CD Review: ‘The Last of the Originals’ by Billy Roberts and the Rough Riders
CD Review by Danielle Boise Billy Roberts and the Rough Riders released The Last of the Originals earlier this year, with a new album set to drop later this summer. The Last of the Originals takes country rockabilly with New Orleans fla ...
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 ...
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 ...
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: Dio Various Artists – This Is Your Life
CD Review: Dio Various Artists - This Is Your Life An ear-perking tribute to the history of Ronnie James Dio By Russell Eldridge I hadn't heard a lot of the songs on This Is Your Life even though I've known of Ronnie James Dio since I was a teena ...
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 ...
Celebrate 311DAY with ‘Stereolithic’
By Danielle Boise The '90s stronghold band 311 will release its 11th studio album on March 11, which is dubbed 311DAY. This release further marks the first indie release from the band since its early unsigned days. Stereolithic is by far is the ...