Tag Archives: Alternative-metal

Mastodon

Mastodon is one of the new breed of metal bands from the US. They created waves in the metal community with the EP Lifesblood, released in 2001, just over a year after the band’s formation in 1999 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
The band appeals to fans of both hardcore and extreme metal, while combining elements of [...]

The Unbelievable Noisy Quartet [ T.U.N.Q. ] – TUNQ EP

The Unbelievable Noisy Quartet (T.U.N.Q.) was born in summer 2007 by will of Matteo (guitar) and Alessio (bass). With the add of another Matteo (drums) and Alessandro (voice) they begin to compose their first songs, playing live at “Pisa Rock Festival II” and also at the prestigious “Borderline Club”, in Pisa.
In September 2008 the [...]

* * * * * Helms Alee “Update…” * * * * *

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Sure from the original “Helms Alee” post you guys would know I totally dig this sound to bits.
Wether its the devine dark bass, the sludgie head nodding riffs or simply the singling / screaming vocals. I thoroughly enjoy “Helm Alee” as much as I enjoy all The God Machine titles.
So here we [...]

Craw – Bodies For Strontium 90

Craw is an independent band from Cleveland, OH and have been together for over 13 years. Their first three records (s/t, Lost Nation Road and Map, Monitor, Surge) were engineered by Steve Albini, the 4th record (Bodies for Strontium 90) was engineered by Bill Korecky. They are semi-functional, but do not tour.
Listening to Craw is [...]

* * * * * Belt Of Vapor – The Complex Mating Game Of Giants * * * * *

Only two kinds of “scenesters” really exist in Spokane. We’ll go ahead and label them the “young’ns” and the less frequently spotted “cooler older siblings.” The “young’ns” are pretty self-explanatory. They are the black-clad teenagers that wedge themselves in every crevice of Rock Coffee for any all ages show coming through town.
They aren’t very [...]

* * * * * Helms Alee * * * * *

Helms Alee is a Seattle three-piece formed by Ben Verellen (Harkonen, Roy, These Arms Are Snakes) and is completed by Dana James and Hozoji Margullis. The band combines heavy rock with melodic arrangements and seems to have an ear for excellent composing.
All members of the band exchange lead vocals duties and occasionally teams up [...]