This past weekend I was invited to attend the 2nd Annual Two Roads Road Jam Fest, an all day outdoor music festival at the brewery complemented by food trucks and of course, Two Roads beer. Playing this year were the soulful Snooty Garland, the fun Alpaca Gnomes, the cleverly-named McLovins, and in all the way from New… Continue reading Two Roads Road Jam Fest
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Getting the Vapors: A Review of Writing in the Skies’ Aphasia
Writing in the Skies, hailing from Western Massachusetts is a talented instrumental metal/prog rock act for sure. Their debut EP Aphasia is a sweet taste of what the band has to offer with their upcoming LP. I’m only assuming (and hoping) that the band will continue to progress from their EP, since they seem to… Continue reading Getting the Vapors: A Review of Writing in the Skies’ Aphasia
Interview with End-Time Illusion
From the first time I saw End-Time Illusion, I was struck by their ability to play blisteringly technical riffs yet still maintain a strong groove. (I was also impressed by bassist Gary Godreau’s amazing hair!) On June 19 following their set at Toad’s Place for Hatebreed’s 20th anniversary show, I sat down with vocalist Adam… Continue reading Interview with End-Time Illusion
Interview with Paul Spak
Earlier this week, bassist Paul Spak was kind enough to answer some questions about his musical endeavors and the Summer Rock and Metal Fest he is hosting at Waterbury’s City Limits on 6/27. Bringing in midwestern metal outfit On My Six and also featuring a diverse roster of locals, Spak’s organizing efforts will surely result… Continue reading Interview with Paul Spak
Nightbitch 2015
It’s been a while, but our favorite purveyors of sleazy trad metal, Nightbitch, are back with a new self-titled EP on The Ajna Offensive, which they recently showcased at a record release on June 5 at Cherry Street Station with Pussywolf, Nasty Disaster and Buzzard Canyon. Well, not wanting to rest on their laurels, the… Continue reading Nightbitch 2015
Faith In Our Heroes: A Review of Faith No More’s Sol Invictus
Faith No More has returned. Many of us thought that we’d never see the day. The band had reunited for touring, but a studio album is a different beast. It’s skeptical to think that a band who hasn’t released new material in almost 20 years could muster up the old creative magic. And what… Continue reading Faith In Our Heroes: A Review of Faith No More’s Sol Invictus
EP Review: Own Your Ocean by Direct Divide
Own Your Ocean by Direct Divide is described as “violin intensified rock.” Listening to the EP the first time it is indeed the violin that makes this music stand out from the crowd. Like the devil went down to a symphonic rock show in Georgia, the stringed instrument brings a down home Americana feel to… Continue reading EP Review: Own Your Ocean by Direct Divide