Band Vs. Brand
When does a band become a brand? This new documentary examines the current state of the music business and reveals how the “brand” of a rock group now has more power than the members themselves.
When does a band become a brand? This new documentary examines the current state of the music business and reveals how the “brand” of a rock group now has more power than the members themselves.
Street Reaper (Brave in the Grave). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Geezër brought their old-school show all the way from their Miami rest home, and Julius C. Lacking thinks they were quite spry.
It was a night of metal and moshing in the sold-out House of Blues, with Motörhead and Anthrax in town. Carl F Gauze elbowed his way through the madness.
Brothel (Stonerkill Records). Review by Carl F gauze.
This Is Your Life: A Tribute to Ronnie James Dio (Rhino Records). Review by Christopher Long.
Aftershock (UDR GmbH). Review by Carl F Gauze.
The final word on the history of metal.
Rad Times Express IV (Drag City). Review by Jen Cray.
Gail Worley talks with drummer Paul Cook of Sex Pistols and Manraze.
Sugar Daddy Live (Ipecac Recordings). Review by James Mann.
A Bigger Boat (Prophase Music). Review by Carl F Gauze.
I Am (Eisenwald/Nordvis). Review by Matthew Moyer.
Absolute Dissent (Spinefarm/Universal). Review by Matthew Moyer.
Somebody get Matthew Moyer a towel – he’s been standing in Slayer’s bloody rainstorm again, watching concert DVDs.
How does one make a book about Motorhead, hard-drugging and hard-thrashing metal godfathers, boring? Read on…
Various Artists (Armoury Records). Review by Matthew Moyer.
Your Future Our Clutter (Domino). Review by Matthew Moyer.
Circle the Wagons (Peaceville). Review by Matthew Moyer.
Hawkwind Triad (Neurot). Review by Matthew Moyer.
Redd Holt, GRAMMY-winning jazz percussionist and songwriter, passed away May 23, 2023 after a bout with cancer.
Carl F. Gauze digs into Sydney Pollack: A Subliminal Existentialist, a detailed look at the cinematic works of Sydney Pollack from the prolific Wes D. Gehring.
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To commemorate the 20th installment of his weekly series, Ink 19’s Christopher Long revisits one of his all-time favorite records, Anything Is Possible, the sparkling 1990 studio set from Debbie Gibson.
Heart Is The Hero (Honey Jar/Thirty Tigers). Review by Jeremy Glazier.
Juliana Hatfield Reveals Latest Addition To Covers Series With Release of “Don’t Bring Me Down” TODAY