Author: James

Posted on: November 7, 2007 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Om tours, Releases Pilgrimage, and Has More News!

Pilgrimage is the third sacred voyage of drone mantra purity from Om! Helmed by the master rhythm section of Chris Hakius (drums) and Al Cisneros (bass) – both formerly of doom/drone gods Sleep – Pilgrimage contains four brand new songs featuring the group’s unique use of riff, cadence and chant. Lyrical themes address the processes of mind, psychic reality, astral and causal planes of being, and the nature of the…

Posted on: November 6, 2007 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Jeanne D’Arc (PSP)

Jeanne D’Arc / 2007 Level-5 / PSP / http://www.us.playstation.com/Jeannedarc/ / http://www.playstation.com / Individuals may know the story of Joan of Arc, the French girl that heard voices and was supposedly (or not) burned at the stake. Well, this game, produced by Level 5 (who you may remember as the creative minds behind Dark Cloud) follows a little bit of the story, but adds some different types of monsters and events…

Posted on: November 6, 2007 Posted by: James Comments: 0

State Radio Releases “Year of the Crow” 2/5 on Ruff Shod Records

STATE RADIO are set to release their second studio album YEAR OF THE CROW–an amalgam of rock, punk and reggae that’s as distinctive as it is sublime–February 5 on their own Ruff Shod Records.Hailing from Boston, the musically inventive, socially and politically charged trio fronted by Dispatch member CHAD STOKES and rounded out by bassist CHUCK FAY and drummer MAD DOG are currently on a U.S. headlining tour with Australia’s…

Posted on: November 6, 2007 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Pawn – At Rome Studios EP [ADB]

This is a 5 song self released tape from 1999. There is a CD release party at the Cage (21 and over) July 3rd, but another show will be played at Cool and Phat on June 25th, with Abacus for a $2 cover charge. Pawns current line up has vbeen around for nearly five years now, and they show no signs of slowing down. In “Good Friday” they draw influences…

Posted on: November 6, 2007 Posted by: James Comments: 0

The Frantic’s Audio and Murder In Stores Today

While each of the members are still in their teens, The Frantic has played Warped Tour and shared stages with Bad Brains, Bad Religion, Riverboat Gamblers, Pink Spiders, New Found Glory and Youth Brigade to name a few. One of their out-of-control performances caught the eye of famed multi-platinum producer Mudrock (Avenged Sevenfold, Riverboat Gamblers, Alice Cooper) who was so impressed he flew them out to L.A. and produced Audio…

Posted on: November 6, 2007 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Syphon Filter: Logan’s Shadow (PSP)

Syphon Filter: Logan’s Shadow / 2007 Sony / PSP / http://www.us.playstation.com/LogansShadow/ / http://www.playstation.com / For individuals that loved the storyline behind “Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror’, “Logan’s Shadow’ is the next game in the series. The game’s story line essentially runs as so: Gabe Logan has to get into a well guarded’s ship’s cargo hold to get some technology before it falls into the wrong hands. Pieces start falling together and…

Posted on: November 6, 2007 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Illinois Release New 7 Inch, Tour Their Asses Off

Fresh out of the LA studio where they’ve been recording their full-length debut with producer Mickey Petralia (Beck, Eels, Peaches, Flight of the Conchords, Saul Williams), Illinois are back on the road, this time supporting Menomena on their US Tour. A limited edition 7” vinyl is being released in conjunction with the trip including never before heard tracks ‘We Were Wrong’ and ‘Life Takes a Week’, both recorded at Arch’s…

Posted on: November 6, 2007 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Pardon Beggers – Understanding Wittgenstein [ADB]

1995 on Super Mono Records, with 9 songs, and its another horrible piece of Canadian Rock. The album sounds like ba recorded and distorted 60s pop down to the cheesy vocals and organ. This is also a 5 piece band. The distorted guitar riffs are really annoying. However, “Who Cares” is an groovy song with cool vocals and no distortion, but good audible bass.”Stories about stupid people” makes me want…

Posted on: November 6, 2007 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Dri Debuts Sultry, Astounding “Smoke Rings” This Week

Album Available in stores and on iTunes November 6th/Music Video Premiering Soon Just back from the road touring with her other band, Saddle Creek act, Art in Manila; Dri is ready to captivate the music community with the release of her first solo album “Smoke Rings”.

Posted on: November 5, 2007 Posted by: James Comments: 0

First To Leave – Forging A Future

First To Leave – Forging A Future / 2007 Wednesday Records / 12 Tracks / http://www.firsttoleave.org / http://www.wednesdayrecords.com / Man, I had no idea that First To Leave was going to sound like how they end up sounding at the beginning of “Forging A Future”. The cover of this album is very nondescript when it comes to giving clues about the band, so needless I was shocked when I heard…

Posted on: November 5, 2007 Posted by: James Comments: 0

JAY-Z Releases His 10th Solo Album AMERICAN GANGSTER

Tuesday, November 6th, JAY-Z will release his 10th studio album. Already receiving rave reviews, AMERICAN GANGSTER, is JAY-Z’s first conceptual work of art. Separate from the official motion picture soundtrack, this collection of all-new original material is a musical journey and lyrical interpretation of snapshots from the motion picture American Gangster.

Posted on: November 5, 2007 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Pain – Full Speed Ahead [ADB]

This was released in 1999 on Vegas Records, and it has 14 songs. Cost to me: Free. Pain is an odd sounding band: combining Nerd Rock, Rock, and Ska to make a very catchy sound. THe vocalist sounds like the guys from They Might Be Giants, various new wave singers, and 70’s rock singers. Pain sounds like a major label band, with an extremely rich and well produced sound. It’s…

Posted on: November 5, 2007 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Finger Eleven Releases Free Concert on XBLM

For the first time since Xbox 360 launched their Xbox LIVE Marketplace, a full HD concert download will be made available to users in the United States for free. Finger Eleven’s set from the Berkeley Church in Toronto, Ontario will be available to all users gratis. The content will be placed on the servers on November 6, 2007 where it will be for sixty days.

Posted on: November 5, 2007 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Silence Is Safety – S/T

Silence Is Safety – S/T / 2007 Teeno / 7 Tracks / http://www.teenorecords.com / Silence Is Safety plays a style of rock that has not been heard on the radio for about ten years. There are hints of the Goo Goo Dolls as well as with the Spin Doctors, but the energy present during this track is high enough that individuals can get behind this female-lead band. “He Doesn’t Know”…

Posted on: November 5, 2007 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Queensryche Release “Take Cover” on Rhino Records

Queensrÿche pay tribute to some of their favorite songs with an adventurous collection of covers that range from Black Sabbath and The O’Jays to Italian opera and Broadway musical. Singer and chief songwriter Geoff Tate, guitarists Michael Wilton and Mike Stone, bassist Eddie Jackson, and drummer Scott Rockenfield put their stamp on 11 classic tracks with Take Cover. The album is available November 13 at regular physical retail outlets and…

Posted on: November 5, 2007 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Orange 9mm – Pretend I’m Human [ADB]

This is on NG records, and it has 10 songs. O9MM is a rock/rap metal band with a black lead singer. This is a 3 piece band with Chaka Malik on Vocals, Taylor Mcham on Guitars and Bass and Matthew Cross on Drums.The rap on this album isn’t bad because it is of the “Old Skewl”, the lyrics are well written and the guitars are well placed. They change tempos…

Posted on: November 4, 2007 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Middle Distance Runner – S/T

Middle Distance Runner – S/T / 2007 Self / 6 Tracks / http://www.middledistancerunner.com/ “The Sun and Earth” is the first track on this EP, and it starts out in a sedate way. However, the tempo is something that slowly builds up to give individuals something to get amped up with. The neat composition allow the vocals to take a focal part of the band’s sound, and while the act is…

Posted on: November 4, 2007 Posted by: James Comments: 0

PIERCE THE VEIL On the Road with Chiodos

SAN DIEGO, CA – Freshly back from a tour across the United Kingdom with The Blackout, Equal Vision recording artist Pierce The Veil are continuing their trek with labelmates (and fellow Reybee Production clients) Chiodos in support of their recently released debut A Flair for the Dramatic.

Posted on: November 4, 2007 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Clutch Tours with Coheed and Cambria

Highly respected hard rock / metal powerhouse CLUTCH will kick off a North American co-headlining tour alongside progressive rock unit Coheed and Cambria in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The month-long trek will conclude on November 29 in NYC. Inarguably one of heavy music’s most recognizable bands, CLUTCH has constantly evolved, always set standards and never followed trends, resulting in a strong succession of first-rate, engrossing hard rock albums. Impossible to categorize,…