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Texas Rock Fest: Clawin’ For Survival…by Rev Jim
So its March in Austin,the students are passed out on beaches somewhere and those of us left behind are standing in line, strapped into our two hundred dollar wristbands and waiting to hear some band designated worthy by the local … Continue reading
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Megafauna: A Perfect Combination of Beauty and Beastly — by Nicolette Mallow
Megafauna: A Perfect Combination of Beauty and Beastly. The first time I saw Megafauna was four years ago with my brother, Zachary, at the Saturn Bar in New Orleans, Louisiana. I can still remember the outfit worn by the lead guitarist … Continue reading
Posted in Event - Show - Festival, Featured Artist, Interview, Reviews, SXSW
Tagged ACL, ATX, Austin, Dani Neff, Greg Yancey, Megafauna, Music, Nicolette Mallow, NOLA, Stubb's BBQ, SXSW, Zach Humphrey
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Melvin McMichaels $X$W Picks For the Average Dirtbag
Are you in desperate need of some asshole’s opinion regarding “the best” at $X$W 2014? Congrats, you’ve come to the right spot. Keep reading. You may notice a theme as you are glancing at this showlist. Most of the listed … Continue reading
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The Beginning is the End, In Remembrance of Bob Casale of DEVO…by Janet Hammer
Bob Casale one of the founding members of DEVO died on February 17, 2014 of heart failure in Los Angeles California. He would have been 62 this year. He leaves behind a wife, two children, his brother Gerald Casale (also … Continue reading
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Tagged Bob 2, Bob Casale, contributions for Bob Casales family, Devo, Gerald Casale
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An Interview with Filmmaker Brian McGuire…by Janet Hammer
An Interview with Brian McGuire Q: Tell us about how you got started as a filmmaker. Brian: I started making films first as an actor. I thought I was gonna die after high school…not that I was gonna kill myself … Continue reading
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Thomas Hazelmyer Still Mad as Hell…by Janet Hammer
If you don’t know the name you know the music. The late 80’s and 90’s were littered with bands on the Amphetamine Reptile Label. You couldn’t get away from them and they often ended up as your house guests. His … Continue reading
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Tagged Amphetamine Reptile, Boss Hog, Caroline, Cows, Half Priced Books, Halo Of Flies, Hammerhead, Helmet, In & Out Burger, Kreskkin, linocut prints, Lubricated Goat, Matador, Melvins, Minneapolis, Obsolete Studios, Servitron, Sub Pop, SXSW, the Melvins, Thomas Hazelmyer, Touch and Go, Woodblock prints
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Bloody Valentine ~ Interview with Devallia of Bloody Hammers by Madame X
Bloody Hammers is self-described Southern Gothic Mountain Fuzz from Transylvania County (Charlotte, NC). The beautiful and bewitching Devallia shared with me the bloody love story that is key to the band’s prosperity though veiled in the macabre. Photo by Anders … Continue reading
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Tagged Anders Manga, Black Magic, Bloody Hammers, Devallia, Devallia Anders, Freak Valley Festival, Housecore Horror Film Festival, Napalm Records, Occult, Witchcraft
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Immortal Guardian Interview by Madame X
Immortal Guardian is annihilating our city with their unique brand of Super Metal! Recently the band answered my questions about their upcoming album release and plans for SXSW. X: When can we expect Revolutions Pt. 1 to be released? Is there a particular … Continue reading
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Tagged andre matos, Bill Byford, Bill Steer, Billie Joe Armstrong, Bobby Williamson, Brazil, Bruce Dickinson, Carcass, Digestible Media, Dimebag Darrell, Dio, djavan, ed motta, Fun Fun Fun Fest, hansi kursch, Homero Henry, Immortal Guardian, jorn lande, Korzus, Lamb of god, Mandatory Suicide, Marcello Pompeu, Max cavalera, Michael Kiske, Mike Vescera, Outworld, Pantera, Prosthetic records, Randy Blythe, Rob halford, Roy Z, Russell Allen, Saxon, todd la torre, World Cup
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