Southern Lord Releasing Corrosion of Conformity 7”

“It’s loud in there,” says Omar Rodriguez-Lopez in a dark alley behind the Troubadour. It’s a cool autumn evening in West Hollywood and inside the venue they’re sound-checking for the first Bosnian Rainbows L.A. show, a new project...

I often wonder about the tipping point of bands. At what moment in any given successful band’s career — in conjunction with marketing, public relations, and relentless touring efforts — did they enter the forefront of public consciousness, and what caused...

Five years ago, Animals As Leaders guitarist Javier Reyes auditioned for Periphery. “He didn’t make the cut!” jokes lead guitarist Tosin Abasi. As he laughs and shakes his head, Reyes defends himself, “They were 20 years old, and I was 26. I...

About this interview In a 2008 interview with Ryan Minic of Ryan’s Rock Show, Dez Fafara of DevilDriver reflected on his journey from Coal Chamber to fronting one of modern metal’s most consistent bands. He discussed his love for music, calling himself “blessed” to be...