2009 had some pretty big highs and some terrible lows (we’re looking at you Creed) and the Music Boxer staff was there for all of it. So we take a moment out of our crazy busy lives to remember 2009 for all its… whatever.

With the decade drawing to a close and “Best of” lists all the rage, new Music Boxer Staff member Luke Griffin looks at his top four favorite years, sometimes fondly, from the last decade.

J. Allen takes a look at tattoos and their place in the culture of Rock ‘N Roll. Because, if you are planning on a career in Rock ‘N Roll, you’re going to need to get a tattoo.