Author: Sargeant

Posted on: October 2, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Thomas Hampson 2010-11 Season Has Celebrations of Life and Music of Gustav Mahler as Centerpiece

Des Knaben Wunderhorn with the Wiener Virtuosen – a conductor-less ensemble comprised of the principal players of the Vienna Philharmonic – available in January 2011. Hampson performs Mahler in many of the world’s musical capitals with orchestras such as the Vienna Philharmonic, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, New York Philharmonic, NDR Sinfonieorchester, Gustav Mahler Jugendorchester, and Czech Philharmonic with conductors like Alan Gilbert, Manfred Honeck, Mariss Jansons, Philippe Jordan, and Antonio Pappano.…

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Posted on: October 2, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

The remastered edition of Nocte Onducta’s album to be released in October

Metal Mind Productions presents Nocte Obducta – a true metal phenomenon and one of the most influential black metal groups in Germany. Their music is often referred to as ‘avant-garde black metal’ due to their uncanny ability to combine brutal, demonic metal with psychedelic and even progressive styles. Their fourth full-length album, “Galgendämmerung – Von Nebel, Blut und Totgeburten” was originally released in 2002. This exclusive reissue brings back this…

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Posted on: October 2, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 1

The Jesus Rehab: The Highest Highs & The Lowest Lows (CD)

“The Highest Highs & The Lowest Lows” truly begins when The Jesus Rehab gets to “If It Feels Good It Is Good”, a track that immediately defies convention. It simply has something for everyone, whether they are fans of Weezer, The New Radicals, or even Eve 6. The Ben Folds-esque piano turns this track into something that would easily be on rock radio, ensuring the band a spot on the…

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Posted on: October 2, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Settlefish – The Plural of the Choir (CD)

Settlefish’s newest album “ The Plural of the Choir” comes to a slow start and finally reaches the heights with “The Barnacle Beach”. The track benefits mostly from an interesting and innovative way of arrangement that staggers a myriad of vocals to draw all listeners along for the ride. Continuing the At The Drive-In esque vocals that marked their previous Deep Elm release, “Dance A While, Upset”, Settlefish ride the…

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Posted on: October 2, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Nails (Six Feet Under)

Nails “Unsilent Death” is out now. Please spread the word about their remaining US shows and their upcoming European tour w/ Rise and Fall. Want to review the record of feature the band? Please get in touch. 10/02/10 – 1108 Main – 1108 Main St. – Cedar City – IA 10/03/10 – The Beat – 1414 W 28th – Minneapolis – MN – Disembodied, Wolvhammer, Much Worse 10/04/10 – Scion…

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Posted on: October 2, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Mizar – The King of the Stars (CD)

Mizar starts off “The King of the Stars” with a synthesizer track that mixes together Nintendo midis with traditional “gothic” and dance beats. However salvageable the beat was (for it was not the cutting edge of innovation), Mizar’s own vocals, overbearing and poorly recorded really cast the track further down in ignominy. “Out of Control” is an early track that shows a minor amount of movement to the positive end…

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Posted on: October 2, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

ATMF to release debut album by 11 AS IN ADVERSARIES, featuring Glorior Belli and Shining members!

Today, AETERNITAS TENEBRARUM MUSIC FOUNDATION (ATMF) confirms the signing of 11 AS IN ADVERSARIES. 11 AS IN ADVERSARIES is a metal/rock/psych project that aims to offer an alternative to a swamp of occasionnally limited artists: a new band forged by the mastermind of the French band Glorior Belli, with a guest appearance of Niklas Kvarforth of the infamous Swedish band Shining. Brought into existence in early 2010 by a vehement…

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Posted on: October 1, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

FREEDOM CALL PREMIERES NEW VIDEO FOR “THUNDERGOD”

After their successful tours with Gamma Ray and Axel Rudi Pell in spring and the great reception on the summer festivals the band played in Germany, Switzerland, France and the Czech Republic, FREEDOM CALL are now more than ready to embark on their biggest headlining tour ever. Together with several great support acts Chris Bay & Co are hungry and willing to show the fans what they can do best:…

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Posted on: October 1, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Mizar – The King of the Stars (CD)

New wave music with the chirpiness of synthesizers in the vein of Wendy Carlos, and a voice that is almost painful to listen to. While someone like Atom and His Package can use a kitschy sound and synthesizer to make light-hearted music, Mizar loses any impressiveness from the intricately planned out synth lines with vocals dumped on each track seemingly with a $2 microphone. The lo-fi synth sound has been…

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Posted on: October 1, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

HOUSECORE RECORDS ARTISTS CROWBAR, WARBEAST AND HAARP SCHEDULED TO PERFORM AT LABEL SHOWCASE IN NOLA, TODAY AT THE HANGAR

HOUSECORE RECORDS recording artists CROWBAR, WARBEAST and haarp will join forces on stage on October 1st, 2010, for a label showcase brought to you by HOUSECORE RECORDS and FIREWATER PRODUCTIONS. With two of the groups hailing from Louisiana and one representing Texas, the showcase is sure to be a southern, dirty metal brawl. Doors open at 8pm, and the event begins at 9pm. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15…

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Posted on: October 1, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

“BEACH GIRL5” MAKES A SPLASH WITH THE KARDASHIANS AND INVADE THE UK

California girls BEACH GIRL5 are preparing to make waves worldwide with the November 30th US release and January 10th UK release of the club banging single, SCRATCH. The girls are ready to take the world by storm beginning with a five-week road trip across the UK and a 15-city American tour starting in November. With a long line of credits including opening for Justin Beiber and Selena Gomez at this…

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Posted on: October 1, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

The Mitchells – Slow Gears *CD(

The style of music that The Mitchells play is indie rock that has more than its fair share of eighties influences (acts like Joy Division and Depeche Mode). Thus, a song like “Still Might Happen” is catchy, vocal-heavy, and full of angular guitar riffs that give form and structure to the track. The band starts strongly, but the opening song seems to have about thirty seconds extra music present that…

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Posted on: October 1, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Margot & the nuclear so and so’s: Tour, Tour, Tour

OCT. 1 WASHINGTON, DC BLACK CAT OCT. 2 ASHEVILLE, NC STELLA BLUE OCT. 3 CHAPEL HILL, NC LOCAL 506 OCT. 5 TALLAHASSEE, FL CLUB DOWNUNDER OCT. 6 GAINESVILLE, FL COMMON GROUND OCT. 7 ORLANDO, FL THE BACKBOOTH OCT. 8 TAMPA, FL CROWBAR OCT. 9 ATLANTA, GA DRUNKEN UNICORN OCT. 10 BIRMINGHAM, AL BOTTLETREE OCT. 11 NASHVILLE, TN EXIT/IN OCT. 13 ST. LOUIS, MO THE FIREBIRD OCT. 14 BLOOMINGTON, IN THE…

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Posted on: October 1, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Miss Violetta Beauregarde – Odi Profanum Vulgus et Arceo (CD)

When I first started listening to Miss Violetta Beauregarde, I started thinking that eir website – Violettasucks.com – was something that showed that Beauregarde knew what ey was talking about. The style is something that is close to the work of artists like Peaches, but with a hint of the digital hardcore that acts like Lolita Storm created for their audiences a few years back. During “How To Use A…

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Posted on: October 1, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Parlovr To Release Heaven / Hell / Big / Love EP October 19

October 2nd w/ Marnie Stern at Cabaret Juste Pour Rire (Montreal QC) About Heaven / Hell / Big / Love. The songs on the EP were formed around ‘Hell, Heaven’, a tune the band started playing a little over a year ago at shows. The idea was to craft 3-4 other additional songs in the studio without any rehearsals or premeditated parts. We also wanted create 4-5 pieces that had…

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Posted on: September 30, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

MARNIE STERN TO TOUR IN SUPPORT OF NEW ALBUM

Marnie Stern is pleased to announce a North American tour in support of her upcoming self-titled release, which will be available October 5th on Kill Rock Stars. After a few Northeast and Canadian dates in early October, Stern will embark on a full US tour at the end of the month. Marnie Stern the album mirrors Marnie Stern, the woman. Birthed during a challenging period in her life, the self-titled…

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Posted on: September 30, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Misstress Barbara – Come With Me… (CD)

One has to wonder about what Misstress Barbara was thinking by putting Sebo K’s “Too Hot” in the opening spot on this disc; the track has an interesting beat for 20 seconds and then repeats it for the next five minutes. This trend is ameliorated during Lorna’s “Feel Good”, but does not completely disappear. I understand the need for club albums, but even with repetitive dance rhythms there is still…

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Posted on: September 30, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Elizabeth & the Catapult announce even more national tour dates supporting new album “The Other Side of Zero”!

Brooklyn darlings Elizabeth & the Catapult announce even more tour dates with Aimee Mann, Jukebox the Ghost and Tift Merritt supporting the release of The Other Side of Zero on October 26 via Verve Forecast! Elizabeth & the Catapult first debuted the new material on a very special editon of WNYC’s New Sounds LIVE with John Schaefer. More music and tour dates below! Elizabeth & the Catapult Fall Tour Dates…

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Posted on: September 30, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Callers Debut Wire Cover, “Heartbeat,” Reveal Initial Tour Dates

Brooklyn-via-New Orleans trio Callers just debuted their cover of Wire’s “Heartbeat” with Yours Tru.ly. Covering “Heartbeat” was the initial idea that inspired the making of the band’s sophomore release, Life of Love, out October 12th on Western Vinyl (Dirty Projectors, Here We Go Magic, Balmorhea), in the hopes of creating something simple and cathartic. Using borrowed amps and mics, in bedrooms and in studios, Callers recorded Life of Love, the…

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Posted on: September 30, 2010 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Miss Autopsy – Sweet (CD)

Miss Autopsy is not a goth band. They are a rock band that seems to pull sections from acts of the last fifteen years, so that hints of Alice in Chains, Tool, Nirvana and more all come through during tracks like “Good Is Not Good Enough”. The production of “Sweet” is solid all the way through, with songs conceivably being of a level that would allow play on a radio…

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