The album starts rubbing the wrong way when “Senseless” gets a little too close to Metallica’s “Fuel” for comfort. Continue reading
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INTERVIEW: ENSIFERUM AT NEW ENGLAND METAL AND HARDCORE FESTIVAL
“I think that also proves that people are there to have fun
even though we sing about swords and KILLING.” Continue reading
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REPORTING LIVE: NEW ENGLAND METAL AND HARDCORE FESTIVAL: DAY 2
I see one soccer mom in khakis and a light pink sweater holding onto her purse for dear life. She’s bobbing her head trying to get into the music. She’s faking it but I applaud her efforts. Continue reading
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REPORTING LIVE: NEW ENGLAND METAL AND HARDCORE FESTIVAL: DAY 1
The pit has grown from 2 guys swinging in massive floor space to a bezerk circle pit. There’s one kid in the middle of the pit and he’s stunned. Looks like he has no idea what to do. Continue reading
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REPORTING LIVE: NEW ENGLAND METAL AND HARDCORE FESTIVAL: PRE-PARTY
Amongst all this chaos and anger, somehow I’ve found peace and I see harmony, something that most of the outside world can’t see or hear in this kind of music. Continue reading
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NEW ENGLAND METAL FEST SURVIVAL GUIDE
You’ll especially need a guide once your face melts off. Just ask the bands. Continue reading
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INTERVIEW: CHARLIE BENANTE OF ANTHRAX
‘It’s pretty cool to hear that your music is being played for the universe.’ Continue reading
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NOW SPINNING: JP’S DEEP THOUGHTS
A vinyl bazaar for the bizarre
PHOTOS BY SARAH RUGGIERO Continue reading
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DEAR READER: THE GOOD OL’ DAYS ARE NOW
Let’s keep making Boston a great place for music to thrive, and let’s do it together. Continue reading
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STRICTLY LOCAL: KILLSWITCH ENGAGE
A decade after that seminal release, Leach is back in the fold, touring with his old friends and celebrating the band’s latest tour de force, Disarm the Descent, which came out this week. Continue reading
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REPORTING LIVE: SXSW 2013 VIA @BILKWON DAY V
“…I find myself in front of a parade of people, armed with boomboxes tuned into the same FM station. A man with a glowing trident leads the charge as they make their way down the spiral ramp off the bridge and into the streets…” Continue reading
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REPORTING LIVE: SXSW 2013 VIA @BILKWON: DAY IV
I’m counting the minutes waiting for the party master Andrew W.K. He finally takes the stage, wearing his signature white shirt and jeans.
The crowd erupts and everyone is chanting,
“Party! Party! party!” Continue reading
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