Gallhammer: Gloomy Lights

For a band that only formed in 2003, before any of the members had even learned to play their instruments, you have to give Japanese, all-girl, black metal trio, Gallhammer, credit for the brutal efficiency in which they convey their hatred.

Signed to Peaceville Records in 2006 at the request…

by Andrew Magnotta  |  03/03/2010  |  Comments (0)

TSI: Hands Off My Rock ‘N’ Roll

Not many bands do the “rock ‘n’ roll” thing anymore. Countless subgenres like hard rock, pop rock, prog, blues rock, rock metal or, the less popular, rock lobster make the blanket term appear to be the exclusive realm of middle-aged bar bands playing Stones covers. That’s what is so energizing…

by Andrew Magnotta  |  02/19/2010  |  Comments (0)

Interview with Anaka: The Glorified Keep Rising

A lot of bands dream of getting their big break; signing a recording contract, releasing an album, and touring the world. Brooklyn’s Anaka is not that band. Never content to be at rest, led by brothers Jimmy (vocals) and Peter Pallis (guitars), the band has won over their vast and…

by Andrew Magnotta  |  02/18/2010  |  Comments (3)

Tinariwen: Tuareg Nomad Rebel Blues

Formed in 1979, Tinariwen did not record their first album until 2001. Having faced incredible hardship all their lives, the core of the eight-piece group stayed together playing as often as they could, even through the dangers of civil war and revolution in and around their homeland in the West…

by Andrew Magnotta  |  02/17/2010  |  Comments (0)

Overkill: Ironbound

This is Overkill, they are still great. What did you expect?

Every decade or so Overkill return to their NYC thrash roots, and there is much rejoicing. Most of their peers didn’t last even a quarter of the time Overkill have been without a break and no one seriously believes…

by Andrew Magnotta  |  02/17/2010  |  Comments (0)

Daughters: Daughters

With this eponymous fourth studio recording from Providence, RI,-based Daughters, the band has proved to any doubters that you can, in fact, produce an eight-song record, nearly 30 minutes in length, comprised almost entirely of minor seconds.

Indeed, the most discordant of musical intervals is used and abused throughout their…

by Andrew Magnotta  |  02/12/2010  |  Comments (1)

DevilDriver: Evil x4

The hardest working acts in metal do not know how to take time off. Always working, always rocking, the guys from DevilDriver still are not satisfied after years of steadily gaining success. Amid a rigorous touring schedule since their inception in 2003 the band has found the time to record…

by Andrew Magnotta  |  01/29/2010  |  Comments (0)

Karnivool: Sound Awake

If there is one modern progressive rock band has a real chance to break into the mainstream, it’s Australia’s Karnivool. One of the most popular rock acts in their native country, the band has only recently begun garnering a U.S. fan base, captivating listeners with their unique, panoramic sound.

There…

by Andrew Magnotta  |  01/21/2010  |  Comments (2)

Globalfest: Worlds Collide In NYC

Now in its seventh year, Globalfest, one of North America’s premier world music festivals, has announced their 2010 line-up. This year’s event will include 12 groups performing in three different spaces featuring musicians representing Africa, Asia, Europe, and North and South America as part of an effort to promote internationalism…

by Andrew Magnotta  |  01/08/2010  |  Comments (0)

The Main Drag: A Real Drag

 

After garnering a host of new fans thanks to the success of their song, “A Jagged Gorgeous Winter,” which was featured in the Rock Band 2 video game, Boston and NYC-based indie-pop group, The Main Drag, are looking forward to showcasing new material from their forthcoming record, You

by Andrew Magnotta  |  01/07/2010  |  Comments (0)


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