Do Cinco de Mayo the Right Way with the Margarita Schaffer

by Jesse Styles The Margarita Schaffer This recipe makes one large margarita or two small ones. What you will need: – 3 3/4 oz.  Silver Tequila of Your Choice (The cheap stuff works best for mixing)* – 2 ½ oz Lime Juice – 1 oz Agave Nectar – Cocktail Shaker – Double Sided Jigger (My… Continue reading Do Cinco de Mayo the Right Way with the Margarita Schaffer

Interview with Scott Lee of New England Metal and Hardcore Festival

Questions by Baldwin, Pluckman, Jeff, and Jessie.  Interview conducted by Jessie on Monday, 2/24/14, courtesy of Earsplit PR. Jessie talked with New England Metal and Hardcore Festival organizer Scott Lee in late February.  In the time that’s passed, many “Battle for Metal Fests” have taken place; trucks were stolen, mistakes were made, and petitions were… Continue reading Interview with Scott Lee of New England Metal and Hardcore Festival

The Best Freaking Chicken Wings You Will Ever Have

Super Bowl Sunday is coming (and as an Eagles fan, I will have to take solace in the fact that they won the NFC Championship and say “next year, I’ll have someone to really cheer for) but the most awesome thing you can eat on Super Bowl Sunday is chicken wings.  I throw in some… Continue reading The Best Freaking Chicken Wings You Will Ever Have

Jessie and Vanessa’s Best Local Metal of 2013: Bassists and Things That Happen in Stamford

By Jessica May and The Headbanging Hostess, because why write a whole column by yourself?  Some things are better with friends….  Jessie’s List Best Headbanging Hair: Bassist Gary Goudreau from End-Time Illusion. Best Bassist-Turned-Psychic: Keith Zalinger, formerly of Nethereal and Khasm and currently moonlighting as a psychic-at-large – trust us, that shit’s not made up!… Continue reading Jessie and Vanessa’s Best Local Metal of 2013: Bassists and Things That Happen in Stamford

Open Thanksgiving?

Unless you're a firefighter, nurse, TV guy, cook, waiter, bartender, or cashier....

Jessie here.  Over the past several years, more and more large chain retailers decide to open their doors on Thanksgiving Day.  This year, Kmart is the consumerism trendsetter, remaining open from 6 a.m. Thanksgiving morning until 11 p.m. Black Friday night.  But they’re not alone — many other national stores will be open at some… Continue reading Open Thanksgiving?

LSG on the CT Music Awards “Best Metal” Nominees

By Lisa Sanchez Gonzalez of Local Band Review Photos by LSG except where otherwise noted. I bet you think sleepy Connecticut doesn’t know jack about metal music.  But we do; and we’ve got it here, in abundance.  We’ve even got an awards show to crown the best of the best!  The 2nd annual Connecticut Music… Continue reading LSG on the CT Music Awards “Best Metal” Nominees

Interview with Craig Lewis, Author of Better Days – A Mental Health Recovery Workbook

I’d like to start off by saying I really respect what you’re doing – openly talking about punk rock (and, I’m going out on a limb and saying alternative culture, in general) and mental health help and recovery.  I know that I had some horrible experiences seeking help for panic attacks and other issues, and… Continue reading Interview with Craig Lewis, Author of Better Days – A Mental Health Recovery Workbook