Author: Sargeant

Posted on: November 3, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Kindred – The Embraced: The Complete Series DVD Review

Kindred – The Embraced: The Complete Series contains the show’s entire run of 8 episodes. Kindred – The Embrace focused on the rich White Wolf (Vampire: The Masquerade) universe, and deftly combined political intrigue with love elements. An all-star cast (Mark Frankel, Stacy Haiduk, and C. Thomas Howell) ensure that viewers will be at the edges of their seats. Five clans strive for dominance in a world in which vampires…

Posted on: November 2, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Met-Rx NOS Pumped Energy Bar Review

We were lucky to receive some of the Orange Creamsicle flavor of Met-Rx’s latest protein bar, NOS Pumped. Each bar contains 220 calories (45 of which come from fat), 5 grams of fat (7% RDV), 30 grams of carbohydrates, and 13 grams of protein (26% RDV). The balanced nature of the Pumped Energy Bar’s macronutrients ensures that the boost that the bar provides will be both long-lasting and functional. The…

Posted on: November 2, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

DEATH MERCEDES put debut album “Sans Éclat” up for preorder

Formed by members from various backgrounds (Amanda Woodward, Cowards, L’Homme Puma, Ravi), Parisian screamo/crust outfit DEATH MERCEDES will release their debut full-length, “Sans Éclat” on 12″ vinyl on December 15th via Throatruiner Records and Sieve And Sand Records. Recorded and mixed by Francis Caste then mastered by Jay Maas from Defeater, “Sans Éclat” can be downloaded (for free) and pre-ordered at this location – http://store.throatruinerrecords.com/bands/death-mercedes http://deathmercedes.tumblr.com/ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Death-Mercedes/212073125473530 Embed code :…

Posted on: November 2, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Steelseries Apex Gaming Keyboard Review

  The durability of the keyboard ensures that players will be able to eke out years of use, no matter how hard to brutal the player’s gaming style may be. I feel that the lighting options available on the Apex provides the perfect amount of customization, while the bumps that are present on the W key make it a breeze to get back to the right finger placement. For those…

Posted on: November 2, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Jupiter in Velvet Screaming The Love Behind The Scars Review

Jupiter in Velvet is able to cultivate and provide listeners with an inimitable style on his latest effort, Screaming The Love Behind The Scars. So How Could They Know? Is a track that looks back into the halcyon days of late eighties rock, all while the act impresses through stellar arrangements and a production that allows each constituent element to shine. Monkey See Monkey Do is a high-energy track that…

Posted on: November 1, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 1

New track from Kurt Vile & Sore Eros’ forthcoming EP

Listen to the title track, “Jamaica Plain,” from Kurt Vile and Sore Eros’ forthcoming EP over at Stereogum. The song “Serum,” with Robert Robinson on vocals, was previously released via Pitchfork.   About Jamaica Plain:   Kurt Vile and Robert Robinson were introduced to each other back in 2001 by a mutual friend because they were born on the same day (January 3,1980), and by the following year they had begun…

Posted on: November 1, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

SOUL REMNANTS: Black and Blood Out Now

Massachusetts black/death beasts SOUL REMNANTS have officially released their new album, Black And Blood, via Horror Pain Gore Death Productions. New Noise Magazine got in on the action with their exclusive stream of Black And Blood in its entirety. Check out the rage at this location. Following the road of corpses left by legends like Death, Suffocation, Carcass and Deicide, Black And Blood is a transformative concoction; thrashing together elements of…

Posted on: October 31, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Ska Skank Redemption Wicked Bees Review

Hit’N’Run is the first track on the Wicked Bees EP, and long-time ska listeners will be able to pick out Mighty Mighty Bosstones, early No Doubt, and The Insyderz in Ska Skank Redemption’s overall sound. The production of this release allows the instrumentation to shine as brightly as the inimitable vocals, ensuring that an effort like Sheila could easily make it onto rock radio. Sheila combines elements as disparate as…

Posted on: October 30, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

CHAD KICHULA’S LATEST SINGLE “ME THIS TIME”

  In a harp-driven, foot-tapping ode to Steve Earle and classic Americana, singer/songwriter Chad Kichula releases one of the most upbeat tracks from his latest LP The Whale’s Back with “Me This Time.” The track is the perfect accompaniment to a beer after work and It stands to reason, because unlike so many hard-bitten crooners who sing about manual labor and strife, alt-country singer-songwriter Chad Kichula practices what he pens.…

Posted on: October 30, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

CAGE THE ELEPHANT ‘BUZZSESSIONS’ PREMIERING TODAY

Cage The Elephant are currently premiering two Halloween themed ‘Buzzsessions’ today over at The Wild Honey Pie. Watch both sessions below or click HERE. The band’s latest highly acclaimed full-length, Melophobia, was released October 8th on RCA Records. The album’s single “Come A Little Closer” is currently #2 on the BDS and Mediabase Alternative Charts. To listen to “Come A Little Closer”, click HERE. Cage The Elephant – Spiderhead (Buzzsession) Cage…

Posted on: October 30, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Julian Temple Band Upsidedownbackwards CD Review

  My Heart immediately tattoos a rhythm on listeners that lingers long after the track has ceased. The fullness that this track has is utterly surprising – the guitar, drums, and soulful vocals make this a home run. Dark Bar goes off in a completely different direction, as the slower and more brooding feel of this track takes upon hints of Blues Traveler, Dave Matthews Band, and Barenaked Ladies. I…

Posted on: October 29, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Her Bed of Thorns Alive CD Review

  Her Bed of Thorns come out of the gates on Alive with some of the most furious hard rock / metal that we have heard this year. There clear and concise style of the band will bludgeon listeners over the head and take them for a ride. Bad Girl continues with this trend, allowing the band’s instrumentation to shine. Whether it is the splashy drums, shredding guitars, or the…

Posted on: October 29, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

SUTURE: Re-recorded Version of “Carnivorous Urge to Kill” Out Now

The newly re-recorded version of  “Carnivorous Urge to Kill,” the long out-of-print debut album from Louisiana brutalists SUTURE, is out now on Comatose Music. Originally released in 2002, the re-recording coincides with renewed interest in the band and a growing interest in the early material. SUTURE recently assembled their original lineup and entered the studio to re-record this entire album, along with a couple bonus tracks from the band’s early…

Posted on: October 29, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

CRYPT SERMON Announce Debut Release

Epic doom metal scions CRYPT SERMON have announced the forthcoming release of their 2013 debut, “DEMO MMXIII” in the form of a limited edition cassette tape via Dark Descent Records. The tape, exclusively limited to 300 copies, is slated for a worldwide release on December 17. “DEMO MMXII” is streaming in full at cryptsermon.bandcamp.com. “DEMO MMXIII” Track list: 1.) Temple Doors 2.) Belly of the Whale 3.) Whore of Babylon…

Posted on: October 29, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Treasure Guards DVD Review

  Treasure Guards is a tremendously interesting film, uniting beautiful locales (the film is set in Jordan, with a cast that meshes well together. The titular treasure is the Seal of Solomon, which was provided to Solomon by God himself. Treasure Guards stars Anna Friel as Victoria, the archaeologist (Land of the Lost, Limitless) and Raoul Bova as Angelo, under employ to the Vatican (Under the Tuscan Sun, The Tourist);…

Posted on: October 28, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Beenie Man and Orisha Sound Drop the Bomb with “World War III”

The always-on Orisha Sound and Beenie Man, the King of Dancehall, have allied themselves into a coalition that is sure to bring the world of reggae to the brink of an all-out dance party with their new song “World War III”. With the help of Executive producer Shel-K, Black and Yellow Entertainment, and Zojak Worldwide, Orisha and Beenie Man have prepared a major attack with their haunting and instantly captivating new…

Posted on: October 28, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Kings of Leon Mechanical Bull Contest

The much-talked-about Kings of Leon have a new album – Mechanical Bull – out now. The album showcases a new maturity to the band, while containing the same rotation-friendly efforts that will permanently tattoo themselves upon the minds and hearts of anyone listening in. We were lucky enough to be tapped to give away 2 copies of the disc. To sign up for this contest, simply provide a comment to…

Posted on: October 28, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Loud City Song has a new album – Horns Surrounding Me – out now

Ahead of her upcoming month-long European tour, Julia Holter has today shared the new video for Loud City Song highlight “Horns Surrounding Me”. Directed by Montreal-based Angus Borsos and based on a concept by Ramona Gonzalez, AKA Nite Jewel, the video follows previous interpretations of the much-celebrated album’s songs by visual artists Rick Bahto (“World”), Yelena Zhelezov (“In The Green Wild”), and Eugene Kotlayrenko. (“This Is A True Heart”).  …

Posted on: October 28, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

MERCHANDISE KICKING OFF TOUR WITH CHELSEA LIGHT

Merchandise have been insanely busy all year and still can’t seem to sit still. They are set to hit the road again tomorrow with Chelsea Light Moving for a string of dates down to Fun Fun Fun Festival. Available only on this specific tour will be a very limited cassette featuring a new song from Merchandise as well as new a track from Chelsea Light Moving. The new Merchandise track is…

Posted on: October 28, 2013 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Pillars & Tongues Premiere ‘Points Of Light’ Video

Watch ‘Points Of Light’ On Huffington Post! Watch the Randy Sterling Hunter directed video for ‘Points Of Light’ above.  This film was shot by Randy Sterling Hunter in Vienna, Austria; Trincomalee, Sri Lanka; and Berlin, Germany, in mid-2013. “Points of Light” is taken from Pillars and Tongues’ full-length, END-DANCES (Out now on Empty Cellar Records). “Crowley was long interested in the creative potentials of humans — and how through magick,…