The Utah Symphony and the Godfather of Metal

Utah Symphony violinist Alexander Martin

There are quite a few similarities in the performance and music of classical pieces and heavy metal: the drama, complex songwriting, wide range of instrument use and epic subject matter, to name a few. Surprisingly, even the live classical scene itself has, at times, resembled the familiar passion of a metal show.

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Tales From The Merch Bin: Wildcat Strike’s Tips For Tours

(L–R) Will Tuddenham, Jake Rosevear and Tony Lake of Wildcat Strike use a few handy tricks to make merch a viable part of touring each time they hit the road.

SLC rock band Wildcat Strike have been on two tours and have played a handful of shows in neighboring states. Members Tony Lake (vocals, guitar and keyboard), Jake Rosevear (bass), Jordan Mendenhall (guitar), Will Tuddenham (keyboard, guitar) and Joe Plummer (drums) have not only managed to build a sturdy fanbase and release two albums in the last three years, but they have been able to cover all their costs and even pocket a little from their efforts.

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Combat Rock: Dengue Fever and a Resurgence of Repressed Rock n’ Roll

Dengue Fever’s sound is a sonic masala of influences including surf, Afrobeat, hip-hop, punk, and, the Rosetta Stone to their sound, Cambodian pop. On their latest, self-released album, The Deepest Lake, Dengue Fever were in total control of the entire experience, from the music to the packaging.

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