The skulls and skeletons that pervade rock and pop culture signal danger and rebellion, offering a vehicle for engaging with death in secular society. This DW Collector Series drumkit in maple and aluminum, created for Alejandro (Alex) Gonzalez of Latin rock band Maná, deepens the symbolism. Expressing the group’s Mexican heritage, it features the iconic skull imagery of Dia de los Muertos, a celebration that openly acknowledges death and its equalizing power. Continue reading Dia de los Muertos Drumkit→
Combine the world’s most famous rock band with one of the world’s most famous board games and you get The Beatles Collector’s Edition of MONOPOLY, a game that turns the familiar pursuit of real estate into a trip through Beatles history.
This particular version is the 2010 Collector’s Edition, recognizable by its terrific collage-style box featuring images of The Beatles at different points in their career. There are the young Beatles in their early suits, later-era photographs, silhouettes recalling some of the band’s iconic imagery such as the walk across Abbey Road and the cover of their 1965 album and eponymous film, HELP!Mr. Monopoly himself even gets in on the action. It’s a pretty great piece of Beatles memorabilia before you even open the box. Continue reading The Beatles Monopoly Collector’s Edition: A Fab Four Twist on a Classic Game→
For decades, fans of heavy metal and hardcore punk have heard the same criticism: it’s too loud, too aggressive, too chaotic to be considered “real” music. Parents worried, teachers dismissed it, and cultural gatekeepers often labeled it as harmful. But for many listeners, this intense, high-energy music has served a very different purpose — not as noise, but as a lifeline. Continue reading Heavy Music, Real Healing: New Documentary Heavy Healing Explores the Power of Aggressive Sound→
When you’re just getting your feet wet in the music industry, every decision feels make-or-break. You want your songs to be heard, your style to stand out, and your audience to grow — but budgets are tight, and attention spans are even tighter. That’s where lyric videos come in. More than just flashy words on a screen, lyric videos are now a powerful steppingstone for indie artists and newcomers alike. But how exactly do they work, and why should you consider one? Continue reading How Lyric Videos Help New Artists Get Noticed→
If you thought Motörhead only melted faces with music, think again— because now they’re doing it with coffee. The legendary band has launched their very own signature brew, Speedfreak, and it’s just as loud, fast, and heavy as you’d expect.
A high-octane blend that’s “built for speed,” Speedfreak is a bold-bodied, full-throttle roast packed with notes of dark chocolate, caramel, cocoa, and a punch of nutty-fruit flavor that’ll launch your tastebuds into overdrive. This is not your grandma’s cup of joe — this is coffee the Motörhead way. Continue reading Motörhead Speedfreak Coffee Hits The Stage!→
