Novelty bands are a tricky proposition. If too heavily reliant on quick, easy laughs (as per early 90s oddballs Lawnmower Deth) any novelty is in danger of wearing off extremely fast; if played to deliberately offend (as was often the case with the early Bloodhound Gang recordings), the amusement is equally limited, perhaps even more so. It takes more than a few gags to make things work, too: broad musical talent is absolutely essential – and it’s often something a huge proportion of novelty bands lack. Just look at the Insane Clown Posse: there’s not much musical interest there…and there’s nothing insane about two middle-aged men daubed in clownface, impersonating Cypress Hill extremely badly, all the while throwing soda pop over adolescent males in some bizarre bonding ritual. They can keep their magnets. Indeed, novelty acts are an odd breed and often best avoided…but as always, there are exceptions.
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New video from Evil Scarecrow: All hail ‘Crabulon’!
Evil Scarecrow release their third album ‘Galactic Hunt’ on October 13th. Crowd-sourced via a Pledge Music campaign, early rumours suggest it is the band’s finest work to date.
North Seasons release new video clip for ‘Silhouettes’
With new material ready and a release just over the horizon, North Seasons have issued a video clip for their track ‘Silhouettes’ which can be watched in full below.
Engraved Disillusion: new album details
It’s been three years since their last studio album, but the UK’s “metal juggernaut” Engraved Disillusion are back with a new LP set for release on 31st October.
In the intervening years, the band have made a few changes – the addition of vocalist Matthew William Mead and new bassist Aaron Preston, allowing the band to utilise both throaty and clean vocals.
New video from Klogr – ‘Failing Crowns’
Taking footage from their tour with Prong earlier in 2014, alt-metal band Klogr have issued a new video clip which you can now watch in full below.