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Back at the start of the New Year that is 2025, a stage show of the musical kind was announced for a U.S. debut of the iconic anime, manga title Sailor Moon! “Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon: The Super Live, would launch for it’s first ever U.S. North American tour, battling the forces of evil, to protect earth! This official 2.5D musical based on the creator of the series Naoko Takeuchi, would be a 21 date tour cycle, this show would be produced by Makoto Matsuda (appare) and Kumiko Yoshii (Gorgeous Entertainment), this must-see event is sure to enchant fans and newcomers alike. With book, lyrics and direction by Kaori Miura (Musical: The Prince of Tennis, Tokyo Revengers The Musical), choreography by Satomi Toma, and music by Go Sakabe and KYOHEI, the visually stunning show follows the stories of Usagi Tsukino, a teenage girl who transforms into the heroic Sailor Moon. Together, with her fellow Sailor Guardians, she battles many dark forces to protect the Earth from evil.

That said, the tour would announce at first only 18 tour dates, with later dates appearing slowly but surely as time went on, including adding one date in Los Angeles, California, where a lot of Sailor Moon fans were awaiting and hoping for the tour to make a stop at and luckily it had done so March 22nd, a Saturday with not one but two shows, one in the afternoon at 2PM and an evening performace at 7:30PM. The show would be held in Downtown Los Angeles at the Ahmanson Theatre, with the show itself running for 95 minutes straight with no intermission! Plus it would be performed in all Japanese with English subtitles, which would be shown on screen, via the scripted portions and the musical song numbers as well. 

All of the cast featured did a superb job, excellent singing, dancing, fighting! It was all in check, as the story followed the first season of the anime series quite well within the 95 minute time frame. Some official artwork done the creator was shown as the title intro played, which was a nice touch. All other elements used, had the audience be very entertained, with lots of clapping and plenty of shouting; to various parts as their favorite Sailor Guardians did their attacks, motto’s, and then some.

Sailor Moon The Super Live is a condensed version of the musicals done in Japan, but this variation is an excellent summary, of not just the series, but a season, with loads of energy, meaning, and beloved characters that many in the crowd were known to grow up with, and enjoy seeing come to life right there in front of them for the first time, in this unbelievable, unforgettable, experience from a little planet called the moon.

Danish Thrash/Heavy Metal band Anarchy Zone released their new video clip "Bonecrusher" from the band's last album "Satan's Island". The release was recorded in "Beefy Sound Studios" and "HopHouse Studios". Mixed/Mastered by Kai Stahlenberg in "Kohlekeller Studios" in Frankfurt.

Check out the new video linked below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5MDsRc6Qyw

Anarchy Zone is a Danish thrash and heavy metal band formed in 2021, inspired by the Bay Area Thrash era. Despite being new, its members are seasoned musicians from Denmark’s metal underground. The band features Sonny Sørensen (vocals), Torben Nielsen and Kasper Hinge (guitars), Lars Schneider Sørensen (bass), and Hendrik Holm (drums).

https://linktr.ee/anarchyzone

https://open.spotify.com/album/6LiqiLCd1KxtOmSid41lM1

https://anarchyzone.bandcamp.com/album/satans-island-2

American Heavy Metal/Hard Rock band Sinisters Army released their new single "Invincible". The release was recorded in "G13 Music Production" and mixed/mastered by Peter Graigs.

Check out the single linked below:

https://sinistersarmy.bandcamp.com/track/invincible

https://open.spotify.com/album/7xJXWyHMHliKmzaHmNOIwW

Sinisters Army is a powerhouse of hard rock and metal, founded by guitarist Peter Graigs and vocalist/guitarist Keith Ferrari. With three albums—Sinister (2018), Criminal Race (2019), and Valley of the Dead (2024)—plus hits like Mary Did You Know? (2022), they deliver electrifying riffs and raw, rebellious energy. Their music blends classic heavy metal influences with modern intensity, creating a sound that is both dynamic and relentless.

Check out the EP linked below:

https://open.spotify.com/album/5sse5IwzTzWHQreWRFNA2J

Ungoliath, formed by Bane in 2002 in Berlin, Germany, weaves haunting black metal infused with the dark lore of Tendalied. Their raw debut demo gained underground acclaim, and a rare 2011 live performance left an enduring mark. With atmospheric soundscapes and evocative lyrics, they plunge into mystery and darkness, guiding listeners through shadowy realms. Committed to artistic evolution, Ungoliath continues to forge an unforgettable path into the abyss.

Horror post punk death rockers DEAD BORN BABIES, have been around for sometime, releasing music for quite a while now, A full-length is expected with shows as well, the main person behind it all Fher Knight, does the talking about how this band came to be, the music, and further plans ahead.

1. Where did you get the idea for the band name, you planned it or came out just like that? 

The name of the band came from a previous trauma when I was a child. I always liked horror movies and those kind of topics, so I thought my trauma would suit this horror genre. The original idea mostly came from a sad memory of when I was a child.  I remember at age of 8 years old . My mother had a miscarriage, and I was traumatized about it ever since. I went to hospital with my Father that day, the new born brother was suppose to be given birth. And then, surprisingly the excitement turned into a horror scene.  My father and the doctor were not careful enough with me at the hospital. I was expecting to hear good news about the little brother. Instead, I was sitting on the hallway at age of 8. My father and the doctor went in the hospital room to talk to my mother, they gave her the terrible news of a no born baby. The seat I was on, was just next to that room where my mother received those awful news, so I got to hear everything. It was heart breaking to hear my mother breaking into madness and crying like I never knew it was possible to happen. Ever since that event I had those, No Born Babies words stuck to my head. When I thought about a horror name for the band. That tragedy memory suited well.

2. Why did you want to play this genre? 

I always liked underground music. Post-punk was probably my fave genre, as well Deathrock and Darkwave.  So it is a mixture of those genres.

3. Did you know each other before the band was formed?

The band was born as a studio project formed by me (Fher Knight) on vocals and instrument, and Nikki Spectre on vocals. Then, since Nikki abandoned the project back in 2016. I kept the studio project going by myself.

4. Where is the band based out of and what is your music scene like there? Are there any local bands you could recommend? 

The project is based at Montreal, Canada. Unfortunately I haven't gone out to see live local bands. I am reclusive by nature.

5. Who or what inspires you to write songs? 

The people who suffer inspires me to write music, those who suffer any kind of physical pain or mental illness. I always considered myself a kid that was constantly sick during elementary school. The need to communicate and contribute to a society with a large percentage of sick people inspires me to write songs for them.

6. What are your songs about? (What specific themes do they cover?)

The first album is a fun one. It is a theatrical horror album, lyrics full of madness and Halloween spirit, my favorite holiday of the year since I was a kid.

7. Do you write your own songs? (Discuss the songwriting process in detail.)

I do write them alone. I start programming the drums , either with drum kits hardware, or sequences.
Then I write the guitars, bass, and keyboards, the order of these 3 instruments depends of the mood I am the day of the recording session. I don't practice the instrument lines more than 10 times. What I do, I make sure the drums sequences are well set, then I take either the bass or guitar, and I start improvising over the drums track. When I hear a riff that goes with the vibe of those drums, I hit the record button in my home studio, and this way the take gets printed. The same goes for keyboards and bass. So this means, I won't get back to play those instrumentals again. The only instrument I get to rehearse and repeat several takes, it's the vocals.  I really love and enjoy the process of singing. These I could come and jam, singing over the previous instrumentals already recorded.

8. What have you released so far and what can someone expect from your works?

In 2014 the album debut A Call To Cult was released via a German record label. Then in between the years 2016 to 2021 released 7 singles. In 2023 I released 3 more singles. Then, in April 2024 . I selected 8 tracks from those singles, and I made the compilation, Songs Of The Dead. You can expect new female vocals on new Dead Born Babies songs. I've been working with Katie Cosmos on new material. She has already recorded her first song titled, My Nightmares. In May we will get back to the studio to record more tracks.

9. Do you have any new music in the works?

Yes. I have collaborated with a project from Florida . I am singing in 3 dance tracks for the music project titled Forgotten Spectres. The upcoming release includes 3 dance tracks. This EP is out now on all the music platforms. The first single release of this EP is titled Sorrow Season.
 
10. How about playing shows and touring, have anything planned out? 

Yes. Now with the incorporation of Katie Cosmos, we are planning to accomplish a full length album, and start hitting the clubs and venues as a duo band. First we have to record and release a new full length album in order to start talking about touring.

11. What plans do you have for the future as a band? 

To consolidate Dead Born Babies as a duo, release a new album, and start looking to gigs.

12. Where can we listen to your band and where can we buy your stuff? 

Dead Born Babies can be streamed in all the music platforms. If the followers wanna purchase merchandise such a CD, or shirts. They can always find the merch and digital downloads on Bandcamp. I wanna thank you for this nice interview, and send infinite thanks for considering to Dead Born Babies for it.

 Up and coming artist BRENDEN STARR has a recent single out titled "Get Out", with a whole lot of other plans in the works, from merch, website, a lot of his work's can be found on streaming platforms, along with TikTok! He goes into discussion with us about his music and what his plans are for the future.

1. Where did you get the idea for the band name, you planned it or came out just like that?  \

That’s a good question. Hopefully, I can give you a short answer, my real name is Branden Weaver background 2009. I went to New York City for an MTV sponsored talent show and I met a person there that used to work for an industry Label as an AR and we stayed in touch over the years and I’m still friends with this person, he has suggested to do something with my name. It just wasn’t popular or fitting the look so he suggested wanted to drop your last name and go with Star, I thought to myself I like this, but it’s kind of too simple cliché. What can I do to make it more creative for my name and my brand of who I’m trying to be with my music.  I decided to drop the a in my first name and go with the E and out of the second R to my last name and then I made it an abbreviation so Starr actually stands for some things are real right isn’t a question that best speaks for me myself through my music as true to myself and What I write about through my songs I’m as real as it can get. I’m never gonna sugarcoat anything.
2. Why did you want to play this genre?

 I’ve always been naturally a pop singer just what I grown into and and was highly influenced by early 90s pop and dance music and alternative rock.

3. Did you know each other before the band was formed?

I have been a solo artist for the past 15 years so it’s basically me and a backing band and thankful enough that I have a group of guys that love playing with me and and enjoy my music. We’re just a good group of friends.

4. Where is the band based out of and what is your music scene like there? Are there any local bands you could recommend?

I’m based out of a little town called Hanover Pennsylvania, which is in York County that is best known for the origins of the band. Live the big alternative band from the 90s and another local band called hailstorm, I really don’t have any recommendations seen in my area is a little bit more heavy metal, new metal bands, and a lot of cover bands as well.

5. Who or what inspires you to write songs?

When I’m in the studio, I’m like a man scientist going through all my lyrics stories and peace and together in the puzzle and finding the best catchy hooks for a song so the studio really inspires me.

6. What are your songs about? (What specific themes do they cover?)

 I attend to write about a lot of love, songs, break ups stories of my childhood and real life situation with inner struggles and experience with the addictions and abuse.

7. Do you write your own songs? (Discuss the songwriting process in detail.) 

Yes I do write my own songs a lot of times in the studio and clapping, but they producer on the structure and format, but there’s a song that makes sense that is lyrically written by another artist I may suggest or take a look at it and make it my own if the lyrics makes sense to a story in my life.

8. What have you released so far and what can someone expect from your works?

Two years ago I came out with my full length called hopeless romantic, and this past August I released an EP follow up to that called Reimagined, with a few new songs and remix and new recordings of songs from the full length most recently I just released my newest single the freshmen which is a remake of a huge song from the 90s by a band called the verve pipe.

9. Do you have any new music in the works?

At the moment no but I do have one or two new ideas for some new recordings down the road. I mainly focusing on the next couple singles off this EP this year has been my main focus.

10. How about playing shows and touring, have anything planned out?

 Yeah, I have a bunch of shows coming up this year. I leave this month and support of my mini headline tour called the freshmen that’s in support of the single release. I’m headed down to East Coast. I also started my own music festival called rock on the hill in my hometown of Hanover, Pennsylvania, this year‘s headliner is the red jumpsuit apparatus. I’m super excited to share a stage with them and among other artists.

11. What plans do you have for the future as a band?

Going back into the studio sometime down the road, and maybe jump it on some bigger tours.  

12. Where can we listen to your band and where can we buy your stuff?

You could find me on all social platforms and media outlets. I’m working on getting my merch store set up on my website obviously coming out to show and grabbing a CD or T-shirt. That’s where you can comp some of my merch again.

Punk rockers INFAMOUS STIFFS are always writing and have released an array of content since forming. Come this summer, an all new EP, as well as single's will be released, along with playing some shows, and touring soon enough too! The band chats about all of this stuff right below.

1. Please tell us about the history of your band and its members.

Infamous Stiffs started just before the Pandemic in 2019. So, what does a band to that has only been together for a few months and is face with a lockdown? Record an album and make videos, of course. Prior to Infamous Stiffs, Scott and I had been playing together since 2000 in Hollywood Hate. Infamous Stiffs are:

Scott Wilkins: vocal (formerly of Verbal Abuse, Electric Frankenstein and Hollywood Hate
Mark Pananides: Guitars (former Hollywood Hate)
Troy Takaki: Bass (The Boneless Ones)
Dave Bach: Drums (The Adam Sandler Band and the Avengers)

2. What’s the origin of the band’s name? 

There is no real meaning. It sounded good and it’s and open to interpretation. 

3. Where is the band based out of and what is your music scene like there? Are there any local bands you could recommend? 

We’re based out Southern California. Los Angeles and Orange County. There are a lot of good local bands, but I recommend checking out Scorpion Vs. Tarantula out of Phoenix, Arizona. 

4. How would you describe your style?

Tooth chippin’ punk rock n’ roll. 

5. What have you released so far and what can someone expect from your works? 

Kill For the Sound LP (2021) Lock Down Live EP (2022) and The Ornery Six EP. The first single “No Static” is out now. There will be 2 more singles released, and the full EP comes outs in June. We’ve got several music videos on our YouTube channel https://youtube.com/channel/UCAAUqcJbEMcWkYc6LRfHHZg?sub_confirmation=1.

6. Do you have any new music in the works? 

See above…we’re always writing. 

7. How about playing shows and touring, have anything planned out? 

We’ll be playing in California and hope to get overseas once the EP is released. 

8. What plans do you have for the future as a band? 

Continue playing, writing and recording until the wheels fall off. 

9. Where can we listen to your band and where can we buy your stuff? 

You can listen to us on all the streaming platforms, various playlists and radio shows. Find us at https://linktr.ee/Infamous_Stiffs for all Infamous Stiffs info. Vinyl and merch can be purchased at www.infamoustiffs.com.

10. What is it you’d like a listener to remember the most when hearing your music for the first time? 

That it kicked their ass and it was FUN!

Melodic doom, yet intensity is how THE RED CROW would describe themselves. Since their formation, they have released a debut album, and are working currently on all new material. They want to play shows as much as possible, with a whole lot else in-store. The band talks about show playing, releasing music, and more.

1. Please tell us about the history of your band and its members.

The Red Crow is a Stoner Metal band known for its heavy, atmospheric, and riff-driven sound. Our music blends deep existential themes with elements of horror and sci-fi, often exploring subjects like zombies, aliens, and demons. Inspired by both classic stoner and doom metal and modern heaviness, we create a dark, immersive, and intense sonic experience. With crushing riffs, deep lyrics, and an eerie atmosphere, our goal is to transport listeners into a world where the weight of existence meets the unknown.
The band was originally founded by Christiano Vieira in 2013, guitarist and vocalist, who came from Brazil in 2022. After arriving, he met Luan Paiva, bassist, and Gustavo Ferreira, drummer. Together, they formed the new lineup of The Red Crow, shaping the band’s identity and musical direction.
In January 2025, we released our debut album, Spellbound, marking our official entry into the world of heavy music. Since then, we have been pushing our creative boundaries, exploring new sounds, and expanding our sonic universe. Our music is built on thick, crushing riffs, hypnotic grooves, and deep, thought-provoking lyrics, delivering an intense and captivating experience for fans of heavy music.

2. What’s the origin of the band’s name?

The name The Red Crow came from an eerie dream Christiano had—a blood-red crow watching from a dead tree, like an omen of something otherworldly. It felt fitting for the themes we explore in our music: existential dread, the unknown, and the clash between reality and nightmares.

3. Where is the band based out of and what is your music scene like there? Are there any local bands you could recommend?

The Red Crow is based out of Lisbon, Portugal. The local Stoner Metal scene here is growing, with a dedicated underground community that truly appreciates heavy, atmospheric music. While it may not be as large as in some major metal hubs, there are passionate fans and bands pushing the genre forward.
Some great local bands we’d recommend checking out are Vaneno and Gravity Trail, who bring their own unique take on heavy music. The scene here thrives on raw energy, loud riffs, and a deep connection between musicians and fans, making it an exciting place to create and perform.

4. How would you describe your style?

Imagine a thick wall of fuzz, slow but crushing riffs, eerie melodies, and a sense of doom creeping through every note. We take inspiration from bands like Red Fang, The Sowrd, and Kyuss, but with our own twist—sometimes diving into more psychedelic, horror-inspired vibes.

5. What have you released so far and what can someone expect from your works?

We released our debut album, Spellbound, in January. It’s a journey through existential terror, blending hypnotic grooves with themes of zombies, aliens, and demons. Expect a mix of slow-burning heaviness, trippy soundscapes, and lyrics that take you deep into the unknown.

6. Do you have any new music in the works?

Absolutely! We’re working on new material that takes what we did in Spellbound even further—darker, heavier, and more immersive. There are some surprises coming, and we can’t wait to share them.

7. How about playing shows and touring, have anything planned out?

We’re planning to hit the stage as much as possible. Live shows are where our music truly comes alive—the volume, the atmosphere, the connection with the audience. We’re also looking into future touring possibilities, so stay tuned!

8. What plans do you have for the future as a band?

Keep pushing our sound forward, releasing new music, and hopefully hitting the road to play for as many people as possible. The goal is to carve our own space in the stoner metal scene and create something that sticks with listeners.

9. Where can we listen to your band and where can we buy your stuff?

You can find Spellbound on all major streaming platforms like Spotify, Bandcamp, and YouTube. If you want to support us directly, check out our Bandcamp for merch, physical copies, and exclusive content.

10. What is it you’d like a listener to remember the most when hearing your music for the first time?

That feeling of being pulled into another world—where the riffs are heavy, the atmosphere is thick, and reality feels just a little bit off. If our music can make you feel like you’re wandering through a foggy, endless desert or trapped in a cosmic horror story, then we’ve done our job right.