Rob Zombie has been a hit or miss artist for years now. At least for me, nothing he ever produced musically after 2001’s The Sinister Urge has been as solid as his late White Zombie work and early solo releases. That’s not to say he’s put out bad albums or singles, it just felt like nothing had that spark or focus that his earlier output had. Perhaps directing was a distraction as well considering that Sinister’s… follow up Educated Horses took […]
Spin Cycle: tweaker, Call The Time Eternity
Chris Vrenna resurrects tweaker for a new generation of electronic/industrial music fans. Check out our review of “Call The Time Eternity.”
The Popblerd Halftime Show: KBOX’s Best of 2012 So Far
Love it or hate it, here’s Popblerd’s KBOX with his list for the halfway point of 2012…
Spin Cycle: Vampires Everywhere!, Hellbound And Heartless
Marilyn Manson meets Rob Zombie produced by two guys from Spineshank? That’s how we describe the latest album by Vampires Everywhere.
Spin Cycle: Marilyn Manson’s “Born Villain”
Born Villain, Manson’s eighth studio album in 16 years, is a triumphant return to form and a gem in the discography of an artist who has never compromised for anyone except himself. In my mind and ears, this should have been Manson’s fourth proper album. While Golden Age of Grotesque was a somewhat interesting experiment with Tim Skold, Twiggy Ramirez’s (Jeordie White) absence over the course of the next four years (and couple of albums) was duly noted. […]
The Blerd & Gonzo Cover Convo: “Tainted Love”
Blerd: you there? Gonzo: give me a munte…er…a minute. I want nothing to with a munte. B: That sounds like an exotic animal. G: Yes, you don’t want that thing to burrow into your skin. B: It was a red and black munte; the deadliest munte in the world! Next on Animal Planet! G: Black and red are the worst kind! OK, let’s get down to business. it’s been a mighty long time. B: It has! Where’ve you been? G: First, […]