CD Review: EYEHATEGOD by EYEHATEGOD
Review by David Feltman After four albums, four years of silence, and the death of drummer Joey LaCaze, the progenitors of southern sludge seemed finished. The members had moved on to such successful side projects as Down, Superjoint Ritual, Corr ...
Live Review: Primus at Iron City on May 12
Les Claypool of Primus May 12. Photo by David Feltman Primus at Iron City Review by David Feltman Catching one of your favorite bands on tour is always a treat, but catching one of its first performances on that tour is even better. A band, und ...
CD Review: The Serpent & The Sphere by Agalloch
John Haughm creates haunted melodies and layered little interludes that offer the perfect counterpoint to the harsher and distorted elements. Review by David Feltman It’s been four years since Marrow of the Spirit, and little has changed for Agal ...
CD Review: Down – IV Part 2
CD Review: Down - IV Part 2 Review by David Feltman Maybe it’s just side project fatigue. Phil Anselmo has a new record label and an amazing new solo act. Jimmy Bower has a new Eyehategod album (the first in four years) nearing its ...
The Revolver Golden Gods Tour opens with impressively heavy bill in Iron City
Zakk Wylde Black Label Society at Iron City Bham. Photo by Shawn Evans for SkullsNBones.com. Photo used with permission Visit SkullsNBones.com for full concert photo gallery by Shawn Evans! **Also Metal Mark McPheeters interview with Jimmy Bower of Down ...
Film School: Is It Worth The Price?
Film School: Is It Worth The Price? By David Feltman, film columnist After he felt he had learned enough, Kevin Smith dropped out of film school to write “Clerks,” the movie that launched his career. But during his Q&A session, “Too Fat for 4 ...
CD Review: Life Drawing – Stoneburner
Life Drawing by Stoneburner is bold and complex, fearless and freaking heavy. Review by David Feltman Even when dabbling in the peppier mid-tempos, there’s something undeniably sludgy in Stoneburner’s style. The band’s sophomore effort, Life Drawing, n ...
CD Review: “Immortal” by ALTERBEAST
The album is tight, fast and overwhelming. Review by David Feltman Sacramento metalmaticians ALTERBEAST’s debut album earns the band’s all-caps moniker with an animalistic cyclone of an introduction. More than just a clever (and suggestively nerdy) nam ...
CD Review: “Foreverrr” by MC Chris
The pop culture allusions are just window dressing for a surprisingly personal album. Review by David Feltman MC Chris fans have come to expect certain elements from a new album: nerdy songs about Star Wars, junk food and weed, danceable hip hop rhythm ...
CD Review: “Are You Kidding Me? No.” by Destrage
Destrage is simultaneously mischievous and extraordinary, approaching its technical marvels with childlike curiosity. Review by David Feltman There’s an old adage about a thin line separating genius and insanity. If there’s any truth to that saying, th ...