as planned though.

“Dead Mexican in my Headphones”: SYL Bitch-Slapping Deer – Column

May 23, 2004

I interview rock guys two, three times a week. I use voice recognition software to transcribe these interviews. It doesn’t always come out as planned though.

Black Label Society – Boozed, Broozed & Broken-Boned – Review

January 28, 2004

It’s heartening to see a packed club of heavy metal maniacs in the same city (Detroit) that has launched so many lame-ass garage rock bands in recent years.

Black Label Society – Alcohol Fueled Brewtality Live!! + 5 – Review

February 22, 2002

The performances are good, but there’s just no substitute for being there. If you’re into Black Label Society, check out the studio albums and see them live.

Black Label Society – Stronger than Death – Review

June 1, 2000

Al serious, pensive, and decidedly not the party metal you’d expect. Dark, doomy, textured like 50-grit, and stompingly metallic.

Pride & Glory – with Roadsaw at The Paradise – Review

December 1, 1994

Although influenced by his time with Ozzy and bands of that genre, many of Zakk’s riffs come from years of listening to the Allman Brothers and Lynyrd Skynyrd.

Pride & Glory – Review

August 1, 1994

Showcases Wylde’s Southern rock influences. From banjo riffs to the mandolin and harmonica, that rural sound pokes through Wylde’s trademark Les Paul crunch.