by Bram Teitelman | Dec 19, 2014 | New Music, News
Cleopatra Records has made put out some pretty interesting tribute albums in the past. The last one we remember is the sort of funny in theory but not super easy to listen to Thriller – a Tribute to Michael Jackson. Many of the label’s other releases are...
by Bram Teitelman | Dec 10, 2014 | News, Touring, Updates
Sometimes the best way to try to deal with loss is by forging onward. While Black Tusk is still likely reeling from the loss of their bassist, Athon, from a motorcycle accident last month, they’re continuing on with their already-scheduled European tour with...
by Metal Insider | Nov 17, 2014 | Columns, Top 5
When you think of your classic band lineup, it’s usually a four-piece, maybe a five piece. Generally one or two guitars, a bassist, a drummer and a singer. Sure, sometimes a little something extra gets in the mix, like a keyboard player, DJ or another vocalist....
by Bram Teitelman | Jul 22, 2014 | News, Replacements, Touring
Corrosion of Conformity drummer Reed Mullin did a stellar job on the band’s latest album, IX, but that’s the only way you’ll get to hear him, at least for now. Due to a torn rotator cuff, Mullin has been forced to sit out the band’s current...
by Bram Teitelman | Mar 12, 2014 | Secret Metalhead, SXSW
Until yesterday, instrumental thrash/jazz trio Lazer/Wulf could have qualified as one of our top five unsigned bands to watch at SXSW. However, yesterday was also the day they signed a deal with Kylesa’s Retro Futurist label. And they can already claim a...