Send us a textCheck out our guest Dan’s project Shrouded Day, and his new album Photonia on BandcampHarakiri is the third studio album by System of a Down frontman Serj Tankian. It was released on July 10, 2012.Tankian has described the album as "the most up-tempo punk rock oriented record that I've written probably since the System days." In the same interview, he also confirmed that a 2013 world tour would likely follow in support of the album.[3]Hara-kiri, also known as seppuku, is a term ...

Send us a textCheck out our guest Colby’s music.Bokr TovWeddingChangesonebowie is a compilation album by English musician David Bowie, issued through RCA Records in 1976. It collected songs from the 1969–1976 period, including the first LP appearance of "John, I'm Only Dancing". A "sax version" of this song, cut during the Aladdin Sane sessions in 1973, appeared on the first 1000 copies of the UK pressing (identified by the lack of the RCA logo in the upper-right corner of the cover). Later p...

Send us a textWhen Dream and Day Unite is the debut studio album by American progressive metalband Dream Theater, released on March 6, 1989, through Mechanic/MCA Records.[1] The album is composed mostly of material that originally surfaced during the band's early years as Majesty, and it is the only Dream Theater album to be recorded with their full original lineup. James LaBrie replaced Charlie Dominici as the lead vocalist on all subsequent albums.With the relatively warm reception of their...

Send us a textSurfer Rosa is the debut studio album by the American alternative rock band Pixies, released in March 1988 on the British label 4AD.[5] It was produced by Steve Albini. Surfer Rosa contains many of the elements of Pixies' earlier output, including Spanish lyrics and references to Puerto Rico. It includes references to mutilation and voyeurism alongside experimental recording techniques and a distinctive drum sound.As 4AD was an independent label, distribution in the United State...

Send us a textJudgment Night is the soundtrack to the 1993 film of the same name. It was released on September 14, 1993, through Immortal Records and Epic Soundtrax and was produced by many of the album's performers. Every song on the soundtrack was a collaboration between hip-hop artists and rockartists. The album peaked at #17 on the Billboard 200 and spawned four singles, "Fallin'" by Teenage Fanclub and De La Soul, "Another Body Murdered" by Faith No Moreand Boo-Yaa T.R.I.B.E., "Just...

Send us a textWayne's World: Music from the Motion Picture is the soundtrack album for the 1992 comedy film Wayne's World, released on February 18, 1992. The album was certified double-Platinum by the RIAA on July 16, 1997. -WikipediaJoin us as we enjoy and make fun of the artists that appeared on this collection which include; Queen, Cinderella, Bulletboys, Gary Wright, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Black Sabbath. Tia Carrere, Jimi Hendrix Experience, Alice Cooper, Rhino Bucket, & Eric Clapton....

Send us a textSteve and Dave bring in their Alliterates bandmate, Sean to check out this album that was once voted as the worst album of all time by multiple publications. If you'd like to follow along at home, check out this playlist. Pause after Smoke and Fire for Side One.Check out this YouTube documentary.Lord Sutch and Heavy Friends is the debut album of English rock singer Screaming Lord Sutch. Recording began in May 1969 at Mystic Studios in Hollywood and it was released on Cotillion R...

Send us a textCheck out Photonia by Shrouded DayDave sits down his Lucid Fugue bandmates Steve & Dan to show them an album that seriously influenced the playing and songwriting he brings into the group.The Modern Dance is the debut album by American post-punk, art rock band Pere Ubu. It was released in January 1978 by record label Blank. Their debut album, The Modern Dance (1978), sold poorly, but has proven influential.[11] Musicians of many types, including progressive rock, punk rock, ...

Send us a Text Message.For those following along at home, this is the excellent remastered version we listened to by Arlo Boska. If you are following along with us, pause after Tattered & Torn at timestamp 21:43This is Slipknot's technically first album, now considered a demo by the band, that does NOT feature Corey Taylor, Mick Thompson, or Jim Root, and the only member of the band that remains is percussionist Clown aka Shawn Chahan. This album does feature the same rhythm section that ...

Send us a Text Message.If you’d like to follow along, check this Spotify playlist or YouTube playlist.Shout out to the Rock N Roll True Stories channel for the story Steve cited for the CBGB story.Check out the cover of Goddamn Job by The Replacements referenced, here.Dave shows metalhead Steve a collection of punk essentials that feature many songs he is not familiar with. Joining us on the last side is our good friend Hotrod Stewart of Hotrods to the Gods! Lots of artists on this one! Thing...

Send us a Text Message.Joining us today is Adam Peterson, Steve's former Valley of Shadows bandmate and current mainman of Wasabibobbi. Head over to Steve's website to check out our stoner rock EPs Volume I & Volume II.Check out the album here. Pause after I'm Coming Back for You at 7:12 if you're following along with us. Elf was an American rock band founded in 1967 by singer and bassist Ronnie James Dio, keyboardist Doug Thaler, drummer Gary Driscoll, and guitarists Nick Pantas, and Dav...

Send us a Text Message.The B-52's is the debut album by American New wave band the B-52's. The kitschy lyrics and mood, and the hook-laden harmonies helped establish a fanbase for the band, who went on to release several chart-topping singles. The album cover was designed by Tony Wright.The B-52's peaked at number 59 on the Billboard 200, and "Rock Lobster" reached number 56 on the Billboard Hot 100. In 2003, the television network VH1 named The B-52's the 99th greatest album of all...

Send us a Text Message.Steve shows Dave & his ex-VALLEY OF SHADOWS bandmate Clayton Goliath Pace an album from BRUCE DICKINSON's pre-IRON MAIDEN band SAMSON. Shock Tactics is the third studio album by British heavy metal band Samson, released in 1981. It was vocalist Bruce Dickinson's final album with the band before joining Iron Maiden (who were coincidentally recording Killers, their last album with Paul Di'Anno, in the same studio at the same time as Samson) -WikipediaSteve's WebsiteOu...

Send us a Text Message.Dave and Andrew show metal dude Steve SPARKS | No. 1 in Heaven, a DISCO, ROCK, ELECTRONICA, SYNTH-POP album released in 1979 and produced by legendary electronic producer GIORGIO MORODER. Nº 1 in Heaven is the eighth studio album by American rock band Sparks. Recorded with Italian disco producer Giorgio Moroder, the album marked a change of musical direction for the group and became influential on later synth-pop bands.[citation needed]Released in March 1979 by Virgin R...

Send us a Text Message.Steve bring in RED FANG's MURDER THE MOUNTAINS and tells the story of how he discovered this Seattle stoner rock/sludge metal group when he was browsing Blabbermouth.com 13 years ago and came across a banner ad that advertised this album as FOR FANS OF QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE AND MASTODONMurder the Mountains is the second studio album by the American stoner metal band Red Fang, released in 2011 on Relapse Records.-Wikipedia Steve's WebsiteOur InstagramsDaveSteveBuy...

Send us a Text Message.Dave brings in Big Black’s 1986 debut album, Atomizer. This band featured the late, great STEVE ALBINI who went on to produce records for PIXIES and NIRVANA, Surfer Rosa and In Uteri respectively.This harsh Noise Rock release went on the influence countless bands.Joining us today is Clayton “Goliath” Pace, who played with Steve in Valley of Shadows about a decade ago, check out our release Volume I on his website. Steve's WebsiteOur InstagramsDaveSteveBuy our...

Dave & Sean wanted the best & Steve brings in 1/4th of the New York City rock group, the hottest band in the world, KISS! Today we're taking a look at this eponymous release to see if these guys would like an album released under the KISS name that only has one member of KISS on it, in particular their lead guitarist ACE FREHLEY. Steve's WebsiteOur InstagramsDaveSteveSeanBuy our theme songNon-Euclidean Pornography | Lucid Fugue (bandcamp.com)Previous EpisodesBlack Sabbath, 1989 The He...

Dave brings in THE CRACKDOWN by CARBARET VOLTAIRE, and English electronic group that made really cool and experimental electronic music and were a very early pioneer in ELECTRONIC, DANCE, INDUSTRIAL, POST-PUNK, ACID HOUSE, & TECHNO. Additionally, we discuss how it features some parallels to some of the emerging hip-hop artists coming up across the pond at the same time, that we assume is coincidental.This album was released in 1983 and is the first album that followed CHRIS WATSON's...

This album I had heard about but was never really able to listen to because I couldn't find a CD copy at the time. As a MOLLY HATCHET fan I was very interested in hearing this album, but I wasn't expecting much but instead I got the best MOLLY HATCHET album that MOLLY HATCHET didn't make. Join us as I show Dave and give him his first full South Rock album experience.Steve's WebsiteOur InstagramsDaveSteveBuy our theme songNon-Euclidean Pornography | Lucid Fugue (bandcamp.com)Other EpisodesBlac...

Dave brings in the 1977 UK version of THE CLASH by THE CLASH and enjoyment is had. While we discuss what we like about the album, we also discuss funny stories involving drummer TERRY CHIMES aka TORY CRIMES' brief stint in BLACK SABBATH during their controversial visit to apartheid South Africa, along with the story of LEMMY KILMISTER of MOTORHEAD who didn't care for the band. Dave brings in THE CRACKDOWN by CARBARET VOLTAIRE, and English electronic group that made really cool and experimenta...

In 1984 ex-IRON MAIDEN singer Paul Di'Anno embarked on a brief, interesting, and cheesy keyboard laden solo project that resulted in an eponymous self titled album and a live VHS. We examine this odd anamoly of Paul Di'Anno's career together. Steve's WebsiteOur InstagramsDaveSteveBuy our theme songNon-Euclidean Pornography | Lucid Fugue (bandcamp.com)Other EpisodesBlack Sabbath, 1989 The Headless Cross [Heavy Metal/Heavy Rock]Talking Heads, 1982 The Name of This Band Is Talking Heads [N...

Dave decides to go right into the arty 2 album live album set & brings in The Name of This Band Is Talking Heads by Talking Heads. This 1982 live album features a diverse showing of genres that include new wave, art punk, and funk. Each side features a different era of the band, and we believe serves as a decent introduction for new fans.Steve's WebsiteKilravock Music (Stoner Metal, Garage Rock, Experimental Music)Our InstagramsDavid (@dave_diction) • Instagram photos and videosKilravockM...

To capitalize on the upcoming Anno Domini boxset Steve brings in BLACK SABBATH's 1989 album HEADLESS CROSS to show David, who has mostly only heard the Ozzy and Dio years. This album came out in 1989 and features Tony Iommi on guitar, Tony Martin on vocals, Laurence Cottle on bass, & Cozy Powell on drums. Buy our theme songhttps://lucidfugue.bandcamp.com/album/style-shot-the-sheriff?t=2Check out Steve's website to check out our music in The Alliterates & Lucid FugueKilravock Mus...