Album Review: Mein Wort in Deiner Dunkelheit by Rainer Landfermann

Classify this one in the missed emails of 2019: German experimental musician Rainer Landfermann released his first solo album, Mein Wort in Deiner Dunkelheit, on June 19th, 2019.  Named among the Top 30 Best Extreme Metal Vocalists of All Time by Decibel Magazine, the former Bethlehem frontman and PAVOR bassist really outdoes himself on this record.  Gut-wrenching… Continue reading Album Review: Mein Wort in Deiner Dunkelheit by Rainer Landfermann

DUST PROPHET Announces New Vocalist, Wen Marie

Fresh off the PR wire, New Hampshire stoner rockers Dust Prophet have announced a new lead vocalist, Wen Marie.  She will perform her first show with the band on March 20th at Cherry Street Station in Wallingford, CT — a warmup for appearances at the New England Stoner and Doom Festival prefest party in May… Continue reading DUST PROPHET Announces New Vocalist, Wen Marie

Latest Roster Announcements Put the “New England” in NESDF

There may be some far-flung bands performing, but at its core the New England Stoner and Doom Festival is all about…  Wait for it…. New England.  The fest will be held May 15th-17 at Altones in Jewett City, CT with a prefest party May 14th at 33 Golden Street in New London, CT.  Here are… Continue reading Latest Roster Announcements Put the “New England” in NESDF

SCHEDULE CHANGE: Warrior Soul to Headline Sunday of NESDF — Weekend Passes Available Now

New York rockers WARRIOR SOUL will now headline the final night of New England Stoner and Doom Fest 3 on Sunday, May 17th (no longer Friday May 15th as previously announced).  The quartet, lead by singer and songwriter Kory Clarke, got its start in the mid 80s and has released thirteen albums between 1990 and 2019. … Continue reading SCHEDULE CHANGE: Warrior Soul to Headline Sunday of NESDF — Weekend Passes Available Now

Toronto Rockers Pterodactyl Problems to Release Cover of Adele’s “Hello” on Spotify

Every now and then, there are unexpected gems in the inbox — like Pterodactyl Problems‘ upcoming cover of Adele’s “Hello,” to be released on Spotify this February 14th.  Hearing their powerful interpretation got me pulling up their 2019 debut album Esoteric Hobbies.  Van Halen-eque guitar riffs barrel full-force on the opener “Paresthesia,” with theatrical vocal interplay… Continue reading Toronto Rockers Pterodactyl Problems to Release Cover of Adele’s “Hello” on Spotify

GIVEAWAY: Win a Package of Music Marketing and PR Services for Bands Worth $700

Hey, friends!  Are you in a band?  Do you want people who aren’t your friends to listen to your band?  I will let you in on a little secret….  Most underground bands that break out of their local scenes hire public relations services of some kind, or end up on a label who DEFINITELY provides… Continue reading GIVEAWAY: Win a Package of Music Marketing and PR Services for Bands Worth $700

ALMOST HONEST (Doom/Groove, PA) Announces January and February Shows

The best thing about a hobby in the blogosphere is finding cool new bands — and the worse thing is when you find one that’s great and realize you just missed them when they came to your state!  But all is not lost for folks in the Midwest and Mid Atlantic Coast; Almost Honest will be… Continue reading ALMOST HONEST (Doom/Groove, PA) Announces January and February Shows