So, to kick off: I've long been aware of Skeletonwitch, but they always left me kind of cold. I know they developed a pretty dedicated following through their first several releases, but in the last few years they changed vocalists and apparently took their songwriting into all kinds of new places on Devouring Radiant Light. This is definitely one of my favorite things to come out in 2018.
I was out of town that day, otherwise I'd have been at this gig for sure.I went to the Stone Pony last month for the Billy Biohazard/Sick of it All/Life of Agony show
So this is the soundtrack off my workday morning here (Thanks!),
and I kept thinking that a great double bill would be them and Kvelertak
Apparently someone had this idea...
I was out of town that day, otherwise I'd have been at this gig for sure.
Saw them open for Gojira and Mastodon.My good friend used to work at Vintage Vinyl, i was in there some years ago just browsing and she hands me a Kvelertak disc and says "buy it". It was a great suggestion. Those guys are good.
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Continuing my Favorites of 2018 with a band that's also one of my very long-term favorites: Yob, Our Raw Heart.
This band has been putting out their unique mixture of heavy elements for decades now, and 2018 saw them returning from the near-death of band leader Mike Scheidt to release something as heavy, aggressive, and beautiful as they've ever put out.
Read more about them here: http://www.invisibleoranges.com/yob-interview/
Been a huge fan of Howard Jones' vocals, from Killswitch Engage to Devil you Know to Light the Torch. From LTT latest album:
New single from the absolutely BRUTAL New Jersey Locals, Lorna Shore.
Rick, I didn’t peg you as a metal guy...
But now it makes sense! Howard is the man. cant say I like his new stuff the way I did with Killswitch, but it’s still good stuff.
Didn’t know they were local! Saw them open for Within the Ruins (amazing band) and Despised Icon last year...or maybe longer. Great show.
Yes! They never disappoint. I’ve seen them many times... took some preshow shots with them at the Gramercy a few years back. Really cool dudes.Within the Ruins is in my Top10 of all time. Did you hear the Instumental album, Trilogy?
@jimvreeland have you seen the upcoming shows at Starland? I think a few of them you may be interested in.
Ja rule is playing (?) on Friday
@jimvreeland have you seen the upcoming shows at Starland? I think a few of them you may be interested in.