2016 is upon us but the music is just beginning. Tours are set to start, new music set to release and we are already out there catching it all. This month we had the pleasure of interviewing Tommy Giles Rogers of Between The Buried And Me’s about their amazing success.  Also other interviews include Corrosion of Conformity, Skinless, Black Cobra and more. We also caught Three Days Grace, Phil and Dave Alvin and Gogol Bordello live. Plus we have our Best of 2015! This and our regular features.   READ HERE FREE

Janaury 2016 Cover Interview:

Beyond Past and Future An Interview with Tommy Giles Rogers of Between The Buried And Me’s

Between The Buried And Me’s latest album Coma Ecliptic, has seen them taking a bold leap forward into spastic jamming, powerful melodies, and new lyrical/story-telling territories as well, ranking highly on the Best Albums of 2015 Lists of writers and readers alike. On a stop for the tour of this new album, vocalist/keyboardist Tommy Giles Rogers sits down with us to chat. Read on Page 38

A Look Back at 2015 Vandala Magazine

We had an amazing year in 2015 pop to metal, USA to Canada,  small to giant stages we did it all. We look back at our highlights as well as some of our favorite photos of 2015.  Read on Page 54

Humble Words with Mike Dean of Corrosion of Conformity

Mike Dean is soft spoken, laid back, and strangely wise – an interesting figure to pick apart to be sure – which is exactly what we did! Read on Page 32

 Drumming into Destruction with Tom Hunting of Exodus

Tom Hunting is a hard living fun loving dude with a lot of stories to tell and a wealth of metal knowledge. Digging into the history of metal with him and talking about what makes a great drummer was far too much fun. Read on Page 98

Three Days Grace & Gogol Bordello Live

Other Highlights

Barrence Whitfield – ‘Under The Savage Sky’ (Rock, Soul)
Mutemath – ‘Vitals’ (Rock, Soul)
Parquet Courts – ‘Monastic Living’ (Alternative)
Dustin Griffin’s Top 10 Releases of 2015
Michael Smith’s Top 10 Releases of 2015
Wild Performance from Good For Grapes
A King Diamond – Darkness Reigns Triumphant
Phil and Dave Alvin and The Guilty Ones
PiL Finish Their 2015 Concert Tour With A Sold Out Show at The Fonda Theater In Hollywood
Longevity, Momentum, and Suicide Cults An Interview with Sherwood Webber & Joe Keyzer of Skinless
Love and Gratitude – An Interview With Black Cobra
The Power of Protest

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