Metal playlists from the underground
Thanks in part to an exceptional production by metal guru Tue Madsen, Portuguese metal giants Moonspell have struck the perfect balance of clarity and brutality on their latest endeavor Night Eternal. This nine-track descent into darkness yields an intense ride, chock full of dastardly black metal chord progressions, ethreal Gothic rock passages, and the authentic […]
Crüeheads and rock addicts should check out LA Ink this Thursday, Oct. 23 on TLC at 10 pm [EST]. Here is more on the episode from motley.com: “Katherine [Kat Von D, star of ‘L.A. Ink’ and Nikki’s current girlfriend] tattooed a killer portrait of Mick Mars [MÖTLEY CRÜE guitarist] on my leg and we got […]
New Hampshire quartet Transistor Transistor return with a stirring one-two punch of angular hardcore and menacing punk rock with Ruined Lives. Armed with jagged riffs, malicious yowls, and debilitating rhythms that give bands like The Bronx and Every Time I Die a run for their money, this unit’s motive to emote their innermost sensitivities never […]
Las Vegas rockers, The Killers, released the minimalist titled “Human” as the first single from their upcoming album Day and Age. On the first listen, a state of bewilderment leads the journey as the lack of rock and roll energy makes this tune unlike previous singles such as “When You Were Young” and “Mr. Brightside.” […]
Take a few moments to honor and indulge in the great Tom Petty as we celebrate his 58th birthday. The video for “Mary Jane’s Last Dance” [Greatest Hits] followed by a live version… …and “You Don’t Know How it Feels” [Wildflower]. Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers’ Official Site Buy Tom Petty albums
UK electronic rock duo The Black Ghosts truly embody the spirit of the digital age, as these former members of Simian and Wiseguys initially met via the Internet and have only recently met face to face. Nonetheless, they put their best foot forward to place your booty on the dance floor with their hodgepodge eponymous […]
Yiddish folk metal meets Rammstein on Sidur, the latest offering from Gevolt. This Sephardic septet’s 11-track excursion meshes traditional styles of Israel with an industrial strain of metal chock-full of effected keyboards, that ultimately leaves an unearthly Gothic aftertaste, on cuts like “Liturgia” and the sinewy “Na More.” Providing a dose of klezmer with dark […]
If you are a fan of the comedian Bill Maher or are interested in understanding differing religious perspectives, then Religulous is a definite must see flick. Here are a few usages of rock music in this movie directed by Larry Charles [Borat]. “The Seeker” by The Who In the opening credits, this classic rock and […]
If you have been to the movies recently, you may have seen a video of Kid Rock performing “Warrior” right before the previews. The video features Dale Earnhardt Jr. racing his #88 car and soldiers on various missions. This collaboration is part of a fairly new recruiting campaign for the National Guard. Check out the […]
The German troupe Suidakara sound as if they could obliterate the whole cast of Riverdance in one fell swoop, judging by the title of their latest disc. This clan’s collection of songs is a compilation stemming from this veteran act’s releases through the years — demonstrating the unit’s blend of traditional folk on “An Dudlachd,” brazen […]