Monthly Archives: April 2011

I’m certain that everyone who cares to know has already heard about Styrene’s recent death. Still, I was away from my computer at the time, and it wouldn’t be right of me to continue on with this blog as if … Continue reading →

In October of 2006, Chico, CA attempted to put on a large-scale experimental music festival. With over seventy acts over four days, at about six different venues, Palis Ideal was far and away the most insane musical exposition to happen … Continue reading →

I’d be willing to bet that you’ve never heard a band quite like Brain Fever. They’re a power violence band, that sounds quite like Punch, but with a touch of Crass-like punk, and Corin Tucker style indie thrown in for … Continue reading →

I haven’t listened to much of this yet, but I imagine Chuck would want to hear it at least, as well as anyone else following this blog. It’s a tribute to Blind Willie Johnson done by members of Cigar Box … Continue reading →

I friggin’ love this band. The mere concept of troll metal is one of those things, like peanut-butter and jelly sandwiches, or Star Trek 5, where it seems like such an obvious good idea, it’s hard to imagine nobody thought … Continue reading →

Conga Fury is a grind band from Japan that rules balls. Their vocals sound like a tornado whipping past your ears, and they have a deep, fast chugging accompaniment that compliments the vocals very well. They put out a split … Continue reading →

My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult has always been one of those bands that I’ve heard people mention, but I never had any certain idea what they sounded like, except that I thought they came into fruition during the … Continue reading →