Instrumental metal powerhouse Kali Ma released their long-awaited second studio album The Devil Knows You’re Dead on March 29th, 2014 to an enthusiastic crowd at Cook’s Cafe. Their CD went right into my car stereo on the ride back and it hasn’t come out since. “Taking the Crown” is one example of the awesome build-ups… Continue reading Review of Kali Ma’s The Devil Knows You’re Dead
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Vestal Claret Brings Out the Fine Wine
Let’s get right into things, here. What a pleasure it was the listen to Vestal Claret’s upcoming sophomore LP, The Cult of Vestal Claret. Every once in a while I come across a real gem of the metal genre, and this one shines like a bloody diamond. Is it Black Sabbath? Is it Dio? Is… Continue reading Vestal Claret Brings Out the Fine Wine
Sunday Morning Metal Poetry
My favorite kind of poem is the split poem. Basically, they’re two separate poems that share the same universe, offer an alternate view or continue the theme established in the first poem into further territory. We’re keeping with the metal poetry theme here of course. Rosaceae Death/Quantrill’s Children Baroness – Blue Record A… Continue reading Sunday Morning Metal Poetry
Interview with Scott Lee of New England Metal and Hardcore Festival
Questions by Baldwin, Pluckman, Jeff, and Jessie. Interview conducted by Jessie on Monday, 2/24/14, courtesy of Earsplit PR. Jessie talked with New England Metal and Hardcore Festival organizer Scott Lee in late February. In the time that’s passed, many “Battle for Metal Fests” have taken place; trucks were stolen, mistakes were made, and petitions were… Continue reading Interview with Scott Lee of New England Metal and Hardcore Festival
Review of Sinaro’s Darkest Hours (The Rebirth)
Gus Sinaro is one busy dude. Along with his six-string and vocal duties with melodic metal hessians Symphony Of Malice, Gus gives guitar lessons, pimps Hughes & Kettner, Ernie Ball, and BBE products, and records YouTube play-though sessions of various SoM jams. If anyone would have an excuse to put their feet up, dive into… Continue reading Review of Sinaro’s Darkest Hours (The Rebirth)
THE SCENE IS DEAD!
It’s official…. Connecticut’s metal scene has been pronounced dead. D-E-D. Dead. And there are two main reasons: bad shows and chicks. These days, it’s practically impossible to find decent original bands. Any venue that’s willing to take a chance on them is just going to have an empty bar, as Mark Cook learned this… Continue reading THE SCENE IS DEAD!
Cockflex and Haunchy Temptresses: An Interview with Nightbitch Guitarist Ryan Adams
You lucky bastards, today we bring you a fresh, new interview with Nightbitch guitarist Ryan Adams. In this installment, we discuss their new EP, their newish drummer, why you might be seeing less of them in state and how they make children’s dreams come true. (You might be surprised at this response. Or not.) Of… Continue reading Cockflex and Haunchy Temptresses: An Interview with Nightbitch Guitarist Ryan Adams