New on the scene for ’21, Pennsylavania’s Boozewa truly believe in the power of lo-fi noise. With a barrage of heavy doom riffs and the kind of minimal production values that make those riffs sound even dirtier, they’re set to make an impact on the DIY metal scene with their new release ‘Deb’.
Monthly Archives: August 2021
MELVINS – Live At Hellfest 2011
Anyone who has ever seen the Melvins at any point will tell you they put on an amazing live show. Their sledgehammer sound is arguably at its most effective when delivered at full volume in front of an intense crowd, but the opportunity to watch drummer Dale Crover at work makes for a brilliant experience in itself.
NUEVO CATECISMO CATOLICO & KURT BAKER – Quarantine Blues EP
Spanish punks Neuvo Catecismo Católico have been cranking out tunes since the early/mid 90s. Despite being fairly prolific, they’ve not always gained a huge following outside of their home country due to the core of their material not being in English, but a trawl through a sizable back catalogue presents some great music. Exploration of past works also shows a band who more than know their way around a decent melody.
Grab another free sampler from Rum Bar Records
Early material from The Fierce And The Dead to receive CD debut
Still riding high from the release of their acclaimed third album ‘The Euphoric’, it’s been a busy couple of years for The Fierce And The Dead. Despite the lack of gigs due to the global pandemic, the band have kept a high profile with a couple of excellent live releases (the download only ‘Show Me Devon: Live At Kozfest’ could be their best yet).