Dennis Dunaway on the Music Business, Alice Cooper, and Some Hippie Festival in New York

I’ve been honored to have the chance to talk with Dennis Dunaway, bassist from the original Alice Cooper lineup, and inquire about his take on the modern music business, his musical roots, and even a couple wild stories from his time with the band. I would definitely like to thank Dennis for taking some time… Continue reading Dennis Dunaway on the Music Business, Alice Cooper, and Some Hippie Festival in New York

Bagman Reviews Priapism’s Prey, Pay, Obey

By Bob Bagman Originally published in Metal Cyndicate. I’ve known the guys in Priapism for quite some time, so I really can’t find the words to describe what an honor it was for Agrippa of The Metal Cyndicate to offer me the distinction of doing a review on this new CD…

Winter: If You Book It, They Will Come

I’ll admit it: when it comes to black metal, I don’t know my ass from my arm gauntlet.  I listened to an Agalloch song one time, and spent a Vital Remains show in the parking lot having a heated discussion with some dude.  (Is Vital Remains even a black metal band?  Or do they just… Continue reading Winter: If You Book It, They Will Come

Bair Grills… Homicideation by Mortifica

As a young Bair cub, I visited New London’s El ‘N Gee Club to support friends in the group Catalyst on more occasions than I can remember. Though disbanded, they’re still the grooviest metal project I’ve ever seen live, and among the most intense to this day. El ‘N Gee played gracious host to an… Continue reading Bair Grills… Homicideation by Mortifica

The Bair Truth: Crossing Rubicon on Videos, Eyeliner, and Being Fed Beers on Stage

  The guy in the Slayer shirt says it’s not heavy enough. The guy in the Dream Theater shirt says it’s not proggy enough. The guy in the Death shirt simply walks to the bar for another beer. Meanwhile, they sold out of their own t-shirts, they worked with Hollywood production to make their premiere… Continue reading The Bair Truth: Crossing Rubicon on Videos, Eyeliner, and Being Fed Beers on Stage

Instant Gratification vs. Eventual Appreciation: A Commentary on Modern Music Culture

I remember it like this: On one freezing and blustery winter afternoon, I took my twenty dollars and folded it into my pocket. After layering on a bunch of sweaters under my hoodie, I grabbed my discman and headed out the front door. I was still in high school at the time, and didn’t have… Continue reading Instant Gratification vs. Eventual Appreciation: A Commentary on Modern Music Culture

Reader’s Choice Review: Mission 0

In a zine that features bands with names like “Murder Castle” and “Barn Burner,” we don’t often get into the electronic pop scene – but thanks to a reader recommendation, we’re taking a listen to New Haven brother-sister duo Mission 0.  Their first full length album, Bruises on the Map, has been called smart, edgy,… Continue reading Reader’s Choice Review: Mission 0