Friday’s Opeth show at The Lincoln Theater was sold out. I got there about an hour and a half before doors to get an interview with Fredrik Akkeson of Opeth (I’ll transcribe that and get it up in a day or so). There were ticket holders and non-ticket holders waiting to get in so the first hour or so there was not that many people inside yet. After that, when they started letting non-ticket holders in the door it filled up fast.

This will be the last update for today and although I have been slacking on weekend updates, I’ll try to post some pictures from tonight’s Opeth and High On Fire show in Raleigh NC. I have an interview with Fredrik Akesson in a couple of hours. I wanted to interview Mikael Akerfeldt, but I guess he was either all booked up or I’m not “Big” enough yet interview the top guys from Roadrunner Records. Either way I’m cool that they were kind enough to set me up, even though Fredrik is the “New Guy” in Opeth. I’m really looking forward …read more

BIRDS OF PREY – ‘Sulfur and Semen’
With a lineup that includes members of Alabama Thunderpussy, Baroness, Beaten Back to Pure and Municipal Waste, BIRDS OF PREY is a vital part of the Southern metal explosion. Sophomore release Sulfur And Semen transcends geographical boundaries by also transcending musical boundaries – it’s too fast for sludge, too grimy for death, too precise for punk and way heavier than the current crop of retro-rock revivalists. One thing’s for certain: BIRDS OF PREY is one super group that lives up to the billing.
Sulfur and Semen preys upon store shelves today, Tuesday January 22nd …read more

No talkin, Just downloading this week. Enjoy.

Alabama Thunder Pussy – Words Of The Dying Man Courtesy Of Relapse Records
Baroness – The Birthing Courtesy Of Relapse Records
Bloodbath – Breeding Death Courtesy Of Century Media
Naglfar – The Darkest Road Courtesy Of Century Media
Crematorium – Testicular Courtesy of Prosthetic Records

Roadrunner VP, Monte Conner posted his top ten Records of 2007. In my opinion and I’m sure I’m not alone there are slim pickings this year so I’m not even going to try . Here is Connors top ten. Tell him what You think at the link below or share your top ten here in the comment section.
1. Machine Head – The Blackening
2. Heaven and Hell – Live at Radio City Music Hall
3. Clutch – From Beale Street to Oblivion
4. Rush – Snakes and Arrows
5. Maylene and the Sons of Disaster – II
6. DevilDriver – The Last Kind …read more