Author Archives: Vanessa Hadrych
Out Here in the Darkness
It’s an idyllic spring day on the patio of Lil’ Darlin’ in Austin, Texas. In many ways, as I sit across from my friend, author Abra Stevens, today is like so many others we’ve spent in each other’s company. There … Continue reading
Charlie Benante – Anthrax
One of my favorite moments in music occurs at the 2:30 mark of Indians. The breakdown, the cry of War Dance, the subsequent ten seconds of pure thrashing groove… those twenty or so seconds are the perfect, and one of … Continue reading
Matt Young of King Parrot
The first time I was exposed to the force that is King Parrot was at the Housecore Horror Film Festival in 2014. I stood, slack jawed and in a state somewhere between confusion and excitement, as the five Australians laid … Continue reading
Joel Grind of Toxic Holocaust
Few bands pull off “throwback” metal as well as Toxic Holocaust. I don’t even know if throwback metal is an actual subgenre, but what else could you call a band who so perfectly captures the nuances of legends like Venom … Continue reading
Ben Falgoust of Goatwhore
Hailing from one of the hotbeds for American metal, New Orleans-based Goatwhore stands apart from their Crescent City brethren with their signature blackened death sound. From their first LP, Serenades to the Tides of Blood, to their latest release, Vengeful … Continue reading
A Good Rogering on New Music, Musical Influences, and More
A Good Rogering has been an Austin heavy rock staple for years. Their witty approach to eclectic rock impresses live audiences time and time again. With a fresh lineup, new music on the horizon, and a tour in the works … Continue reading
Crank County Daredevils on Azkena, new music, and more
Known for balls to the wall live performances, riffs that both rip and groove, searing vocals and an embodiment of every bit of debauchery synonymous with the rock and roll lifestyle, Crank County Daredevils have stormed the scene after a … Continue reading
Death of A Dream
On a balmy Texas winter evening, in that hazy space between Christmas and New Year’s, I sat with members of one of Austin’s emerging metal bands, Death of A Dream, to talk shop. After a formidable debut year in 2015, … Continue reading
Deep Thoughts with DEP’s Will Little
Courtesy of Steve Miller VH: You grew up in the Austin scene of lore, what was your first show? WL: Ha! Now you want me to show my age. Well, my first show was Judas Priest for The Defenders of … Continue reading