Brooklyn black metallers Liturgy blend the hypnotic elements of psychedelia into one of the most extreme sounds mankind has yet concocted. They call it “transcendental black metal,” and while it may or may not free your spirit, you can rest assured you’ll be too drawn in by the cacophony to…

Originally formed in 2003, progressive reggae octet John Brown’s Body was originally a traditional roots reggae act. As years passed, the band’s sound began to morph and modify, sifting through dub, drum and bass, dancehall, hip-hop and other styles to create a sound that drips intrigue and intelligence. The group’s…

Summery West Coast alternative pop will grace the cold East Coast at the School Of Rock on Feb. 23, supporting the Love Is All Around Us tour featuring He Is We and The Scene Aesthetic. He Is We already released a digital copy of their album, My Forever, but will…

Following in his father‘s footsteps but making his own name for himself, Devon Allman’s Honeytribe have been building a large fan base with their bluesy riffs and soulful vocals. The three-piece is ready to step up their A-game after releasing Space Aged Blues, and take on Chico’s House of Jazz…

Making their debut on Victory Records, Canada’s Blackguard is gearing up to release Firefight on March 29. In support of the album, they will be going on tour with Pathology, who released Legacy Of The Ancients in July. Blackguard will be on the road for most of April, make sure…

The Head And The Heart are making waves. After being signed to Sub Pop Records, they’ve landed an opening slot for Dr. Dog. The six-piece group, who all left home to pursue their dreams, are still doing just that. The Head And The Heart have re-released and re-mastered their album,…

Metal legends Gwar are ready to set our area on fire with two local performances later this month. Known for their extravagant live shows with daunting costumes and blood-soaked rage, Gwar will be playing at the Music Hall of Williamsburg in Brooklyn on Sunday, Feb. 20, and at the Starland…

Swedish one-man outfit Moneybrother emits the kind of infectious melodies and danceable rhythms usually reserved for iPod or hip compact sedan commercials. He might not be there yet, but one listen to the Joe Strummer-isms of single “Born Under A Bad Sign” (not to be confused with the Albert King…

Meat Beat Manifesto is sharing a sample of their brilliant live performances in New York.  The electronic group will perform beats from their newest, Answers Come In Dreams.  The show comes in a package deal that includes a matching awe inspiring visual show to pulse along to the rhythms.…

Sludge progenitors Eyehategod have never apologized, never bowed down and never compromised. The New Orleans band were, are and, for as long as they’re still lucid enough to stand up straight, one of the dirtiest, rawest bands in the world. It’s been more than a decade since their last album,…