Year: 2011
![Little Dragon @ Urban Lounge](/etc/exclusives/2663-2146-dragon-crop.jpg)
Little Dragon @ Urban Lounge
I’ve caught the smallest Dragon three times now, and every time I’m reminded how Sweden has not only one of the best reputations in the world but also some of the best music. Lead singer and percussionist Yukimi Nagano is as precious as ever, still donning her alluring veil and dancing about in a bizarre music-fog of awesome. She even busted out some crystal gongs this time that defy description. … read more
![Underoath @ In the Venue](/etc/exclusives/2664-underoath%20new%20photo-crop.jpg)
Underoath @ In the Venue
I’m not the type to attend high school reunions or reminisce about the “good times” passed, but when I saw that two of my favorite bands from back in the day were playing on the same bill, I couldn’t help but don my undersized black band tee and Macbeths for a night of nostalgia. … read more
![Napalm Flesh Label Spotlight: Transcendental Creations](/etc/exclusives/2665-metal1-crop.jpg)
Napalm Flesh Label Spotlight: Transcendental Creations
This week’s blog contains a rundown of the metal concert happenings of the week, plus a spotlight of the record label Transcendental Creations with reviews of two albums released this week. Also included is a review of the new album from Austrian black/death band Belphegor. … read more
![Take Offense @ the Fearless Zone 01/26](/etc/exclusives/2666-l-1-crop.jpg)
Take Offense @ the Fearless Zone 01/26
I pull over and check my GPS. Two deer trot by me, heads cocked in quizzical bewilderment. I’m on their turf. I squint down the lone gravel road. Save for a few orange construction cones and a fence, I see no evidence of anything remotely human anywhere. Exasperated, I check the flyer’s address again. “Hardcore Show in Bluffdale” it proclaims in bold varsity font. Seriously? … read more
![Viva La Pow Mow!](/etc/exclusives/2667-danimal-crop.jpg)
Viva La Pow Mow!
Last week’s delivery of fresh ‘Wasatch Gold’ was well received by many, and the heinous crowds in the Cottonwoods proved it. However, while the general population of powder-starved locals waited in the line at the base of the canyon, my friends and I enjoyed an absolutely splendid day at Powder Mountain. Less than an hour drive from SLC, this little gem offers up some 7,000 acres of pure shred-able entertainment, without the egocentric masses that inhabit the slopes closer to town. … read more
![Matthew Ivan Bennett and Mesa Verde](/etc/exclusives/2668-sih_both-crop.jpg)
Matthew Ivan Bennett and Mesa Verde
On February 24, Plan-B, in its permanent home at the beautiful Rose Wagner Theater, will present the world premier of MESA VERDE, a new play by Matthew Ivan Bennett. Disney on Ice this was not. In fact, it was probably the most unique subject matter I’ve seen explored on stage—and a well-acted, emotional powerhouse to boot. Such is Plan-B’s legacy. … read more
![Napalm Flesh: Eluveite-Folk on!](/etc/exclusives/2670-eluv-crop.jpg)
Napalm Flesh: Eluveite-Folk on!
This week’s blog is chock full of stuff, from an Eluveite concert review to a rundown of the weekend’s local metal happenings and a slew of CD reviews. Reviews include folk metal new releases from Falkenbach and Korpiklaani as well as new releases from Impiety, Infernal War/Kreigsmaschine, Misery and Neuraxis. … read more
![Midnight Terror vs. Jailhouse Jawbreakers 02.19](/uploads/exclusives/2671-2671-5463293963_84b6a8697a_z-crop-396x288.jpg)
Midnight Terror vs. Jailhouse Jawbreakers 02.19
Midnight Terror of the Wasatch Roller Derby League squashed the Jailhouse Jawbreakers, an out of town team from Pueblo, Colorado last Saturday. It was obvious from the beginning of the bout that the teams were of different calibers. Midnight Terror’s strategy seemed to be pretty simple: score some points, call the jam. … read more
![2011 WInter Dew Tour: Men’s/ Women’s Snowboard Slopestyle Championships](/etc/exclusives/2669-winter_dew-tour_logo-crop.jpg)
2011 WInter Dew Tour: Men’s/ Women’s Snowboard Slopestyle Championships
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![Zane Lamprey Interview](/etc/exclusives/2672-zanelamprey_headshot-crop.jpg)
Zane Lamprey Interview
I was excited to talk to Zane Lamprey. Not in that cliched, every interviewer has to love the interviewed, type of way. I’m a bit of a drunk. I appreciate drunks that can hold it together and function in society. As sad as it sounds, I appreciate high functioning addicts. They need what they need, and they still get done what needs to get done. Zane Lamprey is a man that hosts two different drinking shows. … read more