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Saturday, 04 September 2010
Korn - Munky
Munky tells us where Korn came from
Nonpoint - Elias Soriano & Ken Charman 8-26-2010
Elias tells us he is not black
Murderdolls - Wednesday 13
Wednesday 13 talks about his girly name
Apocalyptica - Mikko Siren 8-27-2010
Mikko tells us what conditioner the band prefers
Steel Side: September Edition
Justus Steel takes on football and music
- Interviews
- Reviews
- Columns
DevilDriver Interview - Dez Fafara
{wma}dez-devil{/wma}When Justus Steel told me that he had no idea DevilDriver was coming to town, I was in sheer disbelief – of course I leapt at the chance to write a review of their live show here in Baltimore, and was even more ecstatic when Shockwave asked me to interview what I consider one of the best metal bands America has to offer. I discovered DevilDriver in 2005 when The Fury of Our Maker’s Hand was released – I was a melodic death metalhead, and my brother NJ taught me that there was more to metal outside the dark regions of Scandinavia by introducing me to this band which redefined “groove metal” for me. Justus and I had the opportunity to talk to frontman Dez Fafara about his lyrical themes for 2009’s Pray for Villains, challenges as an artist and much more. After exchanging pleasantries with Dez, with me trying not to stare at the gorgeous trademark tribal tattoo on his chin, here’s what went down with the man at the helm of Devildriver and their quest for world domination, one mind-blowing album at a time:
Read more...Apocalyptica @Rams Head Live 8-27-2010
{boncko}/Reviews/apocalyptica/{/boncko}‘Twas one of those days when, for me at least, Murphy’s Law took center stage, but it stopped the minute we got the Apocalyptica tickets in our hands. It was a little late by the time we were ready to go into Rams Head Live, but it was a good thing because it gave me a rare chance to really people-watch, and my my, was it a sight. It was as if Otakuzone came to life. Ok, maybe I’m exaggerating a little, but it was definitely “Cosplay meets metal” night. “I should’ve seen this coming,” I told myself as I watched various gothic Lolitas with bright pink hair, bling and makeup, and excessive stripes enter the venue. Silly me, I thought. Japanese metal band Dir En Grey was a supporting act for Apocalyptica when they were, in fact, co-headlining the entire tour with them. Of COURSE their massive fanbase was here. I braced myself for an interesting night.
Read more...Steel Side: September Edition
Football season is upon us, finally. Time to stop talking about how much the Orioles suck. Time for that chick that hates football and everything about it to talk over any football related water cooler conversation, to tell you how dumb football is. And the only thing worse than “I’m gonna tell you how stupid football is” chick is “I grew up in this city and have never even been to the city of the team I root for but they have a cute player and I don’t even watch the games I just find out the score so I can rub it in when you already hate Monday after a loss so that you wanna hang yourself” chick (to the women out there who actually appreciate football and are truly fans-I love you. For the women out there who don’t like football at all, but respect that others do-you’re alright too). And the only thing worse than that? A Steelers fan. When I encounter any of these people I just envision the commercial with someone running in from off screen and tackling the shit out of them. It must be football season.
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