Some badass news to report!
I'm now co-hosting an Internet radio show with my bro Nick Cyanide on called "SCUM WILL RISE". We will be playing some of finest underground DOOM, SLUDGE & CRUST. We'll be throwing in some other killer stuff as well.. Reviews, Shit-talking and other random Assholery. Every Saturday, 10pm Eastern U.S. time.
Any bands looking to get airplay, please email your tracks and any info you would like plugged to scumwillrise@coreofdestruction.com
Follow us on Twitter: @Stritty_III @Nick_Cyanide
Friday, June 17, 2011
Thursday, May 12, 2011
Flots Till Death
Let me start off by saying I've been a fan of Flotsam and Jetsam since '86. I picked up their first record Doomsday For The Deceiver (on vinyl) and was blown away. Shortly after that it was announced their then bassist Jason Newstead was leaving the band and joining Metallica. I was a huge fan of the late great Cliff Burton, and was siked to see the big "M" pick up a very talented Newstead. The rest is metal history which I can rant for days about.. (Maybe in another entry)
Flotsam and Jetsam continued on and replaced Newstead. I saw them live for the first time in '88 on tour for their second record No Place For Disgrace. Flotsam easily became one of my favorites for many years to come. They put out some quality records up to the mid to late '90's. Then it seemed things just started to fall apart. Members were leaving and the music suffered. I would hear some of what they were putting out from 2000 on but it just wasn't cutting it for me until last year's (2010) The Cold was released..
Flotsam fans Rejoice!! This record is one of my top picks of 2010. It fucking shreds period. Some of the best Thrash you will ever hear is on this release and I demand that you pick it up. I play this all the time and still can't get enough of it.
"Flotsam and Jetsam's new record The Cold was released on September 14, 2010. It was the last album with Mark Simpson on guitar. He left the band in friendship and was replaced by returning guitarist Ed Carlson, who had quit the band in March 2010, to be replaced by Michael Gilbert.
Flotsam and Jetsam continued on and replaced Newstead. I saw them live for the first time in '88 on tour for their second record No Place For Disgrace. Flotsam easily became one of my favorites for many years to come. They put out some quality records up to the mid to late '90's. Then it seemed things just started to fall apart. Members were leaving and the music suffered. I would hear some of what they were putting out from 2000 on but it just wasn't cutting it for me until last year's (2010) The Cold was released..
Flotsam fans Rejoice!! This record is one of my top picks of 2010. It fucking shreds period. Some of the best Thrash you will ever hear is on this release and I demand that you pick it up. I play this all the time and still can't get enough of it.
"Flotsam and Jetsam's new record The Cold was released on September 14, 2010. It was the last album with Mark Simpson on guitar. He left the band in friendship and was replaced by returning guitarist Ed Carlson, who had quit the band in March 2010, to be replaced by Michael Gilbert.
Friday, May 6, 2011
GROAN
I came across GROAN on Twitter just recently, and I'm here to tell you fuckers this is some heavy ass shit! They're easily becoming a favorite of mine and I look forward to hearing more from these UK DOOM merchants in the near future.
Please take some time and check them out on their ReverbNation by clicking their banner to the right in the "Bands To Check" section of this blog. They can be found on Twitter as well, @GROANUK. DOOM ON!!
Bio Taken from the ReverbNation Page..
"At the tail end of 2009, an eighteen year old Riff Wizard wrote and recorded a whole heap of demos. Through the power of the internet, he enlisted Mazzereth (previously of Battlewitch and Trebuchet) to add some MIGHTY vocals. With the additions of Thor's Hammer and the Forest-Dwelling Fuzz Creature on drums and bass respectively, this solo project soon became a fully-fledged band. With each member recording their parts separately without ever meeting each other, Groan's debut album, "The Sleeping Wizard" was released on Doomanoid Records in October 2010 to overwhelming critical praise.
Despite being spread across the country, Groan's chemistry shines through on record as much as it does on stage. To compliment this, the band released a free download only bootleg album: “Live in London” in March 2011.
Unlike other doom bands who are glued to the spot on stage, Groan invite you to bring your dancing shoes to live gigs and leave any notions of taking yourself seriously at home."
Please take some time and check them out on their ReverbNation by clicking their banner to the right in the "Bands To Check" section of this blog. They can be found on Twitter as well, @GROANUK. DOOM ON!!
Bio Taken from the ReverbNation Page..
"At the tail end of 2009, an eighteen year old Riff Wizard wrote and recorded a whole heap of demos. Through the power of the internet, he enlisted Mazzereth (previously of Battlewitch and Trebuchet) to add some MIGHTY vocals. With the additions of Thor's Hammer and the Forest-Dwelling Fuzz Creature on drums and bass respectively, this solo project soon became a fully-fledged band. With each member recording their parts separately without ever meeting each other, Groan's debut album, "The Sleeping Wizard" was released on Doomanoid Records in October 2010 to overwhelming critical praise.
Despite being spread across the country, Groan's chemistry shines through on record as much as it does on stage. To compliment this, the band released a free download only bootleg album: “Live in London” in March 2011.
Unlike other doom bands who are glued to the spot on stage, Groan invite you to bring your dancing shoes to live gigs and leave any notions of taking yourself seriously at home."
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Hammer Fight
My childhood friend Rob Guidotti (Faith or Fear, Call The Paramedics, ex Street Dogs) has a new project called Hammer Fight.
Straight out of Atlantic City, NJ! This band spews out some badass gritty RnR in the style of Motorhead, Zeke, etc...
Check them out at their ReverbNation page, and Like them over at their Facebook page.
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Disposable Heroes
Within these last few years it seems so many of my "Metal Icons" are selling out and becoming total fucking jokes. Some of these musicians I've looked up to for many years.
Hetfield, Mustaine, Lawless and Wylde are just to name a few. Creators of some genius, genre defining work and now complete let downs.
They create and live a dream of all dreams. Breaking rules and living the life of rock icons. Then addictions and other problems become too big for them to handle, so they cave in and turn to Christianity.
How weak does one need to get? Accept and love what you have created. Live and die for your art. To each their own, but keep Jesus out of my metal! Be a man and handle your fucking business!! Praying to some false god won't save you from your past, and pearly gates you won't be seeing. Grow your balls back and do what you were meant to do!!
From the mouth of God himself, Lemmy Kilmister: “God's a crutch for people who don't know who they are. I'm responsible for what I do. And I'll take responsibility for everything I've said and everything I've done. I don't need to hide behind the devil. "Oh, the devil made me do it!" Well, you shoulda put your fingers in your fucking ears! God would've helped you put your fingers in your ears, wouldn't he? Might have even put his Holy fingers in your ears..”
Hetfield, Mustaine, Lawless and Wylde are just to name a few. Creators of some genius, genre defining work and now complete let downs.
They create and live a dream of all dreams. Breaking rules and living the life of rock icons. Then addictions and other problems become too big for them to handle, so they cave in and turn to Christianity.
How weak does one need to get? Accept and love what you have created. Live and die for your art. To each their own, but keep Jesus out of my metal! Be a man and handle your fucking business!! Praying to some false god won't save you from your past, and pearly gates you won't be seeing. Grow your balls back and do what you were meant to do!!
From the mouth of God himself, Lemmy Kilmister: “God's a crutch for people who don't know who they are. I'm responsible for what I do. And I'll take responsibility for everything I've said and everything I've done. I don't need to hide behind the devil. "Oh, the devil made me do it!" Well, you shoulda put your fingers in your fucking ears! God would've helped you put your fingers in your ears, wouldn't he? Might have even put his Holy fingers in your ears..”
Welcome to Clearing The Eye!
I'm Stritty and let me begin this new venture by welcoming you to this here blog!!
This space will be home to my many thoughts and everything I seem worthy talking about. From time to time I may review music and other things that entertain me. No plans to keep this blog genre specific, just going to share my love for Metal, Horror, Art and everything in between.
Rants may happen from time to time. I'm passionate about many things so I'm just going to tell it how I see it.. Straight up and to the point is how I am and how I will keep it.. Comments and feedback will be welcomed from everyone interested..
Love, Respect, and Thanks go to my muse Akasha Wolfesblood for her support and continued guidance. 11/22
This space will be home to my many thoughts and everything I seem worthy talking about. From time to time I may review music and other things that entertain me. No plans to keep this blog genre specific, just going to share my love for Metal, Horror, Art and everything in between.
Rants may happen from time to time. I'm passionate about many things so I'm just going to tell it how I see it.. Straight up and to the point is how I am and how I will keep it.. Comments and feedback will be welcomed from everyone interested..
Love, Respect, and Thanks go to my muse Akasha Wolfesblood for her support and continued guidance. 11/22
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