April 2026
Texas Headhunters – Whiskey, Grit, and Groove
Texas has always been a land where the blues runs as deep as the limestone aquifers feeding its distilleries. Long before craft bourbon became a national obsession, Texans were already marrying smoke, soul, and spirit into something unmistakably their own. In the Lone Star State, the burn of a good pour carries the same truth-telling honesty as a twelve‑bar progression. Down here, whiskey is a companion to late‑night jams, front‑porch storytelling, and the kind of lived‑in grit that defines the state’s musical DNA.
That’s the world the Texas Headhunters come from, and it’s why their music hits with the force of a barrel strength bourbon. They play loud because the blues deserves to roar, and because bourbon tastes better when the amps are shaking the walls. Their sound is a collision of heritage and heat, a reminder that the Lone Star State’s greatest exports have always been bold flavors and bigger‑than‑life grooves. Join Kurt Maitland as he gets cozy with Ian Moore, Johnny Moeller, and Jesse Dayton of the Texas Headhunters.
We’re proud to celebrate our March 2026 issue with Michael Poulsen on the cover, a musician whose presence carries the weight and grit of modern metal. Volbeat has spent years carving its place on the global stage, building a reputation for heavy riffs, big hooks, and a touring schedule that rarely slows down. Their sound has always carried a sense of motion and momentum, and that same spirit now extends into a new frontier with Volbeat Spirits. The band’s venture into whiskey and rum is more than a side project; it reflects the same craftsmanship and character that define their music. Outlaw Gentlemen Irish Whiskey stands as a natural extension of the band’s identity, blending heritage, attitude, and a touch of rebellion into every bottle. Featuring Poulsen this month feels like the perfect way to honor a band that continues to evolve while staying true to the fire that started it all
