Tag: Torche
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Wildlights – Self-Titled
Wildlights, a North Carolina heavy-rock duo, is composed 50% of ASG. While I’m unfamiliar with Thunderlips, the other outfit in the equation, the outstanding recent output of the former was compelling enough for me to check this out. You can definitely hear the ASG influence here, while Torche would be another strong comparison point. That…
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Torche – Restarter
Haven’t seen or heard from Torche in a little while—their last album came out in 2012—but a new album means an excuse to tour, which makes Restarter a worthy release even without hearing a note. Few bands bring it live like these guys anymore, especially at the club level. No fancy pyros or elaborate stage props,…
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The Proselyte – Our Vessel’s in Need
In case you’re wondering, a proselyte is a new convert to a religion or a cause. Which is to say, this Boston-based outfit might have a few proselytes of its own after they hear this EP. Their press kit describes them as Torche meets the Melvins, and they certainly capture that lighter, almost poppier side of sludge…
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More Maryland Deathfest 2014 – going full bore at MDF
This review is quite long. But then, Maryland Deathfest was a long festival. It was full of bands I wanted to see. I also remained sober through the entire festival. This meant a few things: I saved money for the massive amount of merch that was available. I didn’t wake up each morning feeling like…
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The best so far: celebrating five years of Hellbound.ca
Hellbound.ca turned 5 years old earlier this month and we’re ready to celebrate! Wow, I sometimes find it hard to imagine that this little webzine that we started oh so long ago is still around, but here we are, a little more than five years later. Hellbound.ca is still here, still turning out great features…
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Maryland Deathfest 2014: Day 1
MDF XII: Thursday, May 22, 2014 Hellbound is at MDF once again (well, some of us at least). So far, our experiences of Maryland Deathfest 2014 and of Baltimore have been rather varied – more on this to come. For now, here a couple of thoughts on my first day back at MDF. The weather So,…
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Kylesa – From The Vaults Vol 1
From the Vaults more than satiated fans eagerly awaiting Ultraviolet’s release, and also serves as an excellent primer to the Kylesa pantheon for those just discovering the band.
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Holy triple bill, Batman!
Anyways, warming the unseasonably cold wastelands of Toronto tonight is a terrific touring package featuring Torche, KEN Mode and Lo-Pan. It feels like I haven’t seen Torche in a long time, but turns out I last caught ’em last summer when they toured with COC…
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Corrosion of Conformity/ Torche/ Black Cobra/ Gaza @ The Opera House, Toronto ON, June 21 2012
Natalie Zed reviews the June 21st Toronto performance by Corrosion of Conformity, Torche, Black Cobra and Gaza at the Opera House. Live photos by Albert Mansour