Month: January 2008

Posted on: January 30, 2008 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

JFAC Announce Worldwide Live Dates With Megadeth as Part of Gigantour

      Glendale, AZ extreme metal powerhouse JOB FOR A COWBOY has announced both North American and United Kingdom tours alongside thrash metal legends Megadeth in support of its celebrated debut album, Genesis.  JFAC has been handpicked by Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine to support his band as part of both the UK and North American “GIGANTOUR 2008” tours. JOB FOR A COWBOY took the heavy music landscape by storm in 2007, releasing…

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Posted on: January 30, 2008 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

The Mumlers – Thickets and Stitches

The Mumlers – Thickets and Stitches / 2007 Galaxia / 11 Tracks / http://www.themumlers.com / http://www.galaxia-platform.com / The first minute or so of The Mumler’s “Thickets & Stitches” seems very dark and brooding, owing to the horns that are present. However, as “Dice in a Drawer” opens up, the catchy nature of The Mumlers comes forth. There are not direct comparisons that I can make for how The Mumlers sound,…

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Posted on: January 30, 2008 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

South Carolina’s Chop Dezol release hit single “Pump It” feat. Sean P. of The Youngbloodz

Chop Dezol, straight out the Souf Cak with a hot new single called “Pump it (Collipark Mix)” , featuring Sean Paul of The YoungBloodz. “Pump It” was recently released by this MCS Entertainment Recording Artist and has gotten immediate response from radio in NY, NC, TX, IA, IL, CT, NJ, CA, MA, SC, GA, and more, and continues to pick up momentum. Already a surefire hit, Collipark’s mix gives “Pump…

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Posted on: January 30, 2008 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Kate Walsh – Tim’s House

Kate Walsh – Tim’s House / 2007 Blueberry Pie / 10 Tracks / http://www.myspace.com/katewalsh / Kate Walsh is yet another one of those individuals that have a great career in the United Kingdom but have not made it over to the United States yet. For some reason, the United States release date for Walsh’s 2007 album is in late January. I never understood why record labels hold on to albums…

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Posted on: January 30, 2008 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Mia Doi Todd releases 7th album, opens extensive N. Am. tour for Jose Gonzalez

Singer-songwriter-guitarist-poet-painter-dancer Mia Doi Todd will be celebrating the release of her seventh album GEA touring as the opening act with Jose Gonzalez. The tour starts February 29 in Miami and ends March 30 in Vancouver.  This will be a “green” tour with the entire touring party’s carbon emissions being calculated and offset by the company “Reverb.”  GEA was recorded in Los Angeles, CA, self-produced in collaboration with Carlos Nino &…

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Posted on: January 30, 2008 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

The Female Species #5

The Female Species #5 / :20 / Free / 28M / 2692 Madison Rd Ste N1, PMB 220, Cincinnati, OH 45209 / http://www.geocities.com/yoshomon / [email protected] / I got this zine over at AMC from presumably the editor, who was incredibly nice and talked to me at great length, more so than when I received issue three from eir off of the livejournal zine_scene community. This time though, even though ey…

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Posted on: January 30, 2008 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Deaf Pedestrians Strike Chord with “Hail to the Geek,”

Dallas-based quartet Deaf Pedestrians were chugging along, playing shows with bands like Staind, Papa Roach, Saliva and Shinedown and making a name for themselves on local radio. Then in June 2007, frontman Charlton Parker wrote the hooky, tongue-in-cheek song “Hail to the Geek” about his nerdy hobbies and awkwardness with girls.

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Posted on: January 30, 2008 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Zenni Optical

I wear glasses. Pretty much anyone that knows me knows that I wear them practically 24/7. There is a site that allows individuals to find very cheap (but good) glasses: Zenni Optical $8 Rx Glasses. This Best Thing Found: Zenni Optical, will ensure that you have many stylish choices to pick from. Great Discovery: Zenni Optical will bring you into a whole new sphere – check it out.

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Posted on: January 29, 2008 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Einsturzende Neubauten – Alles Wieder Offen

Einsturzende Neubauten – Alles Wieder Offen / 2007 Virtual / 10 Tracks / http://www.neubauten.org / Einsturzende Neubauten is one of those acts that have been high on my list to check out for years, but I have not had a chance to listen to them until a copy of “Alles Wieder Offen” came to me. For those individuals that are similarly ignorant about Einsturzende Neubauten, the band came together in…

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Posted on: January 29, 2008 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Children of Bodom Finish New Album; NA Dates as Gigantour Band

      Finnish metal giants CHILDREN OF BODOM have completed work on its highly anticipated new album.  Entitled Blooddrunk, the record will see an April 15, 2008 release date via Spinefarm / Fontana International. The follow up to the band’s acclaimed 2005 release, Are You Dead Yet?, Blooddrunk is already being called the band’s “strongest and most advanced recording to date” and features a “heavier, darker” take on CHILDREN OF BODOM‘s…

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