Category Archives: Reviews

Big Business – Fawcett Hall at Alma Mater Tacoma – 04/19/2019

Big Business is a sludgy, hard rock outfit from Washington who got their most recognition with 2007’s awesome Here Come the Waterworks and 2009’s Mind the Drift, both released on Aaron Turner’s Hydra Head Records.  Around the same time, Big … Continue reading

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Obnosticon – Benderschwartz Rising Review

  Obnosticon is a band from Austin, TX that I discovered about a year or two ago. I caught them live a few months ago (which was amazing) and when I was given a chance to review their self-titled ep … Continue reading

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Death Grips – House of Blues Las Vegas – 02/28/2019

Wrapping your head around Death Grips’ sound and aesthetic takes a little work.  You’ll hear them called Rap Rock, but this ain’t Linkin Park.  Their most accessible songs are chaotic, abrasive, and total bangers but their deep cuts demand some real … Continue reading

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Bible of The Devil – Feel It Album Review

Today I will be reviewing Bible of The Devil’s 7th full length album Feel It. Bible of The Devil to me are the perfect marriage of Rock N’ Roll and Heavy Metal. The twin guitar attack really separates them from a … Continue reading

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Sniper 66 Annihilator Review

Sniper 66 is a staple in the vibrant Austin punk scene. They were one of those bands I listened to, but never knew was from Austin until I moved to Austin. Their sound is a generous mix of Oi! and … Continue reading

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The Damn Times “Gotta Get There !” — by Jerry Milton

As if OFTEN the case in Austin, where every musician is in like 5 bands… it was no surprise when I asked THE DAMN TIMES “how long have ya’ll been playing?” as if they were a NEW band cuz otherwise … Continue reading

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Album Review: Texas Metal Outlaws — by Jerry Milton

This album has been out since just before HALLOWEEN….but as usual, I’m a little slow on the draw. The “splatter” limited edition version of the vinyl ended up in my mailbox today and has been on constant FLIP for hours … Continue reading

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Carson McHone’s “Carousel” — by Jerry Milton

Not sure where I saw Carson play first…Heck it might have been YouTube as I tend to go thru upcoming gigs on the calendar and “research” them whether it’s worth my showing up or not. And despite living “just down … Continue reading

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BLXPLTN. Swan Dive 7/14 – Tyson P. Midkiff

BLXPLTN Swan Dive 7/14 This was a hard show to write up because I can’t stand still at a BLXPLTN show. I’m in the front row moving like a maniac and screaming every word I remember. As long as I … Continue reading

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Watain – Trident Wolf Eclipse – Century Media Records

Watain Trident Wolf Eclipse Review  Watain has been one of the more polarizing black metal bands to come out of Sweden in recent memory. Known for their pulverizing live shows, intense song writing, and mysticism they have steadily been on … Continue reading

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