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music fuzzy and dripping in acid,come in and orbit the place where rock has no limitations, just domination. Kick back and enjoy the Journey Into Outer Space!A.C.Cruiserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11620574495195999231noreply@blogger.comBlogger242125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5196025210033908443.post-35638303344980689712011-11-30T06:45:00.000+11:002011-11-30T06:45:58.882+11:00INTERVIEW: JPT Scare Band<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSzm7MFUIL4R0owrmdoiFBUxnYcdZ2WGOWEyqctLWRJRWURWH_Jac7UeCHqxuf0Qk8Z25A_dgP4y7ScZD_D9YopoQzxAiZZZg1iN2dFPoZDx5cib_vxftg561ZroM577tLmISb4g6Op00/s1600/jpt+logo.jpg" /></div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Interview by John Wisniewski</span></b><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">Could you tell us about the release of your latest CD - Do you still enjoy playing together after all of these years?</span><br />
Our latest CD came out of nowhere, as far as I can tell. The guys at Ripple Music somehow found us and made contact a year or so back with the idea of a double Vinyl /CD project using a lot of unreleased music. Some of it was really old stuff and a couple were really new, like it's Not My Fault and I've Been Waiting, (the song is old but the version is from 2001). Todd and John put together a really cool album with really psych swirling yellow/green vinyl. It is quite psychedelic.. Great job Ripplers! The three of us would play together more regularly I'm sure if Jeff lived closer but whenever we have the chance we are playing and recording whatever comes out. As long as we have new ideas I suspect we will continue to have fun playing music together.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">Could you name some of the bands that have influenced the sound of JPT Scare? Who are some of your favorite blues artists?</span><br />
Vanilla Fudge, John Mayall, the Blues Breakers, Yardbirds, Clapton, Winwood, Canned Heat, just to name a few of my favorite blues bands. I think Led Zeppelin pushed me over the edge though. Jimmy Page and the gang put out some of the best music ever. Totally blues based heavy ass kicking rock and roll.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">"JamVapour ' is an example of the band's freeform nature, sometimes-do you enjoy experimenting with a progressive sound?</span><br />
Progressive? Man, I am not tuned into the label thing; we just play whatever we are into at that moment. Not sure of how I would categorize it but it surprises me to hear us described as a proto metal band too. I just thought we were playing rock and roll as hard as we could play it.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">What guitars do you guys play?</span><br />
I have 1972, 4001 Rickenbacker bass. I bought it new with a left hand body and a right hand neck since I usually turn a right handed bass over with the big string on the bottom. I played this on all the old stuff and on Rumdum Daddy. I have a chopped up headless Ibanez with some EMG humbuckers and a bunch of active EQ stuff on it. I use this one on a lot of our stuff like Jamm Vapour and at our live gig at Crosstown Station. I also have a nice SG Gibson short scale bass that sounds very cool too. I also have a Hoffner but it tends to feed back really bad when I turn it up loud.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">What has kept the band going for so long?</span><br />
We're brothers from another mother and we love playing music together. The stuff we do doesn't come out unless we play with us three. And that is a fact, Jack.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">Do you find that the audiences have changed from the 1970's onward?</span><br />
No, not really. Popular music has changed but back in the 70s when disco reared its ugly head we kept rocking, just like we continue to do now, regardless of what the popular norm may be.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">One of your songs is called "Wino"- have you had some troubles with alcohol over the years?</span><br />
No, nothing too dramatic anyway. The song is pretty cool though and it really hurts when we play it. Poor devil!<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">What lies in the future for the band?</span><br />
I'm in the process of doing a blitz of media to regional colleges hoping to get enough airplay to enable us to get some gigs booked with our buddy Rocky Rude at the Knobs, showing the kids how us old guys roll. Who knows, maybe they would dig it?<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">Any stories about playing live or being on tour?</span><br />
We really do enjoy working together STILL. In fact, July 22, 2011, JPT Scare Band played our first concert in 38 years. It was an incredible event for us and for those who came out to support us. They seemed to really dig what we were doing up there. Lots of noise between verses and songs. It's hard to hide real enthusiasm and it fed into what we were doing up there on stage. After it was all said and done I talked with Terry and Jeff about their experience up there in front of a crowd and we shared a similar story of having a very surreal experience. It had been so long since we had an opportunity to perform that we were all up there pinching ourselves for the first few songs. It just didn't feel real! It felt very psychedelic however, all of us fell into that place where our brand of madness tends to arise.<br />
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<a href="http://ripplemusic.bigcartel.com/">Ripple Music</a><br />
<a href="http://www.jptscareband.com/">Website</a><br />
<a href="http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/jptscare">CdBaby</a><br />
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So, if you're at all following the Greek underground metal scene you may have stumbled across a band going by the name "Lucky Funeral" and also another band going under the moniker "Speedblow" (<a href="http://planetfuzzrecords.blogspot.com/2010/11/review-speedblow-fields-of-doom.html">which I reviewed here last year</a>). If not, well now you have. What we have here with "Inside It Grows" is a culmination of these two bands, rolled up in a meaty-gyro.<br />
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Mike from "Lucky Funeral" does all the vocal duties on "Slave of Saints", while John T. of "Speedblow" handles just about everything else on the album, minus some lead guitar work done by George "The Goat" Stavroulakis.<br />
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With there being a million different genres of metal these days, "Slave of Saints" to me, is genre defying, one minute it's bashing you over the head with progressive metal elements, using "Tool" like a "Crowbar" on your senses. Then at times drifting into a "Dream Theater" on ludes vibe. While never losing its metal-head design, plenty of double bass kicks. Chugging, churning riffs. Down-tuned and doomy axe slinging is in store a-plenty here. Iron Maiden esque twin guitar harmonies and even some groove metal, thrashy moments, which remind me of Machine Head at times.<br />
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Boasting a slick production, "Slave of Saints" sounds massive when listened to at earth shattering volume. All in all, if u bleed metal, and die by the sword. This could very well be your wet dream. Check em out on bandcamp.<br />
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I've spent a lot of time with the debut release by this Tennessee band. Heavy Eyes seems to capture everything I dig in a rock record. Lots of fuzzy guitars, groovy foot stomping riffs and tons of attitude during its 11 tracks.<br />
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Imagine if you will, Brant Bjork, The White Stripes and Fu Manchu all sitting around puffing on a hookah listening to Zeppelin albums, then picking up their gear and just going for it. That's the vibe I get from this impressive slab of rock put forth on here. Plenty of soul and a real sense of honesty is captured during the whole duration of the album.<br />
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Seems to be that all these new bands that are opting to put out their music themselves, whether it's through iTunes, bandcamp or whatever file hosting website they choose is really making things interesting. The production on the album is stellar and really has a live jammy feeling to it. Maybe being mixed and mastered in the city where rock and roll started with Elvis in Memphis has something to do with it. Some of that voodoo may be rubbing off here. The band has posted on their bandcamp page: "We hope this album melts your speakers". I'd say...mission accomplished!<br />
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This new band from Ghent has released their debut album to the masses, entitled "Trigger and Fly". And what you get here is some ready for the radio tunes, in the form of bands like Foo Fighters, Incubus, and Queens of the Stone Age, with a more meat and potatoes sensibility. What I mean by meat and potatoes is it has more substance, gristle and heft than those aforementioned bands. Sure u get some sing along choruses, but there's also some meaty guitar work in spots that can keep a metalhead interested, even some wacky horns on the end of "All Dressed Up".<br />
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"Trigger and Fly" despite its more mainstream vibe is really a pleasurable listen from beginning to end. The production is huge, resulting from the mastering job done by Brian Gardner, whose accolades include David Bowie, Foo Fighters, QOTSA and Them Crooked Vultures. And really sounds great for a self released debut album. These guys seem to have a clear vision of who they are, and where they are going.<br />
<b>by Adam Walsh</b><br />
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<a href="http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/mufflermen">Cd Baby</a><br />
<a href="http://mufflermen.bandcamp.com/album/trigger-and-fly">Bandcamp</a><br />
<a href="http://www.recordheaven.net/index.cfm?x=browseLabel&ID=8540">Record Heaven</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.myspace.com/mufflermen">Myspace</a><br />
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Due to popular demand Mars Red Sky have decided to put their hugely successful debut release to Vinyl. Only 500 numbered copies available so you better be quick to snap one of the finest releases of 2011. Pre - Order now available via <a href="http://marsredsky.bigcartel.com/product/pre-order-lp-debut-album-vinyl-tote-bag-free-shipping">Big Cartel</a> Only €15euros / free shipping in europe and €20.00 euros Worldwide...<br />
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Mars Red Sky has managed to put out one of those WOW-albums that comes two or three times a year! A word that comes to mind is; melancholy, super psychedelic and VERY tasty. After releasing the debut ep 'Cursed' earlier this year Mars Red Sky serves this master blaster on a silver plate! You get seven beautifully carved heavy psyche/stoner gems in almost 40 minutes. This is no mediocrity, rather a first class acid trip through the red dunes of Mars. No slips are made and every tone is carefully sewn into this magic carpet that offers a breathtaking journey through time and space. <a href="http://planetfuzzrecords.blogspot.com/2011/05/review-mars-red-sky.html">Read More..</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.emergence-music.com/index.php?option=com_zoo&view=category&layout=category&Itemid=175&lang=en">Emergence Records</a> * <a href="http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=427949349&affId=1581970">iTunes</a> * <a href="http://www.junodownload.com/products/1727309-2.htm">JUNO</a> * <a href="http://www.myspace.com/marsredsky">Myspace</a> * <a href="http://www.marsredsky.com/">Website</a> * <a href="http://www.facebook.com/marsredskyband?sk=wall">Facebook</a> * <a href="http://www.reverbnation.com/marsredsky">ReverbNation</a> *<a href="http://marsredsky.bigcartel.com/product/pre-order-lp-debut-album-vinyl-tote-bag-free-shipping">Big Cartel</a><br />
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A.C.Cruiserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11620574495195999231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5196025210033908443.post-87383340026587551552011-07-27T21:19:00.002+10:002011-07-29T05:54:13.007+10:00REVIEW: Grifter - Self Titled (Ripple Music)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg57z6FkAZozqeZY7iwbxYWP3dnsmNAd1Mi7UkcOzSrFUHVixsSGJLgkrnkQcLd_bJhxPglx5Q9OFxoZN5qIHo9LKP4jlkcAzBofGYntZq0PiN-Kaw9-imVOQk3-hGFcuc-vq9eckkqljg/s1600/Grifter+Band.jpg" /></div><b>Heavy Rock from the UK</b><br />
Grifter - Good Day for Bad News<br />
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Grifter fires on all cylinders on their new self-titled album. Full of hooky boogie rock, soulful and sincere vocals, and boasting a mammoth sounding production. Having a couple EP's under their belt, the time is right to finally show the world that Grifter means business, with their first full length album.<br />
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Right from the get-go, this UK based trio comes out swinging, and pummels your ear hole with a barrage of bluesy riffs and booty shaking time signatures. Taking the usual influences of bands like KISS, AC/DC and Motörhead and brewing them up with the more modern soundings of Clutch and Corrosion of Conformity, is really nothing new you might be thinking, but these guys do it better and with more finesse then most of the bands out there.<br />
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Sounding dirty and raucous, this is the perfect soundtrack to a night of debauchery. I can imagine walking into any random strip club with this blasting out of the speakers or just chillin' with some friends at a bbq. Either way you slice it, this is party music and has that certain something that will keep you coming back for repeat listens. Thanks to the fine folks over at Ripple Music for stamping this to plastic. Look for an October 4th release for this album of sonic majesty, both digitally and on CD. Cheers!<br />
<div><b>by Adam Walsh</b></div><div><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.ripple-music.com/">Ripple Music</a> * <a href="http://www.myspace.com/grifterrock">Myspace</a> * <a href="http://grifter.bigcartel.com/">Big Cartel</a> * <a href="http://grifterrock.bandcamp.com/">Bandcamp</a> * <a href="http://www.facebook.com/GRIFTERROCK"> Facebook</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://ripplemusic.bandcamp.com/track/good-day-for-bad-news">Ripple Music on Bandcamp</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJbq-Q8rjofAdqPLVjLjt4j4UNiKsA6ygOG9KI1yUj1AAd6Fu9n-5_rGfoparFQufabRumQV86K6AWRPDTQIQB7zm-F3bgdEJ94-if8QwGcOyrOJQ4uxJu5NotInS10AbpxILZEoD05uM/s1600/Grifter+Cover2.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Track List</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">01 Good Day for Bad News</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">02 Alabama Hotpocket</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">03 Asshole Parade</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">04 Strip Club</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">05 Young Blood, Old Veins</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">06 Bucktooth Woman</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">07 Preacher and the Devil</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">08 Bean</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">09 Piss and Gas</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">10 Unwelcome Guest</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">11 Gone Blues</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>A.C.Cruiserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11620574495195999231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5196025210033908443.post-58151005313861617692011-07-27T07:32:00.000+10:002011-07-27T07:32:39.148+10:00REVIEW: Black Capricorn – Black Capricorn (12th Records)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1LV0sBmeOcn7uwY2k0TTxPwv1r99ziBO1AQYh_kHPKU_n-rf7-HkJAj08MoChnOEy-RJVFcNsNA6i4dcv57LZbSIMbBvGHIMRpnz4Fz4LwXzwFH-9qf96TxnENUd-DlfIUFBdjZkuTlY/s1600/Black+Capricorn+Band.jpg" /></div>Heavy Rock from Italy<br />
Black Capricorn - 10,000 Tons of Lava<br />
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Black Capricorn is a fairly new band coming out of Sardinia, Italy. Having recorded their self-titled release back in 2009, and falling below the radar for a couple years, it's finally been stamped on CD by the good folks over at 12th Records (High on Fire, Yob and Ocean Chief).<br />
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Black Capricorn takes the slow and low approach with their doom. Weaving 70's lo-fi occult worship (Electric Wizard comes to mind right away) with fuzz-drenched, drop-tuned guitars. Clean, slightly distorted, low-register vocals are in order for most of the album as well. However, they ebb and flow well with the dark macabre tone of the disc to a tee.<br />
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Some of the highlights on the debut are "Il Tamburo Del Demonio" and "1000 Tons of Lava", with their Kyuss-like riffs, unexpected time changes and creepy, psychedelic sound effects, really grab the listeners' attention and keep it. "The Maelmhaedhoc O'Morgair Prophecy", with subject matter that deals with the Catholic Church and the end of the world. Strange chanting and hypnotizing, droning riffs. It comes across like an equivalent to watching an old, black and white horror movie that you don't understand, but can't take your eyes from.<br />
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Black Capricorn really has something to offer here, and although not a landmark album, it really shows a good start to something. I can see this band really blowing some minds if they can keep it together long enough to encapsulate a 2nd recording.<br />
<div><b>by Adam Walsh</b></div><div><b><br />
</b></div><div><a href="http://www.12threcords.com/black-capricorn.html">12th Records</a></div><div><a href="http://www.myspace.com/blackcapricorn666">Myspace</a></div><div><a href="http://blackcapricorn666.blogspot.com/">Website</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLV4GQDwn9sixd_3xWcyKoPhjFWEm97vEJ1oRoIvGZJe6dZ0pKQDuuFDwCP9MAg_6WDrDK0mxSaien9GBQDWzWdwHzfntx1GL1tJ10mVbUF8SeZSYkDAsda3RmW-6_pv0WdTwd4zMO720/s1600/Black+Capricorn+cover.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Track List</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">01 Sa Bruxia</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">02 Perpetual Eclipse</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">03 Capricorn One</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">04 Il Tamburo del Demonio</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">05 10,000 Tons of Lava</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">06 Call of the Goat</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">07 The Maelmhaedhoc O' Morgair Prophecy</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">08 Liquid Universe</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>A.C.Cruiserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11620574495195999231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5196025210033908443.post-17645184194580886932011-07-17T12:20:00.012+10:002011-07-17T12:47:16.102+10:00INTERVIEW: Broken Betty<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6vkrnlOwxQNwV1VLL_BO6xQDudkb_5Uw4xuhNOkPhMLpKG2cOucCUM4smvS7LRBZWETx5C6jed0D5LsyWh3ao66Lz3llw5xy0E9s_1XmUvkefbtevMat8zaF2doIrRxWG6L2hsYUz3jU/s1600/Broken+Betty+Band.jpg" /></div><b>Heavy Rock from Poland </b><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Interview by Adam Walsh</span></b><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #aaaaff; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;"><b>Hello Pacior and thank you for your time.</b></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #aaaaff; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;"><b>The new album is called "Sorry Eye", what's motivation behind that title?</b></span><br />
Album is titled after one of the songs. It's not a common phrase, it's just a combination of words that somehow correspond to the lyrics in that tune - a piece about a despised guy, that everyone feels sorry for. We found it to be unusual enough for an album name.<br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #aaaaff; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">You guys have a lot of different influences apparent in your music, what bands inspire you, old and new?</span></span></span></b><br />
It's hard to pick just a few of them, really. Kyuss is an obvious choice, and all the stuff they did separately, after splitting up. Stoner/fuzz rock scene, bands like Fu Manchu, Dozer, Clutch and so on. Some late 80's/ early 90's alternative rock, like The Afghan Whigs, Helmet, Sonic Youth, Melvins, 16 Horsepower. Older bands like Budgie (amazing riffs and my personal favourite 70's band), Hawkwind.<br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #aaaaff; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">I don't hear much music coming out of Poland, what bands have you shared the stage with or should we know about, is there a big scene there?</span></span></b><br />
Well, Poland is mostly associated with heavier stuff, great "big" metal bands like Behemoth, Vader, Decapitated, there's also a very strong post rock/metal scene, but when it comes to stoner, fuzz or rock music in general, we're still pretty much in the underground. But for two or three years now the scene is growing rapidly. We all try to keep in touch, and that's also pretty cool. Some bands that are definetly worth mentioning: Blindead (more post rock and sludge oriented) Psychollywood, Octopussy (Dziablas's other band) Vagitarians, Satellite Beaver, Major Kong, Elvis Deluxe, Luna Negra...to name a few, and we've shared the stage with most of them.</div><br />
<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #aaaaff; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">Most embarrassing/worst gig?</span></span></b><br />
Once we've waited too long for our turn to play, and our bass player drank about 6 or 7 beers (in Poland they're twice stronger than in the States) - he was having trouble keeping himself straight, and at one point dropped his bass on the floor. But it was all good, clean fun, and I can't say we were embarrassed back then.<br />
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<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #aaaaff; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">Best gig?</span></span></b><br />
Recently, release party for The Sorry Eye - we've headlined the show,<span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>a lot of <span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>people came and everyone had a blast. Basically, gigs close to our home town are mostly really great, we have our audience, that we can always count on, sometimes they sing the lyrics with us. It feels good.</div><br />
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<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #aaaaff; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">The track "Pull in Like a Black Hole" off of the first EP is one of my favorite tunes. What was the inspiration behind that song/writing process, or the process you guys use for all of your song writing?</span></span></b></div>Thanks! When we wrote songs that ended up on the EP, we mostly worked on the riffs and vocals individually at home. Then we brushed it up in our rehearsal space, and arranged it together. When it comes to "Pull In...", I remember that Dziablas came up with the bass riff first, but we couldn't take it any further for a long time. One day I was just improvising stuff over that part, and accidently grabbed a slide. I recorded my part over the bass line, and it basically inspired Dziablas to write the chorus and verses for the song, in one evening.<br />
We took a different approach with "The Sorry Eye", one night we just jammed a lot, and recorded everything, and then we took the best parts out of our jams and turned it into songs. 90% of the album was written together in our rehearsal space. <br />
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<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #aaaaff; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">How long did it take to record "The Sorry Eye"?</span></span></b></div>Recording drums took about 2 days, guitars and bass about 5 days, same as vocals.<br />
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<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #aaaaff; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">"The Sorry Eye" has a real epic feel to it, and the production is top notch. Where was it recorded, and what kind of equipment do you guys use?</span></span></b></div>Thanks again! We recorded, mixed and mastered it at Sounds Great Promotion studio in Gdynia. Dziablas works there as a recording engineer, and he did all the tracking for the album. We used a "vintage" approach to recording - most of the drum sound comes from just two microphones, we also used some really old mics for recording guitar and bass. We used Gibson Les Paul guitar through 1978 Marshall JMP and Orange Rocker amps, Fender Precision Bass and Premier drumset. Most of the work was done by our friend and owner of the studio, Kikut, who mixed and mastered the album. He used modern pre-amps and consoles, but for mixing he "compressed" all of the separate tracks into just four, and that really made a huge impact on the sound of the album.<br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #aaaaff; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">A lot of bands from around the world sometimes sing in their mother tongue, is there a reason u choose to sing in English over your native tongue?</span></span></b><br />
That's true - we obviously play for Polish audience, mostly, and sometimes we <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>face the accusations of being "false", by not singing in our mother tongue. I don't <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>agree with that at all. There are several reasons why we sing in English. First of <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>all, we feel that it fits our music best. We treat rock music as a heritage of English and American culture, and English language is a part of that heritage, just like the electric guitar. Playing stoner rock with Polish lyrics would be just weird to us. <br />
Dziablas is quite fluent in English, his foreign accent is not so distinctive, so we think it sounds natural and not forced. We've heard the opinions from native speakers, that he sounds like an American, so that's pretty cool. Hopefully, we can reach out to much bigger audience that way. Maybe someday we'll be in the same league as Dozer or Truckfighters - and I don't think they'd achieve what they did, if they had their lyrics in native Swedish.<br />
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<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #aaaaff; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">If you had one wish what would it be?</span></span></b></div>To be filthy fucking rich...then we could rent a nightliner and tour Europe and the States, just for fun...<br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #aaaaff; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">Where do you see yourself(s) in 5 years?</span></span></b><br />
On a USA tour in a nightliner, hopefully. But more realistic, recording our fourth or fifth album, maybe with backup from a good label, and gigging - a lot.<br />
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Today, when music comes free with an Internet connection, it's really hard to do. <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Right now we do it only part-time, and we're happy when the band's profits can balance the expenses. We all have day jobs, Dziablas works as a recording <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>engineer and graphic designer, Seba is a sales specialist, and I'm a civil engineer.<br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #aaaaff; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">Favorite expression/swear words?</span></span></b><br />
Polish is a really beautiful language when it comes to swearing, and a simple "kurwa"(whore) or "jebac"(fuck) can have a lot of different meanings, depending on the context. I don't think I could ever pick just a few of them<br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #aaaaff; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">Previous bands, members have been in?</span></span></b><br />
Mostly just loose, no-name projects - Broken Betty is our first more serious band. <br />
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Tough choice...I'd probably go for the Melvins or Helmet - we idolize them and yet they seem to be very cool and down to earth guys, so it might be fun.<br />
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Thanks a lot for the interview, and thanks for taking the time to check us out. We can promise some new material, sooner than you expect, so be sure to keep us on the radar!<br />
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Thanks a lot for taking the time to answer these questions; I love the new album. Good luck to you guys!!<br />
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<b>Check out Broken Betty on</b><br />
<a href="http://brokenbetty.bandcamp.com/album/the-sorry-eye">Bandcamp</a><br />
<a href="http://www.brokenbetty.pl/">Myspace</a><br />
<a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Broken+Betty">Last.Fm</a><br />
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SuperGiant - Aries<br />
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I just received this little gem in the mail yesterday, and as I write this review, I'm playing it for the first time to get my immediate thoughts and reactions. For all of you newbie's out there SuperGiant has been laying down the rock for a few years now. With their debut EP back in 2006 and Antares in 2008 (both of which I hold in high regard), now the boys from New Mexico are back in 2011 with their 3rd installment in sonic ear cleansing with the aptly titled "Pistol Star".<br />
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The boys here haven't strayed much from the formula of their previous releases much, and why should they? If it ain't broke, don't fix it, right? What you get here is ballsy rock 'n roll, southern fried riffs a plenty with enough testosterone to impregnate any female willing to give it a listen.<br />
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Some of the highlights that hit me right away are the tracks "Emotion" which comes out of the gate swinging, with a riff that reminds me a bit of Soundgarden's "Jesus Christ Pose" and has that same kind of intensity, incredibly cool stuff here. The AC/DC meets Led Zeppelin stomp of "Rosey Posey" and "Mexican Radio" which at first glance, I thought was going to be a cover of the old Wall of Voodoo song, but no, rather it's a barnstorming southern rocker with tons of attitude. Then we land on the final track, the title track, "Pistol Star", this song really shines, starts out spacey and chill, then crushes you with a wall of guitars, showing off Joel Rogers's haunting vocal ability at the same time. "Pistol Star" has it all, great musicians playing great music. Don't pass this one up.<br />
<div><b>by Adam Walsh</b></div><div><br />
</div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/supergiant3">CdBaby</a> * <a href="http://supergiant.bandcamp.com/">Bandcamp</a> * <a href="http://www.myspace.com/supergiant">Myspace</a> * <a href="http://www.reverbnation.com/supergiant">Reverbnation</a> * <a href="http://www.facebook.com/supergiant">Facebook</a> * <a href="http://www.supergiantrock.com/">Website</a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv_Gto36BtrcDDsSgJTFb7Q1Dl3SDq2zMAk1sYUf6jxg2X-MjT6HQVIQYETR8H60k-ekMfJtD72gtfDNgs8rhEzTOy0C-zuLutp32EbkqogWhNKClb_1ST8NeT5P03N2JxUnakaXo_Yn0/s1600/SuperGiant+%25E2%2580%2593+Pistol+Star+2011.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Track List</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">01 Tres de la Mañana</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">02 Emotion</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">03 Revolution</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">04 Rosey Posey</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">05 Aries</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">06 Mexican Radio</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">07 Pistol Star</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="480" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/5nzb8WqNWEk" width="600"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9iMIpDKHOZbqP5FzonN0aab5ZectrA2dHnVQotC6pOkMeXmmnKOpr9Buo78__s34nP7DIDUG5d26NWo4ZSUNiXiJ71eIpdrpNd3AqYDdwLX5wBkkCqkIPC9_WD0qxQtCuY-FC-ZYi8h8/s1600/SuperGiant+%25E2%2580%2593+Pistol+Star+Rel+Party.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The band will celebrate the release of the new record this Saturday, July 9th at Launchpad in downtown Albuquerque, NM. The show will feature new bands HIGH IRON and BLACKENED ROOTS. It’s only $5 to get in the door.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZvWtImh6QdSEIXE2UzyNDGaaFdq-seXW7dTKYpbNGc1K3qWcbdiAn-xYttFrX0AZzNB99dhC4c-vKrf9-2fsSHYkmF9C9-b1aruEhoFgI6zbMFGqmh62Mn9QdkRAfoKF27eb2ejZlLws/s1600/header_oldskl.jpg" /></div><div><br />
</div>A.C.Cruiserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11620574495195999231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5196025210033908443.post-87747977401645242802011-06-28T20:13:00.004+10:002011-06-29T03:27:11.230+10:00REVIEW: Birch Hill Dam - Colossus<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhueo7sCH8vQX2XMfFNXqJuvEOyL2v0jYfmytZNHYAyhS-3WQTKMIf66Sb0R8OQ9FBGmdfSkwa8EHZmnlbTnLhMoIMukqlCEmc_k6gzKxxLX7JJc0T3IBfxlQ1nsmuDjB5FSrTYNYmO3Tc/s1600/Birch+Hill+Dam+Band11.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>Heavy Rock from the USA</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">"Colossus" is the title given to Birch Hill Dam's sophomore release, after releasing their self-titled debut back in 2009; they are back and ready to prove themselves against metal's elite.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">"Colossus" meaning, something of immense size or power, seems a pretty fitting description to the grooving onslaught put forth on this album. Staying true to their debut, what u get here is more of the same southern-tinged stoner metal, a little doom thrown in for good measure and heaping amount of 70's and 80's rock, akin with bands like Down, Crowbar, Alabama Thunderpussy with a bit of Thin Lizzy and Deep Purple. Like their debut they even throw in a cover on the disc, unlisted on my promo but a huge surprise to my ears. Giving the "Birch Hill" flavor to an old Twisted Sister song, and showing their roots a bit. I love it when bands do that to a familiar tune, and make it their own.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Most of the vocals are clean and harmonious, but every once in awhile letting out a throat-shredding scream isn't out of the question, done with taste, and perfect timing. The production on "Colossus" is a step forward from the debut as well; everything is well balanced and in your face just like any good metal album should be.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Solid from beginning to end, there isn't one negative thing I can say about "Colossus". If u like honest and sincere heavy rock with no bullshit and balls to spare, this could be one of your favorite albums of 2011, if you don't, then why are you reading this? A must have for mine, and anyone's music collection.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Grab a physical copy of the Cd release Colossus with Bonus track, "Burn In Hell" from the <a href="http://www.birchhilldam.com/fr_store.cfm">Birch Hill Dam Store</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>by Adam Walsh</b></div><div><br />
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</div><iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" height="355" src="http://bandcamp.com/EmbeddedPlayer/v=2/album=2748398603/size=grande2/bgcol=130707/linkcol=ffffff/" style="display: block; height: 355px; position: relative; width: 300px;" width="300">&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;amp;lt;a href="http://birchhilldam.bandcamp.com/album/colossus"&amp;amp;gt;Colossus by Birch Hill Dam&amp;amp;lt;/a&amp;amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</iframe>A.C.Cruiserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11620574495195999231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5196025210033908443.post-690899400328253292011-06-28T18:45:00.000+10:002011-06-28T18:45:52.623+10:00REVIEW: Svölk - Svölk<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVQwLoi6NrchXbDNvGotLryenVaik_fw2iPCLX23Wc805mk2ZGNlcXuxkUcFUrL7Kk5pxUEfUORpfLOiaFFpI6yuxj-D-QgG9Bn6WnPGnhh-KkXb2ts9dKDD3mfWqBsOSohmqMtb1YQVg/s1600/band+pic.jpg" /></div><b>Heavy Rock from Norway</b><br />
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Let us consider large calibre for a while, because here is some damn heavy Norwegian timber that beats the drum...<br />
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What the hell does svölk means? Even if I'm Swedish (next to Norway) I don't understand a word of it. Anyway, these dudes rock the shit out of any living soul and make a few jumps on the Richter scale without any difficulties! These guys pop out from no(r)w(ay)here and have previously been completely unknown to me, they have simply past my super radar (thanks for the tip Adam!). Well, we all make "mistakes" sometimes;-)<br />
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On the self-titled debut album Svölk delivers nine jaw dropping power measurements whose arsenal includes both riff rock (most of it) and old school heavy metal in 42 glowing minutes. Svölk fires their first round '52' and the smell of burning rubber fills the air almost immediately, hold your wig granny and stop banging your walker against the wall, because there is a new bear in town! Imagine that Sunride and Sahg mates with Mannhai and Spiritual Beggars, the outcome would be a little svölkie. This is like 52 times the pain, but it's worth every god damn slap because when these gentlemen hold the stick nothing can go wrong!<br />
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The following tracks 'This is it' and Anchor' goes on in the same direction. In other word; you get loads of heaviness and plenty of classy riffs, and the vocals rule! The Norwegian rock armada hammers on with the fourth nugget 'Sweet agony' and once again you get invited to a deafening demonstration which is comparable to bands like Coogan's Bluff, Sasquatch, Gascoine and to some of the heavy southern rock scene. A neat concoction of thrilling riffs and the vocals impresses even here. Simply, Sweet agony is one of the absolute highlights on the album.<br />
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After having tasted 52 times the pain on the first gem '52' Svölk are ready to punch you a few times more. On the sixth song '12 times the pain', you get a more "ordinary" rock treatment with less stoner influences and bands like Lamont, Rockzilla and the Glasspack comes to mind. I might "be out hiking in the wrong weather" but that's my definition. Anyway, who cares as long as the amps are burning I am satisfied.<br />
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Svölk ends the show with 'Inferno' and 'Dead: 30' which are quite different from the others, here you get the heavy metal flavoured mixture I previously mentioned. These tracks make me think of The Sword and early Iron Maiden. Although I'm not usually into this kind of music the Norwegians still manage to keep my interest alive. The album contains almost no sleeping pills and is mostly a fresh and alert creation of higher rank. Svölk deserve a place among its predecessors Honcho, Pawnshop, El Caco, Sahg etc. and i hope that the journey doesn't end here, and we get the pleasure to hear more from these heavy rock dudes in future... thumbs up Svölk!<br />
<div><b>by Tobias Beament</b></div><div><b><br />
</b></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.myspace.com/svolk">Myspace</a> * <a href="http://www.svolk.net/">Website</a> * <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/svolk/id261118502">iTunes</a> * <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=ntt_srch_drd_B0017ZM6TK?ie=UTF8&search-type=ss&index=digital-music&field-keywords=Sv%C3%B6lk">Amazon</a> * <a href="http://music.napster.com/sv%C3%B6lk-music/album/sv%C3%B6lk/13414448">Napster</a></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTDaQJAmIvKAEBTAzSuxQApU9hrUKTP8M9tPnIn-WViMDBbmegYI_WY-UvRQRvbGg4SJJze_427CZBXuHfzHXaE1cBcurjAIZT2bMwahfbbXy1FsXxD1fIZ_63yDsrBNpWmrBXJclvtfQ/s1600/Sv%25C3%25B6lk+front.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Track List</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">01 52</div><div style="text-align: center;">02 This Is It</div><div style="text-align: center;">03 Anchor</div><div style="text-align: center;">04 Sweet Agony</div><div style="text-align: center;">05 Miss Alcohol</div><div style="text-align: center;">06 12 Times The Pain</div><div style="text-align: center;">07 End Of Days</div><div style="text-align: center;">08 Inferno</div><div style="text-align: center;">09 Dead:30</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="371" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Stpq-mvK1pE" width="600"></iframe></div>A.C.Cruiserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11620574495195999231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5196025210033908443.post-26746284325214033242011-06-16T22:23:00.000+10:002011-06-16T22:23:49.271+10:00REVIEW: Superchief - Corporate Dynamite<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMoTFWev83O0QfiIp7sStdlO8Q8tijnRFhPQaB9FEhhUg740gGVnJs9CRTT9qe7WkmyeGANwS0rRY6JhcAGDKiLWUskGCzHerae8OxQwdg949gb1Cg2XOKdKjfjoyVF40XlQvAtmw-YDY/s1600/Superchief+Band.jpg" /></div><b>Heavy Rock from the USA</b><br />
Superchief - They Call Me Nomad<br />
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In a world dominated by corporate interests and processed popular culture it is hard to find the soul of rebellion in Rock n' Roll. There are battalions of metalheads and rockers throughout the country laying in wait, calm beneath the veneer, primed to explode. The fuse to ignite the devastation is Superchief's latest release. "Corporate Dynamite".<br />
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As the name suggests, the album is a call to arms to those that tire of the current state of "Rock n' Roll" in this great land. Like a powder keg Superchief is set to decimate the corporate music landscape with their uncompromising riffage and moxy. The music comes from the soul of the 5 piece from Des Moines, Iowa, and it is evident to the most seasoned advocate of the loud, to the armchair enthusiast. "Corporate Dynamite" is an album that all walks of life can sink their teeth into, and that was not planned in a board room, or in some marketing graduates cubicle... it just happened, like it is supposed to. Superchief wrote the songs they wanted to and recorded them, simple as that. Yet so far beyond simple that the complexity of the battle cry draws the listener in and whispers in their ear, "Go blow up some shit!"<br />
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Over the past 3 years Superchief has honed their skills and sharpened their senses. Playing hundreds of shows to crowds throughout the Midwest and growing their fanbase, the band takes the stage with a carefree demeanor, but with the determination of a pugilist. Superchief has built its reputation and foundation on a raucous and beer soaked live show. It is their ability to play their music live, with an evident enthusiasm that wins them new fans. Knowing how important raw live energy can be, Superchief made damn sure that is how their first full length album, "Corporate Dynamite" was captured.<br />
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In November of 2010, they entered Sound Farm recording studio to record "Corporate Dynamite". The guys went in, without a click track, without Auto Tune and with the intent that overproduction ruins the true character of a recording, and cranked out 10 songs in one weekend. Focused by determination and several hundred beers Superchief created an album that is infused with the elements of true rebellion and Rock n' Roll swagger. They wanted the little imperfections; the slight tempo variations that a live recording was missing in the majority of new recordings. With the help of engineer, Ryan Martin and of Terranova, they got exactly what they wanted.<br />
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The above was included with my copy of "Corporate Dynamite" which I received for review, I chose to include most of it here because I totally agree with what was said, and could not have said it any better myself. "Corporate Dynamite" is the equivalent to going 10 rounds with Tyson... lots of dancing around, double barreled head punches, and in the end, if it doesn't knock you out, it will definitely chew on your ear.<br />
<b>by Adam Walsh</b><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/superchief1">Cd Baby</a> * <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/corporate-dynamite/id435188898">iTunes</a> * <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Corporate-Dynamite/dp/B004YWOFZ6/ref=sr_shvl_album_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1308223112&sr=301-1">Amazon</a> * <a href="http://www.superchiefband.com/">Website</a> * <a href="http://www.myspace.com/hailsuperchief">Myspace</a> * <a href="http://www.reverbnation.com/superchief">Reverbnation</a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbG2D0JcdzdAmD4ssoNKAxBnq7PJEDnBoh5-hCyBh_bogoy4c3Qr70tRoPGYl3EVbBBOk2Yui1RUpJCAxrlL38fSg3QiIlrTSwAn-IX5MRntgJxOrweRztrO-Y_zPC7Tc98a3ASEVU_sU/s1600/Superchief+-+Corporate+Dynamite+cd.jpg" /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Track List</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">01 Fear No Shield</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">02 Odin Be Praised</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">03 Shovel In The Basement</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">04 Corporate Dynamite</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">05 They Call Me Nomad</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">06 Sweat</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">07 The Story Of The King Killer</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">08 The Plan</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">09 Saint Bukowski</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">10 Destiny's Child</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip5_SurpG6LEeQ9WfnRHf2beWZH3N3e_twKeIqXZi4ZePskG49MKt_ahWd_YUjUmvU7oMLwgbQWkPMwQhT4Kpc9fo5IbVp9ezOQjR53J5fpjmQBgN3UqgwD4IKHESgtgTJftMFEDyN2pk/s1600/Superchief+Logo.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>A.C.Cruiserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11620574495195999231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5196025210033908443.post-84709257615069027172011-05-20T17:32:00.002+10:002011-05-20T17:37:37.101+10:00REVIEW: Mars Red Sky<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi11DiyjMwXlaSUWvC4tJ66c-6BgnEiJa3qH0S_Wd2PEYd6Pzmna9M39Y_GFXT3wi65vpA6x6qFMv1HToUbe6xsy1za8HfrUTNm7FoS3pOIR3M5w4A0ck9CwWDFi7hI0PlHg7aYOGNLIrQ/s1600/Mars+Red+Sky+band.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi11DiyjMwXlaSUWvC4tJ66c-6BgnEiJa3qH0S_Wd2PEYd6Pzmna9M39Y_GFXT3wi65vpA6x6qFMv1HToUbe6xsy1za8HfrUTNm7FoS3pOIR3M5w4A0ck9CwWDFi7hI0PlHg7aYOGNLIrQ/s1600/Mars+Red+Sky+band.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>Psychedelic Stoner Rock from France</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Mars Red Sky launches their first rocker towards the peak of the holy mountain, the full-featured 'Strong Reflections' is on the agenda and the sun shines stronger than ever! Imagine that Colour Haze, The Machine and Kyuss teams up and cooking up the century's most magical mushroom stew. You get heaps of atmospheric deep dives and stylish arrangements, and on top of that an impassioned voice that will make anyone to shed a tear. The second act 'Curse' rolls in the same direction, perhaps not as amazing as its predecessor, but is still better than some bands manage to accomplish. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">On the third act 'Falls' Mars Red Sky delivers a beautifully intertwined instrumental, And the guys clearly show that practice makes perfect. Once again you get vibes of both Colour Haze and The machine, along with loads of the "Martian" sound. If I get to choose the 'Way to Rome' (fourth act), I would choose the route which the French are taking! This track is absolutely one of my favourites on the album. Way to Rome is a real happy event that touches all the good things in life, and contains everything a great stoner song should have! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The last two gems on the album 'Marble Sky' and 'Up The Stairs' is like being hurled into space. To float weightless around the universe without any worries. These mammoths forking their way through the soundscapes, while the guys in Mars Red Sky jumps in as no.2 on my top ten list of great albums this year! (so far).</div><div><b>by Tobias Beament</b></div><div><b><br />
</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.emergence-music.com/index.php?option=com_zoo&view=category&layout=category&Itemid=175&lang=en">Emergence Records</a> * <a href="http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=427949349&affId=1581970">iTunes</a> * <a href="http://www.junodownload.com/products/1727309-2.htm">JUNO</a> * <a href="http://www.myspace.com/marsredsky">Myspace</a> * <a href="http://www.marsredsky.com/">Website</a> * <a href="http://www.facebook.com/marsredskyband?sk=wall">Facebook</a> * <a href="http://www.reverbnation.com/marsredsky">ReverbNation</a></div><br />
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Lunar Dust - Firewall<br />
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Lunar Dust is one of the most promising newcomers who may the desert sand to swirl around in the most constructive way. This power trio was formed in Milan, Italy 2009, after a decade of different music experiences for each of the three members. They developed their "own style"; a great combination of stoner/desert and 70's rock, paying attention to heavy melodic riffs and great vocals. One of the main influences must obviously be Kyuss and Dozer (as usual) because everything smells Cactus, and the dusty roads remain just as dusty as they should be! There are also heavy psyche/acid rock elements to the music.<br />
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In January 2011 Lunar Dust headed for the studio and recorded their debut album 'Full moon blues' which is a self produced session in eight promising acts. The band is still unsigned and looking for a record deal and distribution worldwide. So my advice to all earthbound labels is; what are you waiting for?!<br />
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This journey starts off with the nicely carved 'Firewall' which is as the title describes a wall of inflammable riffs that burns big holes in the most thick-shelled cactus. Both Kyuss, Samavayo and Brain Police comes to mind, and just like these genuine bands Lunar Dust delivers solid stoner magic. The second launch 'Silent deepness' is just as solid and touches both the stoner genre and the 70's. You get fat fuzzy riffs á la Grand Funk Railroad meets Dozer, downtuned and coarse-grained, and the dust is whirling as Lunar Dust rushes on. This is absolutely one of the outstanding tracks on 'Full moon blues'<br />
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Fear the cactus, or should i say 'Beware the cactus' (third track) is also quite an experience. This nugget is a sharp instrumental son of a bitch that runs you over like a raging desert cruiser in 300 miles an hour. 'Beware the cactus' is a good example of classy instrumental stoner rock that is highly recommended for those who are only in it for the instruments! On track number six 'Crimson eyes' the Italian stallions makes a slightly different set-accession and offers a more traditional mix of "regular" heavy rock, acid rock and QOTSA. With or without the typical desert riffs; this is still well worth the dig!<br />
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Lunar Dust ends 'Full moon blues' with the nicely arranged 'Stereotype' which is a perfect ending to this eight of eight album! This time the guys offer a more old school mixture and remind me of the early works of both Dozer, Honcho and Magnified Eye. Just as these dignities this trio manages to place the riffs in the right place and nothing feels dull or mediocre. 'Full moon blues' is bloody good start to this trip and the guys in Lunar Dust have certainly managed to capture my interest. This "beautiful" piece of work will with no doubt end up on my top 10 list of 2011best albums. I hope that the journey does not end here and we'll hear more from these dudes in future!<br />
<div><b>by Tobias Beament</b></div><div><b><br />
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</div>A.C.Cruiserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11620574495195999231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5196025210033908443.post-73031766643193944932011-05-20T05:59:00.001+10:002011-05-20T05:59:32.310+10:00REVIEW: The Hollow Men - Food Chain<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAzO8-GsNCdqNEhyphenhyphen6DL72jW7Y7XI22Dc-lUNMsJ6IoBhTR94wns6cWnE5FAgqRh_L7ZOqVrHriGJIYYJXOakvYvrHTivhMC4igZXxf18CBy836mpWLxifULIGPIv094A9K-LwG7aXdr3M/s1600/The+Hollow+Men.jpg" /></div><b>Heavy Rock from The Netherlands</b><br />
The Hollow Men - Throne<br />
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Something so similar surrounds this opening bass & drum beat, as the guitar floats in and the words are released it brings me back to the early days in the '90's. One of my favorite times in music. Euphoria starts the release off, and you would be hard pressed not to think it could be a long lost recording from the "grunge" days, like I've heard them before beside an Alice In Chains or a Helmet. Is this a good thing, you bet, two of the better bands from that period.<br />
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They pick it up more with Top of the Food Chain, with its smooth guitar-bass mixture, the vocalist pipes, on this song is great, a perfect match for the grind that the song builds through its, almost 6 mins. It's always nice to hear a heavy band with good clean vocals, with solid melodies. It just keeps getting better with Out in the Cold, another heavy grungy song, crunchy catchy cosmic bliss, this baby is one meant for the good old days when people would watch videos on TV to catch the next great up and coming band (no not the Justin Beiber kind either..). I'm not sure if this is The Hollow Men's goal, but I could certainly picture this song getting radio play.<br />
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Although Throne may be their "popiest" number, it's certainly not a pop song. With a touch of Screaming Trees (another top band I like), this song just rolls along at a certain slick pace, a groove that doesn't stop. It majestically had me hooked in, head bobbing, and knee bouncing. Another beauty by them. Soldier has a killer riff, it drags you in, and does not let go, and you can't help but feel like you want this song to go on & on. The drums compliment this song so well, allowing the bass & guitar to rip it up, yet keep it structured perfectly. I hear abit of Eddie Vedder in the singing, which compliments this song even more.<br />
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This Is Not A Love Song is a straight up balls to the wall rocker. Straight to your heart, it's 2 mins of pure punk power. We end it off with Bleed. Another poppier number, although it's far from being a pop song. I'm almost at a loss to describe it; it's got such a nice roll to it, rocking, yet mellow in its delivery. The singing once again is exceptional, although I'm not sure who is singing here (as both the guitarist & drummer are listed as vocalists). <br />
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All in all this is a great release. I was very much surprised how the production, the songs, the lyrics were all well thought out. I'm not sure how well they go over in the Netherlands, but these guys have a great future ahead of them. Although I know it's not every bands dream to get "huge" these guys certainly have the potential. They show no weakness in anything they do on this record. If you're a fan of Alice In Chains, Helmet, Screaming Trees etc... you would do no wrong getting this, and make no mistake, they certainly are not ripping these bands off; they are just building on what these bands left behind.<br />
<b>by William Bissonette</b><br />
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Tombstones - Hellfire<br />
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The nightmare continues...<br />
Hell yeah! The powerful and mighty Tombstones from Norway are ready to crush all walls on their debut album 'II'. Get ready for some real heavy shit!<br />
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No fuck'n around is exactly what you might call this disc, on the debut album 'II' Tombstones shows the Masses that the bells of doom are ringing and the Vikings no longer exist! Quite a lot has happened since the demo 'Volume 1' and the band is heavier and seems more confident in what they are doing. In other words; it goes in the right direction.<br />
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The new album starts off with 'Hellfire' which is loose cannon without inhibitions.'The fire' take to prisoners and smashes you to pieces, over five burning minutes of uncompromising Norwegian anger with patter drums and glow hot strings. This is a ginormous stir up among the tombstones and the trio literally drives the stake through your heart. The followers 'Distorted Visions' and 'Whisperer In Darkness' makes me shiver all over, slow and sinister with a thrilling sense of the dark. This is true doom of higher rank which is comparable to dignities such as The Gates Of Slumber, Las Cruces and Wall Of Sleep.<br />
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'Further Down The Abyss' is one of the slowest acts and along with 'Realms Of Oblivion' these two make the perfect match to this album and completes the whole in a cool and sinister way. An exercise in raw power and demonic behaviour which makes any priest drop dead. Other tracks worth mentioning are the monstrous seventh act 'The Source' and the following 'Wheels Turn' which certainly brings those hidden monsters in the closet back to life!<br />
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I consider Tombstone's 'II' as one of the ten best doom releases in 2010 and if you prefer quality instead of quantity you have to try this one. If you're into bands like Cathedral, The Gates Of Slumber, Wall Of Sleep, Saint Vitus and so on, then Tombstones is for you! Turn the cross and join the dark forces... Norway is on the march!<br />
<div><b>by Tobias Beament</b></div><div><b><br />
</b></div><div><a href="http://www.transubstans.com/?module=releases">Transubstans Records</a></div><div><a href="http://www.recordheaven.net/index.cfm?x=browseSearch&ID=&iID=100923&sc=&ob=tl&so=ASC&pp=50&pn=1&sl=true">Record Heaven</a><br />
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The Muggs - 6 To Midnite<br />
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It's 1972 and I've got my Plymouth Road Runner ready, she's packing a 440 CID engine with a 4-barrel carburetor under her hood, she's gassed up and ready to go. We've booked a special appointment with an old friend. Let her fuckin' rip, she burns her tires down the roadway, the streetlights are a blur to my eyes, everything I see just flashes by, asphalt tearing up behind me. Can't keep my old friend waiting. Turn right, I head south, way down Washington Blvd, where my old friend lives tonight... Look for number 1, Cobo Hall. Ladies & Gentleman, we are proud to present, in support of their new release, Born Ugly, The Muggs.........<br />
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Born Ugly begins, fuckin' groove slays, the crowd has already risen off their asses, already feeling electric, wired, if there was a perfect song to start an album off with then, this is it. We slide right into Blood Meridian, another guitar heavy groove, like Humble Pie of old, the Muggs, have the head nodding in all directions. I see the crowd move in unison, heads banging, smoke filled air, that sweet smell..... Numb the body has become, my ears slaves to the music filling up the hall, can I say it's knocking me out cold.<br />
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We hit Home Free, a more melodic song, all three instruments take you down this path to enlightment, slower, relaxes the mind...then it hits you with this sweet soaring guitar solo...that just brings me back in my seat, crowd air guitaring, hands contorted in odd movements.. Spastic motions...almost beautiful like, then it just falls into that trance that melodic sweet sense again. This show, so far, is above and beyond what we expected...the crowd just mesmerized. We feel like we are right up there with them, the band, the Muggs.<br />
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Clean Break Blues up next, slide guitar frantic, infectious, this romp is another burner, although this time they throw in some sweet melody interplays between the band. It's a slide workout which gives this song something of a twist over the first three...then right into Notes From The Underground, a real hard rock stomper, short yet sweet, the we segue into Dear Theo , with another beautiful slide workout. These trilogies of songs complement each other so well, you would could easily think of it as one long great song. It certainly kept the crowd outta their seats. <br />
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Losing End Blues is a simple melodic number, with yet another stunning guitar line. The melody on this number shines once again. Certainly the Muggs have this formula down pat. It adds a nice dimension to the songs. It certainly has the feeling of some of the great 70's bands; LEB would not look out of place as a song on any one of the "classic rock" bands we grew up listening to. 6 To Midnite is another rocker. Great interplay between the drums and the guitar, the jam in the middle is like foreplay, just before the action begins again, climax. You can see, feel the crowds adoration for the band tonight. The Muggs are putting on a display of retro rock, done the right way.<br />
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After a brief second to compose myself, we are introduced to Sturm Und Drang, which starts as a by the numbers rocker. Which isn't all bad, but up until this point the songs have been stronger, however the song quickly segues into Hats Of Mr. Beardsley, which has a riff to rock, its dark, and it gets the crowd up on their feet again, it's a killer, and the audience has bought in.<br />
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All eyes on the stage, an acoustic number sets off on song number 11. World Around is the most beautiful song on this album, in this show, to my ears. The musicians are top notch on this song, the background melodies are outstanding. This is a real keeper. After this short number, the Muggs get the crowd moving again, with another hard stomper, Kitchen Sink Blues. I can't but feel like I'm hearing some older Humble Pie influences (the Pie being one of the greatest boogie/rock bands around). Kitchen Sink Blues does not let up, the perfect follow up from World Around. Stamping my feet, the ground shakes, the all walls feel like they are ready to crumble.<br />
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We have now reached the end, you can feel the disappointment. Last Words ends the album off on a high note. Just a riveting song with a stupendous guitar workout. Hard to see how anyone will leave here disappointed. Sold out show, sold me out, solid solid stuff.<br />
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The Muggs (Born Ugly) is without a doubt one of the best retro hard rock releases I have heard in a very long time. If you like the first two releases by them (S/T & On With The Show), then you will not be disappointed at all. I found this to be there strongest album yet. It is a pleasure to the ears, to any fan of hard rock with a retro twist. If you like the Pie, James Gang etc... then you will absolutely need this for your collection. <br />
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My only question is, how is this band not signed to a record label? Especially when there is one in their hometown that the Muggs would easily fit on their roster. It's a shame, a band with talent like this, goes unnoticed and does not get the recognition they deserve. Do yourself and the band a favor and buy this release. <br />
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Easily in my top 5 releases of the year if not the top right now.<br />
<b>by William Bissonette</b><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><a href="http://store.bellyachecandyshoppe.com/br-026br-027.html">Bellyache Records</a> * <a href="http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/muggs">CD Baby</a> * <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/born-ugly/id433881436">iTunes</a> * <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Born-Ugly/dp/B004Y138BY/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=dmusic&qid=1304111433&sr=8-2">Amazon</a> * <a href="http://mp3.rhapsody.com/the-muggs/born-ugly">Rhapsody</a> *<a href="http://www.myspace.com/themuggs"> Myspace</a> * <a href="http://www.themuggs.com/music/">Website</a> * <a href="http://www.last.fm/music/The+Muggs">Last.Fm</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRdpXfq-RGoaHdlDiok1uNNpwdDMquvKIcydEU35URk_kZkyRSf4h8gnwu4cDS65cQFnh-IyFdfnKFn1QpazoOkiZ6RE00qrn2Ww_3PYJrlRL-D70tbV7IGMqWg1RT3i0bTjfsI1c4CO8/s1600/The+Muggs+-+2011+-+Born+Ugly.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Track List</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"> 01 Born Ugly</div><div style="text-align: center;">02 Blood Meridian</div><div style="text-align: center;">03 Home Free</div><div style="text-align: center;">04 Clean Break Blues</div><div style="text-align: center;">05 Notes From Underground</div><div style="text-align: center;">06 Dear Theo</div><div style="text-align: center;">07 Losing End Blues</div><div style="text-align: center;">08 6 To Midnite</div><div style="text-align: center;">09 Sturm Und Drang</div><div style="text-align: center;">10 Hats Off To Mr. Beardsley</div><div style="text-align: center;">11 World Around</div><div style="text-align: center;">12 Kitchen Sink Blues</div><div style="text-align: center;">13 Last Words</div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVcrZnxrGaaeiyOSXStgrB9MTtBAUPiBAliZ8GO9pGfLPQXD21Zxxe6XBRI6-hRQC_4FPjwEbwhy9EGjjIJIE18mytglfpfwh3BFg3AtxUuakEnNrIsCjUVzD_AT2Gu-AGRaa1QObz4hw/s1600/Bellyache+Records.jpg" /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium;"><b><span style="font-size: 15px;">Born Ugly! Deluxe Edition LP, on Bellyache Records, , Bonus AUTOGRAPHED 7 Inch Single (only available in this package) Limited to 500</span></b></span><br />
<a href="http://store.bellyachecandyshoppe.com/br-026br-027.html">Bellyache Records</a><br />
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</div>A.C.Cruiserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11620574495195999231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5196025210033908443.post-33435484009556472452011-04-30T09:56:00.000+10:002011-04-30T09:56:54.550+10:00REVIEW: SpartaKiev - Demo 2011<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ7_ZGL_9uv86xKJCevF6wD0NlN12cngAdRI9F1ZHdiUeeZts70yDfHZTjG0dybKm-XJxRsw0J1D4iettOWXoSYU06EHpukEWAuggeJtI8zvW-ULkzJnb31MgkxQYUpqZwbTxmP0-wjg0/s1600/Spartakiev+Band.jpg" /></div><b>StonerRock from the Netherlands</b><br />
SpartaKiev - Travelling Alone<br />
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Introducing SPARTAKIEV! A new four piece rock outfit from Holland and yet again not surprisingly so, yet another fine release from the Country that seems to keep breeding great and serious rock n roll outfits! I stumbled across this band whilst researching through the never ending gems over at Bandcamp.<br />
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Spartakiev whilst not playing anything new, surprise me with their incredibly glowing sounds that send me back to the late 90's to early 00's. Where Stoner rock was somewhat peaking and loads of great bands kept putting out amazing records! Spartakiev hail in this area think, the punk like vibes of Demoncleaner, The Rawness of early Dozer, Dern Rutlidge and the sometimes jazz, surf elements of Fatso Jetson and you have a pretty good feeling as to what you are getting yourself into.<br />
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This 6 track demo/ep depending on what intent it's for is a classy introduction record with enough swings to make you not get bored and enough grooves to keep you wanting more. Tracks like "One " Oozes that classic stoner feeling, we all came to dig and love with dozer like vocals and chunking bass lines and classic raw blues with enough bite to keep it on that nice heavy side yet not at all being too heavy. "Swing a Swung" heads down the muffled down tuned road and reminds me to some degree of the earlier desert sessions stuff that was done on, say volumes 1 & 2!<br />
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"Daemons", see's "Spartakiev" get down to business a truly kick ass song and a real eye opener to what this band is about! Vocals on this track are seriously nailed, the chorus is so catchy with spoken word like haunts and crushing punk styled riff layer behind it! Again nothing new, but the wheel sometimes doesn't need to be reinvented, to enjoy good old fashioned stoner rock and roll!<br />
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I can see "Spartakiev", getting a lot of attention as there Demo gets exposed! I urge you to pick this up and contact the band it's just one of those gems, which will really take you back to the good old days and give hope to the future. Classic Demo with just the right amount of everything to keep it from being to mundane, solid effort guys I look forward a long player hopefully in the not too distant future...<br />
<div><b>by Matt Frighetto</b></div><div><br />
</div><div><a href="http://www.myspace.com/spartakiev">Myspace</a></div><div><a href="http://spartakiev.bandcamp.com/">Bandcamp</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHKad8NLTnFZQ6lYnP8Q9gpgzXT_XAuEy9VeCbsgDP__YT7fzwu-W8Q4VMHRNVNGUEBSVZjI6M1HuDC5k154UPt2OqXMKGj7tn6q2PAdnGuoSHOWIZtBNcNV_oIVWViUIYVGocRA1P540/s1600/SpartaKiev+Demo.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Track List</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">01 Travelling Alone</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">02 Los Weirdos</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">03 One</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">04 Swing a Swung</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">05 Daemons</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">06 New Morning</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPS2p4nR7Wsclcx7g2_0dhjSP6TTVyCIiZZGAMjjUCKCF0TqGGF4i2tJhM2qeipJCoxyYued-wqY_6Ywn14Fj4TKDQMZf6UFpuyf6f8SyyE91R5JKtjSPExmID9vp2wcdwtCuWjucSd2I/s1600/SpartaKiev+Logo.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>A.C.Cruiserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11620574495195999231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5196025210033908443.post-52082656243735619192011-04-30T09:52:00.003+10:002011-05-04T19:21:48.348+10:00INTERVIEW: Void Generator<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-FPORT2681Yir41hyba6mxCtCHKVVT3ujziqCimVz7vpaC-dL_jXMachlWyKhaaTzbXh3su04Y6lxwIxx9RAcQfYConn5hl7tSxQ-xhvXa8gzAFaZ3txP5vMhSwT0a1czD161aL-gtfs/s1600/Void+Generator+band.jpg" /></div><b>HeavyRock from Italy</b><br />
Void Generator - Message From The Galactic Federation (edit)<br />
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<b>Interviewed by Tobias Beament </b><br />
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<b><span style="color: #aaaaff;">Tobbe -</span></b> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6fa8dc; font-family: inherit;">Hi guys! Can you introduce yourselves?</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;"><b>Sonia:</b></span> Hi all! Well, what may I say? I play bass guitar since I was 12, at the beginning (in the 90s) I tried many genres, especially with post rock and progressive bands, and then, at the end of that decade, I started to improve my experimental side with electronic equipment (Roland JD800 and others). Year by year, I kept listening to German cosmic music as an inner soundtrack for my musical needs, until I reached a clear vision about what I wanted to do with my instrument and music in general. At that point, I founded Void Generator with Gianmarco.<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;"><b>GM:</b></span> Yeah, many years ago Sonia was a keyboardist and a former member of the band. I am guitar teacher here in Italy but I do another 'official' job that I prefer not to mention here, too far from music! I am the guitarist and the vocals too are mine on the last record. Cristiano is the keyboardist and Marco the Drummer, they are far from home at the moment and I am answering in behalf of them as you can see...<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6fa8dc;"><b>Tobbe - </b>When did you start off as a band, and have you had the same members since the start?</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;"><b>Sonia:</b></span> As I've just told, I'm a founder of the group since 1996.<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;"><b>GM:</b></span> There have been many drummers, 4 if I don't get wrong, Marco is the last one since we started many years ago. We even had some guys on bass, well; in short, I am the only one from the beginning.<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;"><b>Sonia:</b></span> At the beginning, there was another keyboardist beside me, his name was Massimo...He played in the first two VG albums.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6fa8dc;"><b>Tobbe - </b>How many albums have been made so far?</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;"><b>GM:</b></span> Some early compilation, our first eponymous ep (2004 - 4 tracks, almost unavailable), a full length named We Have Found the Space (2006) and our last Phantom Hell and Soar Angelic here reviewed. We are going to appear on an American compilation from 272 Records with our 'classic' Sidereal Connection and more things are to come for the new album.<br />
<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">Sonia:</span> </b>I played bass into VG track "God Of The Space" for the first compilation called "Fuori dal Centro" for Fluido Distribuzioni; it was in 1996, then I went away for 10 long years to follow my intellectual carrier and, at the end of this period, there has been our reunion as co-founders in the late 2006, when Gabriele, Maurizio and Massimo split off; the year after, we worked to the musical material that would have formed Phantom Hell And Soar Angelic. The CD, in which I play bass guitar, was published, at least, on May the 6th 2010. Now an EP called Collision is about to be published, with a lot of guest musicians in it...<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;"><b>GM:</b></span> yez, Collision is just a new ep of 2 songs made with a live track and an old recording - something different from the Phantom. We felt something different and wanted to publish that as an independent release. I think we'll do more things this way in the future. <br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6fa8dc;"><b>Tobbe - </b>What equipment do you use?</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;"><b>GM:</b></span> A plethora of vintage instruments, from Sunn O))) to Fender, Marshall, Hiwatt and a couple of beasts speakers named Dragoon. Many effects like space echo and old synths like MS-10, surely I am forgetting something. Ah, Gibson guitars, of course.<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;"><b>Sonia:</b></span> I've been using for a long time a Warwick Corvette bass; now I'm playing a 1978 Fender Jazz Bass, with a Fulltone modified bass distortion pedal (USA imported), Ampeg and Sunn O))) amplifier. Cristiano plays Minimoog too.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6fa8dc;"><b>Tobbe - </b>Have you got good response of the new album?</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;"><b>GM:</b></span> Many very good reviews all over the world, and a good response from the market, radio broadcasting here in Italy, USA and Russia too.<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;"><b>Sonia:</b></span> Silence means wonder: our fans, during the listening of the album, must have pronounced lots of "...!!!"...<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6fa8dc;"><b>Tobbe - </b>I'm curious about one thing. Why is the last track on "phantom hell" hidden/untitled?</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;"><b>GM:</b></span> well, we discussed a lot if we could put it or not on the album so we settled down the question trying to create a sort of surprise; just think about the attack of the song: this is the main reason. We wanted to create an excess all over the Phantom, matey...The title is not so significant as the emotion, the feeling.<br />
<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">Sonia:</span> </b>the main declared reason was to destroy every kind of stereo hi fi because of the unexpected guitar/bass/drums explosion at the third minute...<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6fa8dc;"><b>Tob</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6fa8dc;"><b>be - </b>Have you ever played outside of Italy</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;"><b>GM:</b></span> Nope, we had more than a chance but it is difficult because of the low budget many have, and we are not so young anymore... <br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6fa8dc;"><b>Tobbe - </b>You are looking for gigs in Europe (or worldwide?) for the moment, any success?</span><br />
<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">Sonia:</span> </b>As Gianmarco told, we received many invitations, maybe in summer...<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6fa8dc;"><b>Tobbe - </b>Are you happy with your record label?</span><br />
<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">Sonia:</span></b> Of course: it's ours!!! We do what we want in it! We don't have to follow any command by anyone; we freely compose the music we play. There are lots of other musical productions in this project too, check it out at www.phonosphera.com...<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6fa8dc;"><b>Tobbe - </b>Do you pay for the studio costs yourselves, or does your label pay for it?</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;"><b>GM:</b></span> He He! Yes, we have many instruments and collaboration that allows us to drastically reduce costs. <br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6fa8dc;"><b>Tobbe - </b>What influences do you have, and what music did you grew up to?</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;"><b>GM:</b></span> Ehm, all the seventies, hard rock, heavy metal, space, prog, electronic, stoner, avant...and so on.<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;"><b>Sonia:</b></span> I grew up with Tangerine Dream, Klaus Schulze, Can, the polyphonic Mike Oldfield, Pink Floyd, Amon Duul, Genesis...Cosmic, krautrock, electronic, psychedelia and progressive over all. Nowadays, I exercise myself into a meta-analytic style of listening about contemporary classical: my favorite ones are Penderecki, Gorecki, Takemitsu, Part, Berio and, of course, Stockhausen.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6fa8dc;"><b>Tobbe - </b>Any hobbies (besides the music), families, jobs etc. ?</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;"><b>Sonia:</b></span> I write about poetry, literature and philosophy, studies in which I spent the most of my life. My personal blog is http://criticaimpura.wordpress.com/ . If you want to keep in touch with me and get a look....In my life, I'm a teacher. I love wandering throughout artistic places such as museums and churches and I adore dogs.<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;"><b>GM:</b></span> I am a pusher of...music, this is my hobby...<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6fa8dc;"><b>Tobbe - </b>Is Italy a good country to live in musically or in general?</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;"><b>GM:</b></span> Is still there something for which Italy is fine? let me see...food, sun, then sun, food...and so on. That's all, I think.<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;"><b>Sonia:</b></span> for many reasons, musical, political, social, absolutely NO! My only consolations as an Italian are Caravaggio...And Carlo Emilio Gadda.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #aaaaff;">Tobbe - </span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6fa8dc;">Any future plans?</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;"><b>Sonia:</b></span> Steve Jobs docet: I want to stay hungry, stay foolish...And keep playing, writing, living the Beauty I see all around myself with all my heart.<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;"><b>GM:</b></span> A new album and more live acts.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6fa8dc;"><b>Tobbe - </b>The floor is open, is there anything you would like to add?</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;"><b>Sonia:</b></span> Another brick on the floor... (!?!)<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6fa8dc; font-family: inherit;"><b>Tobbe - </b>Thanks for the interview...I wish you all the luck!</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;"><b>Sonia:</b></span> thanks to you!!! See you soon mate!<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;"><b>GM:</b></span> You are officially invited to the sunny Italy for...food! What are you thinking about...?!<br />
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;"><a href="http://www.myspace.com/voidgenerator">Myspace</a></span><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;"></span><br />
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3 Mexicans from Gorma - Desolated Man<br />
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The Three Mexicans from Gorma formed in 2007: every member comes from different musical experiences. The new trio, of south-stoner/space rock was created to revive the nostalgics of the 80's and 90's robust, smoked out, heavy and hungry sound. Remembering the glorious American stoner rock pioneers. The 12 tracks here enclose a comic book concept of pure invention, which will take you to a place forgotten by God, a place forgotten by all, to the city of Gorma (an acronym of the members of the band).<br />
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Gorma is a ghost town, strange and decadent, lost in the Mexican desert, a town reflecting destruction, greed, madness, cruelty, evil and envy, all the wickedness still present in today's world. The protagonist called "Desolated Man" (an old and dirty loner cowboy), reaches the city of Gorma, just by chance, riding his old horse Jekyll. Closer and closer to evil-land, the old cowboy is captured by a series of events that trap him inside Gorma for eternity. The significance of the city is nothing but the doorway to damnation. The Desolated Man will have to fight against the Gorma's evil, surrounded by blood and delirium, trying to earn eternal peace.<br />
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The Mexicans will take on stages with this story made up by a soundtrack inspired by the powerful and massive best pages of Queens of the Stone Age and Kyuss, using the experiences gathered in previous projects (Spingigonzales and Goro), not only playing, but telling a story like some twisted Rodriguez film. In October of 2010 they released G.O.R.M.A., their first self-produced album, distributed by Go Down Records.<br />
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Concept albums are nothing new, and if this seems like a lot to swallow, it is! However, there's some really interesting things going on with this band and this album, and it really does suck you in and take you on a journey. The eerie spoken word intros and creepy passages throughout the recording really enhance the listening experience. I am really glad this was brought to my attention; I really enjoyed the hell out of it. I'm guessing the readers here will too.<br />
<b>By Adam Walsh</b><br />
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</div>A.C.Cruiserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11620574495195999231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5196025210033908443.post-15070320000748600722011-04-16T08:20:00.001+10:002011-04-16T10:43:06.080+10:00DEMOLAND: Blastronaut Demo 2011<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnWQaMrgf8qZEUrCTFbBvS1nj5XNzTe73whmZUyIyq1OTojFpHKJZkGZcB9OvlKqaNX1B3EADCqFkyvEvZ7fAQ8poaIk2HDCxuJh6ODfqEMqWc1FthQMV5bZrKyfk8wkxg0DmDBpkChws/s1600/Blastronaut+Band.jpg" /></div><b>StonerRock from the UK</b><br />
Blastronaut - Synthetic Sun<br />
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Super impressive 4 track Demo release from Manchester based Blastronaut. Having only been playing together for 6 months, Blastronaut was formed in August 2010 from bands such as The Shadowcops, Archer and Thade and have produced a 4 track demo any Desert Stoner Rock fan would surely appreciate...Major influences are The Melvins, Fu Manchu, Clutch and Orange Goblin<br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><i>The ethos – is painfully simple;</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>We are a heavy rock band in a long line of heavy rock bands who are desperately in love with monumentally huge riffs combined with visceral choruses and sweet, sweet melodies.</i></div><div><div><br />
</div><div>Check out Blastronaut playing their 1st Gig on 23.04.11 at The <a href="http://www.theroadhouselive.co.uk/">Roadhouse</a> in Manchester as part of the 'Japanchester' fund raiser for the Japan Tsunami disaster...be there</div><div><b><br />
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</div>A.C.Cruiserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11620574495195999231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5196025210033908443.post-13002386159946440982011-04-11T19:09:00.001+10:002011-04-17T21:52:55.281+10:00REVIEW: Arenna - Beats of Olarizu<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt7s_W1J-DsYYtAW90j84o2vDkp1UpdozRSPjOiQ7bOJbRYZkBaLD-TXW79I4NsrdputGYAWLtxQED4iieIbu_ZJJU8dP8VBHTPiFZuYLOmL2ukz3KdGQAhRKbGQwc1rDE_Dn_P0kO0pQ/s1600/Arenna+Band.jpg" /></div><b>Stoner Rock from Spain</b><br />
Arenna - Receiving the Liquid Writings<br />
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Release Date : May, 2011<br />
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Get ready folks for the hypno-grooving "Beats of Olarizu", the new offering from Spanish riff merchants, Arenna. Psyched-out interludes, intertwined with apocalyptic doom riffs are what's in store aplenty here. Taking cues from Kyuss and Sabbath and all that cool underground music from the 70's that nobody knows about and weaving a tapestry of color and light, that is not to be missed.<br />
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Having released their first demo back in 2007, Arenna is ready to show that they are ready to take the world by storm with "Beats of Olarizu". With lyrical themes ranging from a Third World War (Morning Light), Religion (Fall of the Crosses) and Spirituality (The Strangest of Lives), these are some pretty heavy topics not usually heard from your average stoner rock band.<br />
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A couple of the standout tracks on "Beats of Olarizu" are the nearly 12 minute epic song entitled "Eclipse". From its "Space Cadet" intro, acoustic guitars and Hammond organ flourishes, it really takes you on a magic carpet ride from beginning to end. And the last track, the 20 minute "Metamorphosis in lc (0,9168 g/cm³)" with its floaty, echo-drenched vocals and hypnotizing drone riffs keeps you deserted on some far away planet. With no hope of returning, or even a desire to do so.<br />
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With the mastering done by "Engine-Ear" Billy Anderson, the production is crisp and clear as you would expect from the longtime producer/engineer. Arenna has spared no expense with "Beats of Oarizu" releasing the CD on a triptic digipack, and also on double 12" vinyl, the vinyl includes three bonus tracks, Pilgrimage and Yeahh Man! Which are taken from the aforementioned demo, remastered, with an unreleased track "Pain Eraser".<br />
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This is one hell of a debut album and one that should be on everyone's must buy list. Another best of: for 2011 for sure. And one you won't forget for years to come.<br />
<div><b>by Adam Walsh</b></div><div><b><br />
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Hooded Priest - Alibi<br />
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The BOOM of DOOM continues.<br />
The birth rate of new disciples has rarely been so high, but where most bands try to sound exactly like Sabbath or St. Vitus, Netherlands Hooded Priest have combined a number of styles and influences into their own take on the doom genre.<br />
You will of course still be able to hear some Iommi worship here and there, but that's kind of impossible to avoid, agreed? So instead of just copying the masters of old, this five-piece keep your attention alive with mixing traditional and epic doom with the harder aspects of the truly best NWOBHM.<br />
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Sounding like early era Candlemass in one moment, in the next they (sometimes rather unexpectedly) shift into a Diamond Head-ish full out gallop and back to occult doom. It's tight (what a rhythm section!!), it's mean and the variation on this album is fucking great. Especially the guitar work stands out and is high above average. The vocal work is excellent and just like the music itself varies a lot.<br />
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Singer Finlay sometimes sounds possessed and travels through desperation...anger...madness. I wish the producer would've lifted the vocals to be in front. In all, I think this band have a good chance of becoming synonymous with the expression ''True Metal''<br />
<div><div><b>by Joe Kolinsky</b></div></div><div><b><br />
</b></div><div><a href="http://emanesmetalrecords.com/">Emanes Metal Records</a></div><div><a href="http://www.myspace.com/hoodedpriestdoom">Myspace</a></div><div><a href="http://www.hoodedpriest.org/merchandise.html">Hooded Priest Mechandise</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj41uMjwkPqwG6V_UWS20JR9Z26tp6bp__QhB41KS3d3f2pSDqY4-ViABU7I4UqpbP8BHDxkARUv9QRliegoESVaEAUOprQON-m7Nc_clqW3L3Dno5QESqDaQm9cUUxhIU4wzcGiaz8-Ns/s1600/Hooded+Priest+-+2010+-+Devil+Worship+Reckoning.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Track List</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">01 Mrs. Satan</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">02 8 o'Clock Witch</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">03 Devil Worship Reckoning</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">04 Well Worth The Dig</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">05 Alibi</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">06 Bleak Ol 'Tyrant</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">07 Hooded Priest Pt. I & Pt. II</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxcZ2nxlSE5xWjzwM2sNw4phgc43ipJj_9KuyMEWPrQxDCgpreepy-BvyoSI_ZEHgG7UiKN6rQqTanZz6IThG2T7a-9vaRLtAHfScsA9YpJP3M9s-lxO2_vJv0VpcmBBKLnVMvnT7eIo8/s1600/emanes+metal+records+Logo.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://emanesmetalrecords.com/">Emanes Metal Records</a></div>A.C.Cruiserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11620574495195999231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5196025210033908443.post-90018464487056107132011-04-06T22:52:00.000+10:002011-04-06T22:52:06.413+10:00REVIEW: Sweetkiss Momma - Revival Rock<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB1NQKEBX73l87O9CeG5YuDy-V8pefkglYKtxjALHSQ4vhs9WPLOd5O-Zy0i9eZK9I4LzlNUjx_czubuIt1uUV1pMXB1WCjqQkQpEQKFxdxdi_1FiYGIuWz9mTeDWxUnauhbPS7AHuFpo/s1600/Sweetkiss+Momma+Band.jpg" /></div><b>Southern Rock from the USA</b><br />
Sweetkiss Momma - Son of the Mountain<br />
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Long gone are the times when superb, soulfull Southern Rock couldn't be found anywhere but in the southern states. Well that's changed, boys 'n gals! North Americas best Southern Rock posse hail from the north, Puyallup, Washington to be exact.<br />
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With a catching name like SweetKiss Momma, this five piece have released a modern rock classic. Where many contemporary Southern Rock bands tend to mix their music with other styles, like country & western or Pantera-clone metal, SweetKiss Momma really bring the rock. Enhanced by some of the best vocals I've heard within the genre, there's not one single weak song on fittingly named ''Revival Rock''.<br />
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Hell...this sounds like a best-of album and not as a debut. Twelve songs about all the classic themes, influenced by all the heroes that made this style of rock the ultimate feel-good-trip!<br />
<div><b>by Joe Kolinsky</b></div><div><b><br />
</b></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://www.skmband.com/">Sweetkiss Momma</a> * </span></b><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://www.myspace.com/sweetkissmomma">Myspace</a> * </span></b><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/skmama">CdBaby</a> * </span></b><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://itunes.apple.com/au/artist/sweetkiss-momma/id370226040">iTunes</a> * </span></b><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://www.reverbnation.com/sweetkissmomma">Reverbnation</a></span></b></div></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Z5DxQz8q6tg" title="YouTube video player" width="640"></iframe></div>A.C.Cruiserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11620574495195999231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5196025210033908443.post-19010173268026472512011-04-04T22:03:00.001+10:002011-04-04T22:22:17.554+10:00REVIEW: Planet Mastergod - Delightful Contempt<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC_gFmZ0rqHOc6Pr3ES_e4bUXmBKVTgRVoLN0J5VuA-mDS_OP2Ze8ivMXj82cHLDydRyx-q02pGkGnXz5td3UgPE1S7NwEOH9Htvz3hIJH4R3y2-1j2UpnLenFkXHxyZ5gqCBzNpi6p10/s1600/Planet+Mastergod+Band.jpg" /></div><b>HeavyRock from Norway</b><br />
Planet Mastergod - Warpath<br />
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There seems to be no end to all things metal coming out of the Scandinavian Peninsula. Norway has a track record unmatched in the rest of the world when it comes to exploring the sick mind of man through all the different styles of metal.<br />
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On their second release, the guys in Planet Mastergod take a deep dive into human aggression of various kinds. What instantly catches my attention on ''Delightful Contempt'' is the guitar work. The riffing is superb, varie<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">d and perfectly downt</span>uned. Actually, when it comes to the guitars, this album scores a jackpot. The songs are powerfully built around the riffage, with a (stoner) metal edge, sometimes post-metal sound.<br />
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What brings my overall opinion down a bit is the vocal harmonies. Don't get me wrong, this guy can really sing. But I'm having problems fusing the awesome aggressivity of the music with the superclean vocals. Some of you will surely think the vocals make a nice contrast to the ferocious riffing, but i'd love a voice that follows the aggression of the music. But hey, that's just my opinion! All-in-all, this album kicks major ass and I urge you to listen.<br />
<div><div><b>Reviewed by Joe Kolinsky</b></div></div><div><b><br />
</b></div><div><a href="http://www.myspace.com/planetmastergod">Myspace </a></div><div><a href="http://planetmastergod.bandcamp.com/album/delightful-contempt">Bandcamp</a></div><div><a href="http://itunes.apple.com/no/album/delightful-contempt/id407165712">iTunes</a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdEvzEAPZM72JbD9CXbmica4fUT8wkfNVdenVDz1iWevyREnRQUCsh9bUrkzqrAxE3wK6Hq_DQsz09LeIO-7qsjz3WHHCYjgg-SX3cLqFl2IWWiDmX5L7DiynrEczXURqMSSM4Ql7UZu4/s1600/Planet+Mastergod+-+2010+-+Delightful+Contempt.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Track List</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">01 Salvation</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">02 Mad Prophet</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">03 Maestro</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">04 Full Size Mammoth</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">05 Burn</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">06 Pieces</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">07 Sect</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">08 Warpath</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">09 In Blood</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">10 Slave</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">11 Dominion</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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