Well thought out guitar riffs that sound extremely well by this metal band. The riffs have more of the 80s feel, and they are perfect to mosh to. Boulder’s vocals consist of screaming, and the drums are just average. The solos by the guitarist are really good as well. Excellent sounding classic thrash metal from these guys in Ohio. These guys are supposed to have an awesome live show. If…
BIRDS & BATTERIES gears up for next week’s release of “I’ll Never Sleep Again†with a jam-packed fall tour. The tour kicks off tonight in Reno, NV at Fort Ryland and concludes with a homecoming in San Francisco, CA at The Knockout on October 29. See current dates below. The Birds & Batteries fall tour is comprised of the band’s strongest lineup yet (Mike Sempert on guitar, Brian Michelson on…
This is another great atmospheric album, but it does include vocals. The vocals are so great that it doesn’t matter, because this work is pure gold. This album has a wonderful calming effect, and it will appeal to the gothies, since BTFABG is a true gothy band. In fact, this album is so good i regularly listen to it. This is a feat for me because i have so many…
Josh Ritter – The Historical Conquests of Josh Ritter / 2007 Sony / 14 Tracks / http://www.joshritter.com / http://www.sony.com / The first track on “The Historical Conquests of Josh Ritter†is “To The Dogs or Whoeverâ€, and it shows Ritter as someone that blends together Bob Dylan with Conor Oberst. The style approached during this inaugural track is a jangly bit of indie rock that will allow individuals to sing…
The Pacific Northwestern black metal eco-terrorists WITTR’s first full US tour is underway this week, playing with such acts as Ludicra, It’s Casual, Jesu, Witchcraft and more along the way. The full routing is below, with updated show info and additional dates included so check it out. 10/10/07 The Mohawk – Austin, TX w/Jesu, Weedeater, USSA 10/11/07 Walter’s – Houston, TX w/Jesu 10/12/07 Spanish Moon – Baton Rouge, LA w/Jesu…
Boots Riley – The Coup’s respected, outspoken MC – is pleased to announce the arrival of CoupTV, the group’s very own You Tube channel. “We have launched a new way to bring you the fight, the funk, and the fury,†Riley proclaimed. The channel can be viewed here: http://www.youtube.com/user/COUPTV.
Having toured incessantly this summer with rock heavyweights Chris Cornell and Muse, Juliette and the Licks are primed for a national headlining tour all their own, kicking off October 19 in Tucson and continuing through the first week of December. The Licks will be supported by dance-rockers Scissors for Lefty.
Las Vegas rockers Escape The Fate released the boisterous new video for their latest single “Situations†on Tuesday, October 2nd via Epitaph Records’ Youtube Channel (www.youtube.com/EpitaphRecords). Never shying away from the outrageous, and with a love for all things 80s glam metal, Escape the Fate have created a video classic for the 21st century. Directed by Zach Merck (Tiger Army, Bad Religion, Converge), “Situations†pays homage to Van Halen’s classic…
Metal Mind Productions proudly presents re-release of the classic material from the Roadrunner Records’ archives – “Todessehnsucht” by Atrocity. When in 1992 death metal flourished into technicality, “Todessehnsucht” emerged as Atrocity’s attempt to create an epic album, conjoining both progressive and extreme sounds. The attempt fully succeeded – the album became one of the most intense and respected productions in the band’s entire discography. For many fans this is also…
Ghosts of the Past… Most of us by now, are more than familiar with that song of 2007… the one that officially got the indie electro (disco) ball rolling in the USA and symbolized the unison between the indie pop of the past and the new wave of lo fi distorto dance of Naughties. It was the song that got Kanye West into a tizzy and the masses passionately hugging…
