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John 5 and the Creatures/The Haxans MD Show Review

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2 years ago

May 18, 2022

Ron

It’s about to get spooky and kooky in Annapolis tonight with John 5 and the Creatures/The Haxans are in town.

The Haxans who are a Halloween enthusiast duo consisting of Piggy D(Rob Zombie) and Ash Costello(NYD). This was my first time getting to see them play and they were a bunch of fun. I love each of them in there respected bands but this team up is just perfection. With bits of comedy and spooky tunes, The Haxans made the sit down audience get up and dance. Ash went into the crowd and was just having a blast, while Piggy D or Count D as Ash was calling him brought the laughs, both in very high fashion sequenced dresses. Ash’s vocals were top notch and go perfectly with the style of music the Haxans play. Songs like “Monsters lead such interesting lives”, “Slick Black Coffin”, and “Dirty Magic”. They even did two covers David Bowie’s “Scary Monsters” and The Eagles “Witchy Woman”. The show was perfect I wish it could had gone on longer but can’t wait to see them again.

John 5 who is also in Rob Zombie’s band, doesn’t really need an introduction. John 5 has been playing with numerous musicians since he was 17, and in my opinion one of the best guitarist that has ever strung the twine. Backing up John 5 are the Creatures and boy those creatures have some big shoes to fill playing with John, but they keep up and even challenge John sometimes. I love being able to watch John 5 play up close and intimate like this compared to the bigger stages. John loves to bring out different guitars and cool effects. Watching him shred a solo or even playing a melody of hit songs mashed into one big jam session, John 5 might just be an instrumental band but that’s all you need when John 5’s guitar is doing enough talking. I love that John encourages people to film his shows and loves watching them back on YouTube.

From metal songs to country/Bluegrass songs to rock songs, John 5 and the Creatures give you a full spectrum of music. One of my favorite songs is “I am John 5”. The band also did a cover of Queens “Crazy Little Thing Called Love” and Hoagy Carmichael’s “Georgia is on my mind”.

This show was a perfect package and being that half of zombies band was in the house you know that they truly enjoy being on tour together. I really hope this comes back around again with both bands.

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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

5 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.