Anyone who has listened to "Godzilla" with Blue Öyster Cult knows what a great song it is. When you hear it as the opening act, with downtuned guitars and a massive wall of sound, on a Fu Manchu concert, you just freak out! I was 30 years old when I saw them at KB in Malmö, but I acted like I was 17... There is a good chance that Are We Ape also like Fu Manchu. Not that they are some kind of clones, but the sound with downtuned instruments and fuzzy [...]
Think of a Black Flag version of Local H and maybe you can start to imagine It's Casual. The first time I heard this power duo, they were playing at the DIY-esque Relax Bar in one of the least glamorous parts of Hollywood. These guys give off the intensity and charisma of a thrash band twice their size; my attention was equally split between the singer/guitarist Edward Solis and the drummer, who goes by the name W.C.E., as their technical skills belied the grungy setting and simple-seeming lyrics. It's Casual's brand of song [...]
I was perusing AMG's top two tiers of classic stoner rock tunes, and couldn't but think that might be a good guide for an S2S post (or series of posts). I can't say I personally agree with the selections, but it would be a fantastic guide for a beginner. Song: Gardenia Artist: Kyuss Album: Welcome to Sky Valley Comments: A beloved classic, and a favorite of mine, though I'd probably put "50 Million Year Trip (Downside Up)" at #1. There was actually a video for this in rotation on Headbangers Ball. Yes, [...]
Every Wednesday, your hosts each post a suitably stale video clip that we think needs to be revisited. Click here for more Crusty Clips. Got a clip you think we should post? Send it to crustcake@gmail.com by beatmasterspeech (LA) Whether they're singin' about muscle cars or traveling to the center of the earth, Fu Manchu are most likely always stooooneeedddd. Most 'stoner rock' fanatics cite the band's In Search Of album as the pinnacle of their stoner career (see Decibel 's [...]
by beatmasterspeech (LA) If once is not enough for you, how 'bout three times? That's right, Ministry and Meshuggah are playing three back-to-back shows this coming weekend at the HoB Sunset (find me there Friday, I will be wearing a black shirt and jeans). Appropriately titled 'C U LaTour,' this tour will be the last for Ministry; they are hanging up the old road dog boots. It's gonna be one hell of a show with Ministry capping it off with a two and a half hour set! Check this quote [...]
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As we've already mentioned , EAR FARM will be hitting the road tomorrow to head down to Austin, TX for South by Southwest . Our trip will include multiple stops along the way to survey local color, see live music, and enjoy the best barbecue our country has to offer. Speaking of which, we'd like to take a moment to announce something very special we'll be doing on our way down to/back from SXSW. EAR FARM is going to be working with CHOW to bring you a very special feature in the coming [...]
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The Fu rockt und rollt am Sonntag Abend, 11. November, das ehrenwerte Zürcher Mascotte am Bellevue. Die sandigste Band der Welt kommt mit ihrem härtesten Album " We Must Obey " im Gepäck und mit einem Tross voll Strand-Buggies und Monster-Vans. Wrumm, Wrumm! Alle Aargauer, Thurgauer und Agglo-Zürcher mit ihren tiefergelegten und sonstwie getuneten Dreckschleudern, sollen doch bitte mit ÖV anreisen, denn ihr wollt doch nicht, dass euch ein Van die Show stiehlt! Hits wie "Pigeon Toe", "Mongoose" und natürlich "King of the Road" werden uns straight back to the Stoner-Rock-Ära zurückbefördern. You must obey! Fu Manchu - [...]
Aside from me drunkenly ruining Fu Manchu's show for many other fans in attendance earlier this year I've had nothing but positive feelings surrounding Fu Manchu's latest, We Must Obey . The album is fairly strong, especially in comparison to the band's last outing Start The Machine . However the video for "Hung Out To Dry" detracts from the music with its low grade b-movie theme and...well, just its general ridiculousness; oh well, it was good while it lasted. (more...)
I know this isn't a particularly original question. Indeed, it's a rather tired, cliched one that I've often seen trotted out in weak stand-up comedy routines and small-talk circles. But I'm going to ask it anyway: What is it about cars that turns men into drooling, acerebral, aggressive baboons? I ask because two separate incidents over the past week each brought the query to mind. Two times that led me to ponder whether castration might actually be a useful tool for social control. I usually drive into work fairly early each [...]
Fu Manchu have been in business for years. Their latest album We Must Obey is the tenth release by the stoner rock quartet from California. The band is a bridge between classic seventies hard rock and the punk aggression that came along at the end ot that decade. We Must Obey is the perfect soundtrack for knocking down walls when helping out a friend who bought a house that needs some readjustments. Be sure to hit the repeat button. Fu Manchu storms through eleven tracks in 36:25 - ten originals and The Cars' cover [...]
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SEEMLESS have been confirmed to be Direct Support to SOIL on an upcoming North American Tour this May. Below are all of the confirmed dates: May 1st - Vnuk's Lounge - Cudahy, WI May 2nd - The Machine Shop - Flint, MI May 3rd - Elixur - Rockford, IL May 4th - Peabody's - Cleveland, OH May 7th - The Buffalo Icon - Buffalo, NY May 8th - Ace's - Johnstown, PA May 10th - Crocodile Rock - Allentown, PA May 12th - Jaxx - West Springfield, VA [...]
"Gotta do it even though you don't want to. You gotta do things you don't wanna do sometimes. Sure I'd rather be home watching House , but I gotta do the show!" -- Tom, psyching himself up to bring it "Really? You're just gettin' around to coffee now. Anything else you may wanna to try? Vegetables? Any other new experiences? -- Tom on Bonnie's recent cottoning to coffee "I actually owe that kid a thanks! That kid gave me 90 minutes of [...]
Much of the reason groups along the lines of Thin Lizzy have any relevance to me today is because of Fu Manchu . Coursing through the past twenty years with a number of lineup changes, the current members of the sun-streaked metal outfit have never ceased bleeding stoner rock and We Must Obey follows the same pattern to a tee. The post- Brant Bjork era of the group has had a few years to reflect on what will most likely be remembered as the worst recording in the band's history, Start [...]
(Photo by gnomatron ) Now we're talking. It's a new car, and it's better than I could have hoped for. Gone are the days of not being able to open the boot, or the driver's side window. Gone is the sunroof held on by duct tape. Reinstated is the glove compartment and a working radio. Introduced is electric windows, aircon, central locking, and lumbar support. Introduced is a decent sized engine. The despair of seeing the beloved old VW hideously disfigured - looking like, as pointed out to me, something of a stroke victim - [...]
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