Author: Sargeant

Posted on: July 17, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Futurama: Beast With A Billion Backs (DVD)

“Beast With A Billion Backs” is the second of four different movie-length shows that are to be released by Fox in the next year or so. The movie starts off with Bender tearing a hole in the universe, to which the crew of the Planet Express move on with their lives. This means that Kif and Amy are finally married, and Fry is able to move beyond Leela and get…

Posted on: July 17, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Santogold: Free mp3 “Guns of Brooklyn (Doc and Jon Hill Dub)”

Check out the below mp3 from the Santogold/Diplo mixtape – “Guns of Brooklyn (Doc and Jon Hill Dub)” mp3: http://www.thefader.com/articles/2008/7/17/freeload-santogold-diplo-guns-of-brooklyn-doc-and-jon-hill-dub And incase you missed it… “Creator” video: http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?id=1589798&vid=251884 “My Drive Thru” video featuring Santogold, Pharrell, and Julian Casablancas: http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&VideoID=37985

Posted on: July 17, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Confide Tour Throughout Summer on Success of “Shout the Truth”

Southern California post hardcore outfit Confide is all about winning over fans and making friends. Armed with the goods to enthrall the masses, i.e. aggressive, bone-crushing vocals infused with chugging guitar riffs and eloquent lyrics, the band will take their songs on the road this summer on the Vans Warped Tour where they will pummel the Smartpunk Stage on a daily basis.

Posted on: July 17, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Slug #234

It has been a while since we have had the chance to review an issue of Slug Mag. This time out, the entire issue is about beer. As individuals may know, Slug is the magazine that deals with anything having to do with Salt Lake City, Utah and the surrounding areas. Saying that, I thought that the beer in Utah was limited to the 3.2% cap. The number of pieces…

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NeuFutur Magazine Introduces Jonny Rumble

Seeing the worst of the social injustices and political fiascos of our time unfolding and flashing right in front of them, Jonny Rumble has created an anthemic album of expression. Addressing both the superficial veils in rock as well as the major issues that surround the implied decline of our political and economic states, Almost Dead is a sharp, gritty manifesto that beckons for attention and action. Their music is…

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Blue Collar Comedy: The Next Generation (DVD)

The Blue Collar Comedy Tour was one of the biggest comedy phenomenons of the last decade, and Bill Engvall was a part of it. Ey has realized that to keep the franchise viable, that there needs to be an injection of young blend. Thus, Jamie Kaler, Reno Collier, Juston McKinney and John Caparulo have bee tapped to go forth and keep the Blue Collar Comedy name strong. What results during…

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Sex, Death, and Ronald McDonald Volume 3, Issue 22 (Fall 2002)

Sex, Death, and Ronald McDonald Volume 3, Issue 22 (Fall 2002) / $1 / Full-Sized / 12 Pages / Vermicious Knid, Lupine Ladies Press, PO Box 543 / Accokeek, MD 20607 Yet another issue of SDRM by my buddy, Vermicious Knid! This issue, the focus has completely shifted from the number of other SDRM issues that I have read, to what VK called flash fiction – what I assume is…

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A Skylit Drive Debuts at #9 On Billboard’s New Artist Chart! Tour Dates w/Sky Eats Airplane Announced

A Skylit Drive play layered and dynamic rock with heavy arrangements, keyboards and unique melodic vocals. Speaking on the album, vocalist Michael Jagmin says, “We came up with the lyrics together, it’s very fantasy based like alien invasions and heroic knight tales. We’re all basically dorks at heart and instead of writing songs about being sad like a lot of groups today, we wanted songs that would make us smile…

Posted on: July 16, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Clutch Creates New Label To Release “Full Fathom Five”

Maryland rockers CLUTCH are proud to announce their first-ever live DVD, FULL FATHOM FIVE, Video Field Recordings, which is set for release on August 12. CLUTCH will also release a live companion CD, entitled FULL FATHOM FIVE, Audio Field Recordings. All tracks on the DVD and CD were recorded & filmed in late 2007 and early 2008 in New Jersey, Pittsburgh, Denver and Australia.

Posted on: July 16, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

3 Doors Down Tour Through Rest of Summer

The band has also clinched the #1 spot on the Top Current Rock Albums and the Current Alternative charts with the latest release. The Mississippi fivesome’s new single has also been confirmed a smash hit by U.S. rock audiences, soaring toward the Top 5 of radio rock charts as it clocks in as one of the fastest moving rock hits in the history of the Active Rock radio format.

Posted on: July 16, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Street Dogs Ride Success of State of Grace, Released 7/8

Hellcat Records’ newest signing, the highly revered Street Dogs, released their new studio album, State of Grace, on July 8th. Teeming with fist pumping punk-influenced rock, the group’s fourth full length speaks from and to the working class with poetic heartfelt tales of family, hardships and cries for unity.

Posted on: July 16, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Trapped Ashes (DVD)

The framing device that is employed by Trapped Ashes is one that has been used countless times by horror directors, being that a number of individuals tell their scariest stories to each other lest they perish. What is new and interesting about Trapped Ashes is the fact that each story is told by a different storyteller. What this means is that Sean Cunningham, Joe Dante, John Gaeta, Monte Hellman, and…

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Willie Nelson – Stardust (Legacy Edition) (CD)

I, for one, had no clue that Willie Nelson was 75. Sure, I knew that ey was getting up there is years, but had no clue that ey was born in 1933. What Nelson originally did with “Stardust” was reinterpret what ey called the “Great American Songbook”, putting eir unique tone on a number of American classic. This means that “Georgia On My Mind”, “Unchained Melody”, “Don’t Get Around Much…

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Sex, Death & Ronald MacDonald – Vol 3., Issue 21.

Sex, Death & Ronald MacDonald – Vol 3., Issue 21. This magazine, from the impressive sounding volume and issue numbers, seems to have been around for a long period of time. This is a poetry review for those who are into things as DIY as they could possibly be. This is another zine that is put out by the extremely cool Vermicious Knid/ Jamez who is also the editor of…

Posted on: July 16, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Soul Food: The Series: The Final Season (DVD Set)

Soul Food: The Series was a show that ran from 2000 to 2004, and CBS / Paramount has just put forth the DVD set of the last season, giving individuals over half a day of footage. Each of the episodes during this season seem to add a little bit to the overall story, gradually closing up any loose ends that may remain. This means that Kenny’s brother, during “Angelitos Negros”,…

Posted on: July 16, 2008 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Snoop Dogg – Drop It Like It’s Hot: Bruxelles, February 23, 2005 (DVD)

The simple fact is that a number of rap stars are pretty gash when it comes to a live show, having to either provide the ending words to each lines of their hits or essentially going through with a taped recording of their set. Snoop Dogg is the consummate professional, and this ability and skill comes through completely during “Drop It Like It’s Hot”. This concert, performed in Belgium in…

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Guitar Hero: Aerosmith (PS2)

Guitar Hero: Aerosmith is largely based off the graphics and game of Guitar Hero 3: Legends of Rock. However, I don’t think that anyone really was expecting massive changes from Guitar Hero: Aerosmith, and were looking for some amazing tracks to be added to those that they have already mastered. In that sense Activision and RedOctane have hit another home run out of the park, as the track selection on…

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OBITUARY EP to coincide with North American tour

Candlelight Records have set September 16 as the American release date of Left to Die, the new EP from Obituary. The EP follows the worldwide success of 2007’s Xecutioner’s Return and as previously announced includes two brand new songs from the legendary death metal band plus a re-recording of the band’s classic “Slowly We Rot,” and remake of the Celtic Frost classic “Dethroned Emperor.” The EP additionally contains the band’s…