Tag: Monster Magnet

Throwback: “Bummer” from Monster Magnet!

“Some people go to bed with Lucifer, Then they cry, cry, cry when they don’t greet the day with God, I know life’s a bummer baby, But that’s got precious little to do with me” ~ David Wyndorf The story goes that back in 1997 after the Dopes To Infinity tour, seeking inspiration for the

Review: “Volatile Doom” by Scuzz

Recorded live at Graveless Studios during the Great Plague of 2020 before being mixed and mastered by drummer Michael Girard the new album from Scuzz has arrived. Hailing form St. Louis Missouri, by the side of the Mississippi River is where the rowdy instrumental trio (rounded out by guitarist Donny Thurmon and bassist Jandro Montero,

Review: “Enlightened In Eternity” by Spirit Adrift

From humble beginnings, primarily as an outlet for multi-instrumentalist Nate Garrett (lead and harmony vocals, guitar, bass), Spirit Adrift started life in 2015 as a studio project encompassing his love for hard rock sensibilities and multiple strains of timeless heavy metal, taking influence from bands like Black Sabbath and Corrosion of Conformity. With the addition

Throwback: “Keep The Sabbath Dream Alive” by The Workhorse Movement!

They might have only managed a single album before implosion and partial rebirth as Dirty Americans but “Sons of the Pioneers” managed to appear on Roadrunner Records and get The Workhorse Movement a UK run with Pitchshifter. The Detroit Michigan residents brought to the table something unique with an eclectic mix of riffs and vocal

NEWS: Monster Magnet “Powertrip” January!

Celebrating the 22nd Anniversary of their 1998 Gold Certified fourth studio album “Powertrip”, frontman and guitarist Dave Wyndorf will bring Monster Magnet to Europe in January! Promising two sets and a full album performance, the band have lined up a trio of dates upon our shores… 22th Glasgow, The Garage 23th Leeds, O2 Academy Leeds

Throwback: “Ether” from Nothingface!

Formed in 1993 the much loved Washington DC based band Nothingface are the subject of this morning’s throwback. In 2003 they dropped album “Skeletons” with production from Bill Kennedy (Megadeth, Danzig, Monster Magnet). Having enjoyed success with single “Bleeder” from their previous album, being invited to join Ozzfest seemed like it was going to take

NEWS: Puppy headlining in April!

Alternative Rockers Puppy are following up their massive European Tour with Monster Magnet with an April UK headlining run of their own. The tour will of course be in support of new album “The Goat” which will appear via Spinefarm Records on 25th January. 17th Southampton, Joiners 18th Bristol, The Exchange 19th Birmingham, The Flapper

NEWS: Desertfest 2019 line-up announcement!

In addition to the trio of headliners for the 8th incarnation of Desertfest, the organisers have announced a first wave of 7 bands! Taking place in Camden Town, London across the weekend of 3rd to 5th May, the early bird tickets have already sold out! The 10 bands announced so far are as follows… Monster