Author Archives: RankandRevue
Tarim Interview by Madame X
UPDATE: Since this interview, James Wicks has resigned from Tarim. The band plans to forge ahead. James Wicks – Guitar/Vocals Matt Garrison – Guitar Julio Escamilla – Drums Geoff Colvin – Bass www.tarimofficial.com Melodic death metal band, Tarim, from … Continue reading
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Tagged 1349, Anthony Stevenson, Bear Witness, Behemoth, Black Crown Initiate, Cerebus, Come and Take It Productions, Dave Sim, Goatwhore, nile, Tarim, Texas Independence Festival, Urizen, Wayne Static
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SkyAcre “Sacred Ground” LP review by Janet Hammer
It’s a creeper. When I say that I don’t mean it’s creepy…it’s something that creeps up on you and get’s better with each listen. There is a nice melody to the music with some minor chords thrown in. I am … Continue reading
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Tagged at the Drive-In, Bandcamp, celtic frost, death grunt, Drive Like Jehu, hard core, local music, minor chord, Noise, Sacred Ground, SkyAcre
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Good-bye Tamale House…Rev Jim with Justin Buzzcrusher & Janet E Hammer
Robert “Bobby” Vasquez 1941-2014 Tamale House: A Tale In Three Parts I first came to Austin in fall of 1975 and managed to live here off and on until I went to work for Santa Fe Railroad in 1978. One … Continue reading
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Moistboyz w/ The Meat Puppets @ The Mohawk…by Jerry Milton
At first I thought wow, The Meat Puppets are pulling the old “let the opening act play the headliner slot” routine. But it soon became apparent that a buttload of the crowd was there to see the Moistboyz. Duh, Dean … Continue reading
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Tagged Curt Kirkwood, Dean Ween, Guy Heller, Jerry Milton, Michael "Mickey" Melchiondo Jr, Moistboyz, Nick Oliveri, The Meat Puppets, The Mohawk, Transmission Entertainment
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Spirit Caravan @ LA BBQ/SXSW by Shane O Draino
Amongst all of those bands who have graduated (or dropped out) from the University of Black Sabbath, very few have had a profound impact on me as much as Spirit Caravan. My first introduction to Spirit Caravan was also my … Continue reading
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Heartbreaker Banquet – SXSW…by Jerry Milton
An annual event thrown at Willie’s Ranch each year during SXSW, this year’s Heartbreaker Banquet promised to be another stellar edition. Like alot of “private” parties thrown during SXSW, tickets were highly sought after….but unlike those that only cater to “badge … Continue reading
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Tagged Elle King, Heartbreakers Banquet, J Roddy Walston and the Business, Jam in the Van, Jerry Milton, Lucius, Lukas Nelson, Nikki Lane, Robot Fondue, Shovels and Ropes, The Felice Brothers, The Wild Feathers, Willie Nelson
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The Wyldz Interview by Madame X
Mitch Bassoul – Vocals/Bass Alex Dhee – Guitar Oliv Porrini – Drums www.facebook.com/TheWyldz www.reverbnation.com/thewyldz With the temporary closure of my favorite metal dive due to the relays, I found myself on the other side of I-35 in search of live music. I may as … Continue reading
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Tagged Alien Knife Fight, Amplified Heat, Eric Tessmer Band, guns n' roses, led zepplin, Pink Floyd, The Scarlett Effect
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Cuttle Fishing in America…by Richard Turner
CUTTLE FISHING IN AMERICAIn 1991 there were lots of people who knew who GWAR was but I didn’t and neither did apparently a host of unsuspecting club and hotel owners across America. I was really curious as to who they … Continue reading
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Dave Brockie, In Memory of Little Badger…
The first time I met him, we made out. That is what you do with a guy covered in make-up and red goop, right? It was a one time only deal and clothes did not exit the picture. We chatted … Continue reading
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Tagged Agony Column, Biohazard, Dave Brockie
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The DICKIES w/ Drakulas & Lower Class Brats @ The Mohawk….by Jerry Milton
Tra La La….it’s the DICKIES !! It was quite a surprise to see this bill on the Transmission/Mohawk calender. A pleasant one. I headed down early via the train cuz ya never know when these things are gonna … Continue reading →