To quote the description given at the new listing: “Heavy surf awaits you in this sea-centric episode. Marvel in amazement and reel in shock as you fathom horrors of the deep. Dare you tackle The Dagons, Eve Hell and the Razors, and Thee Jaguar Sharks? What about Zombie Surf Camp, the Killcreeps and GWAR? All …
Category: Music
Music of all kind.
Aug 03 2011
Up Hi? Down low: The Aquabats and growing old.
You’re getting old. Does that scare the hell out of you? It drives Mr. Fallingard to stay up at night. I haven’t lost any sleep over it but I did lose something. You see, there isn’t a lot of music that I avoid. Yes, there are some genres I don’t like. I find that’s an …
Aug 02 2011
Year of The Von Drats
2011 might be the year of The Von Drats, the surf band from out of Toronto. Riding high from their debut release in 2010, the rockin’ “Dratsylvania,” the band has seen a pick-up in activity in 2011. First, they were the only surf band on the Rue Morgue comp, Hymns from the House of Horror Vol.2 (which, if you …
Jul 30 2011
H.P. Lovecraft Radio Hour Volume 1
Founded in 2008, the goal of the H.P. Lovecraft Radio Hour is to spread awareness of Lovecraft’s works in audio form using a mix of adaptations and original comedy sketches (as a way of “eroding the grains of sanity you so hopelessly clutch”). The debut release, H.P. Lovecraft Radio Hour Volume 1, features the following …
Jul 23 2011
6′+ Episode 9 is Up!
To quote the description given at the new listing: “We’re missing the 2011 Psychobilly Luau and that SUCKS! Three days worth of bands with DJs, Burlesque dancers, sideshow acts, raffles, vendors and every sensible psychobilly and horror punk band on the East Coast. We spend this episode celebrating the show (that we’re not going to …
Jul 08 2011
6′+ Episode 8 is Up!
To quote the description given at the new listing: “Pack your bags and make sure your passport is up to date. We put the “Local” in Gravedigger’s Local as we take 6′+ beyond the North American borders and play music from around the world. Let’s get cultured with Dice For Lights, Voodoo Zombie, Reverend Elvis …
Jul 06 2011
Bad Whoremoans, BAD WHOREMOANS
Bad Whoremoans Bad Whoremoans I avoided certain genres of music for a while because after one or two attempts to get into them, the handful of bands I optioned all sounded the same. Psychobilly was this to me for a while – I just could not get into it because everyone I listened to was …
Jun 30 2011
Sticks
Given the renewed interest in 3D movies these days, I’m somewhat surprised that 3D audio isn’t receiving a similar comeback. After all, iPods have done wonders for sales of headphones (a requirement for 3D audio, not unlike the need for 3D glasses during movie-watching) and the promotional potential is definitely there. Although not the first …
Jun 27 2011
Special Order
Those of you who read “Fear For Your Ears” will no doubt recognize the Atlanta Radio Theatre Company. Founded in 1984 by William L. Brown and Patrick Stansbury, they initially sponsored a one hour radio program on WGST 640. Thomas E. Fuller was soon recruited as a writer due to his background as a playwright …
Jun 24 2011
6′+ Episode 7 is Up!
To quote the description given at our seventh episode’s official listing: “Robots. Space. Two key elements to science fiction and the imagination we have when we look up at the stars, out to the future. We go beyond the grave for this episode of 6′+. Note: A little mature language in this episode.” So be …
Jun 11 2011
Vincent Price Presents: Volume 1
Although some might argue that the Vincentennial ended on May 27th (Vincent Price’s birthday), but we here at Gravedigger’s Local 16 disagree. After all, the US Bicentennial celebration lasted long after the anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. Since our celebration started with a review of a Price-related radio drama series, why …
Jun 10 2011
6′+ Episode 6 is Up!
To quote the description given at our sixth episode’s official listing: “Interspersed between this review of the best music of 2011 (so far) is the promotion 6′+ ran when we started up our Facebook page. The first twenty five to LIKE the page were able to pick six words to be read aloud on this …
Jun 08 2011
The Pine Box Boys, TALES FROM THE EMANCIPATED HEAD
The Pine Box Boys Tales From The Emancipated Head Official Site The greatest artistic injustice that will come about at the end of 2011 will be the plethora of BEST OF lists that don’t place Tales From The Emancipated Head by The Pine Box Boys up near in the single digits. Most might just straight up …
Jun 06 2011
The Problem with Frankenchrist
Young kids: If you ever want to get into the Dead Kennedys, you only need to pick up their first two full-lengths, the IN GOD WE TRUST INC. EP, the GIVE ME CONVIENCE compilation and, if you’re a big fan, the LIVE AT THE DEATH CLUB release. Pretend that the band broke up in 1986 …
Jun 03 2011
The Mermen, A GLORIOUS LETHAL EUPHORIA
The Mermen A Glorious Lethal Euphoria June is a four letter word. June, historically, has been what they call a shit month for me. Nothing outright tragic or catastrophic has come about within that calendar month which is why the yearly dolor that rides in after May is confounding. Outside of some biological or metaphysical …
May 27 2011
6′+ Episode 5 is Up!
To quote the description given at our fifth episode’s official listing: “‘May 26th and 27th are important dates for fans of Classic Horror. We celebrate the birthdays of Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee and Vincent Price. 2011 marks Vincent Price’s 100th birthday, so after we wish Pete and Chris our best, we’ll let Vince have center …