VIDEO: Red Fang - "Hank is Dead"
Stop what you're doing! There's a new Red Fang video.
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VIDEO: Gaythiest - Live at Plan B (PDX)
- You will have your face rocked off and you will enjoy it - thoroughly.
- Between songs, there will be antics! You will laugh and enjoy it - thoroughly.
Ahhhhhhhhhh.
Fortunately at this show, I was able to film two of their new songs. Audio at Plan B proved tough (loud as shit!), but still turned out alright. If you have not checked Pentagrams are Super or Rainbows Have Nothing to Hide, I suggest you do that today. Rainbows has been on steady rotation since I acquired it and made my 2011 Top 10.
Bottom line: Gaythiest rules! They're one of SRG's favorite bands. Check out their two new tracks at Plan B! Enjoy!
Tonight! Dog Shredder / Monogamy Party / Great Falls / Serial Hawk
It's been kind of a long week. Who needs ROCK?!
Write-ups in both The Stranger and Seattle Weekly:
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Write-ups in both The Stranger and Seattle Weekly:
Dog Shredder, Monogamy Party, Great Falls, Serial Hawk
(Comet) Remember this time last week, when you were losing your mind after being stuck in your igloo of an apartment for days because of all that snow and slush? Tonight you'd be smart to get your ass to the Comet to work out whatever's left of that stir-crazy energy with this killer bill of some of the Northwest's most brutal noisemakers. Bellingham's Dog Shredder really do shred—guitars, not dogs—and they will knock you over with their hurricane of thrashing rock. Their 10-minute jams are relentless, summoning the most wicked side of metal, hardcore, and even a little prog. Openers Serial Hawk are just as vicious, but on a more sludgy, stoner rock tip. Get in the pit. Beat down the walls. You are no longer a rat in a cage. MEGAN SELING
Recent Good To Die Records signees Monogamy Party are a riotous, punk-driven three-piece fronted by a man called “Kennedy” with more photos of his partially clothed body--most nearly naked and drenched in sweat--on the Internet than Channing Tatum. The group’s Facebook profile says they’re about “3 dudes getting weird, getting heavy,” and everything from their lambasting live show to their Chris Proff (Strong Killings, Mercy Ties, Ravenna Woods)-produced debut EP Pus City expresses this very claim. The music is driving and expansive, as on track "Hard Feelings" with its percolating bass line, metal distortion, and lyrical barrage. Sensitive indie rockers beware: you will be sweat on, pushed, shoved, and possibly crowd surfed over. All other hard rock lovers: rejoice. With Dog Shredder, Great Falls, Serial Hawk. GWENDOLYN ELLIOTT
NEW MUSIC: Deadkill - "Oh God Help You"
So stoked that Deadkill is close to releasing their first 7". A four song scorcher that should appeal to fans of excellent hard rock and punk the world over. The Seattle based quintet has written some seriously rippin' and ferocious tunes, not to mention they are one of the best live bands in the city. You need a little Deadkill in your life, trust me...here's a sample.
NEWS: Dog Shredder signs with Good to Die Records
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 24th, 2011
Good to Die Records has proven itself to have its finger firmly on the pulse of the Seattle heavy music scene with its signings of such vital acts as Sandrider, Absolute Monarchs, Monogamy Party, and most recently Brokaw. You can consider that reputation solidified, but for the first time the label has ventured outside the confines of the Emerald City, and has signed one of the NW’s most remarkable heavy bands, Bellingham, WA’s Dog Shredder.
This spring Good to Die Records will unleash “Brass Tactics”, the follow-up to Dog Shredder’s debut vinyl release the “Boss Rhino” EP. For anyone that has ever seen the band’s unique brand of heavy music in a live setting, the slight play on words of this next release’s title should ring familiar. A Dog Shredder show is an intense and cacophonous musical experience that is nothing short of controlled chaos – these dudes flat out bring it – and that live energy is more than present on “Brass Tactics”
“Ever since I saw Dog Shredder’s second show in Seattle back in 2009, I’ve been completely floored. Not only because of their immense talent, but because of their incredible live energy. “Brass Tactics” is brilliant, and if people aren’t already impressed by this trio, they will be soon enough. I am very excited that they have joined the Good to Die family, and believe they add a very exciting dimension to the current roster.” -- Good to Die Records owner Nik Christofferson.
Led by Josh Holland, Noah Burns, and Jeff Johnson, Dog Shredder is best known for impeccably played metal, overlaid with impossibly fast technical guitar playing and ridiculously nimble drumming, anchored by strong bass lines, broken up by tricky time signatures and informed by a collective love of bands like Botch, Battles, and Nomeansno. Needless to say, this is a band that purposefully defies easy categorization. Dog Shredder somehow manages, through sheer musicianship, to dance on the razor’s edge between innovation and inaccessibility—a neat trick they pull off with seeming effortlessness. That high-wire act, performed at their unbridled live shows, has led Seattle’s Stranger to dub them “downright unfuckwithable,” which is a description as accurate as it is succinct.
As for the matter of the songs on “Brass Tactics”, those were meticulously crafted in a dark, often cold and sometimes sweaty rehearsal space over the course of more than a year, so that when they were unleashed on a by-now anticipatory public, they would be fully formed and crackling with energy. From the beginning, Dog Shredder’s music was designed to be a jaw-dropping onslaught of sound and technique that would leave audiences in awe—and if the bands that followed them onstage were ever-so-slightly intimidated that would be O.K. too.
The band has played frequently, sharing stages with everyone from Melt Banana to Marnie Stern, Helmet to Black Cobra, earning dedicated fan bases in the highly critical and discerning music scenes of Seattle and Portland. As well, they’ve toured regularly, garnering new fans up and down the West Coast and beyond. “Brass Tactics” was recorded and mixed at Portland’s Toadhouse Studio by Adam Pike (Red Fang, Black Elk, Norska), and mastered by Levi Seitz at Black Belt Mastering.
Dog Shredder is:
Josh Holland: Guitars/Vox
Noah Burns: Drums
Jeff Johnson: Bass
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January 24th, 2011
Good to Die Records has proven itself to have its finger firmly on the pulse of the Seattle heavy music scene with its signings of such vital acts as Sandrider, Absolute Monarchs, Monogamy Party, and most recently Brokaw. You can consider that reputation solidified, but for the first time the label has ventured outside the confines of the Emerald City, and has signed one of the NW’s most remarkable heavy bands, Bellingham, WA’s Dog Shredder.
This spring Good to Die Records will unleash “Brass Tactics”, the follow-up to Dog Shredder’s debut vinyl release the “Boss Rhino” EP. For anyone that has ever seen the band’s unique brand of heavy music in a live setting, the slight play on words of this next release’s title should ring familiar. A Dog Shredder show is an intense and cacophonous musical experience that is nothing short of controlled chaos – these dudes flat out bring it – and that live energy is more than present on “Brass Tactics”
“Ever since I saw Dog Shredder’s second show in Seattle back in 2009, I’ve been completely floored. Not only because of their immense talent, but because of their incredible live energy. “Brass Tactics” is brilliant, and if people aren’t already impressed by this trio, they will be soon enough. I am very excited that they have joined the Good to Die family, and believe they add a very exciting dimension to the current roster.” -- Good to Die Records owner Nik Christofferson.
Led by Josh Holland, Noah Burns, and Jeff Johnson, Dog Shredder is best known for impeccably played metal, overlaid with impossibly fast technical guitar playing and ridiculously nimble drumming, anchored by strong bass lines, broken up by tricky time signatures and informed by a collective love of bands like Botch, Battles, and Nomeansno. Needless to say, this is a band that purposefully defies easy categorization. Dog Shredder somehow manages, through sheer musicianship, to dance on the razor’s edge between innovation and inaccessibility—a neat trick they pull off with seeming effortlessness. That high-wire act, performed at their unbridled live shows, has led Seattle’s Stranger to dub them “downright unfuckwithable,” which is a description as accurate as it is succinct.
As for the matter of the songs on “Brass Tactics”, those were meticulously crafted in a dark, often cold and sometimes sweaty rehearsal space over the course of more than a year, so that when they were unleashed on a by-now anticipatory public, they would be fully formed and crackling with energy. From the beginning, Dog Shredder’s music was designed to be a jaw-dropping onslaught of sound and technique that would leave audiences in awe—and if the bands that followed them onstage were ever-so-slightly intimidated that would be O.K. too.
The band has played frequently, sharing stages with everyone from Melt Banana to Marnie Stern, Helmet to Black Cobra, earning dedicated fan bases in the highly critical and discerning music scenes of Seattle and Portland. As well, they’ve toured regularly, garnering new fans up and down the West Coast and beyond. “Brass Tactics” was recorded and mixed at Portland’s Toadhouse Studio by Adam Pike (Red Fang, Black Elk, Norska), and mastered by Levi Seitz at Black Belt Mastering.
Dog Shredder is:
Josh Holland: Guitars/Vox
Noah Burns: Drums
Jeff Johnson: Bass
NEW MUSIC: Princess - "Harsh Magic"
Princess loosened things up nicely last Saturday as they opened the Black Elk reunion show at the Funhouse. They also just posted a mastered version of "Harsh Magic" on bandcamp, the lead track off their debut release "The Grim Energy" EP.
Damn, that sounds so much better!
Word to wise kids, spend the extra cash for a good mastering job, makes a world of difference. I recommend Ed Brooks at RFI or Levi Sietz at Black Belt. Princess used a friend in Pittsburgh, and in turn they have never sounded better. "The Grim Energy EP" is a stellar debut, and I hope to hear the remaining tracks as booming and chaotic as the newly mastered "Harsh Magic" sounds.
SHOW PREVIEW: Helms Alee, BLACK ELK, Nether Regions, Princess
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This show is kind of a big deal.
Tonight marks the return of Portland, Oregon's Black Elk. Much to the dismay of pretty much anyone who has ever heard the band-- infighting caused the much ballyhooed noise-rock act to go on hiatus back in 2009-- not long after they had the opportunity to open a string of west coast dates for the Jesus Lizard. The resurrected Black Elk is sporting a new rhythm section with bassist John Cota and drummer Alex Organ, but founding members Erik Trammel (guitar) and Tom Glose (vocals) are still intact. Original bassist Don Capuano, who is laying it down thick for SRG favorite Lord Dying, declined to participate in the reunion.
Black Elk is joined by the always amazing Helms Alee, Portland's Nether Regions, and Princess, who took the rest of 2011 off after they played an SRG show back in September. If you haven't had a chance to check out Princess' "The Grim Energy" EP, you are in luck as they have made it available for download for the first time on bandcamp, and it's FREE.
Excellent four band bill here, perfect way to shake off the cabin fever of this past weeks snow fall.
VIDEO: Sandrider - "Children": Live at The Shakedown
I had the privilege of accompanying Good to Die Records owner/founder, Nik, on a three day Sandrider/Brokaw tour. This footage is from the Shakedown in Bellingham, WA. Great venue, awesome people! It seems like every video I shoot of Sandrider, Jesse (bass player) is back in the shadows! When I post the Oregon footage, you will see I remedied this! Sandrider is the best band out right now. If you are interested in purchasing their record, got to the Good to Die website. Enjoy!
by Jerry Howard
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by Jerry Howard
Absolute Monarchs' debut LP is nearing completion
The Matt Bayles engineered Absolute Monarchs debut has been mastered and is that much closer to finally seeing the light of day. Needless to say it sounds KILLER! Artwork is going to be handled by the amazing Aaron Edge, and the band and "their label" are currently plotting the best way to roll out the first sample from the record, a blistering track called "Attack". Stay tuned!
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Brokaw: Live at Joonior Studios
A few weekends ago Brokaw traveled to Port Orchard to film a live video session at Joonior Studios, much like Grenades and Monogamy Party had done previously. The end result is totally badass!
The man behind these Joonior Sessions is Chris Matthews Jr., check out THIS recent interview piece about the man from The Stranger's Megan Seling. You can view the three other Brokaw Joonior Session videos featuring new tunes below:
"Interiors" is out January 24th!
VIDEO: Sandrider "The Corpse": Live at the Comet
I filmed this video of "The Corpse" from last night's packed Sandrider release show at the Comet. Have a good weekend and enjoy!
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Sandrider record release show is TONIGHT!
The Sandrider record release show happens tonight at the Comet. Actually, this whole weekend is a Sandrider party as they head up to Bellingham on Friday and down to Portland on Saturday with label mates Brokaw in tow. People seem geniunely stoked on this record, and many have never heard of Sandrider prior. It's a rebirth of one Seattle's long kept secrets if you will, and the timing is perfect. Tonight's show is bound to sell out, so DO NOT be late and bring some extra flow if you want to add that killer piece of wax to your collection.
Good to Die Records Presents:
Sandrider (record release)
sandrider.bandcamp.com
Lesbian
lesbian.bandcamp.com
Brokaw
brokaw.bandcamp.com
Thursday January 12th at Comet Tavern
9pm | $8 | 21+
WATCH OR DIE #19: Brokaw - "Boots Randolph": Live at the Spot
Pulling off an extended shot proves quite a feat. The payoff: it sticks on memory like a Red Fang riff. And why not go for it? The masters do. Who would dare walk out after witnessing Orsen Welles's perfect extended shot in A Touch of Evil? Or who doesn't feel like their getting the V.I.P. treatment when Henry Hill takes his date KA-ren through the back door of the Copa and meets all the wise guys in Goodfellas? Even the overrated and pretentious Jean Luc Godard can trick an audience into sitting through his painful Weekend with a brilliant extended shot. Any fan of cinema knows the extended shot is Brian De Palma's move. Just look at Snake Eyes and audiences will truly comprehend the meaning of polishing a turd. And don't you cinephiles out there forget the most bad ass, mother fucking face smashing extended scene of the modern era: the fight Dae-su Oh brings to the fools who wronged him in Old Boy.
Yeah, the extended shot sinks its claws into a viewer's brain, but these influential filmmakers had every resource at their disposal: crews, fancy cameras, and money.
Brokaw front man, Mike Henderson, had his iPhone 4, a killer band, and a fog machine.
Yes, FOG! Listen to me horror filmmakers, when in doubt, add more fog. FOG GOD DAMN IT!
I digress.
Starting an extended shot with Frank Zappa on the shitter foreshadows goodness. In this case, the pay off is Brokaw! Henderson manages to capture everyone in action with surprising fluidity while perfectly framing himself in the process to deliver the vocals for "Boots Randolph", thus creating the most slick and original no budget video I have ever seen. The formula: extended shot + Brokaw + FOG = some bad ass, mother fucking shit.
Brokaw will kill your head and are taking their show on the road with label mates, Sandrider, this weekend. See details below and their debut "Interiors" is out January 24th.
1/12/12 at the Comet in Seattle, WA with Lesbian and Sandrider.
1/13/12 at the Shakedown in Bellingham, WA with Lesbian and Sandrider.
1/14/12 at the Plan B in Portland, OR with Gaythiest, Mongoloid Village, and Sandrider.
2/3/12 at the Sunset in Seattle, WA - RECORD RELEASE show with Akimbo, Deadkill and Crawler.
Writer note: I admit to liking Breathless and Alphaville but Godard still makes me want to smack him.
by Jerry Howard
Big show at Neumos tonight!
Four deserving heavy NW bands get to test out Neumos' amazing sound system tonight, and it's imperative that we have a good showing. I want to see more of Seattle's heavy bands playing bigger venues like Neumos and the Croc, but that won't happen without attendance. Come out and show your support of Mico de Noche, He Whose Ox is Gored, White Orange (pdx), and Ancient Warlocks tonight, this could be the start of a new trend.
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Year in Review: Rocktography of Matt Koroulis
Matt posted a rad slideshow video on YouTube yesterday featuring his favorite shots of 2011, set to his favorite song of 2011 -- Sandrider's "Children". Some damn good stuff, and we are looking forward to whats in store for 2012. Enjoy!
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LISTEN TO: Shrouded by Veils - Parhelion (EP)
I'm not the biggest post-rock fan in the world, I appreciate the big dogs in the genre like Explosions in the Sky and Russian Circles of course but I pretty much draw the line there.
Despite my tastes there are two excellent local post-rock bands that demand your attention the first being Shrouded By Veils and the second X Suns. I want to give X Suns the credit they deserve, so I'll save them for another post down the road.
I caught Shrouded by Veils at the Into the Storm release show and I was really impressed by the trio for the most part. It was obvious that all three members possess big time chops. Musically they steer more in the prog arena than straight up post-rock, and the first band that came to mind in comparison was Porcupine Tree. A band I love.
Shrouded By Veils just put their 4 song Parhelion EP on Bandcamp for FREE download, and I highly recommend "Frogmen". Love the chunky guitar riff and their drummer is a mad man.
Keep an eye out for these dudes.
Master Musicians of Bukkake: Live and Interview (Video)
This is rad...
Next local show: February 17th - Ladies' Choice Presents: Master Musicians of Bukkake, Darsombra, and Fungal Abyss at the Funhouse
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Next local show: February 17th - Ladies' Choice Presents: Master Musicians of Bukkake, Darsombra, and Fungal Abyss at the Funhouse
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