Author Archives: Mike Ritchie

Director Interview – Street Survivors: The True Story of the Lynyrd Skynyrd Plane Crash with Jared Cohn

Posted on August 7, 2020 by Mike Ritchie

There are few bands that are woven into the very fabric and history of a region’s culture, bands that are even regarded as a lifestyle. With lyrics and music relating to everyone from the common working man to the deployed … Continue reading →

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The Amityville House Gets Repossessed: An Interview with Actress Diane Franklin

Posted on July 25, 2019 by Mike Ritchie

Over the years, the name Amityville has conjured up images of murder and the supernatural, with the infamous house’s formerly triangular-eyed windows casting a shadow on countless posters, movies and books covers. From the first horror movie in 1979, the … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: The Dirt

Posted on May 14, 2019 by Mike Ritchie

After years of development and rumor, Mötley Crüe’s biopic “The Dirt” hit Netflix in late March in a retelling of the shared name 2001 biography directed by Jeff Tremaine.  Daniel Webber plays Vince Neil, Iwan Rheon as Mick Mars, Machine … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: Lords of Chaos

Posted on March 13, 2019 by Mike Ritchie

The Jonas Åkerlund directed “Lords of Chaos” combines documentary, true crime story, drama and horror genres. Regardless of whether you’re watching it at face value, already have a vague knowledge of the chronology, or are a die-hard historian or fan, … Continue reading →

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L.A.’s Raven Black Kick Off ‘Little Monsters’ in Ohio

Posted on May 25, 2018 by Mike Ritchie

On Friday, May 11, 2018, The Little Monsters Tour kicked off opening night in Fairfield, Ohio as DF Productions and Events hosted Raven Black, Aboleth with support from Secret Circle Society. The touring bands represented the strong female voices of … Continue reading →

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Interview: Edge of Paradise Plays Anaheim House of Blues NAMM week

Posted on January 22, 2018 by Mike Ritchie

Edge of Paradise was created in 2011 by singer Margarita Monet and guitarist Dave Bates. After cranking out four releases by 2016, 2017 provided major moments like the release of the Alive EP, adding guitarist David Ruiz and making their European … Continue reading →

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Interview: Scream Queen Danielle Harris Goes Mental in Inoperable

Posted on December 4, 2017 by Mike Ritchie

Danielle Harris has established her presence in the horror genre with many beloved roles over the span of her career. Whether being stalked by Michael Myers in the original “Halloween” series, or returning under the direction of Rob Zombie, Harris … Continue reading →

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Live Review-Fire of the Phoenix Tour Engulfs Ohio

Posted on May 26, 2017 by Mike Ritchie

The last few years have been a comeback and new beginning for L.A. based Dawn of Ashes with vocalist Kristof Bathory pursuing other musical ventures only to eventually return to the fold of DOA. The Phoenix awoke and rose to … Continue reading →

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Music Review: Dawn of Ashes- “Daemonolatry Gnosis”

Posted on May 10, 2017 by Mike Ritchie

Everything that Hollywood produces doesn’t always shimmer like gold or sound angelic. Sometimes some of the most brilliant and creative music comes from the gutters, dark tunnels and blackened crevices of the mind. Vocalist Kristof Bathory has spent seven albums … Continue reading →

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Music Review: Davey Suicide- “Made From Fire”

Posted on April 26, 2017 by Mike Ritchie

The five guys from Unholywood Killafornia that make Davey Suicide work have gone through their share of challenges. Countless tours, face value judgements on appearance and moniker, and a year-and-a-half litigation with their former label that brought band progress to … Continue reading →

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