I really enjoy reading band biographies. Right now, I’m deep into “The Cure – Dark Coloured Years” by Ian Gittins. This British post-punk band has influenced me just as much as Sisters of Mercy. Reading about the highs and lows, the personal and physical breakdowns Read More …
How did you get into the music you play today? Pete: I actually started out wanting to play guitar. I bought everything I needed, but I didn’t have enough talent for it. I thought my musical journey was over. Drumming was never my passion; I Read More …
I think Kreator have reached a point where they are either hated or worshipped, at least if you believe the comment sections on social media. On their latest album, they consistently continue the more modern and accessible direction of their last three releases. The sound Read More …
VENICE BEACH COMES TO TOWN! LUICIDAL from Venice Beach hit the road featuring Rocky George & Mike Clark (founding members of early Suicidal Tendencies!). Crossover thrash history live, raw and uncompromising. Skate punk attitude, old school riffs and pure energy. VENICE BEACH KOMMT IN DIE Read More …
Shape of Despair – Angels of Distress (2001) (Review/Pete) Angels of Distress is a true Funeral Doom masterpiece from Finland – five songs, almost 55 minutes of total runtime, and every single minute feels like a slow, crushing descent into deep melancholy. To me, this Read More …
Blindpick No Mercy – Widespread Bloodshed (Love Runs Red) (1987) is a relentless crossover classic from the oldschool skate and hardcore scene of Venice, California. Released in 1987, the album blends the raw aggression of hardcore punk with the power and precision of thrash metal Read More …
About a year and a half ago, I started building Mega’s Snake Mountain. A project that kept getting put on hold, weeks left untouched. Every time I looked at the mess, I thought: I’ll never finish this. Today, I can finally wrap it up. I Read More …
For those who don’t know us yet: We are Untamed Rage – Crossover Thrash Metal rooted in the underground. Formed in Dormagen, Germany in 2021, we combine the raw energy of 80s/90s Punk & Hardcore with the attitude and power of Crossover Thrash. Our lyrics Read More …