Tag: album review
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Vile Child releases ‘Stalking the Streets’! (Vegas Thrash!)
Vile Child is thrashy as fuck! For those who long for some fresh thrash metal, look no further! Las Vegas’ VILE CHILD released “Stalking the Streets” on March 1, 2019. If the band’s name doesn’t sound familiar, you should at least recognize lead vocalist/guitarist Geddy Reyes, who also plays (left handed!) guitar in Taking […]
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Las Vegas’ Farangs Releases “Cult-A-Cola”
Las Vegas band Farangs, featuring former Bee Master singer Brian Cantrell, have released their first E.P- Cult-A-Cola. The band, rounded out by bassist/vocalist Jason Parker and drummer Micah Malcom, are part punk, part pop. The 4 songs on the record are reminiscent of 90’s shoegaze and garage rock. Starting off with “Shart”, the band lurches […]
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The Heard’s “The Island”: High Energy Metal
In The Heard’s words, ‘The Heard was born somewhere between a subway station and a record fair in Stockholm 2016.’ And to that I say either of those locations should be recognized as a hallmark for leading to the creation of one of the best albums I’ve heard in awhile. The Island is composed of […]
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Japanese Hardcore: Crystal Lake Releases “Helix” and Chats with ZRockR
Forget BABYMETAL. Crystal Lake is the Japanese metal band that you need to know of. These guys make American hardcore look like your Grandpa’s doo-wop record. Coming out on February 15, Helix begins with a robotic spoken into, and immediately dives into “Aeon”, which is kind of how I imagine being in the middle when […]
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Vegas Locals Pillars of Creation Release “Control”
Comprised of Mathew Whaley (vocals/bass), Tom Madera (guitar), and Bryan Walker (vocals/drums), Pillars of Creation give one a reason why they should be paying attention to the metal scene in Las Vegas. Their new album Control, released earlier this month, is heavy. I mean, really heavy. I, having played on the same stage with some of […]