Firing All Cylinders @ the Whisky A Go Go 6-2-24
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Skumlove May Not Have Brought the Crowd But Still Made the Show Fun and Totally Rock!
Sunday, Funday is the day that a rock show would happen at the famous Whisky A Go Go venue in Hollywood, California! On of all days Pride Day weekend, during the West Hollywood Pride Parade, with the Pride’s events happening in and around LA County. With that said though, Post dark rockers Skumlove, whom has been around for close to 30 years, decided to come back and do another show at the Whisky A Go Go. Having seen them prior at the start of this year out in OC, their previous performance was semi-alright. But tonight’s would take that back and be slightly entertaining…..
Doors would open at 6PM, with the first couple of bands getting the crowd-less with some people present, into the evening that was barely starting. The band following these very openers being one called Firing All Cylinders, who ended up replacing another band that was suppose to play but did not called Uncompliant. Did Firing All Cylinders do justice on the stage, indeed they did, everyone there got into the hard rock heaviness that was brought forth. Their set consisting of black light t-shirts, lighting effects that made it all glow up, with the music being hard yet heavy duty, blending in modernized rock with thrashy elements as well. They kept the vibe and energy intact, with entertainment in full force, giving it their all from start to finish. Their styling being very welcoming and totally fun. Having even getting the chance to meet the guys after their set brought a total smile to my face. That’s how much delivery these guys tossed out, so much offering that even the crowd wanted more songs, some shouting “We want 5 more songs”, when the band only had 2 songs left in their set, but it was recognized with passion and admiration that all upheld.
FIRING ALL CYLINDERS:
Following these guys would be Dan Kincaid, whose time spent in Boston, Massachusetts, but moved down to Los Angeles, California, would create him to pursue music, fronting several bands, even playing bass to another band, but he would be a solo artist, singer, songwriter, guitarist, with a love of things that totally rock! He would play, alternative, hard rock, think Depeche Mode, mixed in with the modern day, him having his solo album debut "Persona Non Grata", out, he performed tracks off this release, and would give tonight's performance a rather comforting tone. It made the crowd embrace his presents, as he would ask the audience to come closer, rising his arms out wide, or his fist high in the air, to other moments taking in the music for what it was. Giving out those eternal emotions and demons, allowing that power within to go beyond everything, enjoying the live music for what it was music. His performance was captivating and interesting, he got interest at least, his music joyful.
DAN KINCAID:
Closing out the evening would be Skumlove, and they would go on to play for an hour straight, bringing out flags, handing out the microphone, to get the crowd to sing along, to adding fog effects that kept it smokey yet fun. It was a very enlightening yet fun time, they got the energy upbeat, with the frontman singer himself Skum, giving it his all, with expressive emotions, singing directly at you at times, to just taking it all in, the performance was worth checking out. Whilst it may have not been a sold out show, for a Sunday night, it was an evening that was very interactive and intimate with such a small crowd, it made it that more memorable. The end of the band’s set, had the band ask some of the crowd, to join them up on stage, singing along, with the rest singing within the crowd, and the whole band just giving it their all really. Skumlove is one of those band’s, that may have been around for sometime now, but they can still deliver, in what they do best, musically, making everyone there tonight have a fun but good time through and through. It was a night, to not be forgotten about but remembered…..
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Depressive Witches Releases New Album
French Black Metal band Depressive Witches released their new album "Lost, Forgotten and Heartbroken". The release has been recorded, mixed and mastered by Jonas Sanders (Pro-Pain, Emptiness…) at "Blackout Studios".
Check out the new album linked below:
https://depressivewitches.bandcamp.com/album/lost-forgotten-and-heartbroken
https://open.spotify.com/album/2TK6EtXFveGHi8iARU59N0
Depressive Witches was formed in 2018 in Picardy, France by Sick Bab (Vocals, Guitars) and Paul Robert (Guitars, Drums). The band released 2 full length albums - "Bad Flask" in 2021 and "Distant Kingdoms" in 2022, and as in the previous albums, the band explores a mix of old school black metal, rock’n’roll riffs and epic sonorities.
White Virgins Releases Debut Album
German Sludge Metal band White Virgins released their debut album "Jungle Justice". The release was recorded, mixed and mastered by Soufian Djebbari in "Your Ex Chose Me Studios".
Check out the album linked below:
https://whitevirgins.bandcamp.com/album/jungle-justice
White Virgins was formed in 2019 in Karlsruhe, Germany by Soufian Djebbari (vocals/guitars/bass) and Jan-Gerke (guitars/bass). In 2020, just a year after their inception, White Virgins unleashed their debut EP, "No Safe Word," upon the world.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3PG2bHAuqk
Monsterpalooza Gives the Chill with it’s 15th Year Run with Horror Business for All to Enjoy!
Monsterpalooza is in it’s 15th year of running, for those unaware it is a horror based convention, where guests within the horror movie and TV scene come together to meet fans from all over. This year the event took place during the start of the summer time, end of May, early June, May 31st through June 2nd 2024 in Los Angeles, California in the city of Pasadena at it’s convention center. When attending you could attend any of the 3-day weekend, or get a pass to attend the entire event.
Having gotten my ticket for the opening night of May 31st Friday night, the event would kick off at 6PM til 11PM, with various guests like Nick Castle, famous for play Michael Myers from the original 1978 Halloween film, to Doug Bradley who is known as Pinhead from the Hellraiser franchise, down to Kane Hooder best known as Jason Voorhees in the Friday the 13th franchise. Others included new comers like David Howard Thornton of the Terrifier series, as well even Linda Blair of The Exorcist. Among many other guests in attendance, lines formed in and around the venue, with fans eagerly awaiting to meet their favorite guests.
But besides guests aligning the event, there were loads of vendors with numerous items available for purchase, ranging from movie props to posters, tshirts, bags, figures, keychains, cups, make up tutorials, to people dressed up roaming around as their favorite characters. It was quite a sight to see, even experiencing a museum. Which was decked out in numerous statues from various movies music videos, TV shows, and much else, it was breath taking really. Everything that Monsterpalooza had to offer was something else really. It was a fun experience and one that all should check out at least once.
The Lightbringer Releases Septicflesh Cover of "Mystic Places Of Dawn"
The Lightbringer invites you to return to otherworldly realms and relive the nostalgia of Septicflesh's primordial era with their latest video.
The Lightbringer pays homage to the legends of symphonic death metal by covering the wondrous track "Mystic Places of Dawn".
"The album 'Mystic Places of Dawn' had a profound impact on us, and covering this song symbolizes our attachment to this magical and magnificent era of Septicflesh."
Listen to "Mystic Places of Dawn" exclusively on The Lightbringer YouTube channel right HERE.
Melinoë Released Debut EP
Greek Atmospheric/Melodic Black Metal band Melinoë released their debut EP "Saffron Cloaked Nymph". The release was produced, recorded and mixed by Georgia Alma in "Alma Music Productions Studio", and mastered by Nick Burchall.
Check out the release linked below:
https://melinoeofficial.bandcamp.com/album/saffron-cloaked-nymph
https://open.spotify.com/album/42xJ8pFf2Z14seITxJMClz
Melinoë was formed in 2019 in Thessaloniki, Greece, by Georgia Alma (Guitars), Nota Atropos (Bass), John V. (Drums) and Teo Pavlidis (vocals). The name stems from the ancient Greek Goddess and Nymph, Melinoë, daughter of Persephone and Hades - or Zeus, as mentioned in the Orphic Hymn. The seed that binds and combines light and darkness.