Category Archives: Featured Artist

An Ode to Oderus Urungus…by Wendy WWAD & Friends

On the morning of Monday, March 24th I woke up to a slew of text messages saying “Dude! Dave Brockie died!” I was in shock. Dave Brockie, aka Oderus Urungus, the lead singer and sole surviving original member of the … 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

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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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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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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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Interview with Artist, Vance Kelly by Madame X

  Vance Kelly is an accomplished artist from New Orleans, known for his album cover and poster art.  He’s worked on creations for a slew of famed musicians, including Down, Huntress, Mastadon, Slayer, and The Sword.         X: Is there a name for … 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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Rob, Sheri Moon & The Craft of Zombie Magic by Tammy Moore

Rob, Sheri Moon & The Craft of Zombie Magic By Tammy Moore aka Metal Freaktress Screaming, cackling, vicious witches making wicked music, naked, in pitch black woods around raging fire and chaotic embers… It’s just the beginning of the demented … Continue reading

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Devil Chicken Scratches by Rev Jim

The Prison Art of Richie ‘Devil Chicken’ Turner It’s been just over a year since the Agony Column reunion show, the fitting end to the Emo’s Red River location. At the time Richie ‘Devil Chicken” Turner was once again living … Continue reading

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