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• Black Tusk - Set the Dial

  

  This one gave me some difficulties. I hated it at first. And I like Black Tusk a lot, don't get me wrong. I liked the previous LP, Taste the Sin, I saw them liv... Read more

  Posted on 04 November 2011 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Noothgrush - Live for Nothing

  

  This is the aural equivalent of Charles Bukowski (not, interestingly, the German classical he used to write about); I initally thought that Eyehategod was,... Read more

  Posted on 04 November 2011 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Twisted Sister - Double Live DVD/Live At the Marquee CD

  

  A few months ago I wrote a frantic, drooling review of the reissue of Twisted Sister's debut album Under The Blade. It came with a bonus live DVD of their hell... Read more

  Posted on 03 November 2011 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Free Download - Canuck Metal Vol. 1 Presented by Loudtrax.com & Heavy Metal Musi...

  

  The Heavy Metal Music Association of Canada (H.M.M.A.C.) and LoudTrax.com have teamed up to present Volume 1 of Canuck Metal, a free download compilation part o... Read more

  Posted on 02 November 2011 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Tending Bar - Featuring Dan Miraldi, Dansewolf, and Charetta

  

  Late last night I found myself once again behind my bar’s well-worn counter. Three individuals, a man who appeared to be in his 60s, a woman I’d guess to be... Read more

  Posted on 02 November 2011 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• PILE Sign with New Label Exploding In Sound Records

  

  Entering the studio in the spring to record their highly anticipated follow up to last year’s Magic Isn’t Real.Exploding In Sound Records is beyond thrilled to... Read more

  Posted on 01 November 2011 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• John Amadon - Seven Stars

  

  My favorite Beatle was John Lennon. To be sure, John was a tortured soul. His soft side seen in such songs as “Imagine,” “Beautiful Boy,” “Mind Games,” “Gimme... Read more

  Posted on 01 November 2011 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Rammstein Retrospective Album, Made in Germany 1995 - 2011, Available Dec. 6

  

  Oct. 28 -- Rammstein's long-awaited retrospective release, Made In Germany 1995 - 2011, will be available on Dec. 6 through Universal Germany's marketing and... Read more

  Posted on 30 October 2011 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Brett Detar – Bird In The Triangle

  

  As I mentioned last week in my Nick 13 write up, I was previlaged to see a man by the name of Brett Detar open up the show I saw. Read more

  Posted on 30 October 2011 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Iron Lamb– The Original Sin

  

  Given the metal pedigree of the members of Iron Lamb, the surprise of this release is that it’s not really metal. When you have members, current and former, of... Read more

  Posted on 29 October 2011 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• SkeletonWitch - Forever Abomination

  

  This is one of the blurbs that came with the advance of Skeletonwitch's Forever Abomination: Skeletonwitch has been called every name in the fucking book:... Read more

  Posted on 28 October 2011 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Rainbow - Rising

  

  You know you’re old school or just plain old if you’re into this album. I’ve known and loved it for years but recently picked up the excellent LP reissue on... Read more

  Posted on 27 October 2011 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Elemental Zazen - Nothing To Lose But Change

  

  It’s a rare occurrence for me to get excited about a hip-hop record. Over the past few years (decades?), hip-hop has come across more about the glorification... Read more

  Posted on 26 October 2011 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Heavy Glow - Midnight Moan

  

  With her long red dreadlocks wrapped high up on her head, my hippy neighbor from across the street stops by for a visit. "Who's that? Read more

  Posted on 25 October 2011 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Yngwie Johan Malmsteen - Concerto Suite For Electric Guitar and Orchestra in E...

  

  This shred metal Johan pulled a Bach. Pull out your best headphones, turn down the lights, close the door and sit in your most comfortable chair. We are going o... Read more

  Posted on 25 October 2011 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Peter Gabriel ~New Blood Live In London Multi-format DVD Release

  

  Eagle Rock Entertainment is proud to announce the October 25, 2011 release of the stunning Peter Gabriel concert film New Blood Live In London. Read more

  Posted on 25 October 2011 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Revenge of the Quick Ripple Bursts; Featuring Old Californio, Fuck Knights, The...

  

  Old Californio - Sunburst Angels Employing the same rootsy-bluegrass-desert-vibe post-Dead psychedelia that made Westering Again so charming, Old Californio com... Read more

  Posted on 24 October 2011 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Nick 13 – Nick 13

  

  This week was good show week, in town beginning on Friday we had Hank 3, City and Colour, Bright Eyes and Nick 13 with Brett Detar. I must say it was an... Read more

  Posted on 23 October 2011 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Principe Valiente - S/T

  

  As my friends well know, I have a soft spot for late ‘70’s and ‘80’s rock, particularly the bands who first delved into the darker, more atmospheric soundscapes... Read more

  Posted on 22 October 2011 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Shovel's Free Music Ripple Treasures - Featuring Engine, Kadavar, Wiht, and...

  

  Engine Quality sludge heftiness from Olympia WA. Stream the whole demo from their bandcamp page. http://engine1.bandcamp.com/album/engine-demo-album Kadavar... Read more

  Posted on 21 October 2011 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC