By Nikita Alekseyevich Khrenov Trends are cyclical. What was once popular will fade away only to return many years later, and these past couple years have seen old school death metal make a massive return. It seems like every month we have a slew of bands dropping some of the best throwback brutality we’ve ever heard… Continue reading Album Review: Cult Burial (s/t, November 6th)
Tag: UK
Nerd Talk with EMPTY FRIEND
Sci-fi’s the name of the game when you’re Nerd-Talkin’ with UK rockers Empty Friend. Bassist Davvers takes us on an intergalactic journey with his taste in media… MOVIES I’m not a movie buff at all, and am really easily pleased and quite happy to suspend disbelief for even the most terrible of plot holes if… Continue reading Nerd Talk with EMPTY FRIEND
NERD TALK with Lee from HER DESPAIR
UK gothic rock band Her Despair is back with more Nerd Talk! Following in the nerdy footsteps of Her Despair bassist Vikki, drummer Lee takes over with his thoughts on video gaming, Old West movies, and detective novels. Video Games I have gamed for years. Since I first played the Sega Megadrive in the early… Continue reading NERD TALK with Lee from HER DESPAIR
Single Review: “Battle Cry” by the Joykill Collective
Everyone wants to be anthemic these days, including UK alt rockers Joykill Collective. They’re against something in their new single “Battle Cry,” but I didn’t know quite what because I couldn’t understand the lyrics outside of the chorus. Thus, I went to the music video for elucidation: At first, I wondered why a hot chick… Continue reading Single Review: “Battle Cry” by the Joykill Collective
EP Review: Manilow’s Cease and Desist
Sorry, Manilow, I will not Cease and Desist, your EP is way too much fun. The opening track “Missing” immediately made me think of the classic “movie-montage” featuring lots of story told only with moving pictures as the music perfectly punctuates the action. And the cover of the EP, with a speedboat racing a la… Continue reading EP Review: Manilow’s Cease and Desist