My latest post at Creative Loafing recaps the Sublime reunion saga, Bradley Nowell's family and estate suing over use of the Sublime name, and now a compromise of sorts that will allow Eric & Bud to continue... but with conditions.

There are times I write about shit that actually interests me, and there are times I write about stuff to get paid. My latest blog falls firmly in the latter category. Feel free to make fun of me, so long as you click on the link and leave your comment there.  ;)

Simon Cowell plans to assemble an all-star cast of UK music talent to cover R.E.M.'s " ( Read more... )

Courtney Love has pulled a Billy Corgan and reformed her famous band without any core members. At least Billy brought along the drummer for a little while.

Anyhow, Courtney intends to her release her long-delayed second solo album Nobody's Daughter under the Hole name. After Hole co-founder Eric Erlandson threatened legal action, Courtney tells us ( Read more... )

Two of metal's biggest bands, with help from Converge and High On Fire, sold out Hard Rock Live last Saturday in Orlando. If you couldn't make it, you're not alone. Read my review!

If you couldn't make it to the sold out show last Thursday at the Ritz Ybor, reading my review is the next best thing!

If you've got a comment, please leave it at the link above.

Btw.... I know I don't post much personal stuff on here anymore.  If you know my last name you can find me on facebook.  And I'm on twitter @lifeindeadtime.

Kristy and I ( Read more... )

My latest blog at Creative Loafing looks at the recent reunions of Alice In Chains and Sublime. Two bands that have a lot in common - both recently replaced frontmen that died of drug overdoses.

Judas Priest hit the Tampa area this past weekend for the first time since Ozzfest 2004! They played British Steel in its entirety and hit several other classic songs. How did they sound? And why did I leave the show feeling ultimately unsatisied?

Read about it here and bookmark Tampa Calling @ The Daily Loaf!

My latest edition of CL Sound Bites is up. Catch up on some music news!

Faith No More reunion - Ex-frontman Chuck Mosley almost ended up on stage with Mike Patton.
Radiohead - Why won't we get an In Rainbows follow-up for a long time?
Morrissey - Don't buy un-approved Moz/Smiths reissues!
The Verve - They broke up... again!
New Order - The ( Read more... )

Two of the biggest metal bands around will embark on a co-headlining tour this fall... Dethklok & Mastodon!

Get your details, including Florida dates!  And don't forget to bookmark Tampa Calling!

Gogol Bordello was amazing as usual. And I must give props to the newly renovated Ritz Ybor. It's a beautiful venue! But early on I was worried my good time would be ruined by poor concert etiquette.

I'm not talking about drunken tomfoolery and expected moshing. If you can't deal with those then you have no business leaving your house.

I'm talking ( Read more... )