Author Archives: RankandRevue

Philip H. Anselmo & The Illegals “Walk Through Exits Only” by Toni Gnosis

Philip H. Anselmo & The Illegals “Walk Through Exits Only” Housecore   I am excited to say that Philip H. Anselmo (Down, Pantera, Etc.)’s solo debut on his own label Housecore Records is just what I was looking for from … Continue reading

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Austin: Weirdly Mediocre? by Rev Jim

 AUSTIN: WEIRDLY MEDIOCRE?    I’ve never given much thought to Austin’s supposed weirdness. I’ve been here so long I think it’s one of those “forest for the trees” type situations with me. For example, I always figured the late Leslie … Continue reading

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HEY! IT’S A NEW BAND! by REV JIM

HEY! It’s a new band!         It’s probably not the best of starts for a new band to have to cancel its first public gig, not good for the karma if nothing else. Your first public show is like when … Continue reading

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DANGEROUS TOYS ARE 2FAST2DIE – Sept 2013

“Anyone with red hair and tattoos who sang with a screech was gonna be called an Axl clone.” — Dangerous Toys singer Jason McMaster Read more at www.2fast2die.com Photo credit: Gregg Maston Back to September 2013 Main Menu

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Summer Mayhem by Madame X

Ahhh…summer.  The heat, the anarchy, the metal fests! Twenty-thirteen marked the first year for the famed Rockstar Mayhem Festival to make a stop in ATX. On August 2nd, the 360 Amphitheater was hotter than HELL. But for this one-stop-metal-copia, I said, let it burn! … Continue reading

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An Interview with Dave Nobody (David Duet) from El Pathos…by Wendy WWAD

An Interview with Dave Nobody (aka David Duet) WW: So I believe that I first met you when you were on tour with Catbutt, which hailed from Seattle. How long were you with those guys? Weren’t you on Subpop? NOBODY: … Continue reading

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Aaron Thomas: Hunk a Hunk of Burning Love

I’m not sure when I started getting bored of going downtown all the time, but it was within the past two to five years. The occasional person that I would see didn’t really make it worthwhile to go down there, … Continue reading

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Head Crusher – Metal from the Mountains of Columbia by Madame X

David- Guitar Karlos- Guitar Kike- Vocals Gustavo- Bass Alejandro- Drums Head Crusher, the thrash/death/hardcore band, formed in early 2001 in Pereira, Colombia, South America, are now a local favorite and clearly dedicated to supporting ATX metal. Kike Valderrama shared his thoughts about … Continue reading

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Project Infest…Chelsea Riseman

At the Nashville Pussy show back in Feb. I met Chelsea Riseman,, a key player in Project Infest. She sent me an email describing her new endeavor and this is what she had to say… Project Infest, is a new … Continue reading

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Convergence XIX: Gathering ov Bats by Corri Mava

  Prepare yourselves, Texas. Convergence XIX, appropriately titled ‘The Gathering ov Bats’ will descend upon Austin, Texas the weekend of April 18th through the 21st.  Started in 1995, Convergence is the annual meeting of members of  the alt.gothic scene to … Continue reading

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