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In the news today: Tame Impala, Lonerism, Fantômas, Mr. Bungle, Melvins, Lana Del Rey, Keanu Reeves, Dogstar, Gogol Bordello, Ukraine, Jello Biafra, Tre Cool, Joe Lally, Agnostic Front, King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, Lizzo, Tina Turner, Toyah, Robert Fripp, Golden Earring, Jeff Rosenstock, Burton C. Bell, Fear Factory, Cult of Luna, Black Midi, Royal Blood, Surprise Chef, Linda Lindas, Kevin McDonald, KitH, Toad the Wet Sprocket
Cover Up (Megaforce/13th Planet). Review by Kiran Aditham.
The Last Sucker (13th Planet Records). Review by Kiran Aditham.
The Masterba_Tour_ is the Al Jourgensen show. Headlined by Ministry and also featuring Jourgensen’s longtime side project, Revolting Cocks, it’s an evening of industrial, experimental metal, and mayhem. Jen Cray finds herself front and center.
In Disgust We Trust (Earache Records). Review by Matthew Moyer.
MTV2 Headbangers Ball: Volume 2 (Roadrunner Records). Review by Joe Frietze.
Spend an hour with Al Jourgensen and you’re guaranteed to get a lot of dirt. But probably not quality dirt, like Gail Worley digs up. Reissues, the parting of ways with Paul Barker, and the dreaded Curse of Seattle – get a fresh pack and pour the wine for this one.
Slipknot,Vol 3 (The Subliminal Verses),Roadrunner,Anurag Chatterjee
Vol 3 (The Subliminal Verses) (Roadrunner.) Review by Anurag Chatterjee
Self-Destructive Pattern (Roadrunner). Review by Nick Plante.
The Impossibility of Reason (Roadrunner). Review by Stein Haukland.
Tooth And Nail (Retribute). Review by Matthew Moyer.
The 5ifth Column (Underground Inc. / Cracknation). Review by Matthew Moyer.
Concrete (Roadrunner). Review by Stein Haukland.
Music From and Inspired by the Motion Picture (Roadrunner). Review by Daniel Mitchell.
Music From the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (Roadrunner). Review by Vanessa Bormann.
Exios Mex-tremos: Mextremist/Greatest Hits (Kool Arrow). Review by David Lee Beowulf.
From Bliss to Devastation (TVT). Review by Nathan T. Birk.
Memories (Triumvirate). Review by Matthew Moyer.
Digimortal (Roadrunner). Review by Kiran Aditham.
Today’s Smmoth Jazz Roundup is a collection of short reviews of easy-to-listen-to jazz.
In Perfect Harmony: The Lost Album (Jazz Detective). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
The Mighty Warriors: Live in Antwerp (Elemental Music). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
40 years on, Michael Gira and Swans continue to bring a ritualistic experience that needs to be heard in order to be believed. Featured photo by Reese Cann.
The biggest astronomical event of the decade coincides with a long overdue trip to Austin, Texas.
Sofia and Louise have just graduated nursing school. They have no idea what they’ve signed up for.
At the Showcase: Live in Chicago 1976/1977 (Jazz Detective). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Atlantis Lullaby: The Concert in Avignon (Elemental Music). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Hamilton, Ontario rap artist Cadence Weapon drops Rollercoaster (MNRK Music) today.
Shall I compare thee to an “Old Bronco”? Sure, if thou art The Bacon Brothers.