Justina Villanueva
Hallux Members Met Each Other Through Other Music Projects
Even though Hallux have played with some pretty rad bands (Withered, Unearthly Trance, Malkuth, Wizardry, etc.), if you live outside of New York area, it is unlikely that you have heard of them. As New York residents, they often play the small stages that Noisecreep likes to frequent...
Ludicra’s Frontwoman Can’t Talk Much on Tour, but She Sure Can Growl
On April 18, Ludicra graced Brooklyn, N.Y.'s Europa with one of the best shows this writer has seen to date (I've covered 100 or more for Noisecreep in the last year, too). The night started with Brooklyn's own Atakke and Castevet and ended with Krallice and Ludicra...
Khann Are Thankful for Marijuana and Tiger Flowers
"We live in Orlando, but the funny thing is that 60 percent of the people who move there are from here," Khann guitarist Jake Smith told the crowd at Lit Lounge. The Floridians embarked on a two week tour with New Yorkers Tiger Flowers and ended up in the Manhattan basement on April 19...
Caspian Call New York City Home, Despite Being From New England
"This is the closest we'll play to home before we head back out West. So it feels like a hometown show," Caspian frontman Philip Jamieson said on April 15. The post-rockers are from New England, so New York City is still a stretch from home...
Doomriders Can Make Pirate Sounds
"New York Citaaaaaaaaaaaay! How's your vibe?" Doomriders frontman Nate Newton asked the crowd at New York's Mercury Lounge on April 14. The guitarist also has a big role in the prominent, Boston-bred hardcore band Converge.
"Well, give it up because your vibe is much better than last night's vibe...
Withered Hitting Studio for New Album Before Eyehategod Tour
Mike Thompson is Withered's only original member since Chris Freeman departed last summer. Almost a year after Freeman's departure, Withered is still working on music. The band's integrity and work ethic has not changed, either. For their next release, Waited member and Withered friend Dylan Kilgore has taken Freeman's place...
Moonsorrow Bring More ‘Epic Heathen Metal’ Back to the U.S.
"New York City! We're happy to be back here," Moonsorrow frontman Henri Sorvali said to the crowd at Gramercy Theater. The band was welcomed to the stage with a "Moon-sor-row!" chant. On April 8, when they played with Finntroll and Swallow the Sun, Sorvali kept the banter at a minimum...
Withered Play First Shows in Eight Months at SXSW, Still Recovering
It had been eight months since black metallers Withered played a show when they were welcomed to Austin's South by Southwest festival with two shows in one day. The long break was much needed after the band played on tours with Watain, Mayhem and Marduk...
Narrows Frontman Looks Forward to Old Pals and Garlic Knots In N.Y.C.
On April 24, while many metalheads will be running from room to room at New England Hardcore and Metal Fest, New Yorkers will get a very intimate set from Narrows. The metallers will play a show -- which was put together by 1,000 Knives and BrooklynVegan -- at Manhattan's Cake Shop with Acid Tiger and I Hate Our Freedom...
Weedeater Have Nine Toes, and They ‘Suck’
Webster Hall's the Studio in New York City isn't much like the upstairs part of the classic venue. It's your typical basement music spot and not a historical dance hall. Yet this writer has seen some magical performances at the Studio, including a whacked out Zoroaster...