The '90's Video Assault, Episode 2: DOWN

Great, great song by the all-star metal band Down (members of Pantera, COC, Eyehategod, and Crowbar). The funny thing is that this sounds a lot more like Skynryd then Pantera. Finally a band teenage metal heads in 1995 could enjoy with their old man. Sadly the next album wasn't nearly as good, or "southern" sounding, but NOLA is a classic and this is the song that introduced Southern Metal.

Tonight: Burning Brides, Free Booze (Sorta)

You could have RSVPd and got into this little party for free but it's too late now. Still $10 for four bands and free drinks is pretty good.


***Made Out Of Babies ARE NOT PLAYING... just an FYI.

Reunited Biohazard Played Staten Island

Somehow I didn't hear a peep about this show before hand but apparently the original Biohazard lineup played a show at L'Amour in Staten Island on June 20th. The original lineup meaning with Bobby Hambel - that dude is awesome! The best albums Biohazard made were with Bobby (including the legendary Urban Discipline!) so this is a big deal. Anyway, despite the fact that I completely slept on this at least there's a video on YouTube.

Link:
Blabbermouth

Mobius Band Playing Breeders After Party (Free Show)

Mobius Band are playing the Breeders after party on 7/13. The show/party is at the Music Hall of Williamsburg.

Free after party for the Breeders McCarren Pool show!
Mobius Band
Amazing Baby
Sun 7/13
18+

Doors 6:30 pm / Show 7:30 pm

FREE

Ice-T Versus Soulja Boy... The Cartoon

If you haven't heard Ice-T dissed Soulja boy and then Soulja boy posted a terrible reply video that was a failed attempt at talking shit. But then we went and posted this cartoon which is kinda hilarious. I'm still taking T's side on this, although it would have been better if he just kept his mouth shut. Either way though funny is funny and this is pretty good.

Link:
Idolator

Also, Body Count w/ Ice-T will be performing at Europa on August 14th

MGMT - Electric Feel (Justice Remix)

Apparently there's been some bootleg version of this remix floating around. Here is the official version and as someone who doesn't really like remixes this ain't half bad.

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MGMT (Justice Remix)

Fucking Bummer: George Carlin Died

I regret to inform you fine folks that comedy legend, George Carlin, died at the age of 71. I guess 71 is pretty old for a comedian when you consider the lifestyle but it still seems a bit premature, ya know?

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Carlin is dead

FREE Hold Steady/Aberdeen City Show In Boston

If you happen to be in Boston on June 26th then I highly recommend heading to the Paradise for the FREE (just RSVP) Hold Steady & Aberdeen City show. If that doesn't work then you can see them for free right here in Brooklyn a few days later when they play the first Pool Party of 2008.

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FREE Hold Steady Show

Old Punks Are Joining The Masons (Yes, Those Masons!)

This is a weird story. It seems that punk rockers the world over have been joining the Masons. Yes, the fraternal organization and secret society that has held in it's rank former presidents (Washington!). While I get the fraternal thing (punks like the brotherhood stuff) I don't get the secret society aspect. Given that most punks I know are conspiracy theorists it seems odd that they would sign up for the organization that is often cited as being behind those conspiracies. Or maybe they're infiltrating the system, man. I guess you can do more damage from the inside (or at least that's what I learned from SLC Punk).

Link:
Punks in the Masons - Boing Boing

King Khan & The Shrines: New Album Streaming On MySpace

The new King Khan album hit stores today but if you want to listen first then head over to the MySpace page and give it a spin. If you haven't heard this band and you like The Black Lips then you should really check them out. They're playing the Seaport on June 27th.

Link:
King Khan & The Shrines

Cavalera Conspiracy Cover Possessed

The brothers Cavalera have posted an insane cover of "The Exorcist" by Possessed on MySpace. Despite the fact that it's not their song it's nice to here them play shit similar to the Beneath The Remains/Arise era Sepultura. It's just a great cover of a great song... if you like crazy death/thrash metal that is.

Link:
Cavalera Cover Possessed

Win Weekend Passes To POPPED Fest w/ Gogol Bordello, Vampire Weekend, Mates Of State & More!

Better hurry if you want to try and win. Just go to the group page and join the group and you're entered to win. There are 4 pairs of regular weekend passes and one pair of VIP passes.

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POPPED Contest