Modern Fix
FACE TO FACE – interview by liz ortega home Face to Face has got to be one of the most determined and accomplished musical groups around. So. Cal’s power-punk trio have led a successful musical career that took years in…
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Review: Virulent Strain
Virulent Strain ““Torture Tools”” (Rodent Popsicle) Another release from a label that seems to specialize in annoying, old-school crust punk sounds, and “Torture Tools” by Virulent Strain is no exception. Definitely the most obnoxious vocals I’ve EVER heard, and it…
Review: Weezer Tribute
Various Artists “Weezer Tribute” (Dead Droid Records) A tribute to a band who not only ISN’T dead, but had recently released an album is both absurd and insulting. That said, these are some fine, fine Weezer covers, which tells me…
CD Review
The Code “Alert.Aware.Involved.” (A-F Records)
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ECHOBRAIN – interview by mary ellen gustafson home What do you get when you combine two childhood buddies, who are also great musicians (Dylan Donkin – vocals/guitar and Brian Sagrafena – Drums), and add in a world famous bass player…
Review: Rival Schools
Rival Schools“United By Fate”(Island) And I’m wearing my Quicksand T-Shirt the day this arrives. Expectations, expectations. Singer Walter Schreifels at one time fronted the band whose moniker had become a personal fashion statement and was one of the biggest influences…
Review: Schatzi
Schatzi ““Fifty Reasons to Explode”” (Mammoth Records) Austin-based fun rock. Insane catchiness not unlike the toe-tapping addiction created by Harvey Danger or the Starlight Mints, with the straight pop sensibility of Weezer. And it possesses a post-rock intelligence while still boppin’ out a la…
Review: Simple Plan
Simple Plan ““No Helmet, No Pads… Just Balls”” (Atlantic Records) It so must be a guy thing that I don’t and probably will never understand. “No Helmet, No Pads…Just Balls”–is that self explanatory or what? Simple Plan are a group…
Review: Soilwork “Natural Born Chaos”
Soilwork“Natural Born Chaos”(Nuclear Blast) This band has an interesting back and forth sound, shifting from more traditional metal like Judas Priest and Iron Maiden to grinding death metal as found on early Earache releases. At times, it even takes in…
Review: The Code
The Code “Alert.Aware.Involved.” (A-F Records) Unlike some labels, A-F seems to require something from each band they sign: talent. The Code is another shining example of music done well. It came as no surprise to learn from their website that…