Author: James McQuiston

Posted on: October 19, 2007 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 1

Metal Mind Productions Re-Releases Three Albums by Believer

In the entire history of the thrash metal genre, there was never a band as unique as Believer. While their music showcased thrash influences from the rawest sort, delivering fast and violent sounds, the message they incorporated into their songs was the exact opposite of the typical thrash metal attitude. Through their music Believer preached the word of God – each lyric is a testimony of faith and commitment to…

Posted on: October 19, 2007 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Parsley Flakes – We Need Friends

Parsley Flakes – We Need Friends / 2007 Self / 8 Tracks / http://www.myspace.com/parsleyflakes / I’ve seen the Parsley Flakes live about five times, and I was a little afraid that they would not be able to capture their live magic on this studio album. However, after the first few seconds of “Ladylove”, I was reassured. The style of music that the Parsley Flakes play is an electronic-cum-punk rock blend…

Posted on: October 19, 2007 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Every Time I Die Concert / Live Tour Information

EVERY TIME I DIE TO PERFORM ON ABC’S “JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE” AND FUEL TV’S “THE DAILY HABIT”!!! Buffalo, NY’s Every Time I Die will be making two national television appearances in the coming weeks!!! At 9PM EST on Friday, October 19, fans can catch Every Time I Die on FUEL TV’s “The Daily Habit.” The band will be performing the singles “We’rewolf” and “No Son Of Mine” off their brand…

Posted on: October 19, 2007 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Elliot Smith – Kill Rock Stars [ADB]

The album has 12 songs and it is on Kill Rock Stars. It was released in 1995. All but one of these songs are played with an acoustic, with little bass or drums. The songs are 1960’s sounding with political messages. I like the messages he sings about, but his playing of the songs is almost lullaby-like. This is a perfect indicator of what the former grungeheads are doing in…

Posted on: October 19, 2007 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Madina Lake Tour Information

Having recently returned from a largely sold-out headlining tour throughout Europe, Madina Lake have recharged their batteries and are ready to get back on the road here in the States. Co-headlining with Mayday Parade, the Chicago-based foursome kicked off the tour on October 16th in Lacrosse, WI’s The Warehouse and continuing on through November (tour dates below).

Posted on: October 18, 2007 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Mark Olson – The Salvation Blues

Mark Olson – The Salvation Blues / 2007 Hacktone / 11 Tracks / http://www.myspace.com/markolsonmusic / http://www.hacktone.com / “The Salvation Blues” is a weirdly-packaged album. When I first opened up the package from Hacktone, I thought they had screwed up and sent me a book instead of the latest Mark Olson CD. A quick check later, and I was on my way to listening to what is one of the more…

Posted on: October 18, 2007 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Operation Ivy – Operation Ivy

Operation Ivy – Operation Ivy  / 2007 Hellcat Records / 27 Tracks/ www.hell-cat.com/ Hep, hep, hep, pick it up, pick it up! Even after their short existence as a band Operation Ivy’s influence can be seen within the Ska/Punk scene as they set the bar for the next platform for a new generation’s angst to be expressed. The reissue of Operation Ivy’s twenty-seven masterful tracks allows a new generation who…

Posted on: October 18, 2007 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

ZOX ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM FOR JANUARY!

Los Angeles, October 10, 2007. ZOX are set to release, LINE IN THE SAND on SideOneDummy January 22, 2008. LINE IN THE SAND is the follow up to THE WAIT from 2005. The band will be doing a short warm up tour starting in Albany, NY on Nov. 12. They will be showcasing the majority of their new material.

Posted on: October 18, 2007 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Midnight Juggernauts Join Justice for a USA Tour

Tour Dates w/Justice Friday 19 October – Montreal, PQ Metropolis – w/ Justice (sold out) Saturday 20 October – New York NY Terminal 5 – w/ Justice (sold out) Sunday 21 October – Philadelphia, PA Trocadero – w/ Justice Monday 22 October – New York NY Terminal 5 – w/ Justice Road to Recovery “With hints of prog-rock and ’70s sci-fi themes, Dystopia’s soaring synth melodies, falsetto-laden choruses, and unironic…

Posted on: October 18, 2007 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Zigmat – S/T

Zigmat – S/T / 2007 Self / 10 Tracks / http://www.zigmat.com / Zigmat plays a brand of electronic-infused indie rock that will get individuals up and on the dance floor as soon as the first bars of “Light of the Moon” start up. The band blends together the rigid structure of the synthesizer perfectly with the much more airy, indefinite sounds of the vocals. What results is a track that…