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A Perfect Circle Show Review

Published

6 years ago

November 4, 2017

Ron

EagleBank Arena
November 1st 2017

PAY NO ATTENTION TO THE MAN BEHIND THE CURTAIN, EVEN AFTER ITS GONE, YOU STILL CANT SEE HIM

Tonight in Fairfax we got to witness( sorta) the spectacle that which is called Maynard James Keenan and his A Perfect Circle. Now if you’re wondering why I said sorta, then you probably haven’t seen one of Maynard’s bands, because even though he’s an amazing and eccentric singer, he does shy away from anyone really getting a good look at him while he’s on stage.

The stage set up was amazing and beautiful, with the led lights and beautiful drapes all over, the only bad part was, us that were there to do photographs had to shoot from the Soundboard which means doing that through the crowd and from a distance, so couldn’t get a real good look at the stage setup.

The show was amazing though, the arena had signs all over saying “No photography or videos, You will be ejected” And they stood by their word. Throughout the night you could see people getting ejected, but while the show was going on you could look around and just see darkness and everybody paying attention to the show, it reminded me on how shows were back in the day before cellphones.

Maynard put on a great show, he sounded on point, talked to the crowd a little while he was in the back part of the stage, sort of hidden away. James Iha was awesome to watch again, I’ve always been a huge Smashing Pumpkins fan, so it’s always great to see him.

A Perfect Circle played for around 1 ½ hours. Playing songs off 3 albums and even throwing in a few songs that will be coming out in 2018 album, which at one point Maynard talked about “clickbait” on websites and social media but assured everyone that they were releasing a new album in 2018. Which would be the first album since 2004.

I was kind of sad that APC didn’t play “Judas” or “Pet” Which are my favorite songs from them. But they did play some songs that I still loved and songs that the crowd was anxious to hear. A Perfect Circle came out playing “ The Package” Which they had a lighted curtain in front of the stage so all you could see was just the shadows of them. The rest of the night Maynard was backlight. The seats I got for doing press were really amazing seats, and even as close as I was, it was still hard to see Maynard that well.

Overall such a kick ass night and an amazing band to see live. Now with the new album coming out next year, I hope we get to see more of them in the future. And maybe just maybe we might catch a glimpse or two of the “man behind the curtain”.

SETLIST:
The Package
The Hollow
The Noose
Weak and Powerless
Rose
Imagine
By and Down
Thomas
People Are People Depeche Mode cover)
Blue
Vanishing
Orestes
A Stranger
3 Libras
Hourglass
Counting Bodies Like Sheep to the Rhythm of the War Drums
The Doomed
The Outsider
Feathers

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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

Published

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

Published

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.