In BYO’s continued pursuit to showcase the very best of the gritty punk rock sound that comes from the streets and the heart, SIXER is their next entry into the fold. Formerly of TKO Records, SIXER have returned after a bit of a break with a stealthy album of catchy rock, gravelly roll, and a [...]

That mysterious “aura” you speak of Mr. Cole can accurately be reflected in the following reaction: “this disc fuckin’ rips!

Our featured columnist has recently moved to a new location, and apparently has forgone the necessity of obtaining an internet connection. She is clearly a braver person than I am. Please check in soon Tami, or we’ll have to start looking for you on the side of milk containers…

GOLD MEDAL: “”Can’t Get Next To You”" – The Temptations

SILVER MEDAL: “”Do What You Want”" – Bad Religion

BRONZE MEDAL: “”Damn girl, that shit is deep like the ocean”" – Curl Up and Die

This band did phenomenally well with their debut ep, “Audioboxer,” which was released in the fall of 2001, and even received some strong airplay across the country of their single “If You C Jordan.” Although it took me some time to get used to their power-pop-rock with pianos, songs like “Punk Rock Princess” and “Hurricane” [...]

…but why the hell would the “Cable Authority” want to sell me “all my prescription needs”? At least I didn’t get another email from Bin Laden trying to hawk me on some international phone cards or extra-strength viagra (does viagra even come in extra-strength?)…

One of the main stories right now on Newsday.com is about people who’ve gone on the show Trading Spaces, faked their happiness with the outcome of their converted room, and then ended up changing the room back to something near its original setup. I wonder what the other “reserve” story was – perhaps something like “Man eats pickle off floor, catches The Plague

the only reason I don’t take offense to the comparison to Gn’R is because I was never much of a Gn’R fan, btu yeah. A7 is 68 minutes of mediocrity. DO yourself a favor and buy the Agony Scene record if you want a good metal disc that just hit shelves.