Local Review: Godstar Experience – Beware of the Eye

Local Review: Godstar Experience – Beware of the Eye
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Godstar Experience Beware of the Eye Aethyr Phone Street: 04.20 Godstar Experience = My life with the Thrill Kill Kult + Satan + Sex Ranging at all the different points between psychedelic rock to punchy industrial beats, Godstar Experience drowns each song with sinister acid-jams reminiscent of Thrill Kill Kult, but without the sexual overtones and ridiculous

Local Review: Loom – Angler

Local Review: Loom – Angler
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Loom Angler Exigent Street: 06.07 Loom = At The Drive In + Cursive All five songs on this EP are solid. The coolest part about Loom is the violin that weaves in and out of the all the punchy and intricate guitar parts. The rhythm section is tight driving the songs into complex rhythmic territory.

Local Review: Prize Country – Lottery of Recognition

Local Review: Prize Country – Lottery of Recognition
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Prize Country Lottery of Recognition Exigent Records Street: 02.27 Prize Country = Unsane + Zeke + some Refused Formed in May of 2006, Prize Country has a way with being catchy without being infectious, fun without being a guilty pleasure and rockin’ without being masturbatory. No matter how many times I listen to this, I

Local Review: Sun Fall on Echoes – S/T

Local Review: Sun Fall on Echoes – S/T
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Sun Fall on Echoes S/T Self-Released Street: Sun Fall on Echoes = Black Tape for a Blue Girl + Charitona + Ataraxia Doth thou hear a whisper or an ocean wave? Doth thou see a shadow or succubus? Sun Fall on Echoes self-titled debut album falls somewhere along the lines if Project records hosted a

Local Review: xCool Your Jetsx – Saving Grace

Local Review: xCool Your Jetsx – Saving Grace
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xCool Your Jetsx Saving Grace Seventh Dagger Records Street: 05.08 xCool Your Jetsx = Gorilla Biscuits + Youth of Today + 2007 Although I’ve never been straight edge, I’ve always had a fondness for a few straight edge bands, and a certain respect for the bands (and kids) that stayed away from the “tough guy”

Lacuna Coil Show Review

Lacuna Coil Show Review
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I recall the very first time I saw Lacuna Coil play live. They were touring with Opeth and they played to a very small yet excited crowd In the Venue. Apparently, a stint on Ozzfest and media exposure have risen the band to bigger heights. … read more

Local Review: Bird Eater – Utah EP

Local Review: Bird Eater – Utah EP
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Bird Eater Utah EP Exigent Records Street: 05.18 Bird Eater = Gaza + early Norma Jean + Sergio Leone Although the Utah metal scene has rarely been known for anything of much significance, there have been a few fresh cuts recently that have caught some attention. Bird Eater is a collaborative side project with members