Octobers Vandala brings the start of the next season of new music, albums, tours and more. Finger Eleven recently just released ‘Five Crooked Lines’ and we caught up with Scott Anderson to chat about the new music and more. We also caught up with Exmortus, Emil Amos,  and Ecstatic Vision. In addition this month our photographers braved some harsh weather to catch some amazing photos at some of the hottest events and festivals including Riot Fest and Sonic Boom Fest. Plus our regular features including  reviews, editorials, and album reviews.  READ HERE FREE

October 2015 Cover Interview 
ABSOLUTE TRUTH with Finger Eleven’s Scott Anderson

Since exploding onto the scene in 1998 with the album Tip, and the floor shaking first singles ‘Quicksand’ and ‘Above’, Finger Eleven has been one of the best loved and most successful Canadian rock bands, delivering big hits and touring on an almost constant basis. Their new album ‘Five Crooked Lines’  finds them with a new record label and a new drummer, and explores the sound they call their own, pushing their boundaries while staying true to their roots. Read on Page 58

Living Large with Exmortus

Exmortus are a bunch of fun loving and hard partying dudes who really love heavy metal. Talking with them about the power of glam and what makes their work so potent was far too much fun. Read on Page 50

Looking at Yourself with Emil Amos of Holy Sons, Grails, and Om

Between his 12-album solo career under the moniker of Holy Sons and his work drumming for Grails and Om, Emil Amos has been steadily prolific since first emerging from his basement at the turn of the century. We caught up with him to find out details.  Read on Page 64

Trippy Vibes With Ecstatic Vision

Doug Sabolik doesn’t especially like pop music but he has a great sense of his own place in the world and the power of psychedelic music. Talking to him about life the universe and everything was a truly mind expanding experience. Read on Page 70

Other Highlights

*Beach House – Depression Cherry (Pop/Alternative)
*XO Stereo – ‘The Struggle’ (Rock) Tamaryn – ‘Cranekiss’ (Pop/Alternative)
*Acherontas – ‘Ma-Ion (Formulas of Reptilian Communication)’ (Metal)
*Def Leppard and the American Way
*Three Dog Night Play Magical Melodies at Chumash Casino Resort
*Sonic Boom Festival 2015
*Joe Bonamassa Slays Santa Barbara Bowl
*Baby In Vain End US Tour at The Echo in Silver Lake, California
*Denver Riot Festival 2015
*George Clinton Brings the Funk to Chumash Casino Resort Santa Ynez

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