Have you ever been in a sauna? Ever gone in fully clothed, and people follow you around with hair dryers, the only heat relief coming from the gust of someone whipping you rapidly in the face with their own hair? That, my friends, is kind of like seeing Machine Head in the Liquid Rooms.
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Photos: Sevendust – Altar Bar, Pittsburgh PA – 24th July 2014.
GalleryReview: Andrew W.K. – Classic Grand, Glasgow – 30th July 2014.
StandardThere is no denying that in this moment in time, there is a buzz about in the town of Glasgow. Thanks to the Commonwealth games, people all around are hyped up and excited about the prospect of coming together to see winners come out on top, but most importantly, have a good time. Someone else who is here in Glasgow tonight who shares this same viewpoint is the one and only Andrew W.K. Returning now with the Possessed By Partying tour, following his stint in the UK with Marky Ramone’s Blitzkrieg, ready to Party Hard on his own terms.
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Review: The Antlers – Kings, Raleigh NC – 24th July 2014.
StandardKings always draws interesting bands their dedicated fans to Raleigh, and this show was no exception. The Antlers sold out the venue and drew fans from as far away as New Orleans, LA (that’s an 11 hour drive) to see them play. Despite torrential rains and the doors opening late, everyone remained excited about the show.
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Photos: The Antlers – Kings, Raleigh NC – 24th July 2014.
GalleryPhotos: Thus Owls – Kings, Raleigh NC – 24th July 2014.
GalleryVideos: Machine Head – Liquid Rooms, Edinburgh – 31st July 2014.
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2. Darkness Within
3. Aesthetics of Hate
Review: Full Throttle – Massive.
StandardAussie rockers Massive have left nothing to chance on debut album Full Throttle as they’ve created a record that is full with anthemic choruses, blistering solos and high energy rock ‘n’ roll tunes. Musically, the band has kept it simple and direct, and what works well is their hard attitude and passion to create a memorable first record.
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News: Gerard Way’s Hesitant Alien has a release date!
StandardThere’s a lot going on with ex-My Chemical Romance members, and now Gerard Way has confirmed his debut solo album Hesitant Alien will be released on September 30th. Mark it on your calendars!
“I wanted to make the small things sound big,” he explains. “My intention was to make 100 percent uncompromised art, using the currently least radio-friendly instrument, the guitar. I knew there would be lots of fuzz pedals. I knew I would play Fender instruments. I knew I would look at who my guitar heroes were in art school, Mary Timony and Carrie Brownstein, and I drew a lot of influence from shoe-gaze and Britpop. I want the record to sonically galvanize people.”
The tracklist is Bureau / Action Cat / No Shows / Casting Shadows / Millions / Zero Zero / Juarez / Drugstore Perfume / Get The Gang Together / How’s It Going To Be / Maya The Psychic
He will be making his live debut at Reading & Leeds Festivals next month, and we caught him at a signing earlier this month. You can view our full photo set here. Hurrah!
Review: Beck – Red Hat Amphitheater, Raleigh NC – 23rd July 2014.
StandardIn support of his twelfth studio album, Morning Phase, Beck embarked on an international tour, and stopped by Raleigh’s Red Hat Amphitheater with Sean Lennon’s The Ghost of a Sabre Tooth Tiger. Fans lined up early and chatted excitedly about set lists and what to expect. Little did they know they were in for a hell of a show.
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