Slug’s performances have never let me down, being able to see Blueprint and Grieves open for him makes it even better. I arrived slightly late to avoid the prepubescent onslaught of crowds. Although I’ve always enjoyed Atmosphere, the experience has undergone some massive changes since the early days. … read more
Napalm Flesh: Titans United – Slayer/Megadeth/Anthrax
This week’s Napalm Flesh metal blog includes a full review of the Slayer/Megadeth/Anthrax concert that happened on Tuesday, Oct. 19, along with a veritable feast of upcoming shows listed in the calendar as well as blog exclusive CD reviews from Children of Technology, Dawn of Ashes, Hail of Bullets and Unsun. … read more
The Dance Revolution Will Be Televised: Vox Lumiere presents The Phantom of The Opera
It has been said that both rock and opera are dead. If this is so, then Vox Lumiere’s performance of The Phantom of The Opera, on October 8 at Kingsbury Hall, can be viewed as an attempt to shock both back to life. … read more
An October Evening
What would you name an event that’s equal parts fashion show, mini-film-fest, live music, dance performance, magic act and photography slideshow (and takes place inside the Masonic Temple)? I’d call it something splendiferous – something that’d infuse people with the excitement of getting six shows for the price of one. I’d call it the “All Hallows Art Orgy” or maybe “It came from inside the Masonic Temple!!!” … read more
Phantogram w/ Josiah Wolf @ Kilby 10.18
Walking up to Kilby Court on Monday night, I saw a crowd standing outside the door. When I got closer, I realized it was the line to get in. The show sold out, seemingly because both Josiah Wolf and Phantogram were a big draw, even though the two bands touring together made no musical sense. … read more
Napalm Flesh: Honor the Dead – Worship the Horrific
This week’s blog is a full on Halloween celebration. I have compiled a list (it’s not a best of by any means) of recommended Halloween listening music list for the metal faithful, some you may have heard some you may have not. With each album comes a horrifying or evil song lyric to tantalize you eyebuds. Also included is a rundown of all the shows going down this week as well as some particularly evil themed blog exclusive CD releases. … read more
F*#@ It Premiere @ The Complex 10.15.10
Forum knows a few things about diversifying their riders—and I’m not just talking about Stevie Bell. Forum’s new movie Fuck It brings something to the table for all types of shredders to snack on. More than any other movie that dropped this fall, Fuck It covered all the shred basics– urban jibs, massive park jumps and backcountry powder goodness.
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She Was My Brother
She Was My Brother is a mostly-fictional account of a love triangle between a “third gendered” Native American of the Zuni tribe and two Caucasian ethnologists studying the Zunis. See, American natives had this whole ‘acceptance and equality for alternative genders and sexualities’ thing pinned down centuries before our “civilized” culture even deemed it lawful to broach a discussion on such a topic. … read more
G Tom Mac at Salty Horror International Film Festival
Gerard McMahon (pronounced McMann), or G Tom Mac, as he’s more recently known, is one of those artists you may think you’ve never heard of.
Treasure Island Music Festival
Initially I was less than impressed with the lineup at Treasure Island this year. Everyone was asking how can LCD Soundsystem, while great live, can compare to past headliners like Justice, Modest Mouse and The Flaming Lips? Yet the lineups at Treasure Island have never been about getting the biggest headliners possible. It’s about filling out an entire weekend with diverse, high-quality bands and artists who have strong fan followings, regardless of their mainstream status.
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The Arena Premiere @ U of U Fine Arts Hall 10.08.10
It seems that the question for riders of our generation is: What to wear. Tight pants or baggy? Which school of thought do you associate with: tree-huggin’, g-thuggin’ or tight-pants, wide stance? How do you decide? The pros you look up to are a good indication of what size you buy your pants… … read more
Napalm Flesh: Intentional Madness – This is Haeresiarchs of Dis
This week’s blog contains an interview with Cernunnos, the sole person behind the unique black metal entity Hæresiarchs of Dis, which released its second album on Oct. 15 via Moribund Records. You also get the rundown of metal shows for the week as well as some blog exclusive CD reviews and some reposted CD review goodies surrounding the upcoming Watain tour stop in Salt Lake City on next Thursday. … read more
