It would seem odd to anyone with as varied tastes as mine that I’m reviewing the second artist today on their 11th album. In this case, the little nu metal band from Bakersfield, CA that in essence started its very genre, is also into its 20th year together in recorded music. Korn have made headlines recently by welcoming back one of it’s founding members – guitarist Brian ‘Head’ Welch. This makes for an interesting footnote in the review of the […]
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Korn, ‘Never, Never:’ The Singles Bar Review
There’s something both undeniably catchy and, at the same time, dreadfully awful about Korn’s new single ‘Never, Never’ from their forthcoming album The Paradigm Shift, their first since guitarist Brian ‘Head’ Welch rejoined the band last year. While we still have a couple months before the album drops (October 8th, 2013), this song will be the earworm that will probably stick with you if you’re surfing around Sirius XM. I’m withholding full judgement until the album is out, based on this […]
Spin Cycle: Korn’s “The Path Of Totality”
Limp Bizkit did it right. They came back after a long hiatus, original line up in tact, and put out an album that was as offensive as ever and stuck smack dab in the middle of ’90’s nu-metal. I’ll give Korn credit for always pushing the envelope albeit with mostly mixed results and barely resembling the band they used to be. 2007’s Korn was ok. The Unplugged record was weird but credit them for trying. 2010’s III was the kicker […]
New Release Report 10/8/13
The moment we’ve all been waiting for is finally here. The most anticipated album of 2013 has dropped and it ain’t who you thought it was cuz that guy released his album last Monday . That’s right, I’m talking about Hannah Montana herself, Miley Cyrus. It’s Bangerz baby! Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock for the last year or so, Ms. Cyrus has been making waves. She’s been criticized for her raunchy videos and a controversial VMA appearance but now she gets to prove whether it was […]
The Popblerd Halftime Show: KBOX’s Best Of 2013 So Far
Once again, we’ve reached the midway point to another year, and the staff’s going through what’s simply “Ah-maze-balled” us to date. Obviously, I’ve written reviews on the types of albums that have intrigued me, but if you need a ranked order – I’d probably put the albums listed below in my current Top Five. There’s been a mix of introspective chamber pop, an experimental album from the desert’s greatest band, a fine return by synth-rock legends, and some indie pop […]
bLISTerd: The 20 Worst Musical Acts Working Today (Part One)
You asked for it; you got it: the top 20 worst musical acts working today.
Popblerd’s Guide to New Orleans
Both Mardi Gras and the Superbowl are around the corner. And you know what that means…the city of New Orleans will be swarmed with both visitors and local residents. Heck, you might even be one of those people out there celebrating for whatever reason. But say you’re from out-of-town…don’t worry, we don’t bite (the reputation is right and we are a friendly bunch)…and you don’t know where to go or want tips on what to do. Maybe you even live […]
Metal Monday Volume 105 (1.14.13)
The first solid heavy music release of 2013 is here. Love And Death’s Between Here And Lost is quite simply, a force to be reckoned with. The brainchild of former Korn guitarist Brian “Head” Welch, Love And Death puts Welch’s former band to shame with its heaviness. Continuing on the path Welch set with his solo debut Saving Me From Myself in 2008, Love And Death is so much more giving nods to his old band while putting his unmistakable stamp […]
Brian Welch of Love And Death: The Popblerd Interview
You might remember Brian Welch when he was going by “Head” and playing guitar in a little band known as Korn. After releasing a solo album under the Head moniker in 2008, Welch rebranded himself complete with a new band called Love And Death and released the Chemicals EP last year. With a new full-length on the horizon, Welch took the time to respond to some questions from Popblerd via email: 1. How does Love & Death differ […]
Metal Monday Volume 99 (12.3.12)
‘Tis the season to reflect on some badassery to come down the line in 2012 and none be more badass than Texas Hippie Coalition’s Big Dad Ritch. Earlier in the year, THC’s frontman was nice enough to speak with Metal Monday and Popblerd about Peacemaker (One of THE standout metal records of 2012) and all things Texas Hippie Coalition. Happy Metal Monday: Who is Texas Hippie Coalition and how’d you come up with the name? Texas Hippie Coalition started […]
Popblerd’s New Release Report 7/10/12: Zac’s Back!
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The Zac Brown Band needs money to maintain their beards, so they are releasing a new album this week. Read on to find out what else is new in stores and online!