February 19, 2010

Metalhit is now offering MP3 albums for less than $5 each. According to owner Mike Riddick, “Because of your article on Metalhit, and suggestions, I changed our album price point to $4.99 (instead of $5.25). Thanks to Invisible Oranges!” He’s referring to this post on pricing for MP3 albums. (See, particularly, the comments). $4.99 is...

This is rock ‘n’ roll as much as it is metal. It says so on the back: “100% high energy rock music.” So you know what you’re in for: choruses from parched throats, striving libido, weatherbeaten misery and some perserverance to wash it down. The metal tag isn’t inappropriate, but the most prominent influences come...

Ronald Belford “Bon” ScottJuly 9, 1946 – February 19, 1980 Bon Scott could have been my dad. He was the right age. Given his legendary track record, I don’t put it past him. Hell, given his Scottish ancestry, and the fact that I mysteriously have red hairs on my chin — which led an ex-girlfriend...

One reason why I love Fuck the Facts — aside from their soulful take on grindcore and their unfuckwithable live shows (I’ve seen them in three cities) — is how DIY they are. They book their own shows, design their own merch, and even model it when they sell it. Now comes a super-DIY project:...