Jul 31 2012
Those who remember my review of the binaural audio drama Sticks might think that ZBS is the only game in town when it comes to 3D audio. This couldn’t be farther from the truth. In 2010, the Wireless Theatre Company debuted their 3D Horror-Fi line of titles: The Intruder, The Passenger, Blood & Stone, Curse …
Jul 31 2012
While writing my review of Special Order, I had sought out other Lovecraftian audio dramas by Atlanta Radio Theatre Company. I thought I had come across one when I read the description for Ghost Dance, whose description noted a dance that is “…out of history. And out of time.” I immediately pictured what the story …
Jul 29 2012
Those familiar with the world of flash fiction are sure to know of Michael A. Arnzen. His work in the genre has resulted in the publication of numerous books and won him four Bram Stoker Awards and an International Horror Guild Award! AudioVile is a collection of selected flash fiction from his book 100 Jolts: …
Jul 27 2012
To quote the description given at the new listing: “Pack your bags and make sure you have all your shots, as we’re going AROUND THE WORLD. It’s our annual Local Music Showcase, featuring international acts as Them Lunatics, Dirty Danzig, Thee Tornados, The Creamators, Horror Story and more. Monstermatt gets stopped at the border, trying to …
Jul 25 2012
We all know the basic story of how one Victor Frankenstein created a monstrous being. Even those who have never seen a Frankenstein movie can easily summarize the story. However, many who go back and read the original novel by Mary Shelley are shocked at what they find. Contrary to what pop culture says, there …
Jul 19 2012
The second of the three nights of the 2012 Psychobilly Luau took place at the Bell House, a hall tucked off in an warehouse cranny in Brooklyn; plenty of parking for the drivers and close enough to the 4th-Ave stop on the F/G for straphangers. For the eastern psycho, July 2012 held such promise with …
Jul 16 2012
The Evil Streaks Talk To The Dead Band: Facebook, Store (Buy the CD here) [Audio:http://www.gravediggerslocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/The-Devils-Mark.mp3] Those attending the Friday the 13th performance by the Evil Streaks were given a surprise as their first full length, ‘Talk To The Dead,’ was unleashed ahead of schedule. The album is a supernaturally fuelled collection of thirteen songs drenched …
Jul 13 2012
To quote the description given at the new listing: “This episode is cursed. Blame it on Friday the 13th. We’ve got Monstermatt Minute. On the Metal Morgue, Dr. Gangrene talks to Dead Dick Hammer. Music from The Mephistos, Killer Barbies, Nekromatix and Dead Milkmen, with the returning 3ftDeep segment spotlighting Dead City Saints.” Remember to …
Jul 12 2012
The backstory for the subject of today’s review is quite fascinating. In 1956, Michael Avallone created a magazine called Tales of the Frightened. The plan was that it would act as a promotional tie-in to a radio series starring Boris Karloff. Sadly, the magazine was short-lived and the radio series fell through. Thankfully, Mr. Avallone …
Jul 09 2012
The Madeira Tribal Fires [audio:http://www.gravediggerslocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/The-Madeira-Tribal-Fury.mp3] If you’re a fan of surf music, you more than likely already own ‘Tribal Fires’ by The Madeira. It’s forgivable if you don’t, but until you do, you’re going to get a stern look from everyone around you. RIGHTFULLY SO, I might add. The prevalent theme of ‘travel’ among The …
Jul 02 2012
The Bloodtypes Just Your Type [Audio:http://www.gravediggerslocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/The-Bloodtypes-Just-Your-Type.mp3] Despite being type O-Negative (seriously. I have the card to prove it) I never was into slow trudge. I like my blood to be flowing freely, like the punk rock of the Bloodtypes on ‘Just Your Type.’ Glad in white that is liberally splattered with the stuff keeping you …
Jun 29 2012
To quote the description given at the new listing: “The second half of our showcase on the best of 2012 (so far-ther.) This time around, we have Demented Are Go!, the Avery Wolves, Dead Man’s Curse, Prelude To A Nightmare, Death Ray Cats and more. Monstermatt Patterson hits you dead-on with the Monstermatt Minute and Dr. …
Jun 28 2012
The term “ghost story” can have many meanings. The most obvious one is a scary story specifically about one or more ghosts, while others might use it to describe any scary story. Some might even go as far as to label any tale involving a ghost as a “ghost story,” even if the story isn’t …
Jun 15 2012
To quote the description given at the new listing: “Six months in and we’re overwhelmed by all the incredible music that has come out. Here’s a sampling of what we’ve got so far, with music from Calabrese, The Surf Zombies, Alucard, The Vooduo, The Bloodtypes, The Madeira and more! Plus, Monstermatt Patterson drops by and …
Jun 10 2012
A reminder – you have until midnight (00:00 am (est) ) on Wednesday to call in and leave a message on the 6’+ Hotline. If you leave your message, you’re likely to win something (if not a GdL16 button, something else we have kicking around here at the Front Office.) Answer one of the questions …
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