We Are Carnivores are set to unleash their quirky, math-punk style this Friday with their EP, Theodor’s a Don, Bro. Composed of four shorter tracks, the EP is self-recorded, self-produced, and self-released. It also represents a mishmosh of elements that accumulate into a brash, in-your-face attitude. Based in Nottingham, UK, …
Read More »Show Review: 311 at The Stone Pony in Asbury Park, NJ – 7/15/2016
If there was ever a show meant for sipping cold beer while jamming to chill tunes, this was it. The moment had finally come to drive down to the shore and see 311 perform at The Stone Pony’s summer stage. Celebrating their 26th year of performing—as stated by vocalist, guitarist, …
Read More »Album Review: Blood Red Throne – Union of Flesh and Machine
With their latest album out this Friday, Blood Red Throne solidifies themselves as heavyweight champions of the Norwegian death metal scene. Founded in 1998 by Død (guitars) and Tchort—who both played with black metal band, Satyricon—Blood Red Throne have demonstrated their commitment to the genre across 18 years, eight albums, …
Read More »Interview: CJ Ridings from Big Jesus
It’s not often that a new band is able to mix elements of alternative, punk, and metal into a sound that is not only cohesive, but also has potential. Play it too soft, and you’re removing yourself from the rock genre entirely (while still somehow being too “hard” to fit …
Read More »Interview: Tony West from Blacklist Union
Please note: The heavy nature of some of the subjects discussed could trigger survivors of childhood abuse. Childhood abuse is an all too familiar story in today’s society, whether it’s physical, sexual, psychological, or any number/combination of categories in nature. It is difficult to say exactly how many children are …
Read More »Interview: Michael Tyrrell
Ask any music lover, and they’ll tell you that music is an intimately powerful thing. Meticulous lyrics, a singer whose voice elicits goose bumps, a guitar solo soaring to new heights, and more have the ability to affect the listener’s mood. In fact, the ability to emotionally move fans is …
Read More »Interview: Dez Fafara from DevilDriver
Dez Fafara is known for his powerful vocals, tireless work ethic, and down-to-earth personality. These qualities, partnered with the success of DevilDriver and Coal Chamber, have helped solidify a reputation for excellence in today’s metal industry. With the release of the brutally honest Trust No One (Rocked review here) and …
Read More »EP Review: Vidian – A Piece of the End
Vidian dropped a four-track EP today (May 25th) via Arachnophobia Records following 2015’s Transgressing the Horizon. Titled A Piece of the End, the EP declares that not only is this Polish quintet unafraid of experimentation, they welcome it. As a whole, A Piece of the End represents a sludge-, noise …
Read More »Show Review: Ill Niño Anniversary Tour at the Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, NJ – 5/22/16
Sunday night, Ill Niño made a pit stop at the Starland Ballroom as part of their anniversary tour celebrating the 15-year mark of their debut album, Revolution Revolución. For the uninitiated, Ill Niño is a six-piece act that brings a distinctive Latin flair to heavy and nu-metal through a second …
Read More »Album Review: Electric Citizen – Higher Time
Across the industry, there seems to be resurgence in old school rock ‘n’ roll and metal—with the best bands riding this wave taking influence from legendary acts, breathing new life into familiar sounds, and creating something they can call their own. Electric Citizen cements itself as another group to add …
Read More »Show Review: Otep (et al) at Webster Hall – 5/9/2016
When attending an Otep performance, one can generally expect the following things: 1. The venue will be intimate. 2. A full spectrum of rock will be showcased, courtesy of the supporting acts. 3. And, decapitated pig’s head prop will make an appearance. This week’s show in The Studio at Webster …
Read More »Interview: Christie Oakes/Bella D
In two short weeks, Bella D is set to transcend her dystopian, steam/cyberpunk world with a performance at NYC’s Carroll Place alongside drummer, Charlie Zeleny (DRMAGN). The brainchild of Christie Oakes, The Crystal Ceiling (out May 13th) weaves Bella D’s story of perseverance in a hostile world. Once escaped from …
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