- Abysmal Dawn, Vital Remains, Origin, and Hate Eternal show thoughts

- Jerelyn's first experience of getting kicked out of a show for being too drunk

- Joe Tiberi (Mechina) answers our "ultimate band line-up" question

- Pulse check on the year so far: Best and Worst

- Upcoming releases and shows in Colorado Springs

- Who's Sending Us Metal - Where The Fallen Lie

- What's On Jared's iPod