From AUS to USA

A dose from US Metalcore outfit Killswitch Engage today. This one appeared on the 'Freddy vs Jason' movie soundtrack in '03, which was pretty much non-step metal from start to finish. There seemed to be this 'inspired by' quality to most of the soundtracks that…

Next Big Thing ... literally

A 90's Aussie throwback. Not sure how often this would get played live these days given the plethora of set list choices available - but I reckon it would still be a hit. Big fan of the 'spoon!…

Rock Excess

Some classic Foo'ies. One of my favourite tracks from this album! About 10 years ago, a mate brought me an Ace Tone FM-1 vintage fuzz that he'd inherited from his Grandpa, and that needed some T.L.C. After a quick solder job on the footswitch…

Really?

Now I think the random-o-meter is just picking songs from the aforementioned set list. We did a very punky, chunky, 'tribute' version of this early 90's classic. It wasn't actually that much of a stretch as the song has good bones with all its…

Confused Piranha's

This one transports me straight back to 1995. Well, the summer of 95/96 to be exact. I played my first gig as lead (cough ... only) guitarist, with the band formerly known as the 'Voodoo Surf Nazis' (Point Break reference there), who were now known simply as '…

Along similar lines

Two strong, female fronted, nu-metal and beyond bangers in a row! What are the odds? Lacuna Coil are still kicking it today after close to 30 years and a pretty full discography. Again, I never dug deep, simply enjoyed the riff-fuelled, distorted goodness with those heavenly vocal hooks that are…

Inside the cover

Another 00's post nu-metal band hailing from the southwest US for today's dose. I've never really dug into the backstory of this band, and heck, as with all bands I tend to look for the melody, riffs and hooks rather than really get into…

Start planning

3 weeks back at work. Time to start planning the next holiday... so here's a dose to get you inspired.…