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DEATHMASCHINE April 8th FishHead Cantina, Baltimore Md
By: Ron S.
Let me start off by saying that I’m a huge supporter of local and unsigned bands, but unfortunately many local bands are just not that good. You may have a few members in the band that are talented but as a whole they fall flat. DeathMaschine (who hail from Eastern Pennsylvania) shatters that mold tenfold with their highly energetic live show and songs that not only make you want to tear shit up, but they also make you think.
Founded in late 2007, this industrial/metal band is a force to be reckoned with. Sure you can find some similarities to bands like Rammstein, Ministry, and Skinny Puppy, but DeathMaschine brings their very own brand of brutal music that they describe as “hate audio” and “punk industrial metal”. Lead vocalist Nathan Maschine sings from the bottom of his dark soul with power and conviction, while guitarist Addam Robert Paul’s creepy and melodic playing makes him move like Satan has taking over his body. The band is rounded out by JJ banging the drums like a tribal witch beckoning demons from the Nether.
With songs like “Bastard Fucks”, “Riot”, and “One Nation Under Fraud”, DeathMaschine seriously kicks your ass, beats you while your down, and ceremoniously steals your girl as you look on helplessly.
At the show at FishHead Cantina in Baltimore, MD they shared the stage with Hanzel Und Gretyl and brought back former band mate, Dave Nields to shred on the guitar for a few songs while Adam went to bass to show off that he has many skills to offer the music industry. If you’re ever in the area that they are on the bill, I would highly recommend that you observe this carnage first hand. And the band wanted me to send this loving and caring message to you “We hate you all, DeathMaschine hates you all”.
DeathMaschine are:
Nathan Maschine – Distorted Battle Cry
Addam Robert Paul – White Noise Generator.
J.J. – Savage Repercussion
Setlist:
Bastard Fucks, All These Dead, Riot, The Human Condition, Brain Rot, Leech, One Nation Under Fraud, Name In Vain
CHECK OUT THE BAND AT THESE LINKS
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Collective Soul “7EVEN YEAR ITCH” Greatest Hits 1994-2001 Vinyl
I’ve always been a big fan of Collective Soul and have been lucky to have seen them a few times. This band has always been in my music mixes since the 1990s.
The vinyl release is exactly what you would want for a greatest-hits album. All the best songs that collective soul had from 1994–2001 If you were a teenager or an adult in the 90s, you can’t tell me that you didn’t jam out to songs like “Shine,” “Gel,” and “December.”
With other great songs like “Heavy,” “Run,” “The World I Know,” and “Forgiveness,” This greatest hit album sounds amazing on vinyl as well. Craft Recordings has done a really great job of keeping the magic and sound of these amazing songs.
The sleeve cover has some cool photos of the band throughout the years. This vinyl just came out in Collective Soul fashion in December, and is ready to be part of your vinyl collection, and just brings you back to a great time in life.
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Otep – Hydra 10th Anniversary Vinyl
I received a copy of the album, and when I first opened it, the artwork struck me first. Otep has always been a great visual artist, with her amazing drawings and characters. I even have one of them tattooed on myself. When you see the artwork on this vinyl release, you will really be drawn in and appreciate the artistry.
The sound of this vinyl is amazing. It’s been years since I’ve listened to anything on vinyl and forgot how much I loved the sound of the medium compared to CDs and digital releases. I love the songs on this album because, as with all Otep albums, it has such raw power and emotions, mixed with the anger and beauty of Otep’s poetry. Otep is one of the greats.
The album starts off with the track “Rising,” and this initial song sets the tone for what you’re about to hear from the balance of the album. The standout tracks on this album have to be “Necromantic,” “Apex Predator,” “Voyeur,” and “Feral Game.” Over all, the album as a complete piece of art is amazing. I would encourage you, if you’re a fan of Otep or a collector of vinyl, to add this vinyl to your collection.
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WEDNESDAY 13: Performs Muderdolls Lititz PA Show Review
Wednesday 13 came into Lititz, PA, on November 18th, bringing the music, or The MurderDolls, with him. Continuing the legacy of Joey Jordison and Ben Graves.
Wednesday 13 is on a tour now; that’s all MurderDolls. 21 years have passed since Beyond the Valley of the MurderDolls came out, and 13 years have passed since Women and Children Last was released. Wednesday and his bandmates are sharing the stage with Infected Rain and Gemini Syndrome on this tour.
The show was amazing; this was our first time covering a show at Mickey’s Black Box. The venue, the staff, and our media contact were so hospitable. The venue was amazing, with a cool balcony on the second floor to watch the show as well.
We got to hear a full set of 20 MurderDolls songs, which was pretty much every song on both albums. There were some songs I haven’t gotten to hear in a long time, like “Grave Robbing USA”, “Drug Me To Hell”, and “Summertime Suicide”. Of course, it wouldn’t be a MurderDolls show if they didn’t play “I Love to Say Fuck” and finish the night with “Dead in Hollywood.”
It’s always a blast to see Wednesday 13 in concert, and I was so excited for the band that a lot of these shows were sold out. It was also a special night because it was my GF’s “50th” birthday and my buddy’s GF’s birthday the next day. We got the MC of the show, Don Jamieson, to give them a little birthday shout-out.
Although it’s sad that Joey and Ben are no longer with us, I’m sure Joey is loving that Murderdolls is still kicking ass after all those years, and I know that Wednesday 13 is so appreciative of what MurderDolls has done for his career.
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