Theo Berndt – “Stop Pretend” New Single OUT TODAY
In the fall of 2014 Theo Berndt were back with a new single two years after their debut album. ”Atomic” was released in November and mixed with Anders Lagerfors and Andreas […]
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Album Review – Xibalba “Tierra Y Libertad” (Hardcore/Death Metal)
Hardcore as genre tends to have the unfortunate habit of falling prey to its own tropes and as a consequence experiences periods of creative stagnation. Currently it’s in an upswing, as the last few years have yielded many amazing breaking out artists, who have generally been transfusing new crossover blood into genre.
PHOX Announces NA Tour including Canadian Dates
PHOX has just announced an extensive North American tour including dates in Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatoon and Winnipeg. The Madison via Baraboo, Wi natives released their self-titled debut last year […]
Album Review – The Johnny Red Eyes “MoonMasters” (Noise/Punk/Ska)
As a whole, punk rock’s golden era of cultural prevalence the late 70s, to the early 90s is a period held such high influential regard, that at any given moment there is always somebody naively attempting to breathe life into the genre’s mainstream relevance.
CITY OF SHIPS to Release Ultraluminal + Sneek Peek With New Song
Since forming in 2006, CITY OF SHIPS has consistently impressed audiences with their distinctive brand of heavy, down-tuned melodic rock. Their third full-length, Ultraluminal, finds the band building sonic skyscrapers […]
ALTERBEAST: Progressive Death Metal Unit Announces North American Tour + Playthrough
Sacramento progressive death metal unit, ALTERBEAST, will ravage North America this Spring on a near month-long bout of live incursions supporting Boris The Blade and Abiotic. The takeover will commence […]
Band Wanted Live – Interview With Bassist-Vocalist Toby Leaman Of Dr.Dog
Vandala spoke with Toby, bassist and Vocalist of Dr. Dog. This band is a no holds barred creative smorgasbord. Bringing crazy fun harmonies, classic rock and now with the addition of a true talent on drums, their new live album is an impressive testament to their unique musical stylings.
Allies For Everyone Releases New DJ Mix & Music Video
Having just released his ‘Bunker‘ EP in mid-February, which found him exploring moodier, darker tones in place of the sparkly, electro-tinged house beats that have become his signature, dreamy synthpop […]
Friska Viljor – New single “In My Sofa I’m Safe”
Friska Viljor is back with their sixth album. The first single ” In my sofa I’m safe ,” is a 2 minutes and 38 seconds long reflection on the impact […]
Album Review – Saxon “Heavy Metal Thunder – Bloodstock Edition” & “The Saxon Chronicles”
Bands die out. It’s a natural thing, whether it’s through murder, treachery or heartbreak. Some bands collapse before their time, leaving the world with mere fragments of what could have been. Some bands rise from the grave to tour the festival circuit for the promise of nostalgia-bucks and a shot to relive there glory days.
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