Tag: Punk

Out Of Step Dispatches – July 2013

Originally written by Ian Chainey ¡VIVA LA COMP! Whoa, whoa, whoa. Alt-Ian stepping in. So, surprise, surprise, the comp-dork is dropping another Various Artists stew in our laps. Wonder how it’s going to play out …

Corrosion Of Conformity – IX Review

Originally written by Matt Longo In many respects, legacies mean jack shit — especially when faced with the prospect of releasing new material and touring on its strengths to pan-generational audiences. But true to form …

Enabler – La Fin Absolue Du Monde Review

Twice on these pages I’ve cheerfully expounded upon the kickassery of Milwaukee’s Enabler. If you haven’t been rocking out to them since, then I can say with certainty that it’s not my fault. So if …

Nux Vomica – Nux Vomica Review

Epic crust punk seems like a misnomer. But of course, the spirit of punk rock is one of belief shaking and rule breaking, even if that spirit is oft forgotten by those who strictly adhere …

Enabler – Flies Review

It’s been said before and often, but that’s because it’s true: By and large, when it all comes down, we’re in this for the riffs. But there’s a bit more to it than that. Because, …

Toxic Holocaust – Chemistry Of Consciousness Review

Originally written by Chris Redar Current Decibel cover model Joel Grind is nothing if not prolific. In the fourteen year tenure of Toxic Holocaust, the former one-man thrash tank has been responsible for no less than eight thousand splits, singles, …

Out Of Step Dispatches – September 2013

Originally written by Ian Chainey I first read the name Will Killingsworth researching Ampere‘s brain-blower All Our Tomorrows End Today. “Ex-Orchid, you know,” my buddy told me. Ooo, Orchid! I thought. The Amherst, MA outfit …

Out Of Step Dispatches – August 2013

Originally written by Ian Chainey Hey, we’re not above a list. Never think we’re above a list. We’ll steer clear of trends and dubious PR “friends,” but a list? Why toy with something so wonderfully …