Happy New Year! I am excited to welcome in the new year as my 2021 ended on a high note. I am looking forward to what 2022 has in store for me. My playlist for December was Who’s Kissin’ Santa Now. If you are still listening to Christmas music check it out. But if you…
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November’s theme was Gone To Soon. I shared with you some of the artists that we lost way to early. I also talked about the infamous “27 Club”. This month’s Who’s Kissin’ Santa Now Spotify Playlist is more upbeat for those of us that enjoy Christmas music. For any of you who have been with…
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October’s theme was Pretty in Pink. It was not a discussion of the Molly Ringwald movie, but female musicians that had an impact on the music scene. This month’s ‘Gone To Soon’ Spotify Playlist I am going to highlight those musicians that passed away at a young age. I knew most of the musicians in…
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Crash Army, a local rock band, seems to be fresh to the Pittsburgh music scene. When I say fresh I mean I couldn’t find the individual names of these folks anywhere. Bandmates Corey Barr, Mike Dixson, and Josh Christner have been busy booking shows and are currently working on a second album and finding a…
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When I’m asked about my own influences, as if it can all be brought down to one or two people… (there are musicians, writers, historical moments and movements, close buddies, girlfriends, family; my kids, who very much influence my sleeping habits lately..!). It does make me go blank a little, just a little. But, in…
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A lot of bands take on an emotional, true-life outlook when it comes to writing music. For Red Eleven, their music is an overflowing outpour of the true situations and movements of life, especially with their latest moody single, “Before I Fall.” Red Eleven is a hard-rock band out of Finland ready to make an…
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gate·keep·er – /ˈɡātˌkēpər/ – noun a person or thing that controls access to something. When I first started learning about the music industry in Pittsburgh there were these odd clips of ideas about Gatekeepers. I sort of felt like Dorothy in Oz, attempting to follow a path that would lead me to these powerful…
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First Angel Media has scoured through our writers, reviews, catacombs, and vaults and is pleased to launch the ever-evolving, rotational, and official First Angel Media Spotify playlist, “First Angel Music”! All artists contained therein have been reviewed, covered, or in some way promoted by First Angel Media, and in some cases, even work for us! Here is…
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Honestly, when I heard the first line of “Chosen and Justified” by The Dead Daisies, I immediately took the review onto my plate. What I wasn’t ready for, was how amazing the song and this band in general, actually are! Once I heard this song and watched the visual, I kept asking myself why I…
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22 years ago I added a section to a band’s website for a benefit concert that they were holding. I didn’t know it then, but I signed and sealed most of my summers’ itinerary for almost a quarter of a century. It started in 2000. Let that sink in for a moment, 2000! I am…
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Fallen Stars is a pop-metal band from Vancouver that is adding a new voice to the metal community with their LGBTQ+ frontwoman. The band has announced their album “Execution” which will be released on June 18. The album features a plethora of anthems for any type of listener backed by mighty vocals and a four-person,…
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Get ready! June 11th, Blues Rock Star Joe Bonamassa is set to release his groundbreaking live album, Now Serving: Royal Tea – Live From The Ryman. This 2-disc clear vinyl is releasing through the Provogue/Mascot Label Group and will also be available on CD, DVD and Blu-ray. Last year when COVID-19 put the live touring industry…
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March was the month of thinking that there may not be any good music coming out of the USA with my ‘Import Charge’ playlist. Don’t worry though, in July I will be addressing that very question. But for this month I will be smashing a perceived stereotype of a specific genre of music with my…
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February was the month of broken romance with my ‘Love Songs?’ playlist. But this month we are sneaking across the American border with my Spotify playlist ‘Import Charge’. I know I never really paid attention to the country of origin for most bands. Sure most people, even if it was before your time, remember hearing…
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I was watching a TV show called Rosewood the other day when one of the songs in the show’s soundtrack caught my attention. I immediately had to pause the show, grab my phone and find out who performed the song. Once I found out who the artist was, as you may have guessed, I added…
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Over the past couple of weeks I have shared with you some stories of different people’s experiences during the challenges that COVID has brought to all of us. I had initially thought that this series was going to last another couple of weeks, but that was not to be the case. In hindsight, I realize…
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COVID did its part to convert “Music Talks” into “Music Silence” for significant parts of 2020. I wrote an article late last year about local cable show “Music Talks”. It is the brainchild of host Chelsea Ritenour and behind the scenes guy Rick Fike. The show was created to promote the local music scene by…
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When venues closed their doors to live entertainment, the life of a lot of people in the music industry took on a whole new look and feel. You’ve heard the stories in previous episodes of “Not Alone’ with photographers and open mics. This week I had an opportunity to interview musician Brad Abbott to hear…
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January was the month of ‘New Beginnings‘ and February is the month of romance. This makes perfect sense since it is the month that has Valentines Day. People are buying flowers, eating dark chocolates out of gaudy heart shaped boxes or creating a sappy Spotify playlist of romantic music. Others may pick this month to…
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Two childhood friends have tried to do their part to keep the local music scene alive. Mike Berkey and Devin Russian have known each other since the 6th grade, which in their case is over 20 years. Their love of music has been one of the things that have been a common bond throughout the…
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What a crazy time it has been since March of last year. Some days it feels like Groundhog Day where I wake up in the morning, do the exact same things, rinse and repeat day after day. Only 10 months have passed since the first real COVID lockdowns had started, but some days it feels…
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A song performed by over 60 artists from over 27 bands, SOS 2020 is a call for help in the middle of a pandemic as well as an anthem of hope across the music community of Pittsburgh. Even with the approval of the Save Our Stages Act, there is an immediate need for funds for Pittsburgh’s…
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Last month I wrote an article about creating the playlist, ‘Story of Craig’, and the impact that it had on me. Selecting the songs from my past and reliving the memories associated with them was an emotional rollercoaster. Little did I realize how this article would touch other people as well. I received emails, texts…
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As we come to the end of 2020, I can’t help but feel caught between some relief at seeing an end to the craziest year I’ve endured, and looking at the ‘anniversaries’ quickly coming up in a new year that has yet to show change. For some 2020 has been hell, for the music scene…
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I’m all about playing new & classic Christmas music every year at Christmas time in my house, on my phone and in my car. I grew up listening to my parents play old time musicians like Bing Crosby and Andy Williams singing songs like ‘Frosty the Snowman’, ‘Silent Night’ and ‘Winter Wonderland’. Every year…
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Look, we all know this year has hit everyone hard. There’s no denying that fact. But one record label has taken the pandemic to new heights – Brutal Business Entertainment. And to close out their year, they are dropping a compilation disc filled with some of the hardest hitting players in the game, crammed full of…
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I honestly did not expect to post an unprecedented 100 albums on my honor roll for this most tumultuous year of 2020, but COVID-19 and overall societal turbulence seemed to bring out the best in the heavy metal universe, hessians of myriad disciplines, specialties, and generations getting prolific without sacrificing quality. Or were they simply…
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Music That Makes Me I received an advent calendar this year that is all about doing things for other people. Well a couple days back, the thing to do that day was to make a playlist for someone. I hadn’t given it a lot of thought until my oldest mentioned that she’d like to be…
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Does Anyone Listen? Protest songs have probably been written almost as long as people have created music. When you’re a musician and your voice is your music, how better to express yourself than in your song? After all, music normally has some story behind it, sometimes expressed in happiness, sadness or frustration. To the listener,…
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Music Talks’ guest performer for this particular episode was country music singer Chelsea Biehl. Music Talks, a local access television show on Armstrong Cable, is produced by Rick Fike and hosted by Chelsea Ritenour. Genre – Country Performers: Chelsea Biehl – lead vocalist, guitar, and songwriter. Scott Ruffner (member of The Laurel) – vocalist and guitar. You can…
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Music Talks, produced by Rick Fike and hosted by Chelsea Ritenour, is a local access television show on Armstrong Cable. The guest performer for this particular episode was the OHM Project Formed – 2016 Genre – Alternative Band Members: Joe Skoski – lead vocalist, keyboardist, and songwriter Janet Pazzynski – backing vocalist Tom Boyce –…
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As anyone who has followed my social media knows, I am a huge promoter of the local music scene. I love the talent in southwest PA and am always encouraging my followers to go to the local venues and support our hometown musicians. We are so lucky to have such a great variety of fantastic…
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After just watching the latest teaser for the upcoming Losing September video “Curse the Sky”, I’m on pins and needles. “Curse The Sky” is the sequel, and aftermath, to their latest release “Contagious” and they’ve once again partnered with Kill Devil Films to bring the darkness that lies inside the mind of vocalist Bruce Fane,…
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Oh my God… no, that was Clapton, right?! Remember that story, how a wall in 1960s London was spray-painted with the meme-worthy line, “Clapton is God.”? This was during Clapton’s Yardbirds, John Mayall & Bluesbreakers time, and every guitar player after, including Eddie Van Halen, followed the man and his smooth riffs and blues runs,…
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Farewell to a Vital Pulse Beat, in the Heart of a Town, The Rex Theater. If you look up the word ”venue” in a random google search, you’ll see references to; a place where something happens, or somewhere organized events take place. Plain and simple, right? So shouldn’t things like hotel conference rooms, the back…
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Gaming and Music are two worlds that constantly collide in the best of ways, and Demo Demon lives in both. So what does a rap artist do when he’s got some time on his hands? Well… he creates a podcast to bring you the latest gaming news of course! From the latest releases to the…
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I’m going to be honest with you, I don’t have a concrete answer to the question “What do we do now?”. This article is to give you a fair warning and hopefully a head start on changing up how you’re currently producing or consuming your music content on Facebook. With the very general statement of…
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Yes, you read that right. Just when you thought 2020 had given us enough surprises we’re now getting a new Nickleback cover of “The Devil Went Down to Georgia” on the heels of Korn‘s own version of the same song. Seems this song about Johnny and the Devil is having it’s hay day and to…
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It sure is getting hot out there, isn’t it? I do not mean the weather. Before I introduce you to the next featured artists on The Bl@ck List, I feel compelled to start with a check-in first. Are you okay? How are you holding up? It takes courage to turn on the news anymore. The…
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The Rock for Life Concert Series July show – Gigaroo 2020 – was another resounding success, even in the face of shut downs stopping most shows. #Jayceestrong was the word of the day and we’re happy to see this proud tradition of helping children with life threatening disease continue! Photos by Amanda Baker
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By Chip Dominick The COVID-19 pandemic has affected almost all aspects of life. It has hurt – to a varying degree – a wide variety of industries. No industry may have been hit as hard as the music industry. In this article, we will take a look at three ways that COVID-19 has devastated the…
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Call me stubborn, I know I am. Say I’m trapped in some dream world of rainbows and unicorns not looking at reality? Yeah, it’s been said before, but you know what? My hope, love, sunshine and rainbows attitude is wrapped around a spine of steel and a heart made of fire so if you aren’t…
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At the end of Martin Popoff’s excellent, poignant 2006 book about Dio titled Light Beyond The Black, a work I highly recommend to any heavy metal fan, Popoff states… “One day, Ronnie won’t be there championing the common cause — a cause dear to his heart because it’s dear to yours. Experience it and enjoy…
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Columbus, Ohio’s Weed Demon have been lurking in the shadows for about 5 years, creating and relasing a handful of recordings since their formation, including an EP and two full-length albums. The latest, Crater Maker, is an underground mine explosion that measures 6 tracks wide, 45 minutes long, and 5 kilotons in strength. This infernal…
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It’s a tough time for those of us who are used to being out and about. It’s even worse when we’ve learned to count on the extra income from gigs, photo and video shoots, weddings, etc. With the quarantine we are all relegated to a very small fraction of our worlds right now. Many artists…
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The Soul Rebels have done something that is nearly impossible in this day and age: They have invented a new genre. Combining their native, old-fashioned New Orleans Jazz with modern Hip-Hop and R’n’B, this dynamic band has created a unique sound that bridges the ages where soulful vocals meet Jazz rhythms and virtuosity. Listening to…
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On this week’s Find Your Muse(ic) we bring you Nazareth, Pennsylvania’s Enda Vera and their new single “Burn”. Caught somewhere between Emo and Post Hardcore bravado and brooding Post Grunge antics, “Burn” is a slow burner (no pun intended) that swells and exudes the emotions of a human being at the end of their rope….
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On this bitter and chilly lover’s holiday evening, fans turned out respectably for an eclectic night of heavy music in what is a promising old-yet-new McKees Rocks concert hall, the current owners of The Roxian Theater apparently sparing no dollars in making it a truly special place for the live experience to happen once again….
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Arguably one of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania’s heaviest, Post Mortal Posession have just released their brand new single “Gates of Lyssa” exclusively through Slam Worldwide and boy, is it a grinding barrage of Slam and Brutal Death Metal. If Waking the Cadaver and Embryonic Devourment had invested in modern recording production, you would get a glimpse of…
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On the week his new album, Ordinary Man, is set to land in stores and on streaming services, Ozzy Osbourne has canceled his No More Tours 2 tour dates in North America. Full refunds will be available to those who have already purchased. This decision comes on the heels of Osbourne going public about his…
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“I’m no good with secrets” – Ozzy Osbourne Ozzy Osbourne has revealed that 2019 was the “worst, longest, most painful, miserable year of my life”. This news comes on the heels of a recent, and very false, rumor that the 71 year old vocalist was on his deathbed. Fans of the established metal icon…
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2019 has been an amazing year of music within the realms of independent and underground artists. With so much amazing talent that has come across my path over here at First Angel Media, I can’t help but be excited for what new music 2020 has in store! Here is my Top 10 releases of 2019…
Read MoreYou may notice that my annual concert tally is down a bit from last year, but that’s what happens when life gets in the way. This is by no means a ranking. Rather, it is just log of shows I went to in 2019. Although, admittedly, the Iron Maiden gig would top my all-time list….
Read MoreI normally don’t rank or put too much stock in EP’s, but I heard enough memorable and hopeful ones this year that I felt they all deserved to be honored in their own list for 2019. History has shown that EP’s can jumpstart band’s careers, and I think that may happen in at least some…
Read MoreI have dreaded having to compile this list for the past several years leading up to 2020 since I almost found it too daunting and risky. What would I be leaving out? Which albums would prove to be controversial inclusions? What haven’t I heard? However, in curating this roll call of greatness, I was reminded…
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ThunderStruck America’s AC/DC Tribute – Neutral Loss – Tommy Magik and the Wonderfulls take over The Crafthouse with a SOLD OUT crowd. From elbows to shoulders, butts to backs, weaving your way through the crowd was a hard task to accomplish! I actually got stuck behind the stage but you’ll hear no complaints from me. …
Read MoreWelcome to yet another year-end metal albums list, and what a 12 months it has been! Older bands and newcomers from myriad subgenres fought alongside and against each other for honor and the common hessian cause. Veteran acts bid us long goodbyes as young lions bathed in baptismal, Promethean fires. Yes, I listed 80 albums…
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Occasionally something very interesting finds its way to the writing desks of First Angel Media. For instance, a new song from a French vocalist. No, not someone who just got their DNA test back and is now wearing berets and correcting everyone on their pronunciation of the word crepes. An actual artist based in France…
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When the underground was young, black and death metal were synonymous with each other. Those days are no more. However, these genres have crossed streams quite often since then and remain kindred to this day. Tonight’s gory revue was an opportunity to examine and celebrate that. In one corner, hailing from Austria, we had the…
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So, if your buddy said to you, “We’re gonna hold an event where we post a public set list of songs and open it up to all musicians and let them randomly jump on stage and take the place of a member of the band.” You’d probably say he’s totally nuts and wish him luck…
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Throwback metal dominators Savage Master have been campaigning ruthlessly within the underground metal scene for the past 6 years, their Bitch/Exciter alchemy entertaining audiences at large festivals and intimate club gigs alike with a NWOBHM verve to compliment their leathery, spiked, shock-rock showmanship. A mere stroke of luck is not the reason for Savage…
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There’s so much to go over in the back office of Facebook, but I’ve gotten so many questions about Facebook ads that we’re going to talk about them before we introduce you to your stats. So many people feel that they’re throwing their money away with ads, so here’s to hoping this advice will help…
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Are you a fan of blues rock? Do you often find yourself looking for guitarists who can use a wah pedal for more than just making pornographic movie theme songs? If you answered “yes” to either of these questions, then The Jay Trainer Band may very well be what you are looking for. The band’s…
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Rock Your Social Media: Vol 1 – Facebook, The Party at Your Friends House. Managing social media for a page is time consuming and confusing. Facebook is the platform used most often and it provides more opportunities for audience and growth than others but the ‘rules’ can be hard to keep up on. After…
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To whet appetites for Descendants of Crom 3, which occurs this Saturday and Sunday at Cattivo in Lawrenceville, Howler’s Coyote Café in Bloomfield will host a pre-party featuring Icarus Witch, Fox 45, Enhailer, Motometer, Void King, and Submachine. Icarus Witch’s trad/power/prog will do battle with Enhailer’s doom/stoner/sludge, Submachine’s punk attack, Void King’s rock-n-roll Sabbath twist,…
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Once upon a time the only way you could hear music was to be there as it was created. If you grew up in the early 2000’s you have pretty much had your choice of digital downloads and finding bands across the globe, but what was once seen as the ‘next best thing’ for the…
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If you’re going through something, Eneferens 2018 album “The Bleakness of Our Constant” is one you may want to listen to. With this work, Jori Apedaile (who writes and records all instruments and vocals) has painted a vivid soundscape through which he filters the emotions of struggle and the search for understanding. Unconventional song structure,…
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Royal Honey have been slinging, raw, dirty, fun, retro hard rock for almost a year now, and their debut EP, Hype, Money, and Misbehavior is set to drop tomorrow night at a record release show at Howler’s Coyote Café upon the stroke of ten. While they may be a new group, what this quintet…
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For forty years on, since the halcyon New Wave Of British Heavy Metal era, a movement that spawned only a handful of superstars, there has been a English-borne act plying their trade sporadically through touring or recording like errant paladins searching for honor more than fortune. They never reached the heights of Iron Maiden, Def…
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Heads old and young were bobbing blissfully on a wet, unseasonably chilly Monday evening in Baldwin, a quiet Pittsburgh suburb, to the tunes of progressive, power, and thrash, Metal Church leading the brigade with their fusion of all. Ellwood City’s spray paint vandals Whitethrash cast the first rock with a sardonic and fun set of…
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Surely at least some FAM readers were busier concertgoers than I was in 2018. Let us know how you did! Post your lists in our comments section here or on our Facebook page! Concert Log 2018 Note: All concerts were held in Pittsburgh,PA unless otherwise noted. 1. (1/29) The Skull @ Howler’s Coyote Café with…
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Like your metal with a touch of ambience and proggy djent? Maybe some mentally deranged and psychotic vocals served on the side? New Chicago based outfit “Psithurism” have just released their debut EP and it might just be the flavor your looking for……. The guys waste little to no time getting down to what they…
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Discontent with the world around you? Feel like opening up a can of whoop ass? Well good news, Pittsburgh metal act Conflict Cycle have just the soundtrack for your pent up aggression. The kings of groove are back and have recently dropped their sophomore album Dark Days Ahead. Mixing southern metal riffs and metalcore (think…
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Coming from across the pond in Germany, Caynug has recently dropped a mammoth of an album titled “Mental Junkyard”. With amazing production and stellar songwriting spanning across multiple genres, “Mental Junkyard” is another notch in the belt of an already excellent catalog for Caynug. “Mental Junkyard” plays out like a soundtrack in the mind of…
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An amazing time was had by all when the Winter Blackout: The Yeti Strikes Back tour stopped at the Rex Theater recently. Good times and great freaking music but who would have thought it would be anything less with bands like The Expendables, BALLYHOO!, Kash’d Out, Keystone Vibe, and Amplified.!! This tour still has dates…
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Bringing you the latest coverage of 105.9 The X Studio Takeovers – This time featuring Talkers ! Their set airs March 24 2019 at 8pm so tune in! Meanwhile – you can find out more by checking them out for yourself on their website, Facebook, or their Bandcamp page. Photography of Studio X…
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Immolation are a band I haven’t always been keen on, their perpetual blastbeat downpour being somewhat impenetrable to me as a man who prefers his death metal melodic, tricky, and with a sense of groove. Yet upon a revisitation of Immolation’s catalogue, particularly more recent albums such as Atonement, I found many connectable and intelligent…
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9 Stitch Method Black Sheep (2019 Single) There’s something a little different about 9 Stitch Method.This insanely full sound is brought to you by just two men who take their joint creativity to new levels in recorded music and live shows. Constantly developing everything they have done, these guys have pushed themselves to build their…
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Feast on the Fallen Metal No Saviors Pittsburgh Zombie-core act Feast on the Fallen/ are back at it again with their new Ep “No Saviors”. With better production and matured songwriting, Feast have come back to stomp and pillage all within their path. With an intro track and 3 news songs, Feast on the Fallen…
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Victoria Fire Alternative Hard Rock New kids on the block Victoria Fire have come out of the gate swinging with a fresh new demo. While being only a two track demo, these guys more than prove that they will be a force amongst the Pittsburgh scene once they get their bearings. Victoria Fire presents us with…
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Something sludgy comes this way from Kingston, New York. Stoner rock giants Geezer have dropped their newest Ep “Spiral Fires” to infect the masses with their brand of cosmic doom. So grab your closest pair of headphones, turn off the lights, and immerse yourself in the sonic journey that awaits you. “Spiral Fires” is an…
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Vetis The Invitation From the woods of West Virginia, horror metal juggernauts Vetis have emerged to haunt your dreams with their newest sonic assault “The Invitation”. This album is a must have for any metal fan, playing out like a walk in the woods at night with that suspicious feeling something or someone is watching…
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Yeah, we know Metal is or should be anti-authoritarian and whatnot, but one can be a renegade without acting like a heel. What would Wolverine do? Think about it. Shows should be fun, and ruining another metal fan’s night ain’t fun or cool. Here’s a few guidelines I think hessians could afford to follow. Rule…
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13 Saints – Rock/Punk – Pittsburgh Video: “New York Doll” 13 Saints is Rock with a twist of Punk and what they call Power Pop. Their original sound has a groove that just won’t quit. Often you’ll find people up and dancing and anyone who has heard them, remembers them. “New York Doll” just has…
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This has been yet another loaded 12 months of metal. I’ve never listed this many before and decided not to pare it down any further. So…now, in no particular order, I proudly present to you…The Class of 2018! Top Albums 2018 1. Wolftooth-s/t 2. Aparia-Beyond the Walls of Man 3. Gygax-2nd Edition 4. Visigoth-Conqueror’s Oath…
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More than two months ago, intensely morbid, violent, and technical Toronto death metallers Tomb Mold branded the psyches of those who were fortunate, sturdy, and brave enough to attend Migration 2 over the course of their set. On a misty Monday in November, they returned to a nearly full house at Bloomfield’s Howler’s Coyote Café,…
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Having formed in 2003, The Breathing Process are a band that has endured myriad changes in terms of personnel and style. From the title to the actual content, Samsara, the band’s third album and first in six years, sounds and reads to be an allegory for their cyclical nature. thebreathingprocess.bandcamp.com/ Vocals either hiss like…
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I heard the whirring blades and tank treads in the distance. I caught a glimpse of the colossal, titanium abattoir rolling over the defilers and gluttons and tyrants. I heard their screams as the killing machine gurgled in satisfaction. I saw its four operators grin approvingly. Post Mortal Possession are the band that devoured…
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In Southside Pittsburgh’s The Smiling Moose, a place known as much for co-ed carousing as it is for underground live music, a cramped attic of a venue hosted a storm of black metal that brewed slowly, starting as a fine mist and finishing as a torrential thundershower. Local act Veiled took the stage first, their…
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The endurance trial of seismic shifts, dinosaur stampedes, and lightning storms continued in what is still an unassuming venue in Lawrenceville’s Cattivo. Who would be left standing come 1 a.m. was a question that was on the minds of performers, attendees, and observers such as myself. Day 2 saw a more eclectic lineup than Day…
Read MoreI had previously dismissed Australian daredevils Parkway Drive in error when last they played Pittsburgh the same night as a decidedly more underground show was taking place on the other side of the city. Perhaps it was their name, which invoked all things “emo” and “nu” and whatnot. However, upon investigating Parkway Drive’s catalogue after their…
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Steamy, funky, and anarchic were the operative words of the evening. Whatever “stoner mountain metal” is, West Virginians Horseburner are churning out quite a tasty brew as evidenced by an impressive, late-night stand at Polish Hill’s Gooski’s. The smoky, humid environs only seemed to enhance the Kadavar/Mastodon/Thin Lizzy pyrotechnics that Horseburner, who were a runaway…
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On a sinfully humid night in Pittsburgh’s Bloomfield neighborhood early yesterday evening, one could hear the ghosts of bands past haunting the alleyways. The reconfigured music of acts such as Thin Lizzy and Wishbone Ash wafted into the thick summer air from Howler’s, that perennial classic of the local dive bar scene. There was something…
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If you have a business page then you may know the struggles of taking the time to make a great post, only to find that it doesn’t get the response that you’d like. It can be frustrating to work on something you just know will get interactions, only to have it fall flat. Good news!…
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The progressive blackened death metal of Erie’s Bravura seemed somewhat out of place at the other night’s Rex Theater metal extravaganza, yet one would not expect to see Swedish power metal mainstays Hammerfall touring with grizzled, second-tier American thrashers Flotsam and Jetsam either, despite the latter playing what used to be known as power metal…
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Coming out of Pittsburgh, PA, 9 Stitch Method is a Progressive Alternative Metal band that recently released their album “Life After You”, a full twelve tracks of metal that finds the line between the divide of growls and actually understanding the lyrics, giving it a full sound that anyone who loves headbanging music will want…
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Some of you have heard that there was a Town Hall Meeting last night concerning the Pittsburgh Music Scene. Unfortunately, this was not the outlined plan session everyone was hoping for. The city is still trying to understand what is needed to help the scene. With no concrete answers for you, I can at least…
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“Disintegration in the Ozone Room” is the new CD from Skratch, a band out of Pittsburgh whose hobbies include melting faces, telling (almost) sinister tales about their beginnings and making music you really need to hear to understand the talent level of this band. With a list of influences that stretches across genre…
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Ok, boys and girls, I have found you a hard rock/metal band that’s hot, sexy, and driven to be one of the best…but we all know we like our edgy heroes to have a sweet spot..so how about one of the bands hoping to make the Pittsburgh scene a more positive place, too? If you…
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Read MoreCultural folk fusion artists Mimi Jong and Sue Powers from the spellbinding trio AppalAsia visit Petticoat Rule, inspiring us as two very different women finding inspiriting joy in their unique collaboration. We learn about their life's journeys through colorful stories of learning erhu in Indonesia, self-teaching guitar to play with the Girl Scouts, writing songs…
Read MoreBelting songstress Addi Twigg from Pittsburgh-based pop-soul rock band The Telephone Line joins Petticoat Rule to discuss her need to let the songs out, her fervent feminism, and how she balances contentment with achievement. She also describes her comedienne roots, how she came to meet Seth Meyers, and the catharsis of writing her anti-harassment song,…
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There’s an article circulating the the Pittsburgh Music Scene is dead. You may have heard that, right? So often people who have been discouraged in the local industry utter those words at some point. It happens to everyone about something. Things pile up, you feel like you’re the only one fighting, you wonder why you’re…
Read MoreAuthentic and compassionate, Maura Jacob of Pittsburgh's doom pop punk band Action Camp steps into the studio to chat about how she fights for the vulnerable through her music and her social work. Her enlightening conversation also touches on her fascination with examples of social activism through science fiction and pop culture,as well as introspective…
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Read MoreVocalist Valentina Raffaelli and bassist Molly Hebert-Wilson from the Philadelphia-based folk band Sparkle Pony stop by the Petticoat Rule studio to share their many motivating strategies for overcoming one's inner critic while inspiring us with their down-to-earth dedication to their craft. We also hear the rich stories behind the songs they share with us, about…
Read MoreMusic journalist Melanie Stangl joins Petticoat Rule, sharing many inspirational productivity and writing tips while discussing her journey to reporting for the entertainment industry. We hear her own music as well, and hear her speak on her priority of maintaining journalistic integrity in spite of societal expectations that women accommodatingly 'play nice'. Don't miss out…
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Read MoreJazz chanteuse and cultural icon Phat Man Dee joins Petticoat Rule to talk about activism through music, respecting history through your creations, and learning to embrace your uniqueness. We hear all about her path to her weirdness, the many influences and teachers she's had along the way, and her goals to contribute positivity to society…
Read MoreLadyfest Pittsburgh organizers Steph Flati and Jen Sabol stop by the Petticoat Rule studio to talk about their experiences putting together the weekend-long festival celebrating under-represented musicians. We also hear about their bands The Lopez and Brazilian Wax, overcoming vulnerability in performance, how to take it to the next level with a DIY attitude, and…
Read MorePowerhouse vocalist Kiki Brown from The Buckle Downs joins Petticoat Rule to talk about how she balances her many roles including musician, mother, on-the-job problem-solver, vocal coach, soon-to-be wife, and black woman in the genre of rock and roll. Super engaging and inspiring, after listening to Kiki describe her life's path you'll leave the episode…
Read MoreCountry singer-songwriter Molly Alphabet joins Petticoat Rule to talk about her experiences as a woman playing Western music in the North. We hear about Groundhog Day, writing for film, growing up in the Pittsburgh neighborhood of East Lawrenceville, collaboration with her musician husband Chet Vincent, her songwriting and musical development habits, and her amazing gig…
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“If I were not a physicist, I would probably be a musician. I often think in music. I live my daydreams in music. I see my life in terms of music.” ― Albert Einstein This is one of my favorite quotes because I understand it so very well. While scientists see math as…
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If the Three Rivers Regatta This Saturday, August 5th isn’t enough for you, may I remind you that Smashmouth will be there? If you need anything more than that, how about an amazing band from Canada being brought in to open for them? That’s right, Pittsburgh, we are being invaded and you are…
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Huge, all day event this Sunday July 9th from 9am (registration) – 6pm at Jergel’s. Run starts and ends at Jergel’s with lunch at 1pm and bands starting at 2! Music, motocycles, Meanstreet, and Slyde – what more can you ask for?? This is a benefit being covered by First Angel Media so come out, say…
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You’re getting four bands from dark rock to thrash in Brimstone Coven, Cringe, Disobey, and Deadlift @the Hill House!! Doorws open at 8pm, bands start at 9pm on July 8th. It’s a BYOB but event listing asks you keep the vices outside for respect of the venue. Check out more about this, including links to the…
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Check it out The Mike Moscato Project is back and it will be a GREAT time!! Tomorrow, July 8th, 7-9pm at Club Cafe. Tickets are $8 and the event listing mentions a guest singer! www.facebook.com/events/1390274231051539/permalink/1427559537323008/
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With a show name like that… Do I really need to say that much more for you to know what to expect?? Flamingo Nosebleed, The Jasons, The Cheats, The Scratch N Sniffs – this is happening at Gooski’s tomorrow night at 9 for those of you 21 and over!! Punk turns Polish – this may…
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Invalid People are joining up with Six Speed Kill and Wax Brain to bring you one crazy night of music!! This is an ALL AGES SHOW and cover is just $5. Black Forge Coffee House is where this is going down so be there when the show starts at 7pm! www.facebook.com/events/257749557967727
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Recently First Angel ran an article about the amazing Rock For Life concert series, and this is your chance to check out what they do!! This Friday and Saturday at Iselin Ballpark check out the HUGE lineup of music they have going on!!! Just a few bands include Homicide Black, East End, SiLK9, OVERMYDEADBODY and…
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Your first look at a newly formed band!! Slyde will be performing at this benefit along with Meanstreet for the best way to spend your Sunday afternoon. It all starts at 3:30 so be sure to check them out! www.facebook.com/events/1445102235550543
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Zone 8 is rocking The Sidebar tonight and bringing special guest 2KD with them! Wicked Web Jewelry will be there for you to check out their designs as well. The fun starts at 9! www.facebook.com/events/126906614529955
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6-11 pm at the Baden Legion Post in Baden, PA. This is the third Veterans Benefit, featuring three of the area’s premire Rock n’ Roll bands, The Angel Blue Band, MoJoDia and the Fireball Horns and Scheer Element as well as special guests Deluded Youth and the return of the All-Star Band. That’s not all…
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Punk and Rock at The Smiling Moose starts at 10pm with Skratchtrax debut show! Cover is $7 for these three great bands so head to Carson Street and get your night lit!! www.facebook.com/events/1054423834689847/
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Ezra’s Influence brings a concert to the local stages. Catch them at The Ignorant Owl at 9pm for one of their action packed performances! They put out an invitation to meet the band if you get there early, so take them up on it and see what this band is all about!! www.facebook.com/events/783440748504349/
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Are you ready for a night of Punk Music? If that made you stand up and take notice then you’ll love the lineup! Murder Junkies are headlining and bringing The Jasons with them. Not enough? They are starting you off with Only Flesh to get your night going right!! Howlers will be doing just that starting…
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How often do you get the chance to check out two amazing bands, see the bikes ride in and great? The warm weather is here to stay so enjoy your time out with Black Valentine and East End at The Whispering Woods! Fun place to be and cover is only $5 or $10 if you’re…
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Shady Mugs is playing, the bikes are heading in and there’s a pig roasting – sound like a good time? Tiki Finleyville has all that and more tonight for you to start your weekend a little bit early!! Drink specials, Coors Light girls, there’s too much for me to mention so check out the link…
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It’s happening at The Fallout Shelter – an amazing themed venue where the underground music scene flourishes!! Crisis In America/The New 52/99 Guns and Whitethrash are going to make your night!!! Always a fun time and every visit is a new experience!! www.facebook.com/events/648641955326482/
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Get some Blues and Rock at the same show with Miss Freddye – The Lady of the Blues – and the return of Code Whiskey !! Admission is only $7 for a night you’re gonna love!! Pittsburgh’s own award winner, Miss Freddye, is dragging Code Whiskey to the stage to warm you up before she…
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Horus Maze @ Hard Rock Cafe 9-12pm $5 Advance/$7 At Door Other Acts: Lord Bishop Rocks DoDriver www.facebook.com/events/155840501604366/
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Nightly is coming to Pittsburgh! They will be at Spirit on April 18, starting at 9 p.m., for a 21 and over show that you really do not want to miss! If you don’t know much about this band, now is the time to find out! You may be asking yourself why I…
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Mr Smalls Funhouse is a great venue that enjoys bringing you amazing shows – but this one is free to attend and it’s not just one band but three !! SPECIAL RESERVE SILENCE FOLLOWS LS HELLEBORE These bands will be on stage to slay!! Don’t miss this opportunity to see this talent in one of…
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