Undisputedly fast and heavy, Anthrax are considered to be part of the “Holy Trinity” of thrash-metal, which also includes Metallica and Megadeth. Things have been busy for this mainstay metal band, recently reuniting with their original singer Joey Belladona and original guitarist Dan Spitz, along with founding members Scott Ian, Frank Bello and Charlie Benante. They
Las Vegas is one of those places that look pretty on a postcard but unless you’re one of those who have mastered the tables, it all tends to be depressing. Sadly, or perhaps fortunately, at the edge of it all is my favorite venue: The House of Blues (the Vegas branch, that is). … read more
After more than a decade and seven albums of spitting venom at the institutions and government of this country, Anti-Flag seems like the perfect candidate for the label “America-haters” by right-wing radio neo-cons. “I hate the America that is greed-fostering, exploitative,” says Pat Thetic. “America, the hating America that won’t accept gay people, people of different religions and ethnicities. That’s the America that I hate. … read more
After basically loosing my voice and being hit enough times standing on the outskirts of the pit, I must say that this is one show I will remember long after the bruises fade and my voice returns to its normal high octave. … read more
This show was quite the trip down punk rock memory lane. Although it was over before midnight and half the crowd wasn’t even old enough to drive, it was a pretty decent way to waste a Wednesday night. … read more
If I knew what a shaggy dog story was, I would say that the life and career of Captain Lou Albano is one such story. Since I don’t have the slightest clue as to what a shaggy dog story is, I’ll have to come up with something else. So what is the story of the
Stellastarr* (courtesy of myspace.com/stellastarr) Somewhere in London, Stellastarr* are making plans. I’m on the telephone rolling around on the floor. Bassist Amanda Tannen is taking the lead of the conversation. I can’t quite make out what is being said, but it definitely has something to do with a color scheme. Such is the life when
The Loved Ones came screaming into the punk scene in February with their Fat Wreck Chords debut and first full-length album, Keep Your Heart and show no signs of slowing down anytime soon. But these Philadelphia punks aren’t as new to the scene as some may think. They rise from the ashes of such bands
Arriving at the Avalon Theater, I’m not quite sure what to expect; from the venue or She Wants Revenge’s Justin Warfield or Adam Bravin (aka Adam 12). I hadn’t been to the Avalon for years and SWR had been a passing crush of mine that came on strong after seeing them open for Bloc Party
When I first found out that SLUG was sending me to Washington State’s famous Sasquatch Festival, located at the scenic Gorge Amphitheater, I thought “good.” When I later found out that the festival had little if anything to do with the actual Bigfoot, I was skeptical. “Am I ever going to see Bigfoot?” I asked
If a band finds a certain level of success in what they’re doing does that automatically make them “sell-outs?” Case in point, AFI has recently enjoyed #1 status on the charts with their new record Decemberunderground. A lot of people have come out of the independent woodwork to slam this band with all sorts of
Going to a music festival in 100 degree weather is crazy. Sweating while just standing still, in the shade, just isn’t the time for a circle pit. Warped Tour is something that I used to plan my summer around, but the traveling punk rock festival just ain’t what it used to be. … read more
