The Chapman Stick is not an instrument you’d expect to see when going to a local metal show. In fact, the only thing you’re less likely to see than a band with one Chapman Stick is a band with two Chapman Sticks — and that’s exactly what you’ll find with Boston-based GEPH. Self-described as “Progressive… Continue reading Sticky Situation: A Review of GEPH’s Apophenia
Open Heart Surgery: A Review of YOB’s Our Raw Heart
I’m greatly relieved by Mike Scheidt’s improved health. I remember it wasn’t long after my interview with him back in March of 2015 that he was overcome by a terrible affliction that almost killed him. He’s a super nice guy who’s very passionate about his music. He has a very likable and easy-going personality that… Continue reading Open Heart Surgery: A Review of YOB’s Our Raw Heart
Listening Lately: Mountains of Dusty Witches
May 2018 has been a great month for stoner/doom, both in terms of new releases and promos in the blog inbox. While you’re waiting for that Khemmis album to drop, do yourself a favor and listen to albums from Mountain Dust and Witch Mountain. Montreal heavy blues dealers Mountain Dust converted me with some demos… Continue reading Listening Lately: Mountains of Dusty Witches
Nerd Talk with Hayley Mcintyre from Nomad
This week in Nerd Talk, please welcome drummer Hayley Mcintyre of UK sludge merchants Nomad. Nomad’s debut full length Feral comes out later this week — will Hayley’s nerdy picks be as “feral” as her band’s music? Find out below… Video Games Action Fighter – Sega Master System I’m an old lady so it’s gotta… Continue reading Nerd Talk with Hayley Mcintyre from Nomad
Album Review: Khemmis’s Desolation
What can I saw about the new Khemmis record? Their 2015 debut Absolution set them on a path to becoming darlings of the indie metal press; Hunted, released a scant year and a half later, was named Best Album of the Year by Decibel and solidified their place in the hearts of doom metal listeners… Continue reading Album Review: Khemmis’s Desolation
Nerd Talk with Trevor’s Head
As we embark on our eighth Nerd Talk column, I’m starting to see some commonalities. UK punks Trevor’s Head are the second band to mention Terry Pratchett as a favorite author — Pratchett is also enjoyed by TH’s countrymen in Oceans. For movies, it seems like someone always likes something Japanese, a horror movie, and/or… Continue reading Nerd Talk with Trevor’s Head
Show Review: Howling Giant, Gorge, and More at Cherry Street Station
There are times in life when you must do That Which is Right: marrying the girl you got pregnant, keeping a lifetime supply of Dunkin Donuts napkins in your glovebox just in case, and sometimes even reviewing a concert that your own band is playing. It was not my intent to cross the streams of… Continue reading Show Review: Howling Giant, Gorge, and More at Cherry Street Station