DEATH FOR LIFE: Xtreem Music’s Commitment to Extreme Metal
Originally founded, and still operated, by Dave Rotten from the iconic brutal death metal faction Avulsed, Xtreem Music is based out of Spain. Their beginnings are traced back to Repulse Records (1996-2002). They’ve been knocking out some of extreme metal’s gnarliest … Continue reading DEATH FOR LIFE: Xtreem Music’s Commitment to Extreme Metal
Hear R.I.P.’s ‘Street Reaper’ in Its Entire Sleazy Glory
I could probably go on for a long time writing about the different bands and labels that I’m diggin’ at the moment, or whatever. RidingEasy Records, though, is a label that made an immediate impact on me when I heard … Continue reading Hear R.I.P.’s ‘Street Reaper’ in Its Entire Sleazy Glory
A Release Day For Midnight’s New LP
Hells Headbangers has announced that Midnight’s third album, Sweet Death and Ecstasy, will finally get its worldwide release on December 15th. The album will be available digitally as well as on 2CD, vinyl LP, and cassette. The brand new track … Continue reading A Release Day For Midnight’s New LP
EVIL INVADERS: On a Strict New Diet
One of the best things about writing about the music I’m diggin’ on, is speaking with the artists who make the music I love. The older I get I’m finding that closing my mind to certain musical genres as a … Continue reading EVIL INVADERS: On a Strict New Diet
FEATURE REVIEW: GARY NUMAN – ‘Savage (Songs From a Broken World)’
It’s unfortunate that Gary Numan isn’t always deservedly hailed for reinventing himself. Lou Reed, David Bowie, Iggy Pop, Elton John, even Madonna—all professional reinventers—have historically been recognized on a wider scale, though Gary’s rebirths have been equally remarkable. Maybe it’s … Continue reading FEATURE REVIEW: GARY NUMAN – ‘Savage (Songs From a Broken World)’
RidingEasy Records’ Fifth Dose of Brown Acid
RidingEasy Records and Permanent Records recently announced another new installment of their successful ‘Brown Acid’ compilation series. It’s set for release on Halloween (FYI, that’s October 31st). Like the sub-title, ‘The Fifth Trip’, says, this makes the fifth volume of … Continue reading RidingEasy Records’ Fifth Dose of Brown Acid
FEATURE REVIEW: L.A. WITCH – S/T
Casually rifling through pages on Bandcamp, the click of the mouse landed me on a page belonging to a band called LA Witch. Their eponymous debut LP was streaming. Luckily, this is the kind of find that I’ve come to … Continue reading FEATURE REVIEW: L.A. WITCH – S/T
