Why It Matters

From the Stacks: The Beatles – ‘Not For Sale’

Collecting Beatles bootlegs (Beatlegs) is kind of silly at this point.
On Loudwire: Aftershock Day 2: Faith No More, Jane’s Addiction, Deftones + More Close the Fest

Why It Matters has been all Aftershock every day this week, so you’re probably sick of hearing about it, but if not check out my day 2 coverage for Loudwire.
Aftershock 2015: The Crowd (and Other Stuff)

Aftershock’s crowd is always rowdy but mostly well behaved.
Aftershock 2015: Red Sun Rising

Red Sun Rising have been putting out records since 2010, but Aftershock was my introduction to them.
On Diffuser: The 31 Most Disturbing (Non-Heavy Metal) Album Covers Ever [NSFW]

Happy Halloween from your good friends at Diffuser.
Aftershock 2015: Stone Temple Pilots

Stone Temple Pilots were one of the Aftershock bands I was most looking forward to.
Aftershock 2015: The Sword

The Sword’s set on Aftershock’s east stage was rock solid, but something else caught my attention.
Aftershock 2015: Sleeping With Sirens

Sleeping With Sirens is another young band with a devoted following.
Aftershock 2015: Sevendust

Late in the afternoon of Aftershock’s day two, the heavy hitters started coming out. First up: Sevendust.
Aftershock 2015: Red Fang

Red Fang’s set was another one that didn’t make sense to me for Aftershock’s Coors Light stage.