Liverpudlian prog-rockers AccidFerry released their latest single, “Monkey Dance,” on November 4th. The band describes the track as “a laid-back groove that [lead guitarist/vocalist] Krawczyk had hidden in his closet for 10 years.” It is all that and more.
According to AccidFerry’s Facebook, “Monkey Dance” will be used to kick off gigs, and I can’t think of a more perfect intro. The song hits the ground running, a simple funky beat setting the tone for what’s to come. Quickly joined by matching bass and guitar, the band builds a groove that is sure to get listeners moving.
The lyrics reiterate the statement the music seems to be making, encouraging the listener to move all night long and promising to “keep the groove alive” – a vow that is delivered throughout the entire 4:04 run time.
The standout portion of “Monkey Dance” for me began at 2:39. AccidFerry throws in a guitar solo, followed by a bass-heavy breakdown and a brief jam session to close out the track. I was definitely feeling the retro vibes for the final 1:25 of the song.
Overall, “Monkey Dance” is a fun and catchy track that will have you dancing and shamelessly singing along. The talent among this group of musicians is undeniable, and while the solo is the most obvious, there are a lot of interesting things deftly woven into the bigger picture. (Pay attention to that bass!)
You can listen to “Monkey Dance” on Spotify, or whatever your favorite major music platform may be. I’m also embedding the audio here, via YouTube.
And don’t forget to give AccidFerry a follow on their various socials!
Joe Satriani and Steve Vai, two legendary guitar virtuosos, are co-headlining a spring 2024 tour. The pair have been friends for over 50 years, but this is the first time they will tour as a duo-bill. Along with the tour announcement comes the news that Satch and Vai are planning a new musical collaboration!
The Union Underground is offering up a trip back in time with their Back To The 2000s Tour, which features special guests Soil, Ra, and Flaw. This nu metal nostalgia party kicks off March 1st in San Antonio, Texas! Each band will be playing exclusive material from their most popular albums. Get your tickets and VIP now at national-acts.com!
I just spent six wonderful days with my brother and his wife in Colorado, and I am devastated to be back home. Well, actually, home isn’t the problem; work is. My job sucks, but I won’t whine here. I’m sure everyone has complaints about their places of employment. Lol.
Anyway, I flew to Colorado Springs last Monday. My brother (Rick) and his wife (Jayne) picked me up from the airport. We had lunch and drove to their house, where we watched “The Osbournes Want to Believe” and ate dinner. We crashed pretty early, and once I’d caught up on sleep, my vacation could fully begin.
Tuesday was relaxing. We got coffee and did a little sightseeing, including the Catholic cemetery in town, then binged “Outer Banks” and made these really delicious grilled cheese sandwiches with blueberry jalapeño jam, smoked cheddar, horseradish mustard, and caramelized strips of bacon. Yes, it was as good as it sounds. Then, we hauled ass down to this really small haunted house, because it was Halloween and we wanted to do something in honor of my favorite holiday.
Wednesday was exciting, as it was the day we traveled down to Albuquerque for the Wednesday 13 Performs Murderdolls concert. This was the main reason for my trip, though I extended it into a nice family visit instead of a two-day run for nothing but the show. I’m going to write a review of the concert, so I won’t go into details in this post. Let me just say it was worth the 4 hour flight and 3.5 hour drive. Meeting Wednesday 13 (and guitarist Roman Surman) was everything. I’ve been a fan of Murderdolls for 20 years, and I thought I might die. Haha! Wednesday could not have been nicer. I told him that he’d always been my favorite Murderdoll and he said “So give me a hug since I’m yours.” I melted. Oh, and he said it was obvious I wasn’t from New Mexico because of my accent.
Ok. I’ll stop. You can read the rest when I share my review.
Thursday was another lazy day. Rick smoked burgers for dinner and we watched TV. He and Jayne had to work on Friday, and I used that time to do an interview with Adam of EverFelt and bond with their cats.
Rick and I stayed up late, finishing season 3 of “Outer Banks.” When I got up Saturday morning, Jayne was at work and Rick had already found our first college football game of the day. Now, this may seem strange to y’all, but this was the thing I was most excited about, besides the concert. My brother and I haven’t been able to watch football together since he moved to Colorado. Our whole family are huge Alabama Crimson Tide fans, and this past weekend was a big game: Alabama played LSU. Jayne was bored, but Rick and I were happy, especially given that Alabama won.
And then it was Sunday and time for me to get on a plane and return to Alabama. I had two more days off work, which was lucky because I came home with the flu. Now I’m back in the swing of real life and I kind of hate it. Just counting the days until my next trip…
UK metal band Thunderous Jones returns with their new single, “HeREtiC.” The track is off their forthcoming EP A Heart From Hell, set to be released in early 2024.
“HeREtiC” comes in like a punch to the face, with brutal riffs, a driving beat, and dark lyrics that express the more harrowing side of religion. The play between thrash and groove, paired with harsh vocals interspersed with cleans that are reminiscent of Corey Taylor, give this song balance and keeps the ear interested. And that’s all before even mentioning the breakdown around the 3-minute mark.
“HeREtiC” is available to stream on all major digital platforms as of today! You can check out the video on Spaceuntravel’s YouTube channel!
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Corvin’s Breed is an industrial metal band from New England that formed in 2014. Since then, Corvin’s Breed has released one EP, I’m Not Normal, and a full-length album entitled The Witching Hour. The band is set to hit the road this November/December with Psyclon Nine, Clockwork Echo, and Guillotine.
I had the opportunity to chat with vocalist Matty Corvin for a little Corvin’s Breed 101.
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First, I would just like to thank you for your time. I’m going to start with something very basic. How was the band formed, and what’s the story behind the name?
Matty: The band was formed in 2014. I always found crows to be very fascinating because people don’t seem to talk about them, but they’re very important as they like to feast off of the flesh of carcasses. They’re creatures I always felt a connection with in my personal life. I figured this is my vision, this is my breed, and the people that get it are part of it as well.
Was there always a common vision among the band members, or did y’all have to mesh a variety of influences and musical backgrounds?
MC: I wanted this to be something refreshing. I never thought this to be a band that’s set out to sound like a certain band in particular. I thought “if it’s already out there, why should I recreate it?” I just wanted to stick out like a sore thumb, so visual aesthetics were always crucial. I just tried to find like-minded musicians who were influenced by Alice Cooper, White Zombie, and Static-X. Those were the bands that really understood the concept of being original and entertaining an audience. If you were to look through my library there’s such a wide variety of bands and artists you would come across that probably wouldn’t match up to what this whole thing is.
Speaking of influences, who are your biggest ones, personally? And carrying that a step further, what (or who) was it that inspired you to pursue a career in music?
MC: Music was always playing in the house growing up. My mom was really into the 80s hair metal stuff like Poison, Mötley Crüe, Ratt.
I remember watching the music television channel on TV with her, and all these bands were super flashy with their hair all done up with crazy outfits, and those guys had a lot of talent. Music was something I was always attracted to but it wasn’t until I saw Poison live when I was about 7 years old that I realized this is what I wanted to do for the rest of my life and I just went balls to the wall with it since.
Can you tell me a little bit about the band’s writing and recording process?
MC: The music always comes first when it comes to writing, before any vocals or lyrics. As much as I love intricate music, I like to simplify it. I want to make people dance and have a good time. I feel like once you start adding offbeat stuff and weird time signatures, people lose interest, as much as I love that stuff. I’d rather see people moving on the dance floor. Adding elements of other genres to the mix has always been something I like to do.
With imagery playing a huge role in the band, and with the overall subject matter and just…aura…of the band, I have to assume you’re a horror fan. Is that correct?
MC: Absolutely! I would say horror and comedy are two things that sum up my entire entity. Those are two extremes of entertainment that make you feel something and can’t be taken seriously, and I find that to be really interesting.
That’s a topic we’ll have to revisit when we have more time, because I can talk horror for hours. Moving right along, what is your favorite of the songs you’ve written, if you have one? And why do you connect with it the most?
MC: That’s a really tough question. There’s a lot of songs we have that are really personal to me. Music is all about expression, so I like to write about experiences that I’ve gone through in hopes that someone listening can relate and maybe it will help them get through a similar situation. But to answer your question, I really don’t have a favorite.
Y’all are about to set out on the Infection Divinum Tour with Psyclon Nine, Clockwork Echo, and Guillotine. How do you feel about this? I know y’all toured with Psyclon Nine earlier this year.Are you excited to be on the road with them again?
MC: Yes, very excited. Those guys have been nothing but great to us. Nero and I go way back, and it’s always an absolute pleasure working with him. We [Corvin’s Breed] seem to have gathered quite the following. Myself as well as the rest of the band are looking forward to seeing familiar faces and reconnecting with the fans.
What is your favorite thing about performing live?
MC: There’s nothing like putting on the face and becoming this monster that I have created for myself. It’s very therapeutic for me. I could have had a falling out with a friend, or even had a death in the family, and I had to put on a show right after, and I just let all of that energy out. There’s nothing like the feeling of tapping into your inner self and showing that to other people that probably had those same issues and a smile or a nod is a way of saying “I get you”. And then when that’s all over and done with, you have fans that thank you, and I think that’s the most rewarding part.
Still on the topic of live shows, what would your dream lineup (that includes Corvin’s Breed) be?
MC: I think a tour with Rob Zombie and Corvin’s Breed would be a cool show to see.
What are the band’s plans for the rest of the year and into 2024?
MC: We will have a couple singles coming out really soon, along with a couple music videos. That will be followed up by a new album called MISANTHROPY, which will be released early 2024. Hopefully there will be more touring, but there’s nothing in the works as we speak.
Is there any message you’d like to give your fans, both current and future?
MC: Thank you for all your support. We can’t wait to see everyone on the road.
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Be sure to check out Corvin’s Breed on the road this fall. The Infection Divinum xx Annos Tour kicks off November 15th in San Francisco, CA. (For a full list of dates, visit this post.)
You can keep up with all things Corvin’s Breed by following them on their various socials and streaming platforms.
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