February 14, 2012 will see the release of Black Waltz, the first American release for Swedish metal band, Avatar. Already having toured extensively in Europe with fellow artists In Flames, Impaled Nazarene, Helloween, Dark Tranuility and others, they are finally breaking ground in the US. Formed in 2001 by drummer John Alfredsson and vocalist Christian Rimmi, the band’s present lineup consists of vocalist Johannes Eckerström, drummer John Alfredsson, Jonas
Interview with Alex Botwin aka Paper Diamond
-October 6th 2011 Grand Rapids, Michigan @ The Intersection I am in attendance to talk with Alex Botwin, AKA Paper Diamond. A seasoned musician with Pnuma Trio as well as projects under the name Alex B. Since the beginning of the year he has been playing live shows under the name Paper Diamond. A multilevel electronic project I fell in love with at this years Electric Forest. I got a chance
Willie The Kid- Jon Connor -Tekh Togo Hip Hop GR stlye
It’s funny, good hip hop is something I always seem to find myself looking for more of. Like anything amazing in this world, the second you have some you gotta put more in your face. This is the quest. Beats you can feel in your seat. Lyrics that bring about thoughts of some sort of mad scientific genius work on a spoken level. Try and tell me you haven’t heard a song or saw
40oz of Spite Interview with Dirty Dave and Tommy Gun
What can I say about the band 40oz of Spite? They are definitely one of the craziest (and I do mean mental), most energetic bands around. I think the best description I have ever heard someone say about 40oz’s, was after one of their shows at the Breakroom in Grand Rapids, when this guy comes up and tells the band, that they’re like the one night stand that
Straight Line Stitch Interview
Another crazy night in Detroit as I was given the chance to sit down with Alexis Brown from the band Straight Line Stitch. Having seen this band before I was excited to be talking with them. Straight Line Stitch has been around since 2000, yet it is after a slew of lineup changes where we find the powerhouse we see today. With a voice that projects the sweetest to
Interview with Hank Williams III
It’s pretty safe to say that I am quite the fan when it comes to music, no matter what the genre. With that being said, I’d like to point out, that my love for Shelton Hank Williams the 3rd, goes a bit above and beyond that. Hank 3 is one of the most versatile musicians that I have ever come across, and not only was he blessed by getting passed
Clutch Interview; drummer Jean Paul Gaultier
It is amazing to me, to see that Clutch has not yet taken over the music world by storm yet. In my opinion, they are one of the most talented bands not only lyrically, but technically and creatively as well. Since Clutch’s start back in 1990, they have proved themselves to be one of those rock solid bands, that won’t be throwing the towel in any time soon. The
As I Lay Dying Interview: Josh Gilbert
I stumbled across As I Lay Dying a few years back, on myspace of all places. I never really gave much thought to them, until I picked up one of their albums (Frail Words Collapse, to be exact) and listened to it front to back. Needless to say, I have been a fan ever since, and I hope to see more from these very talented guys in the future.
