What can I saw about the new Khemmis record? Their 2015 debut Absolution set them on a path to becoming darlings of the indie metal press; Hunted, released a scant year and a half later, was named Best Album of the Year by Decibel and solidified their place in the hearts of doom metal listeners… Continue reading Album Review: Khemmis’s Desolation
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Show Review: Howling Giant, Gorge, and More at Cherry Street Station
There are times in life when you must do That Which is Right: marrying the girl you got pregnant, keeping a lifetime supply of Dunkin Donuts napkins in your glovebox just in case, and sometimes even reviewing a concert that your own band is playing. It was not my intent to cross the streams of… Continue reading Show Review: Howling Giant, Gorge, and More at Cherry Street Station
Listening Lately: Glanville, Apocrophex, Hekate, and The Proud Flesh
I’ve come across quite the array of music in the past few weeks! First up, we have German rockers Glanville with their debut EP First Blood. There are times when as a music reviewer, I’m impatient — a song has to catch my attention within about five seconds or the email goes right in the… Continue reading Listening Lately: Glanville, Apocrophex, Hekate, and The Proud Flesh
No Zero Days: A Dose of Metal Motivation with Dropout Media’s Matt Bacon
Despite many years of receiving (and mostly deleting) 50+ PR emails a day, it’s only recently that I’ve begun to wonder about the people behind the press releases. What motivates them? What are their jobs like? What bands do they actually enjoy? Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to talk with Matt Bacon of… Continue reading No Zero Days: A Dose of Metal Motivation with Dropout Media’s Matt Bacon
Joe Morbidelli (Ex Dead By Wednesday) Talks About Music, Addiction, and Mental Health
May is Mental Health Month, and this year the National Alliance on Mental Illness is focusing their efforts to “CureStigma.” According to the organization, “One in 5 Americans is affected by mental health conditions. Stigma is toxic to their mental health because it creates an environment of shame, fear and silence that prevents many people… Continue reading Joe Morbidelli (Ex Dead By Wednesday) Talks About Music, Addiction, and Mental Health
AltCtrlToob, The Procrastination Edition: Knifey and Glanville Stayed on the List
These couple videos have been on my review list for awhile, but they were too good to forget about. The first video is from Canadian garage rockers Knifey, who chronicled “Serf” off their debut album beached. This is pure Weezer-worship, from the guitar tone to the harmonies to the self-effacing lyrics — and I love… Continue reading AltCtrlToob, The Procrastination Edition: Knifey and Glanville Stayed on the List
I Don’t Even Smoke Pot: A Positive Review of Sleep’s The Sciences
The fact that Sleep managed to release a surprise album in this modern age of download culture is pretty staggering. News always seems to leak out about events such as this. Add to it the fact that a well renowned stoner metal band released their first album in 15 years on April 20th, and it’s… Continue reading I Don’t Even Smoke Pot: A Positive Review of Sleep’s The Sciences