Only a few things are certain in this world: death, taxes and the NFL dominating the fall (and winter). Last year’s weird season ended in the familiar fashion of Tom Brady winning the Super Bowl. Snore. This year, with fans returning to full capacity stadiums, it *should* feel like the NFL of recent memory for fans, players and coaches alike. Just like we have for the past two seasons, we’ve asked our expert panel of musicians how they think the season will unfold for their favorite teams. On top of the usual crew, we’ve added a bunch more who aren’t afraid to hit the mat in support of their favorite team. The one wrinkle that threw off a lot of those 8-8 predictions? The 17 game season. It will lead to more strange things and having an extra game to cheer or jeer will make the rest of the...
Former Trivium bassist Brent Young has died. The band’s frontman Matt Heafy confirmed the news on social media. “We have just been given word on the passing of one of the early members of Trivium, Brent Young,” he wrote on Instagram. “Having had a couple wonderful years with Brent in the Florida local band scene, doing the Blue demo and ETI together, the very first European mini-tour and first USA tour together – I have nothing but amazing memories of a wonderful person. Our hearts and condolences go out to all of Brent’s family and friends.” Trivium’s current bassist, Paolo Gregoletto, also paid tribute to the late musician on Instagram. “I met Brent a few times in the past, so I didn’t know him to well,” he wrote. “But I have played a lot of songs he recorded on Ember to Infern...