The Billionaires – Really Real For Forever / 2007 Self / 10 Tracks / http://www.myspace.com/billionairesband / Anyone that knows me knows that I usually just get rid of about 99% of the CDs that I review for the zine. We just get way too many, and I have no room for a vast majority of the ones we receive (also, most of them suck). However, The Billionaires make an album…
 Motive Clothing Company, in association with Mediaskare and Sumerian Records have put together the inaugural Firestorm Fest Tour featuring the reunion of EARTH CRISIS, one of the most influential hardcore bands of all time, alongside TERROR, SWORN ENEMY, SHAI HULUD, DOWN TO NOTHING, and RECON. Â
This is a very cute little zine that places animal species in the roles that one would usually attribute to humankind. Pieces in this magazine include interviews with Monica Lewinsky’s cat, Umberto, a trans-species cat, and a cat that teaches other cats and mice how to successfully co-exist. Every piece in this magazine is immensely funny, and not for the simple fact that they are talking animals, but because Melinda,…
“Acoustic Soul Meets Green Eye Bluesâ€. That’s the best way to describe Logan Armatys’ debut album “Waiting Room.†From Houston, at just 20 years old, Logan has created a unique sound that reflects the rhythm, feel, and freedom found in earthy, soulful acoustic music. Traveling across Texas, he has opened for Christian artists Wayne Kerr, Jimmy Needham, and major record label holder, Inhabited.(just to name a few) Initially, Logan had…
The Exit Strategy – City of Microphones / 2008 One Percent / 12 Tracks / http://www.onepercentpress.com / The Exit Strategy have not been around for too terribly long; they formed in 2004. Considering that they were working on this album likely in 2006 and 2007, that does not give them all that much time to perfect their sound. However, individuals just need to listen to a track like “X-Rays†and…
Louisville, KY’s Christiansen spent ten years overcoming adversity to remain a band. Original drummer, Terry Campbell moved to New York City and left Your Highness Electric to play with the group, Young Love. Bassist, Brad Magers spent time earlier this year in NYC playing with The Exit and is currently splitting his time playing with The Bronx in Los Angeles and Your Highness Electric. But the bands core members Brandon…
Bayard Russell – Selftitled / 2006 Self / 11 Tracks / http://www.myspace.com/bayardrussell Individuals that concern themselves with the indie NYC scene may know Bayard Russell. This is due to the fact that ey is the lead vocalist and bassist for the seminal NYC act Negative Ken. If you have went to a show at places such as Arlene’s Grocery, Snitch, or the Orange Bear, there is a good chance you…
Chicago’s YAKUZA has posted a video for the track “Black Market Liver,” which appears on the band’s latest effort, ‘Transmutations.’ Directed by Sara Jean, the four-minute clip features video imagery, apt to YAKUZA’s unique sound, and can be seen online here: watch?v=ptPLaObjGO8. Â
Blackmore’s Night – Paris Moon / 2007 Steamhammer / http://www.blackmoresnight.com / Individuals that are unsure exactly who the eponymous “Blackmore†is in Blackmore’s Night, it is Ritchie Blackmore, who may be more well known for eir stints in both Deep Purple and Rainbow. While the seeds for Blackmore’s Night were first laid in 1990, the act did not come up with a full length album until 1997. However, since 1997,…
Embark on a journey through landscapes of emotions, woven together by the images of music brought forth in peaceful, healing melodies all magically contained within the quill of poeta. A native of Buenos Aires, Argentina, Al has appeared in many theatre productions as well as television commercials and shows such as CBS’ daytime drama ‘As The World Turns.’ Al began seriously working on music 17 years ago, but it was…
Fun Time Comix #3 / $? / :10 / 24M / madisonundergroundpress@hotmail.com /Â Okay, this issue of Fun Time Comix has a few different pieces to it, but these diverse stories (well, at least the first two comics of this issue) have two major things in common: a very-visible cartoonist, and an immediate entrance by the character into a bar. Interestingly enough, after the first two pieces the comic does…
 Super-Producer, 9th Wonder, formerly of Little Brother, has once again teamed up with legendary MC, Buckshot, of Black Moon, and the lead MC, of the mighty Boot Camp Clik, for their follow up album The Formula. The due released their first project in 2005, entitled Chemistry, as part of Duck Down Record’s “Triple Threat†Campaign, which also showcased albums from Sean Price Monkey Barz and Smif N Wessun, Reloaded…
Putumayo Presents Latin Reggae / 2008 Putumayo / 11.Tracks / http://www.putumayo.com / This is another one in the compilation of different world music CDs that Putumayo has put out in the last few years. For those individuals that are not in the know, what Putumayo does is pick a specific set of musicians, whether they be Middle Eastern, Eastern European, or the like, and then find a strong set of…
Every true fan of melodic death metal is familiar with the famous Gothenburg scene, which is the home for such prominent names as At The Gates, In Flames and Dark Tranquility. Gardenian is yet another spawn of the Swedish metal community, but unlike many other bands from that region, they managed to stand up the fathers of the genre and deliver a huge dose of solid melodic death metal, at…
The Berzerker- Animosity / 2007 Earache Records / 10 Tracks / www.theberzerker.com The Berzerker used to wear masks and dress up as demons. Now they don’t do that. They’re from Australia; headquarters to some of the most brutal and unrelenting Grindcore bands in the world. The Berzerker is no exception. It is fast, It sounds like a Nintendo game and it is very mean. Its very true to the origins…
CHRISTIAN F. NATTA was born on the 14th Of April of 1971, in Capital Federal, Buenos Aires, Argentina. He start studying music at primary school, and continued at Secondary. At the age of 15 he started his first job as trumpet player in a band, while studying at the Conservatory of Buenos Aires. Once he had finished School he became a professional trumpeter and arranger, also travelling to London and…
Lord Belial – Revelation / 2007 Regain Records / 11 Tracks / www.lordbelial.com When true kvlt Black Metal comes to mind, one often thinks of the greats: Mayhem, Emperor, etc. The Church Burnings in Norway, and everything that goes along with that great scene. Well, if you’re into that then you’re going to love this record. From start to finish it is epic and unrelenting. They aren’t reinventing the wheel,…
Here is a sneak peek of another new song from electro-rockers Ghostland Observatory. Its the title track from Robotique Majestique recorded Live at Austin City Limits which is available now on DVD.
From the Diane Files : Volume One : The Doghaired Infants / Fourth-Sized / 48 Pages / Love Bunni Press, 2622 Princeton Rd, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118 As the title may begin to indicate, the people at Love Bunni Press put together an advertisement in Maximum Rock’N’Roll about “Dianeâ€, someone who was “Lonely 18 year old female into violent beauty, chaos as freedom, grotesque dark nite flighting and subjection through…
Winter is perhaps one of the most underrated doom metal bands ever to emerge on the American metal scene. During their career they recorded only one full-length album and one EP, but that was enough to convince the fans that a new icon of deep, depressing music was born. The band did not last long on the scene, departing shortly after the release of their debut album. Their legacy, however,…