Barrows – Red Giant

I was straight edge in high school. Not one of those snobby hardcore sXe kids that only ate vegetables and refused to hang out with anyone that smoked weed, but I was the poser that would sharpie my wrists and sign English tests “Ryan xxx”. I broke edge my...

  What is the definition of a successful band? A band that graces the covers of mainstream magazines, or is success defined as consistent touring, playing in front of 20 kids per night? Trap Them vocalist Ryan McKenney has little concern for mainstream notoriety...

They are one of the bands credited for pioneering the Gothenburg metal scene — a Swedish music community from the early 90s that influenced generations of heavy musicians worldwide. In fact, Dark Tranquillity is perhaps the longest standing band from the...

About this interview: In a 2009 interview with Ryan Minic of Ryan’s Rock Show, Geoff Rickly, Tom Keeley, Tim Payne, and Steve Pedulla of Thursday reflect on their career, the unexpected success of “Understanding in a Car Crash”, and how the music industry has shifted...