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Jonathan Davis SilverSprings Show Review

Published

6 years ago

May 19, 2018

Ron

Jonathan Davis Of Korn embarked on a tour for his upcoming solo Album Black Labyrinth. On one of the last stops on the tour, Jon and company stopped at SilverSprings Maryland. On this tour Jonathan was playing mostly the full album with a few extra bonuses. While on stage Jonathan said “ Why tour before your album has even dropped?” And he replied with “I think everyone should experience this album live first before it drops, this album comes straight from the heart and soul”.

Before the show started I checked online and seen the setlist Of other shows and surprised not to see a Korn song, I thought maybe that decision would alter the crowd some, but it didn’t persuade them to leave the show.

Opening up with Underneath My Skin, the band came out first which included Korn drummer Ray Luzier and Emilio China on Violin. The lighting was set all to red, which made for an intimate and eerie setting for the night. Out came Jonathan and the crowd went nuts, still supporting the dreads and beard it was great to see Jonathan again up close and personal which has been a while since Korn is so huge now.

I got super excited knowing that tonight they were going to play 3 songs off of the Queen of the Damned movie. The first to appear was Forsaken. I absolutely loved the composition and Lyrics added in with Jonathan’s voice on this song. The other 2 songs played were Slept So Long And System, which at the end of System Jonathan gave a shout out to Aaliyah and Chester Bennington( Chester did the vocals for this song on the soundtrack and Actress Aaliyah tragically died in a plane crash)

Some of my favorite songs that the band played off of the Solo Album were, What You Believe, Medicated (which had a guy in a wheelchair crowd surfing) and ending the set with Happiness which was heavy and dirty like most of the Korn songs, the crowd and band were all head-banging to this song. Jonathan also did a cover of Neil Diamonds Love on the Rocks which was featured in the movie Wonderland.

The show was amazing, the crowd was into all night, which not hearing and Korn songs I was surprised with that. Jonathan’s voice still amazes me, I’ve been a fan of his work since 94 and would consider him one of my favorite vocalist. I even saw a guy in the crowd that looked like a young Gallagher ( the comedian who loves to smash watermelons). I can’t wait to see Jonathan again either with Korn or maybe another solo tour.

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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.