One of the most significant albums of the 1980s, Jane's Addiction's seminal Nothing's Shocking, almost didn't get recorded. While the album turned out to be so influential to alternative music and the beginnings of grunge, the band that went into LA's Eldorado Studio to record it nearly broke up during production.

Kicks We Like - Air Jordan 3 JTH

July 13, 2018

Justin Timberlake’s upcoming Air Jordan 3 JTH in Bio Beige is straight fire. These kicks are so beautiful that if you cop, it is almost guaranteed that you’ll have individuals (albeit mostly Asian males between 15 and 35) clamoring to tell you “You’re bringing sexy back.”

Uber Chronicles: Adventure With Deborah

March 10, 2018/0 Comments/in Features, Trending, Uber Chronicles

I ordered the Uber when I arrived. I tried to contact the driver only to find that the option to call him was not available; I could only send him a text. I informed him that I was visually impaired and standing by the curb. Just to make sure, I also told him that visually impaired meant that I could not see.

The New Apple x Suicidal Tendencies Circle Pit Watch Will Revolutionize Your Circle Pit Safety and Experience

March 26, 2018/0 Comments/in Awesome Lampoon, Features, Music, Trending

According to Muir, “All I wanted was a basic, durable, no bullshit watch, like my old Casio, but with an Institutionalized ring tone and THEY WOULDN’T GIVE IT TO ME.”

Ex-Straight Edge Frontman Hashtags For The First Time And #feelslikeasellout

February 28, 2018/0 Comments/in Awesome Lampoon, Music, Trending

Syd V. Cias, former front man for late ‘90’s straight edge band, “No Fun At All,” recently quit his job as manager of the Tire Center at Costco in Tustin, CA to start an online magazine inspired by all things Ian MacKaye.

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Stacy Kohut Interview: Four Wheels + For Life = FOURLIFE

July 16, 2018/0 Comments/in Features, Life, Shine, Sports, Trending, Uncategorized

I try to get 5 or 6 runs in the morning, then 5 or 6 runs after lunch. Its important to me to feel like I’ve put in the work, ‘punched in’ for the shift, when I ride. Makes the day have some more importance and meaning. A purpose if you will.

Digging For Dirt: How Alice In Chains Made Their Ultimate Album

August 17, 2018/0 Comments/in Features, Music, Trending, Uncategorized

Among the truly great heavy metal albums, Alice in Chains’ masterpiece Dirt is easily a cut above the rest.

Making “Killers”: How Iron Maiden Got the “Maiden Sound”

August 16, 2018/0 Comments/in Music, Trending, Uncategorized

Most Iron Maiden fans rave about the Killers album, while others think it’s overrated. But everyone agrees it’s the record that gave birth to Iron Maiden’s unique sound.

Supreme to Offer Budget Line of Products

March 1, 2018/2 Comments/in Awesome Lampoon, Streetwear, Trending, You Know My Steez

For those of you who cannot afford Supreme gear at retail, let alone aftermarket pricing, Supreme will soon be offering a budget line called Supreme Market, featuring items conveniently priced below $40.00.

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An In-Depth Look at Soundgarden’s Louder Than Love

July 20, 2018/0 Comments/in Music, Trending, Uncategorized

While Nirvana became the poster band for the so-called grunge revolution, Soundgarden is the group that really first broke significant ground in Seattle. And it was their sophomore album, Louder Than Love, that paved the way for the rest of the bands in Seattle in the late 1980s.

Five Most Underrated Van Halen Songs with David Lee Roth

August 17, 2018/0 Comments/in Music, Trending, Uncategorized

With David Lee Roth on vocals, the original Van Halen produced six phenomenal albums from 1978-1984.

Face Tattoos: Why?

July 13, 2018/1 Comment/in Life, Trending, Uncategorized

With out dating myself, my formidable years were spent in a time and place where there was a semi-negative connotation linked to tattoos. In the decades that I’ve been on this rock circling the sun, I’ve seen the acceptance of having tattoos, then exposed tattoos in the work place, then full blown sleeves as one’s first tattoo, and now the general welcoming of face tattoos.

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I Replaced My Bumper: A Tale of Avoiding Trendy Plastic Surgery

September 6, 2018

My formative teen years did not involve the ever-present smartphone of today, but the media still found ways of consistently feeding me the image of “the perfect body.”

Piece of Mind: Iron Maiden's Metal Masterpiece

August 16, 2018

With the success of 1982's Number of the Beast, one would think Iron Maiden would be hard pressed to follow it with an equal or better record, but they did just that with Piece of Mind.

Jarome Iginla: The Pursuit of Greatness Sans a Championship

August 1, 2018

Despite playing in over 1,500 regular season games, 81 playoff games with three different teams and the fact that he is one of the most prolific scorers in the NHL, Iginla never achieved the Stanley Cup.

ATA's Review of Adidas' 747 Warehouse St. Experience

March 8, 2018

Adidas 747 was an epic event. Spanning several blocks surrounding and within the old American Apparel manufacturing building in downtown LA, Adidas went all out to represent during this year’s NBA all-star game.

Why Phil Kessel Is Awesome (And Why You Should Think So Too)

February 28, 2018

Phil Kessel beat cancer during his rookie season and went on to become a five time thirty goal scorer and two time Stanley Cup Champion on his own terms. In spite of being one of the most prolific goal scorers of his generation, Phil has been oft maligned, bullied, and minimized by the press, the fans, the NHL, and even his peers.

Brands We Like. Bifocal Media: The Kings of Punk Rock T-Shirts

August 5, 2018

Our objective from the start was to create t-shirts for people who might not typically wear band shirts. I’d like to think we produce high quality, unique, collaborative shirts with a cool backstory. Limiting production to small numbers assures that you’re not going to see 10 other people wearing the same shirt.