The Bouncing Souls – Interview
[Emperor’s note: I’ve decided that if a writer doesn’t include an intro to their interview, I will write...
Remember When Michael Jackson Was Black?
Last week, a terrible and tragic death occurred. He was a household name, a beloved member of society,...
Street Sweeper Social Club – S/T – CD Review
Street Sweeper Social Club Self-titled Warner Music Group 8/10 Tom Morello, guitarist and producer of the newest troupe...
Red Jumpsuit Apparatus – Interview #2
I used to think that Red Jumpsuit Apparatus were some weird emo band that sang about how cool...
Julien K – The Glasshouse, Pomona, CA – Show Review
Julien-K and Combichrist Live June 16th, 2009 Glasshouse, Pomona, CA. On the eve of the Lakers championship parade,...
Ancient Astronauts – We Are To Answer – CD Review
Ancient Astronauts We Are To Answer ESL 8/10 Now, it may have been a preconceived prejudice, but I...
3rd Eye Blind – Palladium, Los Angeles, CA – Show Review
Third Eye Blind Hollywood Palladium June 25, 2009 As always, I blame it on The Emperor. Jonathan Yost,...
Hell City Tattoo Festival 2009
Hell City Tattoo Festival ‘09: Let it Bleed May 29th-31st, Killumbus, OH Hell City, the tattoo festival mentioned...
Nico Vega and Gavin Rossdale – HOB Anaheim – Show Review
Nico Vega and Gavin Rossdale Live June 7th House of Blues, Anaheim CA Gavin Rossdale and opening act...
Miss Leota – Show Review
Miss Leota May 29, 2009 Slidebar Fullerton, CA I didn’t know what to expect when I jumped in...
I Don’t Know Who These People Are.
There are only two words to describe the past week in Hollywood: hot mess. The most shocking and...
Mail call!
Ooooooh! Racket received this juicy bit of hatemail. We loved it so much, we decided to reach out...
Amebix – Interview
Brittan’s Amebix is one of the first bands to blend anarcho-punk and heavy metal music. Formed in 1978,...
Up – Movie Review
Up Disney/Pixar 10/10 Pixar sets a new high with its latest animated feature Up which rises to the...
Bang Camaro – Interview
Bang Camaro rocks my balls off. And then rocks so hard I grow a new pair bigger and...
Julien-K – Interview
[Emperor’s note: This is by far the longest interview we have ever conducted. If you are a fan...