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The Dallas-based metalcore quintet known as Memphis May Fire have recently released a deluxe version of their 2014 release titled Unconditional. Upon the departure of original vocalist Chase Ryan, frontman Matty Mullins took the reins…

Victor Ortiz was born and raised in Garden City, Kansas. Growing up in the foster care system, Victor’s life was anything but easy – but nothing stopped him from fighting.  He started boxing at a…

From dealing with the overly critical, religious ‘Keyboard gangsters’ on social media to being mistaken as a bad man by small children, it’s safe to say Brian “Head” Welch understands exactly how it feels to…

In 2013, Seattle-based frontman Ryan Clark, from the Christian heavy metal band known as Demon Hunter, began conceptualizing the ambient and atmospheric electronic side project known as NYVES. Featuring Randy Torres, formerly of Project 86,…

Most clients getting tattooed by Jay Freestyle have no idea what piece they’ll be wearing when their session with him is over.  As his name alludes, “freestyle” is the best way to describe how he…

Growing up in Los Angeles means being surrounded by a galaxy of different people from every walk of existence, each with their own traditions, lifestyles, and taste for music.  Being primarily robotic, I’ve always felt…

Every artist in the spotlight has stories hidden under or in this case –in– their skin. Born in San Francisco, California in 1968, comedian Margaret Cho is a pioneer for female comics, fashionistas and ink…

If you didn’t think an American Idol could have some impressive ink, then think again. Singer James Durbin was a Top 4 contestant in Season 10 of the ever popular FOX program. Despite his elimination,…

I had the privilege of meeting Kimberley Freeman in April 2013 when her band, One-Eyed Doll, was on tour with OTEP. They had a show on a Friday night at the Whisky-A-Go-Go and my band, Fall of Man,…

You might recognize him for his modern black and white tattoo styled flash sheets, his big and bold graffiti, graphic t-shirts, or his signature tattoos.  From making his mark as a graffiti artist on the…