Prompting many Myspace users’ first post since last year’s event, Extreme Thing garnered internet hype within its unique subculture of 14-17 year old Las Vegans. ...

It's that time of year again. When the weather starts to heat up a bit and everyone finds any excuse to spend a few hours outside. Some people swim, or skate, or exercise. But for many kids, Saturday, March 30 was all about music, mosh pits, and an unusual amount of people offering free hugs. Extreme Thing, now in its thirteenth year, hosted the usual droves of youngsters looking to scratch their metal, hardcore, or pop-punk itch. ...

It’s hard to believe that more than a decade has gone by since I attended the first Extreme Thing, and looking around, I can’t deny that there were moments at this year’s festival when I felt a little old and confused. Admittedly, I don’t understand the appeal of dubstep and some of the electronic elements that have seeped into pop punk and hardcore over the years, but at the same time, there was more to love than ever at this year’s festival. Read More » ...