Picture Book: Hatebreed at The Tabernacle, November 14
By Ellen Eldridge Full gallery after the jump.
Q&A with Mastodon’s Bill Kelliher; Playing The Tabernacle, December 2
By Ellen Eldridge; photo by Cindy Frey Atlanta-based band, Mastodon, recently released its fifth full-length, The Hunter. While less progressive than Crack the Skye, it shows a return to riff-based writing that both fans and the boys in the band can enjoy live. The finale of the current tour takes place at Atlanta’s Tabernacle on […]
Picture Book: Girl In A Coma, The Coathangers at Masquerade, November 7
By Ellen Eldridge Full gallery after the jump.
CD Review: Ken Will Morton — Contenders; Playing Eddie’s Attic on November 13
Ken Will Morton Contenders Ghostmeat Records By Ellen Eldridge Listeners will hear Bob Dylan’s influence in the first note of the first song, “Broken Windows,” even before seeing the credit for Bob Dylan’s title and verse in “Swan on the River” later on the album Contenders. Connecting the obvious smoky style inspiration, patterned after greats […]
CD Review: Megadeth — Th1rt3en
Megadeth Th1rt3en Roadrunner By Ellen Eldridge Things are falling perfectly into place for Megadeth. The release of the 13th studio album, aptly titled Th1rt3en, falls on the eerie date of 11-01-11, the day after Halloween. One of my “go to” bands, Megadeth never fails to disappoint me, but all fans of thrash metal should appreciate […]
CD Review: Gringo Star — Count Yer Lucky Stars; Playing Star Bar, November 19
Gringo Star Count Yer Lucky Stars Gigantic Music By Ellen Eldridge To say a buzz has been brewing over Atlanta locals Gringo Star would downplay the frenetic reverberations on the music industry radar. The allusion to Beatles drummer Ringo Starr remains a cute sarcasm, and fits the band’s style well with the choice of instruments […]
Live Review & Picture Book: Dream Theater, Trivium at The Tabernacle, October 19
Review by Ellen Eldridge; photos by Ken Lackner The combination of Trivium and Dream Theater made Wednesday night’s Tabernacle show a truly special showcase of Roadrunner artists. The Dream Theater fans welcomed Trivium’s burst of energy and fury with the title track from their latest release, In Waves. The set stayed consistent with what Trivium […]
Q&A with Girl In A Coma’s Jenn Alva; Playing Masquerade, November 7
By Ellen Eldridge I’ll be honest; with a name borrowed from a Smith’s song and a history of hooking up in Junior High School, Girl In A Coma instantly recalled my first attempts at starting a girl group. My basement band never found fruition because my best friend and I couldn’t come up with a […]
CD Review: Puscifer — Conditions of My Parole; Playing Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, November 30
Puscifer Conditions of My Parole Puscifer Entertainment LLC By Ellen Eldridge What were you expecting? TOOL?! The biggest reason anyone should give Puscifer a chance isn’t because this is another Tool or A Perfect Circle. Puscifer, much like Caduceus Cellars, channels a new catharsis for Maynard James Keenan, a man striving to continually reinvent himself; […]
CD Review: Five Finger Death Punch — American Capitalist; Playing The Tabernacle, November 14
Five Finger Death Punch American Capitalist Prospect Park By Ellen Eldridge The way bands like Five Finger Death Punch pack a powerful punch inside a pop melody takes listeners by surprise. Remember, pop refers to popular so calling a band like Five Finger “pop” shouldn’t be considered an insult. Bands seeking a heavier audience, or […]
CD Review: Mutemath — Odd Soul
Mutemath Odd Soul Warner Brothers Records By Ellen Eldridge My interest in Mutemath reached its peak when I heard the term “mathrock,” because I assumed Mutemath would use more than the standard 4/4 time signature. I expected something of an intellectual band rich with musical texture, and style. Honestly, I don’t know why I thought […]
Live Review: Grace Woodroofe and Ben Harper at The Tabernacle, October 7
Review by Ellen Eldridge; photo by Lisa Keel Grace Woodroofe opened for Ben Harper at the Tabernacle as part of a six-fingered handful of dates supporting her recent Always Want release. Her energetic smile and genuine appreciation won over many of Harper’s fan. Those who hadn’t heard of her before should check out her latest […]
CD Review: Mastodon — The Hunter; Playing The Tabernacle, December 2
Mastodon The Hunter Reprise Records By Ellen Eldridge Admittedly, the name Mastodon sounds like one of those maniacal, hard-hitting bands with a growling singer; the type of band that turns off chicks, and attracts angry, sweaty men. The opening line to The Hunter calls, “I burned out my eyes,” while a melodious guitar riff cushions […]
CD Review: Machine Head — Unto The Locust
Machine Head Unto The Locust Roadrunner By Ellen Eldridge Machine Head’s Unto The Locust showcases a novel of songs with each song representative of its own short story in the collective collaboration of music and words. The church-like chanting of the opener, “I Am Hell,” lures one into the novel with an overcast sense of […]
CD Review: Primus — Green Naugahyde
Primus Green Naugahyde ATO Records/Prawn Song By Ellen Eldridge Those who aren’t yet familiar with Primus have a ton of catching up to do, but should instantly recognize the band as the creators of the “South Park Theme.” The drawn-out success of Frizzle Fry (1990) carried the band through its lesser albums in the ‘90s, […]
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