Vug (V) and Blake (B) represent The Specifics in this interview, conducted by JMcQÂ How were The Specifics formed? Were any of the members of the band in other bands prior to the formation of The Specifics? V: Blake, Diana, and I were all looking to be in bands. It all worked out pretty well. We started playing together about a year ago. B: Well Vug was in a band…
Music Rising, a campaign launched in 2005 to rebuild the musical culture that was nearly destroyed by the hurricanes which ravaged the Gulf Coast Region, announced its continued support of professional musicians, schools and churches two years after Hurricane Katrina. Music Rising initially supported the replacement of instruments lost by professional musicians so that they could regain their livelihood. It has since entered into a second phase which supports churches…
Can you tell NeuFutur who plays what in Silver in December, and how the name of the band came to be? N: Nathaniel Lien – Drums/Vocals Chris Lien- Rhythm Guitar/Lead Vocals Peter Michael- Penis Horn Ryan Young- Lead Guitar
Kathryn Williams comes Stateside for two very special shows “Leaves To Remain†out this fall on Cheap Lullaby Records.
Anywhere In Between / $2 / 28M / Vermicious Knid, 108 Route 30, Newfane VT 05345 / V.K. is one of my best friends, even though I never talk to eir. I was quite happy when I saw this new zine by eir, “Anywhere in Betweenâ€. This is a poetry zine, and the poems in this issue all gravitate towards the discussion of a far-away love. While there are different…
DevilDriver and Roadrunner Records are proud to announce that first week sales for “The Last Kind Words,†topped 14,000 in the US, which helped the record debut at #48 on the Billboard Top 200 Chart!! DevilDriver is currently on Ozzfest in support of their brutal new record.
The Spoken X – Wild Child / 2007 Metro / 13 Tracks / http://www.thespokenx.com / The title track to “Wild Child†just exudes cool. From the spoken narrative that starts out the track (think the opening to “Shaftâ€) and the ropy, cop-drama bass line present, and an individual would have a good idea of what The Spoken X are trying to do with this album. Instead of just sticking with…
HELLYEAH’s Vinnie Paul, Chad Gray, Tom Maxwell and Greg Tribbett are one of the featured bands on EA’s Madden NFL 08, going on sale nationwide August 14, 2007. “You Wouldn’t Know,†the first top-5 single (and accompanying video) from HELLYEAH’s self-titled CD is included on Madden NFL 08. The CD has been called, “One of the best metal discs…of 2007†and received rave reviews from around the world.
This week Hard Attack welcomes the almighty thrash legends Testament for a very special extended version of Hard Files. Join host Jose Mangin and original Testament members Chuck Billy, Eric Peterson, Alex Skolnick, and Greg Christian for an audio gathering to discuss the band’s past, present and future.
In Stores October 16th Orange, CA- August 09, 2007- Taking an unsullied approach to the writing, recording and production of their upcoming release, the decision to find a new record label was evident and expected for Orange County’s critically lauded, Thrice.
