The Awakening have been around for quite some time. Led by Ashton Nyte, who also has an impressive solo output, The Awakening are the quintessential gothic band. I chose to review one of their older albums because it was the … Continued
Eva O may or may not be an unknown to many here. She has been one of the originators in the “death rock” scene. Probably best known for her band Shadow Project that she started with her late husband Rozz … Continued
Prints of Darkness is the one that started it all. This one the one that introduced me to DAS and I was immediately hooked. I actually bought the album because of the cover art and the name, at the time … Continued
Since we talked about Seventh Circle’s album The Struggle in the interview, I figured we would just review The Struggle Remixes here. Below is the review, straight from Adam Pederson so you get the full scoop from the artist himself. … Continued
MIKE STANDFULL CIRCLE2002 Galaxy 21 MusicPurchase: AltarBoys.comReview by: Steve Ruff Mike Stand has always put out really good music. Of course The Altar Boys were innovative in the scene, but I really enjoyed his solo work much more. Maybe it … Continued
CHARITY EMPRESSATHE SKIN OF WHIPPETS2002 Velvet Blue MusicPurchase: VelvetBlueMusic.comReview by: Steve Ruff I’ll be honest… I bought this CD without knowing anything at all about it. I didn’t know who was in the band or what style of music this … Continued
VIGILANTES OF LOVELIVE AT EDDIES2009 IndependentPurchase: BillMallonee.netReview by: Steve Ruff This download is the deal of the month for sure. This show was recorded at Eddie’s Attic in Decatur, GA on January 23, 2009. This is straight from the soundboard … Continued
PALOMATHE SPOOKY LOOP1999 Devaness RecordsPurchase: Amazon.comReview by: Steve Ruff This is one of the best discs that you probably have never heard of. I came across this disc about 10 years ago in a Christian bookstore and bought it because … Continued
HIDDEN FROM BLACKOUTBREAKUPS AND FUR COATS2009 Hill Deg Maria RecordsHiddenFromBlackout.comReview by: Steve Ruff Rick McDonough has finally released Hidden From Blackout’s first album entitled Breakups and Fur Coats. I have been waiting on this for disc for a long time … Continued
VIGILANTES OF LOVEEDDIES ATTICDECATUR, GA1-23-2009 I was anticipating this show for weeks! Vigilantes of Love is absolutely my favorite Americana band, I have grown up listening to Bill Mallonee and company in whatever line up was playing at the time. … Continued