Wednesday 7 February 2007

The Ruined - Hear Lies...


Are you ready to be RUINED???
i certainly wasent. After trawling through the internet and magazines looking for the best new horrorpunk talent for months, i had got used to finding bands that have the image but not the sound to back it up. When i first came across The Ruined i wasent ready for what i heard.
A crazy mix of Hot Water Music-like vocals and metallic punk rock, The Ruined are talented and im still not sure why they arent a big name on the UK rock scene, let alone the horrorpunk scene.
The album starts off with a spoken intro about the birthing of The Ruined then comes first song proper and my personal favourite 'Death Will Be A Lady' the intro of this song has more catchy riffage than most debut albums as a whole. With some impressive lead guitar lines, deep powerful drumming and strong basslines. Then comes maybe the catchyest verse i have ever heard and with the first words: 'There's No Reason To Adjust Your Point Of View' it sets the president for the political undertones throughout the album.
Next we have 'City Of The Dead' carrying on with the slight political edge and awesome sound The Ruined have written a true rock song. 'Do You Dig My Grave?' on the other hand is a straight forward fun, catchy and unforgettable horrorpunk song that is sure to be a live favourite, i mean the bass in the verse's is just incredible!!
Only at track 4 but already im blown away by the shear talent and muscianship of this band.'Generation Braindead' is such a massive song, epic if you will, the intro really helps the atmosphere build and then, it hits you like a brick to the face, the catchy verse riffs that we are now all familiar with and the sing along chanting chorus of 'Generation Braindead' this song is a true anthem.
Now we get to the next two songs which are both firmly fighting for my favourite song, 'Dead By Dawn' and 'She Must Die' are both perfect songs and continue the high-standard of music and talent. The lyrics in both songs are brilliant and easy to relate too!! and of course organs and horrorpunk = instant classic!!!!
Nearing the end of the album and we get another catchy, fun horrorpunk tune, the simply titled 'Brains', another spoken intro sets up the song and then comes the hardcore tinged song intro, this is one of the heavier and faster songs on the album but still keeps their style and sound intact!
And to end the Album we have 'Skeleton Crew', this song is both a tribute to their fans and a call to arms for all the horrorpunks that have ever been looked down on for being different!!!!
come together and get ready to be RUINED!!!!!!!!!!!!

PS: Look out for the hilarious hidden track 'Save The Day' its worth finding!

Sunday 4 February 2007

Getting Reanimated With Rezurex

Welcome To The Street

Who are we speaking to?
This is Daniel deLeon

Who completes Rezurex?
Right now we have an all star line-up. On Upright Bass we have Jeff Roffredo (Tiger Army), James Meza (Tiger Army) on drums and Troy Russel (Nekromantix) on the lead guitar. Sometimes I'll have other people join in when the others are busy with their other bands.

Is there any story behind the bandname?
Rezurex is like how it sounds; to come back from the dead and ressurect the sounds of early punk and 50's Rock and Roll. I'm a rock'n roll zombie, the living dead of psychobilly, ha ha.

How did the band come together?
We first formed in 2002 our first name of the band was, "Lobo Negro", that means "Black Wolf" for you all who don't know spanish. We changed it before our first c.d. came out. I like the new name better.

How much does horror influence your song writing?
I mostly only watch horror movies, so i can't help it. It gives me inspiration and ideas what to sing and write about. The classics like, Frankenstien, Dracula are my favorites. Some other songs are more about the real horrors of real life. Its just a mix of both.

How was 2006 for Rezurex?
2006 was the best year we ever had! How many band get to tour Europe (twice) and Japan? I feel lucky to have gotten this far. And also, our c.d. was released in March. It was a good year.

What are your plans for 2007?
This year we plan on touring in Mexico, Australia, New Zealand and Europe again. I hope to find time to start working on the next albulm.

What are your releases to date?
Just the one from last year, "Beyond The Grave" on Fiendforce Records, Germany.

Where can people find out more about Rezurex?
Don't go to our website, ha ha! That is never updated. Just check out our myspace site for upcoming shows and releases. www.myspace.com/rezurex

Thank you for you time, Any last words?
I just want to thank everyone that has supported the band since the begining! We wouldn't be where we are if it wasn't for the great fans we have. Thanks also for the interview!!
Daniel deLeon

Thank You

Doctor Von Bracken
Scare Street

Thursday 1 February 2007

Sleezus Fist And The Latter Day Taints - Urban Zombies


When i first heard of this band i was very intrigued by their name: Sleezus FistAnd The Latter Day Taints, i wanted to know who Sleezus Fist was and who the Latter Day Taints were! Hopefully an upcoming interview will answer those questions!

On with the review....

This is Sleezus Fist's Third offering to the world of horrorpunk and they aint holding anything back. 'Urban Zombies' starts of with military-esque intro track 'Million Undead March' which leads faultlessly into first track proper 'Night Of The Comet', a sing-a-long, thrash-punk anthem about a radioactive comet that crashes to earth.
The next two slabs of noise are 'Writing From The Grave' and 'Psychopath', both these tracks are short, sharp, raw punk rock songs with strong hardcore influences, the power of these songs is noticable from the first note and it never gives way throughout each song. 'Writing From The Grave' also has an awesome thrash solo!
Next we get to 'Die', a hilarious hate song about enemies, apart from being funny this song shows some incredible songwriting talent and even has a rap breakdown. This is horrificly followed by 'I Bury The Living' a horrorpunk anthem if i ever heard one but still retaining that SF&TLDT raw edge.
We're on Track 7 'Alpha Beta Kappa Kill', and aswell as being the best song name ive ever seen, this is my favourite song on the record. Next three songs 'Curse Of Lakstad', 'Undead Army' and 'Victims' are all classic horrorpunk-metal and has the Sleezus boys showing a true skill for short catchy songs!
'Redneck Truckers' Track 11, is a desert story about a psycho that kills Redneck Truckers! this song starts of with a slightly psychobilly riff and is one of the lighter more accessable tracks on the album. Then the hardcore punk is brought roaring back with 'Fallen Down' a blasting rock song about the mind of a psycho.
Nearing the end of the album and nearly out of breathe we get the double assault of 'Lot 606' and 'Dead Girls', another two creative thrash punk classics!
Sadly we reach the last track 'Thank You For The Ride', a slower catchy ending to a raw punk record!!!
Sleezus Fist have released a storming album which is sure to be a cult classic. With huge amounts of talent and awesome songwriting Sleezus Fist And The Latter Day Taints are sure to become your new favourite band!!!!!
BLOOD, GUTS & FIST!!!