Vampire Moose “Self-Titled” (Rotten Records) There’s been some weird vampire stuff floating around for a while: we’ve had “Bunnicula” the classic elementary school book, “Frankenweenie” which I believe was directed by Tim Burton, and now we’ve got a moose. A…
Van Helsing’s Curse “Oculus Infernum” (Koch) Never let it be said that Dee Snider isn’t ambitious. Most notorious as the frontman from 80’s makeup caked rockers Twisted Sister, Dee has always attempted to do things on a theatrically grand scale.…
FEATURED ALBUM REVIEWS back to album reviews home Artist: The Dragons Title: Sin Salvation Label: Gearhead Purchase at: Interpunk Purchase at: Amazon I don’t know shit about these guys even though they are “San Diego Garage Rock Royalty”. That statement bears no…
The New Christs “We Got This!” (Smog Veil Records) This group features vocalist Rob Younger, formerly of Radio Birdman. The Australian modern rock group delivers it hard and fast in a late-period Iggy Pop style, but without ever rising to…
The Spotlight Syndicate “…Forget the Static Past” (Substandard Records) I can appreciate where these fellas are coming from. Record players with mounted televisions, and other extra unneeded lights and gizmos unexplainably fixed to them. Mad Max. Blade Runner. A bass player,…
Those Unknown “Self-Titled” (TKO Records) This is a reissue of Those Unknown’s 1995 debut CD. In hindsight, this album proves to be a high water mark in old school punk of the mid-’90s. The group has a tough, muscular street…
Thou Shalt Not “The White Beyond” (Dancing Ferret Discs) I feel so sad, but I can’t stop dancing. Thou Shalt Not gives a strong meaning to everything they sing about. It could be donuts or flat tires, but the music…
Throttlerod “Hell and High Water” (Small Stone Records) There’s not a lot of room in today’s music for acts like Throttlerod. With their throaty vocals and full-figured guitars, Throttlerod plays rock and roll with a decided Southern twist. You can…
Trivium “Ember To Inferno” (Life Force) Metal name, metal music. Ripping metal music. This is one of those bands that’s just fucking good and defines the genre they represent. That’s good and bad. Good, cause if you like your metal,…
Truxton “Self-Titled” (Substandard Records) The first thing you will notice about Truxton is that sometimes lead singer Johannes Armentrout sounds like a girl. The next thing you will notice is that bassist Lucas White looks like the guy from “That…