Articles By: Travis Failey

No Rattle Needed for the Butcher Babies

It’s been a journey of hard work, non-stop touring,album creation and even some criticism in the metal community for the Butcher Babies. On Wednesday night at the State Theatre in Saint Petersburg, The Butcher Babies proved once again that they are a legitimate player in the metal music game. Opening for Cradle of Filth, The […]

Avatar Flies in Pinellas Park

  There are bands and musicians and there are bands with Rock Stars. On Sunday at England Brothers Park in St. Petersburg, the fans weathered the elements and witnessed the later. Avatar from Gothenberg, Sweden took the small band shell stage and dominated the lineup that included 7 bands headlined by P.O.D. and Hell Yeah. […]

The Lightning Silence the Madhouse on Morgan

  (with #1 Star Victor Hedman Post Game Audio) Got Storylines? I’d say. The Stanley Cup Champions streaked into Amalie Arena on Thursday night. Sorry ladies, Jonathan Toews kept his clothes on but the Blackhawks came to Tampa riding a 12 game winning streak, while the Lightning were also screaming hot, winners of their last […]

Bonus Hockey goes Bolts Way

The Lightning returned home Friday night after a successful road trip to take on the Pittsburg Penguins at Amalie Arena. The Bolts got off to a quick start as they mounted early pressure and it paid off as Vladislav Namestnikov wristed one past Marc-Andre Fleury. Assisting on the play was Steven Stamkos who continued his […]

U.S. Women Dominate Against Brazil In Victory Tour Friendly in Orlando

(Photo-Travis Failey) Sunday afternoon in Orlando turned out to be bittersweet for the United States Women’s National Soccer team as they defeated the mighty Brazil by the score of 3-1 but two of the staples of the team retired. Midfielder Lauren Holiday and Defender Lori Chalupny played in their final international match for the USWNT […]

Abby Wambach-A Legend Retires

U.S. Women’s Soccer Captain Abby Wambach retired today at the age of 35. The native of New York endeared herself to Floridian soccer fans early in her career by winning two SEC Most Valuable player awards at the University of Florida in 2000 and 2001. Her long and storied international career started shortly thereafter, and […]

PHOTO GALLERY: Flowers Record Setting Day

Quniton Flowers and the USF Bulls dominated the SMU Mustangs winning 38-14.  USF QB Quinton Flowers set a career and USF rushing record for a QB – 201 yards. Travis Failey Photo Gallery                                             […]

Yes, There are Ghost(s) in Ybor City

On Sunday night in Tampa, Ghost, (formerly known as Ghost B.C. in the US), performed at the Ritz in historic Ybor City during the North American and European “Black to the Future” Tour. It was the perfect collaboration of venue and artist, as The Ritz has a gothic mystique all its own and has been […]

PHOTOS: Memphis at USF

Friday night football was in the air at Raymond James Stadium.  The Memphis Tigers and QB Paxton Lynch brought in a high power offensive attack.   The Bulls did manage to hold the Tigers to 24 points but only scored 17. Check out photos from RSEN’s Travis Failey from Friday nights’game at Raymond James.    

Anthrax and Motorhead in Mickeyland

Motorhead, Anthrax and Crobot each brought their own brand of moshing to Mickeyland at the House of Blues in Orlando on Friday night. Over 2,000 people packed the sold out venue and stood shoulder to shoulder, unless they were smashing shoulders, as the pit was straight outta old school. Crobot started the show at 8 […]