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EDITOR IN CHIEF/Creative Director
Michael Presti
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ART Director
Tuesday Evening, October 3rd- 11:09 am
I look for the day when I can use this space and talk about how many amazing
strides were made in the industry helping new, independent artists. Instead, we
mourn the loss of another. This one, especially, closes the chapter on the story of
one of the most successful artists in the history of rock and roll. His song writing
ability was unchallenged. He never used a formula and his interweaving lyrical
ability was unparalleled. Tom Petty was the unsuspecting rock star. He didn’t look
like one. He didn’t act like one. He was as laid back as cool can get. Musically, he
was like a quiet venomous snake coiled up for the hit. Nobody sounded like him.
Nobody ever will. Tom was a champion for ALL ARTISTS; fighting with the in-
dustry for artists’ rights to get paid royalties and for better contracts. He was one
of the first artists to win the rights to all of his music and get out of a bad contract.
Stan Lynch hit the first rim shot, which entered into a black and white silhouette
of Tom and his Rickenbacker guitar, like he was in a Hitchcock video for a song
from the Byrds. Then the big dark chorus cascaded down. “She’s a woman in
love. She’s a woman in looooooooooooooooooove.” I got on my bike and peddled
the 10 miles to the Platter Puss record and tape shop. And with the $10 I made
from painting electronic football pieces, I bought, which was only my 3rd casette,
behind Black in Black and The Elder. So I’m eclectic. There it was in the case; a
copy of Hard Promises. I unraveled the tape and fast-forwarded to the song I just
heard. The 10 mile trip back took 3 times as long because I rewound the tape 4
times to hear the song again and again. Walkman attached, I sang at the top of my
lungs the whole way home. It was always on the play tape for my girlfriends. Tom,
thank you so much for being a huge part of my innocence and youth and for all of
the amazing music. I am going to miss you....alot.
TOM PETTY
1950 - 2017
BELIEVE AND BECOME ANYTHING YOU DREAM!..........God Bless! Peace!
– Michael Presti
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Historic storms and tragedy strike the US southern
states and the Caribbean. New Jersey concert aims
to raise funding for the aid of those affected.
Springfield, Missouri’s Shamans Harvest is back and
blazing new sonic trails with a daring and honest new
release, Red Hands Black Deeds. An intimate interview
with the groups lead singer, Nathan Hunt.
The genre creating “Trans-Media” sensation,
September Mourning, gives us a quick glimpse into
the creation of Vol 2 and the upcoming release, Vol 3!
in her first interview, Kimberly-Ann sits down
with the band Lifehouse on gets and exclusive
interview about their recent tour, the release of
a greatest hits package and an amazing 17 years.
College radio rock is back in a big way with one
of the most surpirizing, comprehensive records of
the year. The Dukes might have very well turned in
the best record of 2017! Special Listen Inside!
The comeback story of 2017 comes from a genre-
creating band that had to start all over from scratch.
The best nu-metal record of 2017! Motograter is BACK!
In his first review for Total Order Photojournalist,
Tim Schumann gets backstage for a rock icon
and hangs with SUPERJOINT!
PLUS: DISCIPLES OF BABYLON 36 JUST LIKE HONEY 44
Liz Wagner
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SEGMENT writers
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Kim Casper
UK CORRESPONDENT
Kim RKB (Kim Izzard)
STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Nick Rapidfire
Tim Schumann
Kimberly Ann
copy editor
Tracie Lovett
OWNER/ CEO
Christine Presti
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