Photographer Vincent Candela captured the energy of Vended's headlining nu metal show at The Canal Club on Friday night. With fierce support from Wristmeetrazor, Lie, and Half Past Dead, the venue was charged and ready for what would become a blistering performance....
Coke Bust – Confined (Grave Mistake Records) Though Coke Bust isn't exactly subtle in their approach – from the blistering abrasion of their music all the way down the line to the band name itself (not a dig mind you, as the combination of over-the-top bluntness and dryly tongue-in-cheek authoritarianism makes for one of the better straight edge...
A brisk 45-minute set Monday night at Strange Matter was all it took to confirm Angel Olsen’s status as one of the most entertainingly chameleonic acts to emerge on the national country-folk scene in recent years. Sidestepping the straightforward approach, Olsen spent the evening plugged in, imbuing the mostly-acoustic sensibilities of her studio...
FEATURE SHOW Wednesday, October 9, 9 p.m. The Larry Mitchell Band, DJ Williams Projekt @ The Camel - $5/18+ Larry Mitchell is a phenomenal guitar player out of Alabama who has even won a Grammy for his engineering and producing work. FEATURE SHOW Wednesday, October 9, 9 p.m. The Larry Mitchell Band, DJ Williams Projekt @ The Camel - $5/18+ Larry...
“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” seems to be Sleigh Bells’ ethos when it comes to their new album, Bitter Rivals. Out today on Mom & Pop, the duo’s third full-length delivers yet another helping of the now-familiar formula of searing guitars and candy-coated vocals that made up their previous efforts–and that’s perfectly all right. “If it ain’t...
In case anyone is curious, 90's hip-hop star Coolio makes a mean Caprese Salad and peach crumble. In case anyone is curious, 90's hip-hop star Coolio makes a mean Caprese Salad and peach crumble. At least thats according to Reddit user lorcantc, who claims Coolio came to his house, cooked him and his friends dinner, and then lead a sing-along of...
Bass mavens of central VA, get ready, because it's time for another visit from Rusko! This UK dubstep producer has been through the area several times over the past half-decade or so, and we've seen him tear down the house on multiple occasions. Now he's back with another US tour, and he'll be bringing his bass-heavy beats to the Jefferson...
Ladies and gentlemen, the Pixies have returned! They've been reunited since 2003, but only after a decade back together have they finally released a new record--a four-song 10 inch EP known simply as EP1, which came out on September 3. Now they're heading out on tour for the first time in two years, and you could see them for free! Ladies and...
The internet was all a glow yesterday as Richmond's favorite planet dominating aliens, GWAR, took over Reddit. The internet was all a glow yesterday as Richmond's favorite planet dominating aliens, GWAR, took over Reddit. Fresh on their fall tour (dates and the worlds best press release can be read here) GWAR has made a number of offers around...
Metal fans, rejoice! This is a truly momentous occasion. In celebration of Danzig's 25th anniversary as a band, Glenn and the boys have been traveling all over the country with special guest Doyle Wolfgang Von Frankenstein, Glenn's former Misfits bandmate, along for the ride--and they'll be in Norfolk next week! Metal fans, rejoice! This is a...
