Category Archives: Guitarists

A Band Of Orcs, Iron Reagan, Whitechapel, and the almighty GWAR!

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BOOM! A Band Of Orcs took the stage and made it their bitch. As if they were transported straight from Dungeons & Dragons or Middle Earth these Orcs came to slay. I had heard a few things about them but no mere words or pictures could prepare me for the onslaught that ensued. Their “leader” Gogoth Bloodthroat threathened and taunted the audience into a frenzy.  Brutal Orc Metal indeed, You can check them out at https://www.facebook.com/abandoforcs

Gogog Bloodthroat

Gogog Bloodthroat

Cretos Filthgrinder

Cretos Filthgrinder

I was new to the band Iron Reagan, I talked to a few people in the crowd and they gave them rave reviews. I was told they were kind of punk/thrash. They came on stage in a fury and blasted out song after song. Towards the end of their set vocalist Tony Foresta joked about only having 32 songs left. They were fast, they were furious, and they were quite good. You can find them at: https://www.facebook.com/pages/IRON-REAGAN/235448059864772

Tony Foresta from Iron Reagan

Tony Foresta from Iron Reagan

Iron Reagan

Iron Reagan

There were quite a few Whitechapel shirts in the crowd. I was familiar with their music but had never seen them live. Even though lead vocalist Phil Bozeman was sick with the flu, he and the band delivered a powerhouse performance. Tight, and on point Whitechapel delivered their set to perfection driving the crowd into a fury. I have never seen a “Wall Of Death” at the Sunshine Theater but Phil managed to get the crowd whipped up into one. Check out Whitechapel at https://www.facebook.com/whitechapelmetal

Phil Bozeman from Whitechapel

Phil Bozeman from Whitechapel

 

Whitechapel!

Whitechapel!

Whitechapel

Whitechapel

Whitechapel

Whitechapel

Ahh GWAR… you never know what to expect from these guys, well to an extent. I had a foreknowledge of some of their antics so I was able to stay “clean.” I had to laugh as I listened to people comment and the statue sprayers as the stagehands connected tubing to them. “I hope they spray me with water!”…little did they know…

WAIT!!! THAT'S NOT WATER!!!

WAIT!!! THAT’S NOT WATER!!!

GWAR delivered a fantastic performance as to be expected. Full of outrageous imagery, costumes, characters, blood, blue semen (yes I said blue semen, from Oderus Urungus’s enormous male appendage). Their music was impeccable (as impeccable as GWAR can be) and the evening was thoroughly enjoyable. Make sure to check GWAR out at https://www.facebook.com/gwar

Balsac The Jaws Of Death

Balsac The Jaws Of Death

Beefcake The Mighty

Beefcake The Mighty

Pustulus Maximus

Pustulus Maximus

Oderus Urungus

Oderus Urungus

Oderus Urungus

Oderus Urungus

GWAR!!!

GWAR!!!

GWAR!!!

GWAR!!!

it’s loud, it’s dirty,…….OH HELL IT’S GWAR!!!!

the Hellion

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Blacklist Union – Til Death Do Us Part

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1. Til Death Do Us Part
2. Alabama Slammer
3. Blown Away
4. Game Over
5. Same Ol’ Pressure
6. Diggin’ 4 Gold
7. Feed the Snakes
8. I Do
9. Don’t Change
10. The Lick Kitty Split Theme Song
11. I Don’t Love You Anymore

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A picture is  worth a thousand words right? Well by looking at the picture of Blacklist Union you can get an idea of what you are in for.  This band has recently been on my radar and in my ears. Blacklist Union is some damn dirty Rock N ‘Roll! No frills or posing here. You can hear elements of the sleazy bands you know and love . Til Death Do Us Part needs to be taken as a whole, just put it on, turn it up ALL THE WAY, AND ENJOY. I cannot pick out any stand out tracks on this one because they all stand out to me. Excellent production and sound quality on this one for sure, no amateurs here. I HIGHLY recommend this if you are a fan of old school LA Guns, GNR, Love/Hate and the like.

Check out the video for the title track “Til Death Do Us Part” : 

It’s loud, it’s dirty, it’s Blacklist Union

-the Hellion

P.S. Thanks Dave Tedder!

Catching up with Stevil Helmer!

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It’s always wonderful to catch up with my man Stevil. We had a great chat and caught up on all of the work Stevil has bee doing to keep the music industry alive! Take a listen and get caught up on the world of Stevil Helmer:

     Thanks Stevil, always a pleasure!

     it’s loud, it’s dirty, it’s ROCK N’ ROLL!!!

     -the Hellion

 

 

Dietrick “Deke” Hardwick from Mindcage on the Hellion Rocks!

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First I got to interview Jeff Hignite from Mindcage, and now I have the interview I did with the mastermind behind it all, Dietrick “Deke” Hardwick! Enjoy it right here: 

 

KING CREATURE – A band on the rise

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Remember the first time you heard Pantera, Down, Black Label Society, or Alice In Chains? I do, and I got that same feeling the first time I heard King Creature. Hailing from the UK these lads, although young, know how to bring some serious Rock N’ Roll! Comprised of Dave Kellaway – Bass/Vocals, Matt K Vincent – Guitar/Backup Vocals, Dave Evans – Guitar, and Jack “DIRTY” Bassett – Drums.

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King Creature stands poised on the brink of success. They recently made the top 25 in the Marshall Ultimate Band contest, not a small feet at all. Make sure you check this band out and keep them on your radar. They are on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/KingCreature give them a like and help a young band realize their dream of bringing hard charging Rock N’ Roll to your ears! Here’s a taste of King Creature and their official video for “Wasted Life”:

     it’s loud, it’s dirty, it’s KING CREATURE!

     -the Hellion

KILL DEVIL HILL releases Revolution Rise on 10/29/13

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The first Kill Devil Hill record kicked everyone in the ass. The second, Revolution Rise, will not only kick your ass, it will crush your ears and your mind as well. Revolution Rise shows the growth of Kill Devil Hill as a band. If you are not familiar with them here is a quick rundown: in 2011 Vinny Appice (Black Sabbath, Heaven & Hell, Dio),Rex Brown (Pantera, Down), Mark Zavon (W.A.S.P.), Dewey Bragg (Pissing Razors) came together to create the force that is Kill Devil Hill.

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Now, on to the new record Revolution Rise!

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1. No Way Out
2. Crown Of Thorns
3. Leave It All Behind
4. Why
5. Wake Up The Dead
6. Long Way From Home
7. Where Angels Dare To Roam
8. Stained Glass Sadness
9. Endless Static
10. Stealing Days
11. Life Goes On

     The album opens dirty and nasty and grabs you right away and lever lets go. The vocals of Dewey Bragg have the right amount of power for  a band like Kill  Devil Hill. He knows when to sing clean and when to insert the insane metal screams to make your ears bleed. Mark Zavon brings some very tasty licks to the mix. Combing rhythm with leads he knows when the shred needs to be added to suit the track. The legendary Vinny Appice provides the thunder for Kill Devil Hill, and it is thunderous. It’s like having Thor come down from Asgard and sit in with your band. And then there’s Rex Brown, one of my personal favorite bassists. I have loved Rex’s bass lines for a long time now. I have seen Rex perform live and he is a chest crusher, it continues with Kill Devil Hill and on Revolution Rise.

     While it is hard to pick stand out songs on a record as good as Revolution Rise there are a few I have gone back to a couple of times.

     “Wake Up The Dead”- this track has a dark and heavy groove perfect for those scary nights

     “Stained Glass Sadness” – There are those thunderous drums in the intro and they lead into a track that has me closing my eyes and getting lost in my mind.

     “Crown Of Thorns” –  Yup, my neck already hurts from listening to this track, you know what I mean. In fact, here’s a listen:

     Kill Devil Hill – Revolution Rise final thoughts: This is a record to be enjoyed LOUDLY (so everyone around you can enjoy it as well) and with your favorite libation. It sounds great in your vehicle (warning: other drivers will think you insane as your rock your ass off to it.) I can only imagine the AWESOMENESS of these tracks performed live.

     It’s loud, it’s dirty, it’s KILL DEVIL HILL!!!

     -the Hellion

An interview with John Corabi

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John Corabi has been one of my favorite vocalists for quite a while now. I got to have a candid conversation with him about his career past and present. Sit back and enjoy this lengthy interview:

     Here is a cool video of John performing “Seasons Of Wither” with Frank Hannon. We discussed his love of this song in the interview:

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     thanks Jen Kowalski from Rat Pak Records!

     it’s loud, it’s dirty, it’s ROCK N’ ROLL!

    -the Hellion

TWO NEW MOTÖRHEAD TRACKS! Listen to ‘End Of Time’ via Pitchfork and ‘Going To Mexico’ via MTV NOW!‏

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TWO NEW MOTÖRHEAD TRACKS! Listen to ‘End Of Time’ via Pitchfork and ‘Going To Mexico’ via MTV NOW!

Official “AFTERSHOCK” Listening Party @ Rainbow Bar & Grill on October 18 from 9-11PM

New Album “Aftershock” Hitting Stores on October 22, 2013 via UDR Music

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“Just finished listening to “Aftershock”. It’s incredible… they never fail to deliver! If you love Rock and Roll, you must get this album!!!”– Triple H, 13-time World Champion and Chief Operating Officer of WWE

“The new MOTÖRHEAD album ‘Aftershock’ is so ridiculously good. If u don’t buy it Lemmy will personally come to your house & defile your sister!” – Don Jamieson “That Metal Show”

“All [Lemmy] and his mates have done is put together one of their best albums in the last 20 years.” – MSN.com

“WOW! The new MOTÖRHEAD record is one of the best, start to finish, they have ever done.  LOST WOMAN BLUES is da bomb.”  –Classic Rock Revisited

 MOTÖRHEAD has released two more killer tracks cut from their upcoming 21st studio album, Aftershock! Today,Pitchfork.com is streaming ‘End Of Time’, and MTV.com is streaming ‘Going To Mexico’. Two more blistering tracks to tide you over until the release of Aftershock on October 22, 2013 via UDR Music.

Recorded at NRG Studios in North Hollywood, Aftershockis a true leveler, a crushing confirmation of everythingMOTÖRHEAD stands for, marching from the dust storm to deliver 14 belting statements which see MOTÖRHEAD in perhaps their best writing form for years.

 You can pre-order the next chapter of MOTÖRHEAD’s legendary catalog now in Limited Edition Digipack format viaAmazon.com at this link. The album is also available for pre-order now in regular CD format and vinyl (gatefold – 180-Gram Single LP) format (digital coming soon).

MOTÖRHEAD’s single ‘Heartbreaker’ is spinning now on Sirius XM’s Liquid Metal and Ozzy’s Boneyard channels.

MOTÖRHEAD recently announced their upcoming official listening party, taking place at the world-famous Rainbow Bar & Grill located at 9015 Sunset Blvd. in West Hollywood. The event is taking place on Friday, October 18th from 9:00-11:00 PM, upstairs. Come listen to the brand new MOTÖRHEAD album Aftershock before it’s released on October 22nd, enjoy free Rainbow Pizza and win MOTÖRHEAD prizes! The first 100 MOTÖRHEAD fans get in free!

Finally, all of the bands involved in the Noisecreep.com‘Most Anticipated Release of October’ Poll were great sports, but MOTÖRHEAD’s Aftershock came out on top! Thanks to all who voted.

 

Learn more about MOTÖRHEAD at these websites:

 

Official Lemmy Facebook:www.facebook.com/OfficialLemmy

Official MOTÖRHEAD Facebook:www.facebook.com/OfficialMotorhead

Official MOTÖRHEAD Twitter: @MyMotorhead

Official MOTÖRHEAD Website: www.imotorhead.com

An interview with Jeff Hignite, vocalist from Mindcage

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It just keeps getting better. I had the chance to interview vocalist Jeff Hignite. Mindcage is making waves!

     We talked about the video from “The Human Race” in the interview so check it out here:

     it’s loud, it’s dirty, it’s ROCK N’ ROLL!

     the Hellion

Hank 3 – Sunshine Theater 10/05/13

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“Livin’ day by day’s all we can do.” – Hank 3

     There was a very diverse crowd outside of the Sunshine Theater Saturday night. Old, young, metal heads, country folk, all there to see Hank 3. I struck up a conversation with some very cool Native American youths in the crowd. They were decked out in Hank 3 gear and excited for the show. One guy said they anxiously peruse his website waiting for tour dates every year. Devoted and supportive fans indeed. I mentioned to them that I had had a very cool interview with Hank 3 the previous week:  handed them my card and they said they would check it out. We finally got in the venue and people mobbed the merch booth eagerly grabbing some of Hank 3’s kick ass gear. The die hards then packed themselves in against the barricade and waited in anticipation for the man himself to take the stage. We were in for a three hour set from Hank 3, and we were ready.

Die hard fans of Hank 3

Die hard fans of Hank 3

Hank 3 had told me during the interview that when the show says it starts at 8:00 pm, it starts at 8:00 pm and he was true to his word. The band hit the stage running and began their country set in earnest. Cranking out the old songs with the new and the fans singing along it was a truly enjoyable set.

Hank 3's country lineup.

Hank 3’s country lineup.

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Hank 3

I grew up listening to Hank Williams, Hank Williams Jr. and now I am listening to Hank 3. While Rock N’ Roll has always been my mainstay I can easily get behind the country stylings of Hank 3 because he brings the swagger and attitude of Rock N’ Roll to it. It was very refreshing to see the many rock fans step out of their boundaries and embrace his music.

 

Set two began with the members of the country line up leaving the stage (with the exception of stand up bassist Zach Shedd) and Hank 3 doing a minor clothing change. The two of them (plus a drummer whose name I did not catch) ripped into some “Hellbilly” music that, unless you were dead, had your head nodding and your feet tapping. A little bit of Rockabilly, a little bit of punk, this set was fast and furious and fun.

Hank 3 2nd set

Hank 3 2nd set

Zach Shedd

Zach Shedd

Hank 3’s final set of the evening yet again brought a quick clothing change and Zach leaving Hank 3 solo onstage. The lights went down and clips from Tribulation 99 a film by Craig Baldwin played on the screen above the stage. There was a greenish tint to the lighting and a pickup level light on the microphone stand. This led into the Third and final “Stoner/Doom” set. Heavy distortion on the guitar and vocals combined with the lighting and film backdrop made it a trippy and out of this world experience.

Hank 3 3rd set

Hank 3 3rd set

Hank 3 3rd set

Hank 3 3rd set

Going to a Hank 3 show is like going to three concerts in one. You leave a Hank 3 show tired but satisfied. I took this last shot in order for you to understand something about Hank 3. Those are the boots of a working man. And that is what Hank 3 is, what other performer do you know who performs a three hour set?  Thank you Hank 3, from the bottom of our twisted hearts.

Hank 3's boots

Hank 3’s boots

 

It’s loud, it’s dirty, it’s HANK 3!!!

-the Hellion