Melissa Bobbitt

Contributions

10 essential psychobilly bands you need to know

With Tiger Army releasing their long-awaited album, V •••– (Luna Tone/Rise), in May, it’s time to re-educate yourself on the psychobilly genre. This hard-charging scene meshes oldies flair (think standup basses and pompadour hairdos) with manic tempos, horror-inspired lyrics and fashion. Death becomes these 10 bands: NEKROMANTIX Ground zero for psychobilly (leader Kim Nekroman rocks […]

11 Celtic Bands to Soundtrack Your St. Paddy's Day

St. Patrick’s Day isn’t all about green beverages and pinching the humbugs. Here’s a few great artists out there keeping the spirit of Celtic punk alive all the year through. Check out our favorites and get your jig on in the pit! Dropkick Murphys Kicking up the clovers since ’96, these Massachusetts men are as […]

12 of Tom DeLonge’s best Blink-182 moments

Given recent developments, it’s easy to forget that when Blink-182 worked, it really worked. Whether he “quit” or got axed, Tom DeLonge went from the nasal-voiced urchin guitar player to a visionary when it came to epic riffs and heartfelt lyrics. As the saga of his departure continues to unravel, let’s remember his greatest contributions to […]