GRIZZLOR Record Release for WHEN YOU DIE EP Oct 4 @ Three Sheets

GRIZZLOR is releasing a 4 song 7 inch on Saturday, and playing a release show @ Three Sheets New Haven!

GRIZZLOR,The Vultures, Spectral Fangs at Cafe Nine Thursday

Crazy show on Thursday @ Cafe Nine. Grizzlor, The Vultures and Spectral Fangs are gonna rip it up something NASTY!

Fatal Film - "Fatal Film"

Fatal Film is the best band in the state. Maybe even in New England. They are local indie rock icons. With a new record in hand Matt Potter and the rest of his cast of characters are here to show you why.

GRIZZLOR - WE'RE ALL JUST ALIENS

 

GRIZZLOR's website is GRIZZLORDESTROYS.COM, and that could not be a more apt URL.

3rd Annual CTINDIE.COM SUMMER MIX Submission Request!

It is time once again to begin preparing for the 3rd annual CTINDIE.COM SUMMER MIX!

3rd Annual CTINDIE.COM SUMMER MIX Submission Request!

It is time once again to begin preparing for the 3rd annual CTINDIE.COM SUMMER MIX!

The Lost Riots - Last Night Was Fun VIDEO

Everyone's favorite New Haven punks The Lost Riots have a brand spankin new video for you and your candy. Scope out some "Last Night Was Fun" shot at and around Cafe 9.

Last Night Was Fun (Official Music Video) from #NHV Music Scene on Vimeo.

Palehound - Kitchens 7"

Palehound aren't stopping anytime soon. Here's a look at their new 7 inch "Kitchens" on Exploding In Sound Records, reviewed by Nicole Barnhart.

Meet SAINT COBRA

New Band Alert! Saint Cobra are a New Haven area quartet who are new to the scene but they have been starting strong. With a barrage of shows and a building fan base its only a matter of months before Saint Cobra will become a household name. Guitarist and vocalist Mykl Sivak took some time out and answered some questions for us.

The Hulls, The Vultures, Street People. This Friday in New London.

New London has arguably the best music scene in all of Connecticut. Even with places like the El n Gee and Bank St. Café closing the Wailing City still thrives. Gene Barousse and the folks over at 33 Golden St. ( also called simply The 33 by the locals) have been working hard bringing some of the best local and out of town bands to the little underground bar in the shadows of the former El n Gee ( Its actually a half block down from the old Gee).

10th annual BERFEST - Feb 1 - INSANE LINEUP

A show of crazy epic proportions is taking place at Pearl Harbor in Meriden this Saturday. It's the 10th annual BERFEST featuring Dead Wives, California X, Ovlov, Fins, Sperm Donor and Florida=Death!

KAYO DOT / WESS MEETS WEST / HANNIBAL MONTANA / VALENCE @ Heirloom Arts Theatre on 1/18

Killer show at The Loom this Saturday. Get off the couch, put on some clothes and go get some tunes blasted up your ear holes, courtesy of KAYO DOT, WESS MEETS WEST and more!

Empty Flowers: An Interview With Lead Vocalist Christian McKenna

Empty Flowers play the type of indie rock that doesn't get made much these days. It's loud, passionate, and rough around the edges, yet still tuneful and catchy. On their sophomore record "Five", which came out earlier this via The Path Less Traveled and Atomic Action, you can hear a band coming into their own, refining their craft and becoming a cohesive unit.

ATRINA/BEASTY Tour Kickoff @ Cafe Nine w/ The Mountain Movers 10/23!

Killer show coming up at Cafe 9 on Wednesday. CT's favorite dark prog masters ATRINA are kicking off their tour with NY meaty pals BEASTY, and with The Mountain Movers on the bill too this is going to be a knock out show!

Save The El 'N' Gee Club!

Connecticut has one of the most thriving punk scenes in the country. It’s full of support and is known to bring in bands from out of state to play with tremendous local bands. This summer alone, The Virus and Union 13 graced our fine state.

Sperm Donor, Murdervan, and Beasty at Cafe 9 on 8/29!

You are cordially invited to get your goddamned teeth kicked in on Thursday @ Cafe Nine as the rolling thunder from this show is sure to impact ALL faces in a mile radius. Sperm Donor, Murdervan and Beasty are too busy blasting rock music to care about your poor bruised ears!

Tomb And Thirst - Great Leveler & Precipice (live at Elm Bar)

Here's a video of one of the heaviest bands out of CT, Tomb and Thirst, kicking it hard at Elm Bar earlier this month. The sound on this video is awesome, as is the performance!

Sperm Donor / Tomb & Thirst / Stella @ ELM BAR 8/12!

Are you currently worried that your ears hear things TOO well? Looking to get your face blasted off? Well you're in luck because Tomb and Thirst, Sperm Donor and Stella are sticking their proverbial pennies in the musical socket at ELM BAR on Monday

Jacques Le Coque / Ravi Shavi / Nuncunt / Folk Y'all @ Stella Blues 7-26

Face kicking punk rockers Jacques Le Coque have a deceivingly sepia flyer for their show this Friday at Stella Blues. This is going to be a barn burner for sure so get geared up and head down to Stella Blues on Friday night!

Worship The 'Witch as they open for the Ghost at the Webster

photo by Magdalena Wolinski 

In today's social media saturated world, many bands think that just sitting on their asses and collecting "likes" on Facebook equals popularity, instead of going out there and winning fans the old fashioned way by touring. Luckily, there are some bands that still go out there and lay it all on the line to win over people night by night, venue by venue. Ohio-heshers Skeletonwitch are one such band.

They go out and win fans the tried and true way, by touring their asses off. They always seem to be on the road, and they'll play anywhere with anyone, whether it be on a big stage at Ozzfest, or at less glamorous places like our beloved Cherry Street Station in Wallingford. Their modus operandi might seem like a grind to some people, but for the band, they thrive in these situations. "We always say that the worst day on the road is better than a good day at work," said guitarist Scott Hedrick. "We are out there doing what we love to do, so if you look at it that way, it isn't so bad."

Still, it must take a little toll on the band, which also features lead singer Chance Garnette, his brother guitarist Nate Garnette, bassist Evan Linger and drummer Dustin Boltjes, to deliver such a high energy set each night. Once again, Hedrick, says they have found ways to deal with the stresses and weariness that can happen when on the road. Hedrick said that they do little things to keep themselves fresh. They might not party as much on some nights, and they watch the type of food that they eat, also. For them, it's knowing how to find a balance between the fun and the rational that keeps them going.

Speaking of fresh, the band recently just finished recording their new album, named "Serpents Unleashed", with Converge guitarist, and go-to-heavy-metal producer, Kurt Ballou at his Godcity studio in Salem, Massachusetts. This is the band's first time working with Ballou, even though they have tried to record with him in the past, but schedules couldn't be worked out, and they are very happy with the results. In fact, they were psyched to finally record with him, citing his work with such bands as Torche, High On Fire and Disfear, as one of the major reasons to get him to produce one of their records. "We wanted someone to capture our live energy. See I get it when people say we are known as a great live band and that's a double edged sword when it comes to recording. The cool thing about Kurt was that he was able to bottle lightning," said Hedrick.

Hedrick also said to expect a lot more of those old school guitar harmonies and melodies that are reminiscent of their "Beyond The Permafrost" record. You see he had more of a role in writing this one. Usually, Nate writes a majority of the songs, and Hedrick explains that Nate likes to sprinkle a little sugar with the heavy riffs, while he likes to dump a whole bucket of it on top of the music. "It's like he's the chef, and I'm the sous-chef," said Hedrick.

The new record is slated to be released by Prosthetic in October, but before that, the band has a short run of dates as the handpicked direct support for Ghost B.C., as that mysterious group of occultists does a string of dates on its way to playing Lollapalooza. Hedrick said they were pleasantly surprised by this development. "We were asked to do it by the band. We were on the road in Canada and I received a call asking us if we wanted to open for them. I spent a lot of money calling the United States to confirm this. I needed to know if our label had anything to do with this, but in fact, they were the last to know," said Hedrick. "So, of course, we said yes". So, if you're heading to the Webster next Saturday, be sure to get there early in order to catch them doing what they do best, which is tearing up the stage, and having a ball while they do it.

You see, they live for these moments. They are very happy with what they do. "We like to tour. We see how this band which was started by five assholes in Ohio and how it has grown through our hard work into something cool. It's quite a trip," said Hedrick.  

Ghost B.C.SkeletonwitchSaturday, July 27 2013The Webster Theater31 Webster StreetHartford, CT 061147:00 pm - All Ages - $20