Last night, Hollywood’s Whisky a Go-Go was full to the brim with fans that had shown up to party and support the heavy bands on the bill. Scheduled to follow Void FX, and then warm up for Primer 55, and Dope – SubstAnce D arrived and all eyes were locked on to the stage. Not …
Out of the blue, this mini-masterpiece graced my doorstep. How lucky am I to be one of the privileged few that are able to discover new music by merely having passion for it? I suppose this was one of the gifts for my efforts. What I am referring to is the two-song demo CD I …
Ahh yes. The Palladium. Where good cheer, old-fashioned respect for the arts, and genuine customer service flows like the beer they overcharge for. NOT!!!!! If ever there were a valid excuse for true ROAD RAGE after attending a concert, I would say the Palladium would have to be the thing. Being a member of the …
If one thing can be said for Ultraspank, it is that they have firmly established their sound. These days, a unique fingerprint from a new metal or hardcore band is rare. Somehow, Ultraspank mastered the art of being themselves, and unlike no one else from the beginning stages, and they continue to do so with …
4.7.00 It’s difficult for me to think of a better way to start a weekend than to be able to speak with one of my favorite artists of all time. While at home on a break from a long string of tour dates, Incubus DJ Kilmore gave me a call from his front yard – …
3.25.00 On a gorgeous Saturday afternoon, I had the delight of speaking with guitarist Jonathan Montoya of Full Devil Jacket. Not only was he one of the funniest guys I’ve spoken to, but he is also charming, and has an irresistible Southern drawl that could turn just about anyone into a pile of grits. We …
Some things are worth waiting for. And although we stood around at the Keyclub for almost two hours waiting for A Perfect Circle to take the stage; I must admit, they made the frustration of waiting disappear almost immediately. It was as if they arrived and created a moment of instant clarity amongst the smoke …
I’ve seen a lot of strippers take it all off to Pantera songs. Perhaps it’s the down home Southern flavor that appeals to them; that slow, sexy, and deliberate groove. Maybe it’s the sheer velocity of the heavy parts that makes those girls want to get naked and get down. Rest assured though, you’re going …
Two Hit Creeper scares me. Not only do they get an ‘A’ for originality, but they get an ‘A+’ for frightening me to the bones. Watching Mike and Jim is truly an experience for your senses. This is a two-piece band, whose live show takes on an almost ‘performance art’ feel to it. Two Hit …
With an explosion like a shower of shrapnel in your face, Depswa comes flying right out of your speakers and infects your head for a long time after listening. This is some of the most powerful and intense metal I’ve had the experience of hearing in a while. The tribal elements of the drums, and …