INTERVIEW: Anatomy of Habit on “Paired Sentinels” and the Genre-Resistant Sound Nobody Else Is Making


Chris Elliott (Cell Arts Media @Black-Angeles ) caught up with Mark Solotroff, vocalist and analog synth player for Chicago’s Anatomy of Habit, to discuss the band’s fifth full-length album, “Paired Sentinels,” self-released and available on LP, CD, cassette, and digital. Mark breaks down the album’s four expansive compositions, the themes of repetition, memory, identity, and emotional erosion that run through the record, and what it means to reach this level of internal chemistry with the band’s longest-running lineup. Continue reading →


Iron Maiden Kicked Off The North American Leg of The “Run For Your Lives” World Tour with Megadeth


Photo Credit: Ryan Chang

Iron Maiden return to North America, kicking off their hugely acclaimed 50th Anniversary ‘Run For Your Lives’ World Tour with 2 sold out nights at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto this past weekend, treating the packed arena to explosive 2-hour plus high-energy sets. From the incendiary show opener, “Murders In The Rue Morgue,” the and captivated the audience with a set list highlighting the biggest songs and fan favorites from their career defining early decades including “Hallowed Be Thy Name,” “Run To The Hills,” “The Trooper,” “The Number of The Beast,” “Killers,” “Wasted Years,” “2 Minutes To Midnight” and more. Watch the band talk about their opening night Toronto shows here: 

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Bad Wolves Release “Jolene” Cover Despite Band Opposition Proceeds Benefit Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library


Bad Wolves Jolene art track video still, Dolly Parton Imagination Library charity single, Better Noise Music, 2026

 Bad Wolves release their cover of Dolly Parton‘s “Jolene” today via Better Noise Music, with all proceeds benefiting Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, which promotes literacy by sending books to children worldwide. The release arrives amid one of the most turbulent weeks in the band’s history. Watch the art track now. Continue reading →