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.

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How To Be Zen Without Being a Douchebag

August 16, 2018

We live in a loud, obnoxious, ugly, and yes sometimes orange “Trumped-up” world. We all want a little more peace… a little calmer.

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The 5 Best Metallica Songs Co-Written by Cliff Burton

June 30, 2018

Revered and influential Metallica bassist Cliff Burton died 30 years ago today during the Master of Puppets Tour in Sweden. Burton helped write many of the great tracks from Metallica's first three albums. Here are 5 of the best songs Burton co-wrote.

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

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

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.

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

March 26, 2018

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.”

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The 10 Presents: Wrestling's Doper

May 23, 2018

Class of Seventy Four loves wrestling...end quote. Despite the negative stigmatism attached to grown men watching a sport some have called a "soap opera", it still is probably the one thing in our creative process that excites us.

Gojira: Converting Rock Dads and New Fans

June 6, 2018

No doubt many metal fans — especially those over 40 years of age —had heard or listened to Gojira until they opened up for Metallica in the summer of 2017. For a hardcore, French, speed-metal band like Gojira to slot onto Metallica’s WorldWired Tour was a huge coup

J.I.D. – Don’t Underestimate What This Young Rapper Brings to the Table

November 5, 2018

Without pressing play, you may assume that J.I.D. is another one of the mumble rappers we don’t need more of.

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Why Check Your Head By the Beasties Will Always Be My Favorite Album

October 10, 2018/0 Comments/in Awesome, Features, Music, Trending

Check Your Head was named after a random occurrence wherein Ad Rock had purchased a pack of Desert Storm trading cards and brought them to the studio.

“There Is A God,” Claim Millions of Atheists After Hearing the News That Bono Lost His Voice

September 4, 2018/0 Comments/in Awesome, Awesome Lampoon, Music, Trending

Upon the news that Bono completely lost his voice, partway through U2’s performance in Berlin Saturday, atheists around the world began to seriously question their worldview.

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.”

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Kanye West & Lil Pump Roblox “I Love It,” Video: How did we get here?

September 26, 2018/1 Comment/in Awesome, Music, Trending

Kanye West. The man of many faces. Some say he’s a god. Some being Kanye. Others, like J.Cole, think differently.

Gotta Love Dom: The Underrated Rapper has Built a Cult Following Without Selling Out

October 26, 2018/0 Comments/in Awesome, Dropping, Music, Trending

With the continuous influx of soulless, mumble rap, many of us are yearning for the good old days. Fortunately, there are a few rappers out there restoring our faith in the genre.

Five Most Underrated Van Halen Songs with David Lee Roth

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

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

The 5 Best Metallica Songs Co-Written by Cliff Burton

June 30, 2018/0 Comments/in Awesome, Music, Trending

Revered and influential Metallica bassist Cliff Burton died 30 years ago today during the Master of Puppets Tour in Sweden. Burton helped write many of the great tracks from Metallica’s first three albums. Here are 5 of the best songs Burton co-wrote.

Malcolm Gladwell Sued by Shaq, Wallace, Jordan and Drummond

March 2, 2018/0 Comments/in Awesome Lampoon, Sports, Trending

SHAQUILLE O’NEAL, BEN WALLACE, DEANDRE JORDAN, AND ANDRE DRUMMOND filed a joint lawsuit in Federal District Court against author Malcolm Gladwell

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Stacy Kohut Interview: Four Wheels + For Life = FOURLIFE

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

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.

Wu-Tang Clan and Activision to Collaborate for Call of Duty, 36 Chambers Edition

March 1, 2018/0 Comments/in Awesome Lampoon, Features, Fiction, Gaming, Trending

Videogame giant Activision announced that it will be collaborating with the legendary hip hop conglomerate, the Wu Tang Clan (“Wu”) for several upcoming projects, including Call of Duty, 36 Chambers Edition.

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

August 17, 2018

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

ATA Review of AGENDA, Long Beach

July 19, 2018

Inclusiveness: It’s what AGENDA is all about, and what makes it a special kind of tradeshow. No matter who you are, you can stand side by side with companies like the Hundreds, 10 Deep, or Chinatown Market and compete with the same. That’s the draw.

Grails - Photoshoot Featuring @ymanibarbee and @adore.eu in Streetwear Grails by Supreme and Diamond Supply Co. X Collabo NY

January 31, 2018

Ymani and Natalie looking fine in streetwear grails by Supreme and Diamond Supply Co. x Collabo NY. Ymani is wearing a Supreme grail from 2008 (tags still on) featuring JFK and Jackie in 1963, just minutes before JFK was assassinated. Natalie is wearing another grail: Diamond Supply Co. x Collabo NY's 2006 flipped Misfits skull logo with grills.

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Legit Check 101 Supreme: Box Logo Hoodies

September 13, 2018

The Supreme Box Logo (“BOGO”) Hoodie is one of the most iconic and sought Supreme pieces year in and year out. We’re here to provide you with a basic checklist that should apply to any BOGO Hoodie within the past 10 years.

Uber Chronicles: Adventure With Deborah

March 10, 2018

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.