Author Archives: RankandRevue

Tears of Diamonds & A Heart of Silver: The Legendary Bill Carter and The Blame — by Nicolette Mallow

Tears of Diamonds & A Heart of Silver: The Legendary Bill Carter and The Blame  Walking into The High Road to see Bill Carter play music, I knew I would recognize him on stage but I was ambivalent whether or … Continue reading

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Ministry at Mohawk – Gallery

Ministry – 06/07/2015 at Mohawk

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Government Issue…by Shawn Truitt

Government Issue Interview with John Stabb by Shawn Truitt ST: Do you recall the first GI practice? JS: The first official practice? I really can’t but I know it was an incredibly noisy mess and quite a racket of a summer … Continue reading

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Dax Riggs at Mohawk by Madame X

The first time I was introduced to the name Dax Riggs was at a record shop in New Orleans, Louisiana. A clerk played Acid Bath’s “Paegan Love Song” on the sound system and from that moment on I was obsessed. … Continue reading

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The Philosophical Meanderings of the Musical Mike Watt

By Trevor Wallace Mike Watt: Punk rock Statesman, co-founder of the Minutemen, Firehose  and Dos (with Black Flag bassist Kira Roessler) and a driving force behind musical projects as diverse as the modern-day Stooges, the Wylde Ratttz (with Sonic Youth’s … Continue reading

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An Interview with Paul Leary…by Wendy WWAD

WW: You recently toured with the Melvins in support of their 20th studio album, Hold It In, where you contributed 3 songs, plus guitar and vocals. How did the tour go?Leary:  I don’t know, I wasn’t on any tour…lol.  I … Continue reading

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Cherubs…Wendy WWAD

Cherubs are guitarist Kevin Whitley, bassist Owen McMahon and drummer Brent Prager. Kevin sings.   WW: First off, who or what initially prompted the Cherubs reunion? Had you guys already been jamming? Or did you go in with the goal … Continue reading

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Texas Independence Fest 2015

By Madame X Texas Independence Fest 2015 was just as I expected…a metal binge weekend in a cozy venue smelling of whiskey and weed, filled with familiar faces. Empire Control Room provided atmospheric options and a divey charm compared to those … Continue reading

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Worthless Humans…by Bek Sabbath

WORTHLESS HUMANS – by Bek Sabbath May 21, 2015 Sitting here at the Lost Well, Austin’s headquarters of brotherhood in rock debauchery, beating dead horses with Dereck and Matt from the Worthless Humans. They had more than just worthless shit … Continue reading

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Van Dammes: Flash In The Night — by Nicolette Mallow

Van Dammes: Flash In The Night Last month I received an inquiry and a lovely, detailed promotional package from a group of musicians in Finland known as Van Dammes. After listening to their second EP, I happily decided to write … Continue reading

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