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Escape The Fate: Pittsburgh Show Review
Say what you want about comebacks; yes, sometimes they can be something we can go without, but other times they are a solid reminder of the music that started an era. Escape the Fate, for example, is a band that technically never disbanded but just took a long hiatus, and in their case, it paid off for the better. With the occasional appearance at festivals over the years and being featured on the soundtrack for the 2022 film “The Retaliators,” The band kept their heads pretty low up until recently, however, with the release of their latest album Out of the Shadows and a tour jam packed with openers including Garzi, Stitched Up Heart, Point North, and D.R.U.G.S..
The openers at any show, in my opinion, have one of the most important jobs in the music industry, because as the fans slowly roll in for the main act, it is the opening artist’s jobs to make sure that the crowd is hyped up by the time they reach that point, and I can certainly say that this group of openers had no trouble doing so. With such an eclectic genre mix, from rock/hip hop from Garzi, to a rock band like Stitched Up Heart, a female-fronted band by Alecia “Mixi” Demner, and of course the more alt rock aspect from Point North and D.R.U.G.S. Each band played on average about 6–8 songs, each one having a recent single that had just dropped. So, of course, this was an ideal time to highlight those as well. After a killer kickoff, we go into the main event, where fans, both new and old, were not likely to be disappointed.
I personally have to say that Escape the Fate should not be slept on. With a well-rounded set list playing at least one or more songs off of their well-known albums, such as “This War is Ours”, or “One For the Money” , as well as highlighting some of the more popular tracks off of their latest album, including “H8 MY SELF” and “Cheers to Goodbye”, they certainly kept fans both old and new engaged and on their feet til the bitter end. Other highlights included their incredible cover of Def Leppard’s “Pour Some Sugar on Me”, to which lead frontman and vocalist Craig Mabbitt took to the crowd, getting up close and personal with everyone, including those in the balcony area, and of course no Escape the Fate Show would be complete without a highlighted guitar solo from guitarist Matti Hoffman. Overall, it was an awesome time had by all, and what better way than to go out with a confetti canon and a satisfied crowd.
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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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