Water Torture "Pillbox" LP review

Its been a busy past few months for myself, which always seems to be the case,but here is a new article as always. This article right here is about one of my favorite new bands that's starting to make an impact in the underground. Check them out you won't be disappointed!!

Water Torture "Pillbox" LP

  Buffalo, New York's power violence/noise duo, Water Torture, offers up a debut LP, with crushing low end and decimating interludes of noise chaos in between.  I also like how even though this has noisy appeal, there are catchy riffs and well thought song structures amongst the chaos.  The mix of the noise/ambient interludes with the grind/sludge, make for a great pair, and it also adds build up to the chaos that is ahead. This makes for an impressive debut full length, and I hope the band continues to build on their chaotic sound!!

Last article for 2015 in the works....

Midnight Syndicate "Born of the Night" LP Review

Midnight Syndicate "Born of the Night"

 Ohio based neoclassical/electronica act "Midnight Syndicate's" sophomore release, "Born of the Night," is a must have for fans of horror and halloween soundtrack collections. The band’s ecleptic soundscapes  paint imagery and scenary from the darkest realm, leading the listener into their own bizarre imagination, walking from room to room, facing the horrors that hide behind every door. The recording itself is blend of synthesizers and keyboards, along with different voice narrations and other sounds, that blend to create these sound waves of horror.  "Haunted Nursery" definitely reminds me of something stragiht out of "Rosemary's Baby" while "Nightstalker" marches into the lair of the beast.  The title track sets the scene for a dark graveyard on a cold night while the illumination of the midnight moon sets the stage for unholy. The one thing I admire the most about this group is its ability to make the listener use their imagination as well as enjoy the soundscape. Definitely recommend this for ambient listeners and fans of horror films.

Clive Barker's Books of Blood Volumes 1-6 Review

 Been a busier month than the past,but here is the newest issue of the zine!!! Enjoy...

Clive Barker’s Books of Blood Volumes 1-6

 Over the past 30 years, Clive Barker has been entertaining fans of horror with books,films,comics, and even a line of collectible toys inspired by his literary works.  This collection of short stories, which spans to six different volumes, covers all things in the bizarre, macabre, and horrifying.  Many of these have inspired films like "The Midnight Meat Train", "Books of Blood", "Rawhead Rex", "Lord of Illusions" and "Candyman", while "The Yattering and Jack" was used for an episode of "Tales from the Darkside". The stories draw you in, and with every page, comes a horrifying detail that leads to most of the stories having a dark conclusion.  One  of these works, "Babel’s Children," talks about an elite group of the wise that bases world decisions by racing frogs., Other tales, such as "The Hills Have Cities," describes two neighboring towns that form giants that battle each other to the death. Painting dark and bloody pictures through words is what Barker has always been good at, and as the skin unfolds and the tales begin, all you can do is read with caution....

Been busy as always,but never to busy for the readers. Here is another article about an amazing composition by an amazing composer!!

Gustav Holst - The Planets, Op. 32

 Gutav Holst's epic composition about the solar system and the planets is a remarkable piece that could easily be the opening of soundtracks to science fiction films. The sounds of the horns blasting, along with the string arrangements, lock you in. You feel as though an army of storm troopers or aliens are marching towards each other in battle-(yes I said storm troopers).  This piece can make the listener feel as though they’re getting lost in the endless abyss of the atmosphere, riding past the stars, observing the solar system and its planets in all their beauty. I can sit here and talk all day long about it, but honestly this one you just have to listen to from beginning to end. Anyone who appreciates classical music will admire this extraordinary piece!!

More articles are in the works!! Hope everyone enjoys this one for now...

Lamb "The Gospel According to Biff" Review

 The last month has been extremely busy with touring and other musical endeavors, but I haven't forgotten about posting up the next issue for the zine so here it is!!! Enjoy!!

Lamb "The Gospel According to Biff"  by Christopher Moore

 The lost chapter of one of history’s most intriguing and controversial figures, Jesus Christ, is told by none other than Christopher Moore. After hearing about this, I was intrigued by the plotline and decided to read the story.  After diving into the book, I couldn't put it down!! Although a work of fiction, it strangely makes a lot of sense after reading.  If you know anything, or were raised Catholic like myself, you would know that the Bible touches only on the birth, brief childhood and later/final years of Christ.  This book details the missing chapter told by Jesus's friend known as Biff, who is in my opinion, a character more based on himself. Biff provides the comedy relief, and is the troublesome, “slacker” friend of Christ.  However, as troublesome as he is, Biff stands by Christ till the end of his life. The story touches on their journey to the Far East, to seek wisdom from the three wise men and obtain the knowledge for the mission Christ was sent to achieve.  Moore did a great job researching for this story giving it an almost non- fiction quality.  Will we ever truly know what the mid period of Christ's life was like?  If you read this book, it might give you closure, or just give you an entertaining story to read, either way I recommend checking this book out as well.  

Exterminator by William S. Burroughs Review

I decided to do something a little different this time around. I decided to start reviewing some of the interesting books I've been reading in the past few months. So lets start with this one...

Exterminator by William S Burroughs

 William Burroughs needs no introduction, but for anyone who hasn't heard of this eccentric writer, here are a few fun facts to get you started. The short story collection, Masquerade of the Bizarre, is both surreal and twisted. Burroughs manages to capture the reader with his cut up style of writing, and captivating, insightful messages, that are caught up in the charade of madness! With an array of stories ranging from conspiracies, drug abuse, and racism, there's never a dull moment in this book. A lot of the stories seem to intertwine with some of the same characters, and some are even continuations of the previous stories. This is an experimental work and may not be appreciated by everyone, but it’s definitely something worth checking out.


Working on more issues more to come...

Now the May 2015 Issue:

Now the May issue which is about one of my favorite compositions by one of my favorite composers:

Review of Modest Mussgorsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition (Composition Review)

  I have been on a classical music spree as of late, and one such composer who goes by Modest Mussgorsky has been one I’ve been listening to a lot these days. The Russian composer’s composition “Pictures at an Exhibition” is broken down into a journey, where an onlooker glances at various art through various movements that are played out in this piece. The tour of this composition showcases the pieces of art through various emotions and sounds. It almost reminds me of someone who walks into an art gallery and see it come to life. It takes him to different paths and situations in his life’s journey, with emotions of happiness, anger, sorrow, love, and anxiety.  By painting art with sound, Mussgorsky definitely achieved the status of a masterpiece by creating this work.

Alright everyone I hoped you enjoyed these!! I will be working on the next three so keep a lookout and enjoy till next time...