Hateplow is not an average death metal band. Although stripped from any technical virtuosities or progressive experimentation, this group offers something which is (or should be) essential for all heavy music formations -Â the sheer brutality and aggression of metal enclosed in the most violent form possible. Hateplow is the ultimate death metal experience, where the only thing that matters is to bang your head and scream your guts out!…
This is done by the editor of quixotic potential, Vera, and it really does a lot to dispel some of the myths that surround what exactly an organic farmer is. While I don’t get the whole “548 vs. 724” thing that is on the front cover, this zine is incredibly easy to understand and is full of cute drawings that break up the whiteness left on each page. This zine…
Like an apocalyptic beacon from the dark cosmos, Farflung awake from the cryogenic tubes with warped sensibilities and cosmic wrath… This is the heaviest and most tripped-out offering from these musicnauts to date. Dive bombing moogs, crushing riffs, and mind numbing cataclysmic overtures. This is A Wound In Eternity. Spacewarped by the various crew members voyages with Chrome, Nik Turner’s Hawkwind,Damo Suzuki Network, and Pressurehed. They set off in this…
Char’s appreciation for the fine arts began through the influence of her father’s artistic talents. She was identified as having a gift of voice and started singing at local church services by the age of six. She started private vocal training and playing clarinet at an early age. Her first live radio singing broadcast was at the age of eleven on a local channel in Oklahoma. She broadened her classical…
Everclear are performing a special release show in support of their new album, The Vegas Years, on April 20th and the band would like you to be their guest to celebrate the release with them in Las Vegas as the event is streamed live exclusively on SyncLive.com! Everclear along with their friends at Travelworm.com and Neufutur are giving away a trip for two to Las Vegas where you and a…
Putois – The Problem Is Not A Problem Anymore / 2007 99 Hours of Secrets / 12 Tracks / http://www.myspace.com/putois / The first track on “The Problem Is Not A Problem Anymore†is “Safe Againâ€, and while the first few seconds seem to push individuals away, the quiet bit of indie rock that Putois put forth on the early echelons of this CD is compelling as all get out. The…
Meatsheet #6 ($1, no address listed) This zine is black and white interview-oriented, but still has the feel of being a small-market zine. All the reviews/interviews/ writing is done by one John Meat, and I can only assume that he does the background set-ups for the magazine. If so, the magazine looks pretty professional while still having that totally DIY feel to it. I feel like I am missing something…
Jann Klose will be performing three area shows this April. The first is on April 16 at The Winchester, 12112 Madison Ave., in Lakewood, OH at 8 pm. Tickets are $8, and the venue phone is 216-226-5681. Its web site is http://www.thewinchester.net.
BulletBoys were one of the most original rock bands of the late 80’s – their music was compared with the best releases by Van Halen, yet the group managed to work out their own style. Metal Mind Productions presents a re-release of “Behind the Orange Curtainâ€, the ultimate live collection of BulletBoys’ greatest hits, performed on a breathtaking show at the Galaxy Theatre in Santa Ana, California. It wass a dazzling performance which…
The Lemonheads – It’s A Shame About Ray / 2008 Rhino / 35 Tracks / http://www.rhino.com / I was too young to be paying attention to music when The Lemonheads originally broke big with 1990’s “Loveyâ€, but I heard enough in the way of individuals talking about the band to understand that they were a “big thingâ€. This is the collector’s edition of their 1992 smash, “It’s A Shame About…
Eivind Opsvik – Overseas III / 2008 Loyal Label / 7 Tracks / http://www.eivindopsvik.com/ / The name Eivind Opsvik may not immediately ring a bell, but he is currently playing in acts such as Hari Honzu, Rocket Engine, the Ben Gerstein Collective, and the Kris Davis Quartet. He (and the acts that he is or has been in) have been chronicled in JazzTimes and the New York Times; he is…
ANIMOSITY’S “TEETH GRINDER†VIDEO TO PREMIER ON MTV2’s “HEADBANGER’S BLOG!†Reppin’ the Bay in full force, Animosity unleashes the video for the song “Teeth Grinder†on MTV2’s “Headbanger’s Blog.†Following its blogisphere release, the video will make its television debut on MTV2’s “Headbanger’s Ball.â€
PROTEST THE HERO begins their latest North American tour today. The band also announces the release of their sophomore Vagrant album, Fortress, on limited edition colored vinyl. Chain stores will be offering black vinyl while independent retailers will stock a selection of black, purple and clear vinyl. White vinyl will be exclusively available at Hot Topic stores.
Letter of Resignation #2 / Forth-Sized / 28 Pages / Kyle Folson, 301 Colonial Dr. #9, Ipswich, MA 01938 / crushkyledestroy@hotmail.com / This zine is the sometimes confusing diatribe about two people crossing the United States, starting from Massachusetts, going to New Mexico, California, and the like, and the experiences that they’ve had. The intensely personal beginning of the zine, discussing the desire to help the DIY ethos, moves seamlessly…
David Charles Kramer, better known as DJ Devious, is a guitarist, singer, and turntablist. Kramer attended the Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts, and received BMs in Songwriting and Music Synthesis. Kramer has performed in many venues, including the Fillmore and the Shoreline Amphitheater. In 2000, DJ Devious appeared on the Cyberfest 2000 compilation along with DJ Dan, Moby, Mix Master Mike, BT, Paul Oakenfold, Paul Van Dyke, Carl…
Pursuit Force: Extreme Justice (PSP) / 2008 Sony / http://www.us.playstation.com/PSP/Games/Pursuit_Force_Extreme_Justice / Pursuit Force: Extreme Justice is (as individuals may be able to guess) the sequel to Pursuit Force. It is currently only available on the PSP, but there are plans to port it over to the PS2 for the summer. For individuals that have not played the game in the past, the main character is a Cop Commander, which has…
July 2000, $3. There are tons of pages to this rag. What is really excellent is that this magazine has top tens for everything they do- I love top ten lists! Most of the bands I’ve never heard of are on these lists, which is always a good thing. After the beginning few pages of typical stuff, 6 pages of uninterrupted ads follow, with 5 pages of letters following that!…
Nashville based rootsy rock band The Coal Men are heading into the studio this month to work on their third album, the follow-up to the critically acclaimed 2007 release, Beauty Is a Moment. The band will then set off on tour throughout the Southeast, Northeast and Midwest. There can be no doubt that Jimmie’s Chicken Shack is one of the hardest working bands in the business, having been on the…
Touring With Frequent Roadmates The Bravery Through April 25 U.S. Debut Album A Town and Two Cities Hits iTunes/In-Stores on April 29 (New York, NY) New Universal Republic band Your Vegas has loaded up their cart with spring Goodies, including a much touted opening spot on this spring’s hottest road workout, Duran Duran’s Red Carpet Massacre North American Tour, which runs through the end of May on a 22 city…
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates (DS) / 2008 Square-Enix / http://na.square-enix.com/ffccrof/ / I love that Square has cut down considerably the time that passed between the Japanese release of a Final Fantasy game and the English-language versions of the game. Where it may have been years between the release dates of the two versions, it is now only about 3 or 4 months. Another thing that is great…