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Generation Doom Tour (live review)

Generation Doom Tour w/ Lacey Sturm, Otep, DollSkin, Through Fire, and September Mourning

Published

8 years ago

May 30, 2016

Ron

Generation Doom Tour

Baltimore Soundstage May 11^th 2016

By Ron Senyo

It was a rainy day in Baltimore on Wednesday May 11^th, but that didn’t stop the crowd from coming out for an amazing rock show. Five bands were going to grace the stage tonight: DollSkin; Through Fire; September Mourning; Lacey Sturm; and Otep.

First band to take the stage this night was DollSkin from Phoenix Arizona. This four piece all girl band was absolutely kick ass. With a sound that conjured thoughts of The Runaways meets Hole with some teenage angst punk rock thrown in. When I say teenage, I really mean it. The band members range in age from 16 to 19. DollSkin completely took me by surprise at how well they had crafted their sound and played their instruments. Their cover of Alanis Morissette’s “Uninvited,” really showed off the vocalist’s range. This band is definitely on the rise and one to watch out for.

Next up was Through Fire, who hails from Omaha Nebraska. This band reminded me of a harder better version of Puddle of Mudd (I mean that in a good way). They had a really good solid sound and rocked the stage with their single “Stronger” from their debut album from Sumerian Records and is scheduled to be released later this year. Bass player Jesse Saint and founder/guitarist Justin McCain stole the show with their energetic stage presence and technical skills.

September Mourning was next up. If your a fan of theatrical performances mixed in with goth metal and eerie vocals, this band is for you . September Mourning, which is also the singer’s name, is the first and only human-reaper hybrid. Throughout the show she reveals to the onlookers the story of her incantation along side her reapers. They played “Children of Fate,” “Angels to Dust,” and their hit single “Eye of the storm.” This was my first time experiencing them live and I was absolutely blown away with their performance and songs. I loved the whole package, story line, and the vocals were killer and exuded such horrific beauty. This band is destine to share company with some of the all time musical greats.

Lacey Sturm was next on stage. Some of you may think “hmm that name sounds kind of familiar.” Lacey was the vocalist of Flyleaf and after stepping out of that role she is fronting her own solo band. I’ve always enjoyed her singing and conviction both on and off stage. The band performed “Impossible” and “The Solider” from the album Life Screams. However, the one song that blew me away was their breathtaking rendition of The Police‘s song “Roxanne.” This cover was amazing and holds it own along side the original.

During the set they also played some Flyleaf material such as “All Around Me,” and a mash up of “I’m So Sick/Fully Alive/Call You Out.” It’s been a while since I have seen her perform and I thought her and the entire band did a wonderful job. I’m not a big fan of Christian Rock, but I Lacey has always been one that stood out in the genre. Maybe it’s because she’s not too preachy like so many are. Over all it was a really good set and Lacey looked good and ready to be back where she belongs: on the stage.

Otep was the main act for this evening of Generation Doom. Check out my review of their set.

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Ron has keen eye for new talent, a love for the underground, and a tremendous passion for music of any genera. You’ll probably bump into him at a horror convention or some seedy club checking out the next need-to-know band.

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Collective Soul “7EVEN YEAR ITCH” Greatest Hits 1994-2001 Vinyl

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4 months ago

January 4, 2024

Ron

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

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4 months ago

December 15, 2023

Ron

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

Published

5 months ago

November 24, 2023

Ron

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.