Musings on the past and present state of music, film, and pop culture. Get off my lawn.
11 Soundtracks Fans of the ‘Stranger Things’ Score Should Hear: Love the soundtrack to Netflix’s sci-fi/horror hit? Here’s eleven more synth-driven scores you should check out next. It’s safe to say that Stranger Things is the pop-culture phenomenon of the year. The Netflix original series (created by identical twin creative team The Duffer Brothers) is a […]
John Carpenter ‘Lost Themes’ Review: he’s all out of bubblegum, because this album kicks ass. [rating=5] When filmmaker/composer John Carpenter announced his new album Lost Themes, one assumed it contained unused music from his impressive filmography. When he later clarified it’s actually his first album of non film-related music, it was an equally exciting proposition. But it […]
Housecore Horror Film Festival Recap: Day 2; Goblin, Down and WarBeast oh my…Housecore has a blissfully loud second day. If you are a metal-head/horror fan prone to indecision, the Housecore Horror Film Festival can prove intimidating. I’ve made my schedule over several days in a row, so after doing some vendor shopping and checking out […]
Top 20 Best Horror Movie Scores: Counting down the scariest soundtracks of all time. When one thinks of a classic horror movie, it’s usually accompanied by a sonic mental cue. Because a great musical score is a vital component in cinema, especially when it comes to horror flicks. A taut score escalates tension, and a sharp […]
An Interview With Phil Anselmo: Metal Frontman Discusses Upcoming Housecore Horror Film Festival, His Love of Horror, Musical Projects, And More. Phil Anselmo is a man who doesn’t like to sit still. He’s been involved in numerous musical projects since his work with Pantera. And he’s a lifelong horror movie fan. Now his two passions will […]
