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Nikki Helzer

Album Review: Reel Big Fish – Life Sucks…Let’s Dance!

December 18, 2018 by Nikki Helzer 1 Comment

Reel Big Fish Life Sucks...Let's Dance!

If there was any question that ska is making a comeback, Reel Big Fish have made it official. The Orange County, California band are preparing for a winter 2019 tour to support their first album in … [Read more...] about Album Review: Reel Big Fish – Life Sucks…Let’s Dance!

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Album Review: As It Is – The Great Depression

August 16, 2018 by Nikki Helzer Leave a Comment

As It Is The Great Depression

They say misery loves company. I've always viewed this as a dangerous statement, but do we have the power to twist it towards healing? As It Is singer Patty Walters serves us similar … [Read more...] about Album Review: As It Is – The Great Depression

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Feature Story: Resurrection of The Sanctuary

May 23, 2018 by Nikki Helzer Leave a Comment

The Sanctuary Detroit

We hear the acronym for Do It Yourself every day. It has become a fundamental term used in the punk scene and plays a role in other music circles as well. When money and rules hold back a band or … [Read more...] about Feature Story: Resurrection of The Sanctuary

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Album Review: My Enemies & I – The Beast Inside

November 28, 2017 by Nikki Helzer Leave a Comment

My Enemies & I The Beast Inside

After forming in Richmond, VA in 2013, My Enemies & I have finally unveiled their debut full-length album, The Beast Inside. Released by Fearless Records, the album keeps the same dark undertones … [Read more...] about Album Review: My Enemies & I – The Beast Inside

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Life-Changing Band: The Suicide Machines

September 27, 2017 by Nikki Helzer 1 Comment

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I usually prefer my place behind the camera and writing fiction, but I finally have a chance to talk about my Life-Changing Band - more like Life SAVING Band. I’ve rewritten the beginning of this … [Read more...] about Life-Changing Band: The Suicide Machines

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Three Warped Tour Bands We Loved This Year

July 31, 2017 by Nikki Helzer Leave a Comment

Bless The Fall 04

As Warped Tour 2017 comes to a close, we're featuring photos of three bands we loved this year: Blessthefall One of the most respected frontrunners in the metalcore community, Arizona’s … [Read more...] about Three Warped Tour Bands We Loved This Year

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Photos: Vincent Troia of Cheapshow, Suburban Delinquents, Off With Their Heads at Small’s Bar

May 9, 2017 by Nikki Helzer Leave a Comment

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Vincent Troia of Cheapshow, Suburban Delinquents, Off With Their Heads May 13, 2017 Small's Bar Hamtramck, MI Photos by Nikki Helzer … [Read more...] about Photos: Vincent Troia of Cheapshow, Suburban Delinquents, Off With Their Heads at Small’s Bar

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