Marduk ““La Grande Danse Macabre”” (Century Media) It says here, “Marduk was formed out of guitarist Morgan Hakansson’s desire to create the most blasphemous music ever experienced.” I’m not sure what that means exactly, but the last track on this…
Pete Bejarano of KDST – interview by rinaldo home A offering back to Metal, for all the uncompromising music and the people who help keep it alive In the ranks of Extreme Metal, there some who go the extra mile.…
Marz ““Lung Fu Mo She”” (E-Magine Entertainment, Inc.) Finally someone has it right. Not to say that every one of you rap-metal bands out there has it wrong, but for once there’s a successful effort to take this “new” genre…
Nonpoint ““Statement”” (MCA Records) A friend recently warned me about a news report he saw on TV concerning music and kids, stating “You now, there’s a lot of stuff out there they say can be bad for kids.” I immediately…
The Peacocks ““Angel”” (Asian Man Records) The Peacocks seem to pull their style from the cream of every decade since the Great Depression. The general drive is definitely punk and rockabilly, but the smooth standup bass and sparkling hollow body…
Pennywise ““Land of the Free?”” (Epitaph) Ever get that feeling? You know, that deep burning inside your heart, mind starts to race, palms and the back of your neck become cold and clammy? New release from Pennywise. I’ll admit to…
Half Japanese ““Hello”” (Alternative Tentacles) It’’s odd to get an album, throw it in for the listen (that’s right, I actually listen to the albums I review) and enjoy it immediately. You listen and you know you must now write…
Haste ““When Reason Sleeps”” (Century Media) Loud, heavy, aggressive, well-executed tight playing are the hallmarks of “When Reason Sleeps” by Haste. Depending on one’s outlook, Haste either treats you to a dual-vocal attack or they irritate you with not one…
Holdstrong ““Color of Old Memory”” (Pin Drop Records) Do you ever wonder why some hardcore bands include lyrics within their jacket liners? I don’t think I understood one single syllable of Chris Berthiaume’s lyrics, what with the crushing guitars, loud…
The Incredible Moses Leroy ““Electric Pocket Radio”” (Ultimatum Music) The Incredible Moses Leroy recently performed at a San Diego street festival, where he closed the set with a earnest rendition of “Sunshine on My Shoulders.” A latecomer, wandering by, was…