It's always refreshing to see bands who get the vinyl experience. Whether it's simply offering their tunes pressed on vinyl for the first time or creating several different options and goodies, it's always easy to spot the bands who appreciate the medium. Metalcore greats The Devil Wears Prada are one such band.
The Devil Wears Prada have spent the better part of 2013 working on their follow-up to the highly successful 'Dead Throne' album called '8:18.' And having put in the time, the group is starting to see the rewards this fall as the disc dropped in stores in late September.
Monster Magnet have been making music for quite some time, releasing their first EP in 1990 followed by their debut studio album, 'Spine of God,' the next year. The band's lone constant, frontman Dave Wyndorf, has firmly placed his heels in the dirt and continues to fight for everything his band stands for. One of those things that Wyndorf is passionate about is vinyl.
For fans of punk rock, classic hardcore and just fun, raw rock and roll, 'Drop the Needle: Boston Punk Anthology' will prove to be a required compilation for your collection. Featuring never-before-released tracks from bands like Smegma and the Nunz, Gang Green, Mallethead, Scratch and Celebrity Death Certificate, 'Drop the Needle' is a historical account of the Boston punk scene of the '80s. Glen Stilphen is the man behind the comp and recently caught up with Noisecreep to talk all things Boston punk rock.
Senses Fail are preparing to hit the road again, booking dates for October and November with Being as an Ocean, Expire and For the Fallen Dreams performing on select shows. The band is supporting their 'Renacer' album, which was released earlier this year. The disc is a transitional one for the band as they bring forth a harder sound more in line with frontman Buddy Nielsen's current musical passions.
Shinedown are currently headlining the Carnival of Madness tour, where they are supporting heir latest album 'Amaryllis.' The disc has already spawned three No. 1 singles and a No. 2, making it a very successful record.
Marco Minnemann is an accomplished drummer and multi-instrumentalist. For his latest project, he recently teamed up with legendary bassist Tony Levin and Dream Theater keyboard innovator Jordan Rudess to record a new album under the name Levin Minnemann Rudess.
We all know Black Label Society viking Zakk Wylde is a serious shredder. His heavy riffs and endless solos remain imprinted on our brain whether it’s a track off their latest disc ‘Order of the Black’ like ‘Crazy Horse’ or older favorites ‘Demise of Sanity’ and ‘Stillborn.’ These days Black Label Society are showing their mellower side with their forthcoming DVD ‘Unblackened’ (due Sept. 24) but make no mistake, even though it’s acoustic Wylde still offers blistering solos.
Skillet are currently in the midst of the Carnival of Madness tour with We As Human, In This Moment, Papa Roach and Shinedown. At their recent show in Charlotte, Noisecreep met up with frontman John Cooper before their set to discuss their 'Rise' album.