ALBUM REVIEW: Various Artists – Cult And Culture Podcast Compilation


Cult And Culture is a podcast led by Justin Pearson, best known as bassist/vocalist for bands such as Dead Cross, The Locust, and Deaf Club. Pearson works alongside Luke Henshaw (of Planet B and Sonido de la Frontera), interviewing bands and artists across a range of genres. Continue reading →


FILM REVIEW: Don’t Fall In Love With Yourself – Directed by Jon Nix


 

I don’t know anything about the director of this documentary or why he made it. I knew about Justin Pearson (Three One G Records, The Locust, Deaf Club, Dead Cross, Retox, Satanic Planet, Planet B) because I saw him play live a few times with Deaf Club, but I had no idea about his history or influence or voluminous work history within the scene. I’ve briefly chatted with him, and he was very polite, humorous but not overly so, somewhat accessible but just out of reach. But his onstage performance is provocative in a way that is inviting:

Do something. 

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Dave Lombardo Shares a New Solo Single – “Separation From The Sacred”



Legendary drummer Dave Lombardo, known for his iconic career formerly in Slayer, and currently with Testament, Suicidal Tendencies, Mr. Bungle, Dead Cross, Venamoris (with his wife Paula), Satanic Planet and more, will release his debut solo album this spring. Rites Of Percussion, “An experimental journey into rhythm and sound” will drop on May 5th, 2023 via Ipecac Recordings. Pre-orders are live in several formats now at the link below. Check out the second solo single from Dave for the track “Separation From The Sacred!” Dave will be on tour this year with Mr. Bungle, Suicidal Tendencies, and an appearance with collaborator and composer John Zorn. 

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