Guess Who’s Back? Back Again? Meghan’s Back!

Okay! Okay! Sorry I used an Eminem song. Let’s get back to the metal.

Hey guys! Did you miss me? I missed you too!

I apologize for my four-month absence, but in between work, graduation, and getting ready for college, I haven’t found the time to sit down, connect to my crappy Wi-Fi, and tell you guys about the best people in the rock and metal world.

To update on what happened in these four months:

• I dyed my hair red. It’s fading now, but I haven’t been able to find a quick, cheap hair stylist.
• I started working at McHell…oops…McDonalds. You customers are some evil people, I swear.
• I finally graduated high school. #12 out of 32 people. Not bad.
• I’ve listened to a lot more bands and am in contact with a music PR company from the UK. My next post will feature the first band they introduced me to.
• I moved nine hours away from my hometown to start my freshman year as a West Texas A&M University Buffalo! I am majoring in mass communication with an emphasis on broadcast journalism. I’m hoping to minor in music (maybe music business) when I’m a sophomore or higher. I’ve also joined the school’s radio station, and starting the week of September 8, I will be on the air Fridays from 3pm to 5pm (Central Time).

I’m planning on seeing Rob Zombie and Avatar on September 21.  Additionally, I’ll definitely mention some newer bands in an upcoming post.  I once again apologize for my absence and I hope and pray that all of my followers will understand.  Never forget to roar on and rock on! ♥

 

Always roaring,

Meghan

Blog Update: Question! Where Have I Been This Month?

“The future is meant for those who are willing to let go of the worst parts of the past.” – Corey Taylor

Hello my fellow followers, fans, and outsiders galore!

I understand that I haven’t posted anything this month since I introduced you guys to Texas Hippie Coalition. Don’t worry. I’m not dead, I haven’t left, and I don’t plan to.

The reason I have not posted this month is because August was my last month of summer. I spent this month with last-minute plans of hanging out with family, band practice, spending time with my boyfriend, and the ever-dreadful event of school shopping. While I was doing all of those things, I never stopped thinking about my blog. I never stopped thinking about how I was depriving myself and my audience of needed expression. I feel terrible about having only one post this month, but trust me, it will not happen again. Life just has a way of getting in the way.

Anyways, tomorrow morning, I start my senior year of high school. For those who have had the joys of being in this position, you should understand how busy this year will be for me. (For those who don’t, just wait. It will be here before you know it.) These next few months will consist of senior pics, getting ready for graduation, getting good grades so I can get into college, and stuff like that. Let me repeat myself like I have in the past and say that none of this will prevent me from doing Roaring Reviews.

When I started this blog in June, I knew what I was getting into, and I knew that maybe doing this will help me in the future. So far, it has helped, even though I have 8 WordPress followers and 8 Facebook fans. I don’t know whether or not I will get more, but we’ll see.

To conclude, I already have posts and ideas planned for the future. I’m considering adding another admin to Roaring Reviews due to me being only one person who is unfortunately and constantly busy. I haven’t fully decided on that because of my trouble with trusting others (especially online), but it’s just an idea. I do have another album review and song review in the works. I might post the album review tomorrow, but if not, check in sometime this week. Additionally, next Sunday, I will feature another band in “Have You Ever Heard Of…?” As for my “Any Thoughts?” feature, there might be a new post relating to that within the next two weeks. If not, oh well.

Oh, and one more thing. Everyone seems to be in back-to-school spirit, so is there any hard rock/heavy metal songs that go well with this mood? Whether you’re happy or angry about returning back, there has to be hard and heavy songs that fit in well. You can express some ideas in the comments below or on the “official” Roaring Reviews Facebook page. (A link to the Facebook page can be found in my page labeled “Contacts.”) “Like” Roaring Reviews on Facebook as well for further updates pertaining to this blog!

Roar on and rock on!

– Meghan

(P.S, while I’m working on this, you guys can help me and share this blog among your friends, family, and others! Having an audience is already an accomplishment enough, so thanks again for reading and catching up with me!) 🙂

Welcome!

“We’re all stars now in the dope show.” – Marilyn Manson

This may end up as a copy of my about page, but once again, welcome to Roaring Reviews, the music that makes you ROAR!!!

I never thought that my high school mascot (Lovelady Lions) would inspire the website’s name, but you know what? It was the best idea I ever had.

First of all, I’m Meghan. As I’m writing this, I’m a 17-year-old girl, soon-to-be high school senior, and a explosive lover of the hard rock and heavy metal music that has significantly affected my life…and possibly yours.

I thought about making a website like this for a while, beginning when I was a high school junior. I knew radio announcers and music journalists gave me fuel, gave me fire, and gave me which that I desire. ($10 if you can guess that reference) If that was the case, why not make it my dream? That’s where this idea came in. Now, I’m breathing life into Roaring Reviews, and I hope it never dies out.

Well, enough about me…for now.

Roaring Reviews will not just be simple album reviews. They will be awesome album reviews. Hence the awesome website name.

Furthermore, Roaring Reviews will be reviewing songs, discussing bands, and expanding ideas portrayed in hard rock and heavy metal. We may just answer undying questions like:

• Can Christian metal be better than I thought?
• Is there a good deathcore band out there?
• Why does the metal community hate Slipknot so much?
• and more!

Roaring Reviews doesn’t have its own Facebook page (yet), but I do! Look in the contacts page for more details. Oh, and by the way, don’t even try convincing me to switch to Twitter. That will possibly never happen.

Additionally, as soon as I get Google accounts figured out, Roaring Reviews will get its own YouTube channel. With that, I will post videos containing rants (I’ll try not to swear…too much.), discussions, and, most importantly, the best music God put on this planet. Thanks for reading, and I hope you enjoy Roaring Reviews! Don’t forget to share Roaring Reviews with your friends, coworkers, relatives, strangers, and people you like to spam and annoy! Roar on and rock on!

– Meghan