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Phinehas/Like Moths to Flames Pittsburgh Show Review

Published

6 years ago

November 21, 2017

Shelby Tyce

Rex Theater
Pittsburgh PA
November 16th 2017

Photos/Review by: Shelby Tyce

There’s a lot that goes into making a concert amazing, the lights, the instruments and the musicians are just to name a few of the main things. However, concerts are always ten
times better when you have a high amount of energy to keep the concert moving and to get the musicians even more hyped. This is a huge part that the crowd plays in any concert, but the even bigger responsibility is to the opening acts, because it’s their job to get the crowd to that certain level of energy. Let’s take a look at the opening acts for the Fit for a King and In Hearts Wake as they performed at The Rex Theater in Pittsburgh this past Thursday Night.

First we have Phinehas, a metal band from Los Angeles, California. Made up of
members Sean McCulloch (vocals), Daniel Gailey (Guitar), Bryan Kelley (Bass), and Lee
Humerian (Drums) kicked off the show with several new songs off their new album, Dark Flag, which was released the past weekend. McCulloch kept the energy high for the entire set, head banging and all, getting the crowd prepared for the next opener.

Like Moths to Flames, A heavy metal band from Columbus, Ohio, Like Moths to Flames is a little more well known, but just as equally energetic. With their fourth album Dark Divine being released just this year, the band has already accomplished so much in such a short amount of time. Playing songs off the new album and others as well, lead vocalist Chris Roetter made sure that he kept the energy high along with his other bandmates Jeremy Smith (Guitar), Aaron Evans (Bass),
and Greg Diamond (Drums). The energy escalated from head banging, to fist pumping, and even reached crowd surfing after a certain point. I think it’s safe to say that these two bands held their own in their responsibilities in getting the crowd excited for the headlining acts, and here’s hoping that at some point in the near future, they will have opening acts of their owns.

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

Published

3 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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Ron

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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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.