Peter Steele dead at 48

April 20, 2010 • Austin Gibson, Associate Editor, Online  
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Music

Type O Negative front man and bassist Peter Steele passed away April 16 at age 48. The cause of death is unknown, but it is believed Steele passed due to what appeared to be heart failure. A statement written by band members Josh Silver, Kenney Hicky and Josh Kelley has been posted on the band’s official... Read more »

‘Until the Whole World Hears’

November 17, 2009 • Hope McGee, staff writer  
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Featured A&E, Music

Introducing songs from their new album “Until the Whole World Hears,” released today, and performing songs from previous albums, Casting Crowns took center stage after special guest Matt Redman at the Amarillo Civic Center Oct. 3.  Casting Crowns began as a student worship band in 1999.  The band... Read more »

Arcade Fire turns up the heat

October 7, 2009 • Chelsea Minton, Staff Writer  
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Music

Arcade Fire,an indie rock band hailing from Montreal, Canada, is definitely a band worth your attention. With a combination of beats that make you need to dance and lyrics that touch your heart, Arcade Fire is a one-of-a-kind band. Their lyrics contain actual substance with true meaning that you can... Read more »

Can’t resist ‘The Resistance’

October 7, 2009 • Krista Faucette, Staff Writer  
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Music

“The Resistance,” the new album from British rock trio Muse, is equal parts gut wrenching, eerie, romantic  and heart pounding. Released on Sept. 15, “The Resistance” tells a tale of a dystopic society, the United States of Eurasia, and an uprising against the government, which ultimately fails... Read more »

Paramore album worth the price

September 29, 2009 • Iliahna Saldana, Staff Writer  
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Music

At thirteen Paramore vocalist, Hayley Williams, met brothers Josh and Zack Farro joined later by a secondary guitarist and bassists. They performed in small places until a record company took interest in them and the band released their first album in 2005. Since their album “Riot!” Paramore skyrocketed... Read more »