It’s that time of year again! Every year sometime between October and December GWAR makes their yearly pilgrimage to Toad’s Place in New Haven, CT and for the 4th year in a row we’ve been there to offer ourselves as human sacrifices to our Lords and Masters. It was three years ago on December 28,… Continue reading Peanut Butter or Legs? Another Interview with GWAR
SHOW REVIEW: Parkway Drive and the Unbreakable Tour, October 8, 2016 // Boston, MA
Review and Photos by Peter Jones-Torregrosa On Saturday, October 8th, Parkway Drive, We Came as Romans, and Counterparts rolled through Boston as part of the Unbreakable tour. The energetic tour spans all of North America, drawing fans of all ages (likely as a result of Parkway’s longevity as a band). Massachusetts thrashers Lich King kicked off the party… Continue reading SHOW REVIEW: Parkway Drive and the Unbreakable Tour, October 8, 2016 // Boston, MA
Bair Grills: Sorceress by Opeth
After 34 years of listening to a wide spectrum of musical genres, few bands that I’ve encountered have transcended labels and specifications to the degree that Opeth has. Most groups fit comfortably into a niche, but others defy description by such menial means. With Sorceress, founder and frontman Mikael Akerfeldt continues his magnificent musical progression.… Continue reading Bair Grills: Sorceress by Opeth
Bardus Opens Celestial Doors with Recent Album Stella Porta
It boggles this writer’s mind that a band like Bardus isn’t more of a household name for those that hold Unsane and Helmet in such high regard. Since we interviewed drummer Kyle Pierce last year, the Philadelphia noise rockers have released a new album, Stella Porta, on French label Solar Flare, and have made a… Continue reading Bardus Opens Celestial Doors with Recent Album Stella Porta
Smoke in the Valley 2016 – Return of the Home Brew
A lot of beer fests tend to blend together; same thing with different scenery, but what sets Smoke in the Valley apart from most other fests is their focus on home brewers. Dollar for dollar I think your ticket money is best spent sampling the hidden treasures fermenting in random garages and basements speckled throughout… Continue reading Smoke in the Valley 2016 – Return of the Home Brew
The Lowercase S: The smallest Creature’s “Reboot”
An alternative rock band originating in Cyprus is currently working on their first independently released album. In July of this year, The smallest Creature debuted their single “Reboot” as a taste of what’s to come. Three musicians make up the talents in the group, including guitarist Stefanos Marnerides (who initiated the project), bassist Stephanos Nicolaou, and… Continue reading The Lowercase S: The smallest Creature’s “Reboot”
Dinosuar Jr. Slays with Give A Glimpse Of What Yer Not
This was not supposed to happen. Most people who know the history of Dinosaur Jr. would have never thought that the band’s original line-up of J. Mascis (guitar/vocals), Lou Barlow (bass/vocals) and Murph (drums) would get back together to record new albums and tour — especially after being apart for nearly 20 years after an… Continue reading Dinosuar Jr. Slays with Give A Glimpse Of What Yer Not