In a case of artwork capturing the spirit of an album, The Butchers of Sky Valley’s debut release hits its target square on. Nothing says seventies fuzz better than a monochrome photo of a woman looking like she’s posing for an Atomic Bitchwax release. However, if you’re approaching this album expecting a straight-up rehash of Bitchwax, Kyuss or Brandt Bjork sounds, you’re likely to be disappointed at first. Yes, there are tracks that blatantly wear their Kyuss-love on their sleeves for all to hear – more of which later – but at first, this New York band’s sound brings more of a fuzzy late 60s trip than a 70s doom-laden meander.
New video from Seven Deadly
As part of the ongoing promotion for their 2014 release ‘Obliviation’, UK metallers Seven Deadly have issued a video clip for the title track, which can be viewed below.
A full review of the album can be found here.
New video from Pop Evil
They’ve already sold over three quarters of a million digital singles, but now US rockers Pop Evil have signed a deal with Eleven Seven Records for European distribution of their 2013 release ‘Onyx’ (expected for Euro release in the first half of 2014). They’ve also issued an official video clip for ‘Trenches’, which you can view below.
New song streaming from Dead Professional
It’s been a while since the DIY music world heard from John Harouff (aka Dead Professional), having last offered new music in July 2013. The singer/songwriter is now back with something new for your ears.
His most recent offering entitled ‘I’m Not The One’ can be streamed below.
The Waterboys to headline Chagstock Festival
It has been announced The Waterboys are to headline the 2014 Chagstock Festival. Mike Scott and his band join previously announced headliners The Selecter at the event held in July.
More information, plus previously announced acts, can be found here. More bands will be confirmed soon.