October 13, 2009

Astronomy Domine

Today Voivod’s Nothingface turns 20. I wonder if it was a kind of Black Album for Voivod’s fans. Its prog rock was such a change from the twisted thrash of previous albums. Also, it was the band’s first major label record. Did people cry “sellout”? Having discovered Voivod with 1991’s Angel Rat and not hearing...

My Metal Los Angeles, pt. 1

Top to bottom:1. Where the Shrinebuilder album was recorded2. Kylesa @ Knitting Factory3. Ritual Torture @ Gathering of the Bestial Legions IV4. Store in Santa Monica5. Seen in Gardena