Cannibal Corpse and Deicide Members Unveil New Umbilicus Single, EP Coming Soon


Umbilicus trades the blast beats for big riffs. The Florida retro rock band, featuring Cannibal Corpse drummer Paul Mazurkiewicz and Deicide guitarist Taylor Nordberg, just shared “Prelude: Eternity,” the second single from their upcoming EP, out November 20 via Listenable Insanity. Stream it below and pre-order the EP now. Continue reading →


ALBUM REVIEW: Godzillionaire – Diminishing Returns


The 1990s brought a little Lawrence, Kansas band by the name of Paw, who put out two full-length albums 1993’s Dragline (which featured the catchy singles “Jessie” and “Couldn’t Know” that got moderate rotation on MTV as well as featuring in the computer game Road Rash) and 1995’s overlooked Death to Traitors. There were a couple of final releases in the shape of the Home is a Strange Place EP and the Keep the Last Bullet for Yourself odds and sods collection before the band’s eventual 2000 split.  Continue reading →


Bruce Kulik Quits Grand Funk Railroad After 23 Years


Long-time lead guitarist of Grand Funk Railroad, Bruce Kulick has departed the band. He had been a full-time member of the band for 23 years. Prior to joining GFR, Bruce played in the mid-1980s to the mid-1990s with KISS, Union with John Corabi, Meatloaf’s touring band with his late brother Bob Kulick during their heyday, and many others. Bruce gave a new interview with Ultimate Classic Rock announcing his departure, and hinting a new music, and perhaps a long-gestating rock memoir are in his future plans. His final show with the band was on December 14th, 2023 in Marietta, Ohio.  Continue reading →