PIT-R-DUN!All pics by Van DamnedBy Van Damned (SATX), The Swizard (ATX), and Andrew Wilhelm (Denver, but TX for life)Bangover, hangover, smangover - whatever it was, we've recovered from it and will now present you our highlights from this year's Fun Fun Fun Fest. It was one hell of a weekend, filled with metal, tacos, dank hip-hop, Shiners, Tecates, and swag off the meter. We hope to do it again
We realize that not everyone has the good fortune of living in the great state of Texas, but between SXSW, Chaos in Tejas, Rites of Darkness and Austin's anti-ACL, Fun Fun Fun Fest, we feel the Lone Star State has got the lock on kickass music festivals and and you're really missing out if you haven't made the trek down for at least one of them.If you're fortunate enough to make it to Austin this
In a scene where yearly festivals are as abundant as they are sweaty, This Is Hardcore has emerged as the leader of the pack, unequivocally the most anticipated of all hardcore music events in America. Combining coveted reunions with plentiful appearances by modern acts big and small, the event brings revelers and pit beasts to [...]
Elyse Marie Pahler knew her killers from the school bus. Elyse, Jacob Delashmutt and Joseph Fiorella attended Arroyo Grande High School in San Luis Obispo, 195 miles northwest of Los Angeles. Roger Casey attended a nearby school. On July 22, 1995 the three boys took Elyse to a hidden location about a quarter-mile from [...]
Elyse Marie Pahler knew her killers from the school bus. Elyse, Jacob Delashmutt and Joseph Fiorella attended Arroyo Grande High School in San Luis Obispo, 195 miles northwest of Los Angeles. Roger Casey attended a nearby school. On July 22, 1995 the three boys took Elyse to a hidden location about a quarter-mile from [...]
Last week, as part of his recurring MetalSucks column, Blogronaut, Intronaut's Sacha Dunable asked the question: "Are corporate-sponsored metal shows killing the live concert market?" The blog garnered a large and impassioned response, not just from our readers who left comments, but from industry insiders who e-mailed us their thoughts directly. One of those people [...]
Remember that Power of the Riff fest we mentioned when we reported that Corrosion of Conformity's Animosity lineup were doing some shows? Well, the full line-up has been announced, and...WOW.The poster, designed by our boy Justin Bartlett, says it all. (Read more for the full showing.)Beatmasterspeech, you best be at this.Corrosion of Conformity have also announced more dates, which are
North Carolina's Corrosion of Conformity may be more known for their more doomy and Southern-influenced material, but in the 80s, they were a killer crossover machine. Animosity is a thrash classic in its own right, and some would argue that the band hasn't topped it since. Well, if you're one of those people, you're in luck! COC's Animosity era line up - Woody Weatherman on guitar, Mike Dean on
North Carolina's Corrosion of Conformity may be more known for their more doomy and Southern-influenced material, but in the 80s, they were a killer crossover machine. Animosity is a thrash classic in its own right, and some would argue that the band hasn't topped it since. Well, if you're one of those people, you're in luck! COC's Animosity era line up - Woody Weatherman on guitar, Mike Dean on
by BBG DOWNLOAD: The Howling Wind - "Teeth of Frost" (MP3) DOWNLOAD: Palace of Worms - "Rite of Blood" (MP3) DOWNLOAD: Unholy Grave - "Little Bastards" (MP3) DOWNLOAD: Coffinworm - "Start Saving For Your Funeral" (MP3) DOWNLOAD: Darkthrone - "Eyes Burst At Dawn" (MP3) DOWNLOAD: Wolvhammer - [...]
by Black Bubblegum DOWNLOAD: From Ashes Rise - "They" (MP3) DOWNLOAD: From Ashes Rise - "Reaction" (MP3) From Ashes Rise (photo by Nathan Baker) Formed in Nashville in the mid-'90s, From Ashes Rise helped define the gloom-heavy thrash sound attributed to groups like His Hero is Gone , Systral and Tragedy ... Representative of a staunchly underground breed of aggressive, basement punk, [...]
I avoided this album for a while. When my friend was reviewing this album nearly 5 years ago for the college radio station we had a show on, he told me I needed to check it out. I was incredibly reluctant...as the name sounded like a screamo band (a musical style that I enjoy about as much as I would enjoy catching herpes). To my surprise (and relief), From Ashes Rise is about as brutal as
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