Tag Archives: Michel “Away” Langevin

ALBUM REVIEW: Voivod – Synchro Anarchy

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Thrash. Post-Thrash. Punk. Speed. Sci-Fi. Industrial. Proto-Industrial. Avant Garde. Space. Alternative. Progressive. Nuclear. Some quite frankly preposterously named musical genres and subgenres, but into all of which Canadian act Voivod has been unwillingly pigeon-holed over the years. Having firmly refused to be anchored to any one particular style, the band has actually become a little more settled of late, their current approach now reined all the way back to just including all of the above and a small handful of others.

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Rob Miller Offers Update on Tau Cross, Dismisses Other Members

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Following the events of last week that saw Relapse Records drop Tau Cross from the label and pull all their music from DSPs, and the band expressing their disappointment with frontman Rob Miller (Amebix), Miller has now let his feelings be known. Originally reported by Brooklyn Vegan, with posts now removed, Miller has responded to the criticism, has fired drummer Michel “Away” Langevin and guitarist Andy Lefton from the group, encouraging the other members to quit, while vowing to continue on with the band himself. Read Miller’s statements below. We’ll keep updating this surprising and disappointing (Miller) story as it develops. Continue reading →


Voivod – The Wake

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One of the challenges for any band is the creation of a signature sound; that all-important, defining quality which will make them instantly recognizable above all others. The fact that Canadian proggers Voivod have changed their style so many times over the years (they have been labeled Thrash, Speed, Industrial, Sci-fi, and even Nuclear Metal) yet have always managed to retain their unique identity, is a laudable achievement. Continue reading →