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This week, Mudvayne and Hellyeah frontman Chad Gray is our guest! We discuss his early touring days with Slipknot before Mudvayne broke out, the trek that ended a 26-month touring cycle, Mudvayne’s motivation for wearing make-up in their early days, and the importance of mystique to the success of the band. Chad also talks about…
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Denver-based project Shhadows, the brainchild of producer Jason Timothy, marries his love of dark 80’s synth music with modern electronic production. Their latest offering, a concept album called Bloodwork, reflects upon the journey of isolation, depression, and longing while also inducing an intense sense of power and hope. Timothy, who has been spending the last…
Right now, right-wing crackpot and noted bigot Ted Nugent has found two new focuses for his impotent, poorly-researched rage: Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong and pop star Pink. For a second time in a row, the “Cat Scratch Fever” writer has gone after the two musicians, though this time he’s doubled down on his…
King Crimson guitarist Robert Fripp and his wife, the actress and singer Toyah Willcox, are back with the latest entry in their ongoing “Sunday Lunch” series of cover videos. This Sunday, Fripp and Toyah cover “Keine Lust” by German industrial metallers Rammstein. Toyah turns the performance into a bit of a wet Dirndl party, which we’re sure Lindemann…
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Ready for a roller coaster ride through the socio-political and personal challenges of modern times? (Musically, that is?) After the usual pandemic-era tale of delayed gratification, Manchester art-rock quartet Weimar have finally released their debut album Dancing On a Volcano digitally via German Shepherd Records and on CD via Marlene’s Hat Records. Delving into themes such as gentrification and cultural…
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It looks like the creators of Stranger Things took my commentary on metalhead character Billy from Season 2 to heart, because this new season has really sought to change the show’s stance on heavy metal. Assuming Billy’s previous place is Eddie, a Dungeons & Dragons-loving Dio-repping headbanger based on Damien Echols of the infamous West…
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It’s pretty widely accepted by the metal community that accolades and awards are bullshit, even if they’re useful. On the one hand, sure, awards mean more recognition and look good on paper, and that means more opportunities, bigger gigs, all that jazz. On the other hand, whether or not you win or Grammy or get…
Sacramento post-punk outfit Creux Lies announce the release of a new video for the wistful “I Wish I Was You”. “The song details the positions of privilege and speed of which the compassion gap grows in this embellishment culture,” says the band. The video clip for “I Wish I Was You” is a retro-flavored deep…
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A Cloud Of Ravens, a darkwave outfit from Brooklyn, announce that they have signed with alternative label Nexilis (Schubert Music Europe GmbH). “We were both overjoyed to talk to Thomas, Eric, and Gero, who share the same kind of excitement and passion that we have,” says the band’s Matt McIntosh. “We’re really proud, and glad…
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Listen to Moths‘ riveting new album Space Force, and one might assume the progressive stoner-death band call Brooklyn or Portland their home. But no dice — Moths hail from San Juan, Puerto Rico, a city that many of us have heard of or visited but, if we’re being honest, on which a lot of us…
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Last month, we were heartbroken to learn that Gabe Serbian, drummer for noise rock act The Locust, had died at age 44. Now, the band have released a new T-shirt, with $10 from every sale going to Gabe’s family. Says the Locust’s Justin Pearson: “Gabe Serbian and I had an idea to create a new…
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The kick-off for the concluding night of Decibel’s Metal & Beer Festival has a line outside spanning about 400 heads deep. As the clock strikes for doors, it’s as bustling an environment as you might imagine, with patrons excited to get in on the continued beer tastings. A discerning attendee can spot bassist Greg Weeks…
King Crimson guitarist Robert Fripp and his wife, the actress and singer Toyah Willcox, are back with the latest entry in their ongoing “Sunday Lunch” series of cover videos. This Sunday, Fripp and Toyah cover “All My Life” by alternative rock superstars Foo Fighters. The cover is the second Foo Fighters track that the duo have performed, with…
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