Arcane Malevolence‘s first show was December 14, 2007 at Monkey Bar with Age Old Nemesis, Lesser Being, and Year of Confession. Monkey Bar shut its doors years ago and reopened as some dance club. Lesser Being and Age are now defunct; I don’t know who Year of Confession is, but they’re probably defunct too.… Continue reading Arcane’s Last Show: The End of an Era
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The Writer in Musician’s Skin: A Commentary on the Local Metal Scene
I’m really not conceited enough to think that the breakup of Arcane Malevolence should take up an entire music column on this excellent e-zine. I originally decided to fit it in as a supplement to a bigger issue. Over the last few days however, I’ve come to realize that the breakup of my band IS… Continue reading The Writer in Musician’s Skin: A Commentary on the Local Metal Scene
Tied Up in the Bronx, er, Attic
Being so close to New York, Stamford music-lovers get to enjoy a lot of great bands from “across the border.” Left in the Attic and Tied for Last are two of the many NY groups whose sound waves can’t be contained by the state line. Best friends Murphy, Crissy, and Jacks formed Left in… Continue reading Tied Up in the Bronx, er, Attic
Music: A Guiltless Pleasure
I’m going to start this article with a random list of albums: Dave Matthews Band – Crash Korn – Life Is Peachy ABBA – Arrival Journey – Escape Nick Drake – Pink Moon The Orb – Adventures Beyond The Ultraworld Coldplay – A Rush of Blood to the Head Tears for Fears – Songs From… Continue reading Music: A Guiltless Pleasure
The Fez
Walking into The Fez (227 Summer Street, Stamford) is like entering an alternate reality, perhaps the opium den scene from an old movie about “the Orient.” Mirrors and black roses adorn the blood-red walls, and a silver hookah sits in a corner. Curtains, candelabras, and burnished lanterns give the Middle Eastern restaurant a warm,… Continue reading The Fez
Improptu Music Article: Metal, Puking, and More Metal
You never know what you’re gonna find when you’re out there “supporting the scene.” This past weekend I found two good new bands and a bad hangover, and now I’m gonna tell you about it. Friday night it was Arcane Malevolence and Symphony of Malice at Seaside Tavern in Stamford. I “support” Arcane pretty… Continue reading Improptu Music Article: Metal, Puking, and More Metal