Late last December, I braved some bitter winter weather to catch NYHC pioneers Cro-Mags play an almost intolerably crowded gig at Andrew W.K.'s Santos Party Haus. And boy, was it worth it! With original vocalist John Joseph and drummer Mackie Jayson, alongside members of Leeway and Sick Of It All, the current incarnation-previously [...]
Here are the answers we received from Mary & Rob of High Places to this q and also a ... q: What is the last song you (really) heard? m: 24 Hour Karate School (follow the link to kanyeuniversecity.com) by Mos Def r: Dark Star, live version (lala link) off Live/Dead by the Grateful Dead . Total journey. q: [...]
The Cro-Mags are coming to Arizona. For some that is all I need to say but for those of you who may not be familiar here is a quick history lesson. The Cro-Mags started in the mid 80s and have always been (at least to me) one of the best bands to come out of the world famous New York Hardcore scene of the era. The first time I heard "Age of Quarrel" I remember being absolutely blown away and being surprised at how much this band is still being emulated today. [...]
The Cro-Mags (photos by Brian C. Reilly ) More Photos Here All Out War (photos by Brian C. Reilly ) [...]
You probably never expected to see the Polaris Prize winning band Fucked Up and actor Tim Robbins in the same headline. But thanks to similar ventures, in the form of their own personal music festivals, that fantasy has now become a reality. From October 26-31, Fucked Up will take to venues across Toronto for the awesomely titled Fucked Up Weekend 2009. Among those scheduled to take part include Little Girls, Cro-Mags, The Rival Mob, Free Spirit, Burning Love, and The Bang Bangs, and of course Fucked Up will play two sets during [...]
In Summer '08, I interviewed John Joseph when his first book "Evolution of a Cro-Magnon" was just released. In the interview, John mentioned that he was working on a new book entitled "Meat is for P*ssies". The new book is now finished and it will be out this December ( PunkHouse ). John just gave a detailed interview to Examiner.com on the new book, an upcoming reality show and more. Links : John Joseph's MySpace Page
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This morning, I received the following e-mail from reader Parker Werley: "How does a band get to earn the proud badge of having -core in their genre?" That's a pretty simple question, but it's also kind of thought provoking. So I thought maybe we could explore it here a little bit. Because, honestly, I'm not sure that [...]
by Van Damned (ATX)Whatever we're doing down here in the Lone Star state must be working, because some of the premier touring acts in the country converge on the Austin area this week. Seriously, read this line-up and weep.Schedule after the jump.Tonight, Tuesday the 19th, finds post-metal posterboys ISIS showcasing material off Wavering Radiant in Texas for their first time. Fresh off a one-off,
Since SxSW is over, it's time to get on to the next chain of events happening down in good ol' Austin, Texas. We've got this year's Chaos in Tejas line-up for you, and this year looks like it's going to be one of the best yet. The jam-packed weekend of music kicks off on May 20 at Red 7 with Ponytail , Harlem , Teenage Cool Kids and Yellow Fever , and will end on May 24 with three different [...]
(Rolling Stone ballot filled out by James Hetfield of Metallica.) I just finished reading the latest issue of Rolling Stone (#1066/11.27.08) which has a cover story entitled "The 100 Greatest Singers of All Time." Not surprisingly, the metal contingent representation is dismal. Oh sure, they tapped several genre luminaries to place their votes including Ian Astbury, [...]
There is something unnerving about the way people treat one another in NYC. The only way to experience it is to live here for awhile. I remember when I was 17 or 18 and I was at a show at 404 Willis, a hole-in-the-wall anarcho punk den in Detroit's Cass Corridor. Somehow my friend and I got in a conversation with this guy, Rat, in an alley close to the show. Rat was the real deal, and we were angry youth from the suburbs. Anyway, we were talking with Rat, and after throwing a brick through the window of [...]
+ PUNK HORROR FEST, PARTIES IN LA + + SLUMBER PARTY SLAUGHTERHOUSE: THE GAME IN LA, PHILLY, ALBUQUERQUE + It's almost Halloween and The Great Pumpkin is coming for yer ass... and that sick bastard has a fire extinguisher full of pee with your name on it! What to do?? Hide out with us candy poisoners at the Legion of Doomed Filmmakers for some sick twisted events! Contents: ** Los Angeles events ** Albuquerque events [...]
|| Thurs OCT 23rd - LA || Opening night party "HALO-8: FILMS THAT KILL FEST" & "Slumber Party Slaughterhouse" release party! screenings start at 3pm, party starts at 9pm The Engine Theater, 1636 Wilcox Hollywood 90028 Featuring live musical performance by 'THE DEVIL'S MUSE' score composers: - DAVID J (Bauhaus, Love & Rockets) - EGO PLUM (score composer of Nicktoons' "Making Fiends") Followed by a " Slumber Party Slaughterhouse " interactive screening party hosted by JOANNA ANGEL ! [...]
Song: Honky's Ladder Artist: The Afghan Whigs Album: Black Love Comments: I love the swooping guitar on this song during the chorus. Though it seems to fade over the course of the song. Some people would probably blame it on the fact that I am listening to an MP3. A better guess is that I am going tone deaf. Song: Evil Dick Artist: Body Count Album: Body Count Comments: Leave it to Ice-T to actually deliver some suitable hardcore/ thrash. I bought Ice-T's O.G.- Original Gangster which included [...]
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Song: Worlds At War Artist: Rain Album: State of the Union Comments: I got this album at Tower records for a song. They were selling all their records and replacing them with CD's . I got about ten records for $30. This Dischord compilation is arguably the best compilation of the 80's. At the time I didn't get the political overtones of the album. I just loved the music. Song: Jesus and I Artist: Jones Very Album: Words [...]
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