ALBUM REVIEW: The Butthole Surfers – After the Astronaut

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The words of Hunter S. Thompson might best describe The Butthole Surfers as “One of God’s own prototypes. A high-powered mutant of some kind never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live, and too rare to die.” A band countless outsider teenagers dropped acid to in the nineties, that stumbled into the mainstream spotlight with the Electric Larryland album that was devised even before factions took up on the internet to be divided about things. The album was more of an anomaly, so when Capitol Records received the follow-up After the Astronaut, they shelved it, but thankfully, Sunset Blvd Records finally released it.  Continue reading →


Guitarist Shaun Glass of Repentance (ex-Soil, ex-Broken Hope), Has Died

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Sad news to report: Shaun Glass, a founding member of Soil, and other notable metal bands Repentance, Broken Hope, and Dirge Within, has died. Although details are scarce, several members of the metal community have shared an outpouring of love for Shaun and alluded to a stroke he had suffered in recent days. Nonpoint’s Robb Rivera posted a long tribute confirming Shaun’s loss, which you can read below. A mainstay of the nineties Chicago heavy music scene, Soil was formed by Glass, after a stint in OSDM leaders Broken Hope, teamed up with members of Opressor. Glass rode with the band for over a decade, as their major label debut and second album Scars (J Records) had the international hit “Halo,” along with their follow up albuns Redefine, and True Self.  Glass and the band tour with Ozzfest, Mayhem Festival, as well as international tours and festivals. RIP. Glass’ most recent band, Repentance, has been on the rise of late, with their new album Retaliate releasing on July 17th, making his passing extra tragic. RIP. Continue reading →


Held. (The Sleeping, Coheed and Cambria) Drop Their Short Film “Negative of Nurture” – First UK Tour Dates Booked

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After recently releasing their debut album, Grey, Held. will now make their first-ever UK appearances this November. The scheduled  five-date run includes Liverpool’s Loud & Clear Festival, followed by Glasgow, Cardiff, Birmingham, and London. They have also unveiled a new short film, weaving together the videos for “New You Anthem” (ft. Frank Iero), “Constant Tension,” and “Knifepoint” (ft. Graham Sayle of High Vis).  Watch it below and read more.
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