Tag: Gruesome Greg

  • Opeth / Mastodon / Ghost @ Sony Centre, Toronto ON, April 7, 2012

    Opeth / Mastodon / Ghost @ Sony Centre, Toronto ON, April 7, 2012

    “Most readers of Hellbound are probably familiar with the typical metal venue – sticky floors, questionable washrooms, a dimly lit stage, and a sound system that only the most experienced sound engineers can master. But every once in awhile, we get treated to a special show, where a venue has as much to do with…

  • Finally, a way to combine football and heavy rock without a single note of “Don’t Stop Believing!”

    As a die-hard sports fan, I’m often disappointed by the musical selection at sporting events. For every time that a stadium DJ might play “Run to the Hills” or “Hit the Lights,” there are at least a couple hundred renditions of “Don’t Stop Believing,” “We’re Not Gonna Take It,” “Blitzkrieg Bop” and whatever Nickelback’s latest…

  • Bobby Liebling is NOT on drugs.

    Although he came off as a coked-out space cadet on the two occasions I’ve seen him perform, and I’ve read many an interview where he clearly appears to be off his rocker, I can safely say that Bobby Liebling is not on drugs. Because I’ve seen him on drugs, in the Last Days Here documentary,…

  • Albatross/Vestal Claret split

    Albatross/Vestal Claret split

    By Gruesome Greg A neat little split out on Indian label Roadcrew Records between countrymen Albatross and Vestal Claret, one of Phil Swanson’s many projects. The locals are up first with a fistful of tunes, beginning with an eerie intro that showcases some high-pitched vocals. From there, we’re taken to “Uncle Sunny at the Tavern,”…

  • You’re dead to me, Canadian Music Week!

    Canadian Music Week has always been the first weekend in March, and as such, I’ve adjusted/cleared my schedule accordingly for the past few years. But this year, they’ve decided to make a change, moving the event to the fourth weekend of the month. The official reasoning I’ve heard is they want to have it after…

  • Melvins – The Bulls & the Bees

    Melvins – The Bulls & the Bees

    This band just keeps on rolling, even if their former touring vehicle will remain parked for a while.

  • Section 302!? Damn you, Iron Maiden Fan Club!

    Y’know, whenever I’ve seen Maiden at the ACC in the spring or the fall, I’ve always been able to get floors, but I’ve had no such luck at the Molson Ampitheatre. I was up on the Live Nation website as soon as the clock struck 10 this morning, and as a result of my efforts,…

  • Spirit Descent – Seven Chapters in Minor

    Spirit Descent – Seven Chapters in Minor

    if this band’s MO is to copy Candlemass and Argus as closely as they can, they’ve hit the mark. I gotta dock ‘em a couple points for originality, but full marks for execution are well-deserved.

  • Wino & Conny Ochs – Heavy Kingdom

    Wino & Conny Ochs – Heavy Kingdom

    The first Wino unplugged record was a neat little novelty, but even with a guest star on this one, I’d say it’s still one too many. Frankly, I can’t even see this tiding me over till the new Saint Vitus record comes out.

  • A tale of two tours…

    In case you missed the last episode of Days of our Black Sabbath, the band has pulled out of all but one of its upcoming European dates, citing Tony Iommi’s health issues. Meanwhile, drummer Bill Ward issued a public statement that he still wants to take part in the reunion, but is still waiting for…