Pretty Vacant I had been aticipating this show for some time, and I was not disapointed one bit from the time Pretty Vacant hit the stage. Rob and the guys played the songs possibly better than the pistols can actually play. Rob(Johnny) had all the moves down to a “T”. Snarling his way through all the classics with a few suprises thrown in. Rumor has it that this was Pretty Vacant’s last show. Too bad. But whatever these guys decide to do next, you can be I’ll be at the shows.
The Unsatisfied I can’t think of another band that deserves two seperate reviews on a website. The Unsatisfied continue to kick everyones ass. The band sounds tighter everytime I see them play. Eric seems more wild and pure rock and roll each time he steps in front of a mic. Friday night at the Star Bar in lil’ 5 points was no exception. From the opening riffs of “White Trash” to the ending drums of “Baby” they ruled the stage. These guys are so fucking good I sometimes wonder if everyone else “gets it”. If you are wondering, “do i get it?” than do yourself a favor and check these guys out next time they play around your town. Finally , a band to get fucking excited about. Not only do they kick your ass live, they actually put that awesome energy that is very rare nowdays, into some cool studio sounds. Go to their website and check out the new remix of “WHITE TRASH“. It is very very good. Eric and the boys have inspired me and Miss Chicky to build a fan site similar but different to the “Fried Chicken & Coffee” website created for Nashville Pussy that will be online soon. CHECK THIS BAND OUT !!!
Henry Rollins I don’t want to take up to much time reviewing a show that I did NOT like but I have to say something about this. Henry has always been awesome to me, mostly because of his Black Flag days. Miss Chicky & myself went to his spoken word show last night at the Variety Playhouse in Lil’ 5 Points. We left feeling very jipped to say the least.. All Henry talked a lot about “middle america” and made refereces to them “not really getting it” and how the goverment made things so “middle america” could understand and/or follow it easier. Yet Henry’s whole speel was directed towards “middle america”. He is a little bit overly self defacing as well which makes watching & listening to him a little hard. He made several “old man” jokes about himself that to me seemed a little bit too much. Kudo’s to Henry for still getting out there on the road constantly doing his thing. “His” thing has already been said by countless others making his “speel” kind of boring. Anyway, LONG LIVE BLACK FLAG.
The Unsatisfied We went to see The Unsatisfied at 9 Lives Saloon Friday night 12/06/02 and were very very pleased with what we saw. Jett from The Evils had told me earlier that night that “the lead singer was a crazy motherfucker” and had a broken foot. To say the broken foot didn’t slow him down would be the understatement of the day! This band kicks some major ass from the git go. They have a melodic, yet very hard sound that is extremly catchy yet hard enough to derail any naysayer that this isn’t pure rock and fucking roll. Eric the lead singer was equal parts Iggy Pop, Jeff Dahl, and Prince. He has a presence not found in many bands these days. This band kicks major butt people. They look good, they sound good, and they are nice guys on top of that.They were cool enough to give me a demo that I was skeptical about at first. I mean, how in the hell can a band that is so visual and obviously rule live, get that energy on a cd? They proved me wrong as soon as the first song came on. The songs all rule start to finish. Check out our photo’s from 9 Lives Saloon here.
Rise Above Henry put this compilation together for the West Memphis Three cause. I could give a crap about why or who did it thought of the idea first or who’s is better. I do give a crap about the cd contents though. It contains a bunch of old Black Flag song reworked by artists that are cool and obviously get what Black Flag was all about from the git go. Unlike a lot of compilations put out by the record companies that throw a bunch of unrelated artists in room and tell them to put their musical “style” into an older song and call it a tribute, this album actually pulls off something you don’t see(hear) every day: Songs that were cool to begin with actually made cooler by bands that MEAN IT, just like Black Flag MEANT IT back when they wrote the songs. My favorite cd out as of today. Buy this and play it on 11!!
Freakshow I saw Freakshow @ 9 Lives Saloon last nite(8.24) opening up for The Evils. These guys rock hard. Very energetic, wild, and sometimes out of control in a very good way. They have 2 singers. They were both all over the stage, and club for that matter, often coming out into the audience and roaming around all the while spitting out awesome lyrics in a way that reminds me of old school punk. If you get a chance to see this band I would highly recommend you going. They will not disappoint. If you are a fan of aggressive hard in your face punk rock that has real feeling you will love this band. Check out their music on their website.
The Toiletboys The Toiletboys rocked my world last night. I wasn’t sure what to expect but from the moment they took the stage they fucking rocked. The lead singer “Guy” or “Miss Guy” if yer nasty had charisma to spare through the entire show. Something’ bout that guy that makes ya turn around to see if anyone is seeing you lookin at him ! The songs were great. The showmanship, the entertainment was some of the best I’ve seen in a long time. The guitar player looked like a later version of Sid Vicious but this guy could actually play. And when I say PLAY, this guy fucking played in ways I would of never thought of. First he breathed fire….then Miss Guy lighted his guitar on fire and he played that! I got some cool as all fuck photo’s of the band last night and even cooler movie clips, one that shows the guitar on fire trick. The guitars and bass had sparkler shooters on the end of them that shot off at different times. They finished their set with an encore ( which nobody does anymore seems like…why?) with a song by The Ramones, Blitzkrieg Bop. (who they proudly announced as the greatest rock and roll band of all time). Back when Hanoi Rocks were together they finished their set off with the same song often and when I remembered that, I realized the connection between “Miss Guy” and Michael Monroe the old singer of Hanoi Rocks. Definite influence there. I will defiantly be looking to see when they play again around here. If you want to be entertained….check these guys out.
Rock City Dropouts_ The Dropouts played last night at the Echo Lounge opening up for Lust & The Toiletboys. They played some cool originals that kept my attention the whole show. They can flat ass play. Their songs reminded me of a fast fuckin train about to crash but somehow keeps going and going and sounds better the farther it gets. I don’t know a lot about the band as of now but that will soon change. Unfortunaltly I can’t make their MAY 3rd show at The Star Bar but will be sure to catch them the next time they play. Look for an update here soon.
Wilma Band_ This band is from Boston and recently mailed me their CDs to review. Here is a portion of what I had to say about them. I couldn’t fit this one on limited space so I made them their own page. …………………
.………I’m listening to “Live Free or Die” as I do this and I almost got my big ass up and did a dance move, and I can’t fucking dance. So there ya go. If you are looking for something different, which is near impossible these days, then pick up a copy of WILMA……..
Artimus PyledriverUPDATED Last night we went to 9 Lives Saloon to check out this band. I wasn’t really sure what to expect. I liked them. A lot. They rock very hard. The lead singer Dave reminded me of James Hetfield on speed when he was still cool. He had an intense stage presence that made me take notice. I couldn’t get that out of my head. The James Hetfield thing. They said it was their first show, but it was obvious these guys had been practicing. They also kind of reminded me of a country version of “Speedealer”. Which to me a good thing. Speedealer are cool as fuck but Artimus Pyledriver are cooler as far as I’m concerned. As I watched the band I couldn’t help but think of combines, and wheat fields and fifths of Jack Daniels. I would lay money down on odds that at least one of those guys can drive a combine and climb down and kick your ass for the fun of it. Their music as I said was hard as fuck, but it was cool as fuck too. They impressed me anyway. Still, you can tell that the more the band plays the better they will be so you can count on seeing me at the next show. To find out more about the band check out their bio on their website. Download a sample of one of their songs called “SWAMP DEVIL” here.
Speedealer These guys rock with an intensity so hard that I would challenge anyone to find a band that could match it. The lead singer barked, screamed, shouted and whispered every song that grabbed your attention and made you take notice. I said in my daily life entry that when I thought of Speedealer that one of the first things I thought of was a gas station uniform, ball cap and a pissed off motherfucker wearing it. I mean that in a very good way. Their drummer was just as intense in the way he hit the skins of the drums. Not just playing hard but hitting them hard. One of the highlights of the show for me was the song that the drummer and the lead singer shared vocals on. Very cool. I got to talk with the guitar player, Eric before and after their show and have to say he’s one of the nicest guys I’ve met. Thanks for adding to my BMF Signature Collection.
Supafuzz I had never heard of Supafuzz until last night. They sounded great. The lead singer, David, whom I have to thank for the CD, held my attention from the moment he took the stage. His between song comments kept the mood light even though the music was very hard. My favorite moment the song about, “Satan and Masturbation”. I have to say that of the three bands last night they won me over as my favorite of the night. They have that old school mentality of rock and roll that comes across in each song they played. I hope they come back to Atlanta cause you can bet I’ll be there. They also have a really cool website as well. Check it out.
Bitch I only caught the last part of their show at 9 Lives Saloon last night but what I heard was way cool. They basically play covers, but not only did how well they played them surprise me but the choice of covers to cover did as well. At one point I heard “Rave On” by Buddy Holly. Honestly, I got to the show late and didn’t even really listen to them at the stage. I was playing pool in the back but what I heard I liked. Next time I’m going to be sure to get there on time. I did get a couple of pictures of them though before I left.
Texture We went to The Somber Reptile last night planning to see 4 bands. 4 punk bands so they said on their website. When we pulled in the lot we met 2 guys from Texture, and they told us it may just be them playing. Texture consists of Mike on vocals and guitar, Herbie on bass, Todd on drums, and Michael on guitar and vocals as well. They played a variety of music consisting of original material, and some covers you may not expect any band to play anymore. But they put a twist on the covers that made them fun and different. Magic Carpet Ride was one such song that stands out. The band seemed to have a lot of technical difficulties that I’m fairly sure weren’t their fault, but made the best of the small crowd, actually of the few people that showed up. They obviously have fun at what they are doing and it showed thru the night. After the show, I asked the guitar player if each member would do a 30 second solo. They did and while they can all play well, I have to mention that I was impressed as hell with Michael’s solo. He ripped off some extremely crunching fast music. Honestly they aren’t my brand of music but they are good at what they do. As soon as they send me the address of their website I’ll get their link up. In the mean time you can see a few pictures we took of the show.
Shiny Mama When you first hear Shiny Mama, the vocals stand out a bit from the hard as hell yet groovy music. The band seems like it would be at home in an arena of fist pumping rock heads. This is one of those bands that I have not seen, only heard 3 of their songs (which you can download one here exclusively & 2 more after I get them uploaded.) but a band that I want to see and that I want to hear a lot more of. Their site is under construction but you can read a bit about them by at “CDBABY” by clicking their name above. I’m not even sure where they are from or if they are on tour. I just came across them by way of the mouse and liked what I saw and heard. The songs they sent me can be downloaded on the download page. Check em’ out.
The Breakaways These guys played to New Years eve show at the “Nine Lives Saloon” last night. Punk. Old school all the way. And, they can play. They play loud, and hard. Their lead singer impressed me the most with his raw in your face singing style. When the words came out you could feel them hit your face. They reminded me of Black Flag. The singer, ALEX, told me after their set that Black Flag was definatly an influence of his. Alex also told me that they have a 7 INCH DEMO out that i’m gonna try like hell to get my hands on. I’ve bought a lot of CD’s of newer punk bands that give the promise of brutality and intensity that Black Flag once had, but have only be disappointed. The BREAKAWAYS don’t disappoint. When I was in my twenties I was slamming when they didn’t have a name for it yet to a local punk band favorite of mine in Arkansas. I haven’t had a band literally make me want to get up and get into it again like I did when these guys played. They exude an energy that seeps into you as you watch and listen to them. If you like the type of power that Black Flag and other 80’s LA Punk bands had then do yourself a favor and check these guys out.
Gargantuan LOUD HEAVY METAL with a singer who has the lines of the legends. And he backs em’ up from what I saw. Playing original material and some old favorites , Gargantuan obviously had a loyal following in the crowd and with reason. Shane, the lead singer, wearing a black cowboy hat, lead the band through a tight set that had the crowd rocking from the moment they started their set. It was hard to take your eyes off Shane, very charismatic and kept the crown laughing between songs with his commentary. You want some hard in your face heavy metal go check these guys out. After the show Shane told me they do have a DEMO on CD. Look for these guys playing live, you’ll be glad you did. Check out their site too.
Dick Delicious & The Tasty Testicles I was a fan of sorts before I went to the New Years Eve show last night of Dick Delicious. I didn’t know a lot about them except for the few songs I’d downloaded from the net. What I had I liked. They were hilarious and from what I had to listen to, it seemed like they could fucking rock too. I had found one CD at Criminal Records in Little Five Points a few weeks ago. I wasn’t sure what to expect live. These guys are fucking too cool. They have fun with what they do in a way that you rarely see. Extremely talented musicians is an understatement. Their original songs are classics in my book and they way they played a couple of covers last night cracked me up. These guys are fucking awesome. I don’t know what else to say. Jay, on the guitar is a nice guy that took the time to talk to me before the show. Thanks. I was planning to stay till after the show to talk more with the band but had to leave before it was over. I’ll be looking for their next live show, I’ll be at everyone I can make. They have an awesome website as well so check it out too. Thanks to the whole band for letting me take pictures. Hope you enjoy them as much as I enjoyed taking them. GO BUY A DD CD!!!!
The Evils I’ve seen the Evils play before with Nashville Pussy at the Echo Lounge. Last night at the 9 Lives Saloon their hard style hadn’t changed a bit. Their name, their logo, their style oozes rock and roll. Real rock that grabs you by the throat, holds on tight, and blasts right into your eyeballs. When I think of The Evils, I think of bourbon and coke, Winston’s, and a bike that’s as fast as it is loud. These guys are great and they play great. Go see them every and any chance you get. Check out their cool website too.
Nashville PussyUPDATE>>> This is the motherufuckinrocknrollistsonofabitch rock and roll band I’ve EVER seen. I’ve seen Everyone by the way……if you want real dirty lusty sweaty rock..this is the band to see. Look for us to follow the band in Colorado for a small rock and roll vacation in February.
Get a taste of some greasy hot crispy Nashville Pussy Pan Fried Chicken and Coffee here. UPDATE>>> We just got back from following the band in colorado on 5 of their dates. I can’t say enough or describe well enough how fucking good this band is people. Every night the same songs. Every night was different. Every night rocked harder and harder and better than the last. If you have any doubts to the state of rock and roll today, just give these guys a twirl. They will prove to you beyond a shadow of a doubt that they RULE.
The Icarus Line Here is a band I knew NOTHING about. Me and my girlfriend went out to this club “THE ECHO LOUNGE” in Atlanta just to be going out to have some booze and some fun. We were listening to the jukebox when we heard feedback and my girlfriend said we should go check it out. Glad we did. Here is why…..they fucking ROCK. Guys in black shirts , red ties. That’s only the beginning of it. Their bass player was on stage tuning his bass with his back turned to the audience. He NEVER turned around the whole show. And he can play bass!. The lead singer looked like a 16 year old Iggy Pop on speed and you couldn’t understand a fucking thing he sang but when he did you not only felt it but you knew he MEANT it. The guitar player played like a mix between Steve Vai and Joe Satriani and had the look of Nikki Sixx when he had just did a huge shot of heroin, and he fucking MADE you know he MEANT it too. The drummer, Jeff, looked like a shorter version of myself, shorter hair and a little uglier than me, but BY GOD when you heard every fucking beat you knew his hands were BLEEDING. No effects on the drums here. just pure POWER and INTENSITY. They MADE us FANS. I bought their CD at the show. I’ll buy every CD they put out from here on out.
Marilyn Manson Marilyn Manson, what to say. Most of you might want to dismiss this entry. All I can say is I did the same many times in the past. I once had a friend loan me the first CD Manson put out. I listened to two songs and dismissed it. It sucked. A bunch of speed metal goth freaks I thought. Later on in life I bought a tape “Smells Like Children” because it had the song “Rock and Roll Nigger” by Patti Smith on it. From that point on I changed my attitude about Marilyn. I listened to all the songs. Sick, fun, and weird, but they all ROCKED. Then I did what any “fan” would do, I started researching. I went to his website, I bought his book, I bought his newly released music. He was saying something that all rock and roll fan want to say but he was saying it to the masses. A small mass maybe. 90% of his fans are teens. You were once a teen, think of how good it would have felt to have Marilyn as your anti adult idol?…the other 10% of his fans are fans like myself. Fans that know what REAL ROCK AND ROLL is made of. I got the chance to see him in Atlanta at the Tabernacle (an old church of all places). By that time I had read about his legendary live shows, not about the raunch, the blood, the desecration of the bible and more, but about how he FUCKING ROCKED LIVE. Trust me when I say , HE FUCKING MOTHER FUCKING COCK SUCKING PUSSY LICKING ASS SCRUNCHING MOTHER FUCKING ROCK AND ROLLS AS hard if not HARDER than ANY band I’ve ever seen. Barring Nashville Pussy of course. Marilyn Manson is much more than just glam, goth and blood. This guy rocks people. If you don’t believe me,ask me cause I’ll be glad to get in anyone’s face for a long and drawn out discussion, civil or otherwise, about the merits of Marilyn Manson live. GOT VIOLENCE?
Although they take their name from a Nuge song and use a Confederate flag in their imagery, The Pussy’s politics ain’t god, guns, and gay-bashin’– they run both red and blue. In fact, on the band’s fifth album From Hell to Texas (SPV), they assail religion on “Lazy Jesus” (“God’s just a king with a lot less money”) and bash “The Late, Great USA.” “We walk the line,” Suys says. “The party we vote for is
the Party party.” The song, she continues, is about returning home from Europe to notice the little differences between here and there. “Some of the freedoms over there are different… like, you know, hash and nice, state-sponsored hookers.Then you come back to America, land of supposed freedom, and you’re not allowed to smoke 50 feet in front of a building and shit. It’s like, ‘What the fuck?”{read more}
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