Ace's Records

1518 E Fowler Ave TampaFL33612
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As close to legendary as a store in a strip mall can be: a mecca for the metalhead in all of us.
by Citysearch on January 11, 2007 from Citysearch

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Your occasional mullet-sporting fellow is still seen in the aisles, but now he rubs shoulders with punks, rappers and club kids.
by Citysearch on January 25, 2007 from Citysearch

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As close to legendary as a store in a strip mall can be: a mecca for the metalhead in all of us.:
Historically Speaking Ace's Records opened in the '80s, when leather-clad big-haired metal bands ruled, dude, and when Tampa was the world capital for death metal (honest!). Way back then, Tampa was mullet-central, gang. Mane Attractions These days, Ace's offerings are a little more diverse, with a lot of true metal and hair bands but also a lot of punk, hardcore, neo-grunge, rap metal and...
by judysbook on August 17, 2003 from judysbook