Thrashing wildly like practitioners of some ancient cult that has only grown more fervent in its processions of mayhem as the years roll forth. With disregard for life, limb and those who find themselves in Canton's The Said So's sphere, even if temporarily, the band bashes and crashes through its numbers as only those that are truly possessed, or perhaps have seen the vision, can. First formed in 2010, the band has gone through some lineup changes, according to drummer Bill Locke. “The original band Rickey (Mendell, vocals) and Dan (McPherson, guitarist) worked together and they kind of...
The twanged-out hillbilly punk of Buzzbin favorites Goddamn Gallows is rolling, snorting and raging back into town with this no-holds-barred show at Now That's Class, where they hope to "eat without food stamps, buy slutty shoes for girls and be recognized as a hard-working, original band." Gloom-clouded psych rockers Sex Church and Austin psych/soul/punk mishmash Mole People are also on the bill. 10/25 Annabell's - Akron ...
Dizzy Whore Desperate Side of Rock 'n' Roll Dizzy Whore could probably give two shits about this review. Any original band in 2009 adopting the image and style of almost everything Sunset Strip is in it for themselves and for the sheer passion of rock ‘n’ roll. At their best they sound like a glammed-up Alice Cooper. At their worst, they sound like a more modern version of L.A. Guns or Cinderella. Take that however you want to take it, this reviewer thinks it’s exactly what they’re going for. And with a few rare exceptions, on “Desperate Side of Rock ‘n’ Roll” they pull it of...
Many groups call themselves cover bands, but few reach the distinction of being a tribute band. That designation means more than just playing songs that another band made famous — it means performing those songs in a way that would make the original band proud. Dark Side of the Moon (DSOTM), the Pink Floyd tribute band, has set out to do that. Having the musical chops isn’t an issue. Between the seven band members they have more than 230 years of experience. The band has been together for three years now, so they’ve had plenty of time to tighten up as a group, and naturally, they all ...
It’s that time of year again, the leaves are falling, and bonfires are raging. If you’re from Ohio, you know that this is also the season of Mushroomhead’s Halloween bonanza. Well, this year will be bigger than ever, a double-stage spectacle of the most face melting music you can find. Mushroomhead celebrates Halloween every day, but Saturday, October 30th they’re going to be at the Cleveland Agora. The doors are at 6 pm, advance tickets are $28. I’ve never seen a “World Famous” Mushroomhead Halloween show, saying that in Ohio is like saying you’re a Pittsburgh fan, there’...
Every year on July 4th weekend, hidden among the hills and winding roads of Garretsville, the hallowed grounds of Nelson's Ledges ring with the sounds of freedom, celebration and the Grateful Dead. The 11th annual Gratefulfest is in full effect this year, hosting three nights of Dark Star Orchestra, two sets of Keller Williams, and a plethora of other musicians from Donna Jean Godchaux to Boombox to Peter Rowan's Bluegrass Band to Youtube sensation Isto, among many others. Dark Star is one of the most talented and critically acclaimed cover bands to take to the stage, recreating the mus...
Death Metal and Psychedelic Rock were two genres of music that were never intended to go together, but good luck convincing LA’s Isis of that. Not only do they mix two types of music on opposite ends of the spectrum – they sound damn good doing it. The guitars don’t barrage your eardrums with noise so much as they paint masterpieces. “Stone to Wake a Serpent” is a personal favorite, it’s a bit on the heavier side but I’m still not sure I should head bang or drop acid. If you’re sick of all the clones clogging up the metal scene and want to hear the most original band of the dec...
