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Memphis May Fire: Pittsburgh Show Review

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1 year ago

February 11, 2023

A lot can be said for a band who respects the up and coming music scene. I pay mad respect to Memphis May Fire, who provided us with just that at their show in Pittsburgh this past Thursday Night. Whereas a lot of the shows I have covered in the past several years have, yes, at least allowed one local band to open up the show, Memphis had three local bands, and no one else. Drown the Deep, Tuesdays Too Late, and IRE, all shared the honor of representing the Pittsburgh Music Scene and to hype up the wall to wall crowd that took over The newest venue on Carson Street, The Enclave (for my local readers formerly The Rex.) Each Band had their own style, their own group of local support, but all shared the common theme of bringing down the house one after the other. I can most certainly say that I will definitely be checking out these bands more closely from here on out. Now, let’s move on to the main event.

Memphis May Fire, a metal group straight out of Nashville, TN, have most certainly had no problem making a name for themselves. Forming back all the way in 2006, the band has since released 8 full length albums, the latest being Remade in Misery, which was released in June of 2022. The band entered the stage Thursday night one by one, of course ending with the band’s frontman Matty Mullins. The set was made up of 13 songs, two of which were encore performances. Sticking with songs mainly from the latest album, the band opened up with the opening track “Blood & Water” and really got the crowd going. Along with the latest album, the band also played “The Old Me” which is off of the 2018 album Broken, “Vices” from the 2012 album Challenger, and finally closed out the show with a fan favorite from their 2011 album The Hollow, “The Sinner. What I enjoyed most about the performance was that the main focus was the music. No one was concerned too much with going in depth about each song, or taking time to tell a story in between, it was just the music, and I love bands who can put enough trust in their fanbase to already know what to expect out of a song and just be able to do what they love the most, and that is to provide the crowd with their music. Memphis May Fire most definitely holds a special place in my heart, and I can’t wait to continue to see where the road may take them next

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

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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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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

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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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Ron

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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.