By: Mike Johnston - Trent Reznor once said “to me.. rock music was never meant to be safe”. Singer/songwriter, Iota, MIGHT have taken this advice a little too seriously. The result, however, produced one of the coolest ideas in diegetic soundtrack history. Starring Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron, Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) was a massive critical and commercial success. The Namib desert offers breathtaking backdrops for this post apocalyptic masterpiece. Fury Road boasts a stellar storyline,...

By: Mike Johnston - In 1976, German metal kings, Accept, began their reign of Teutonic Terror. In 2026, the group will culminate 50 years of metal on one face-melting album. Forged in the 'City of Blades', Accept began performing in their hometown of Solingen, Germany. There, they became an integral part in the development of thrash and speed metal. For 50 years they have shredded their way through the annals of rock. On September 4th, 2026, Accept reaffirms their place in the zeitgeist....

By: Mike Johnston - Starring Mark Wahlberg, Rock Star is inspired by the story of Tim "Ripper" Owens. In 1996, he was performing in a Judas Priest cover band when the unthinkable happened. Priest’s vocalist Rob Halford departed in 1992, triggering their hiatus. Now, with the rest of the band ready to tour again, they needed a singer. After seeing a tape of Owens perform, they found him. “I get a call saying ‘you have to call this number-it's Judas Priest.’” The script almost writes itself. So...