Pentagram, Hull, Bezoar, Judas Priestess @ Europa, Jan 6th, 2011

Pentagram are gods. This much is a given. They're just one of those unfukwittable things in life. Like loudly farting in a crowded library or beer for breakfast, they're always the right choice. More on them later though.

So I haven't been to many shows lately, one here or there, but hardly the number I was hitting 6 months ago. Anyways, many moons ago, my buddy Tyler of Bezoar/the Levee fame told me that he was opening up for Pentagram at Europa in January. I, of course, was fucking stoked for him because Bezoar is one of the best bands around Brooklyn right now and they totally fit that bill. On top of that, he mentioned that perennial favorites and excellent all around dudes Hull would also be on the bill. A fucking success before it even starts.

So I showed up nice and early to catch Bezoars set. Well. Fucking. Worth it. Everytime I see that band they get just a little weirder, just a little heavier, and just a little better. Straight stonerdoom morons, maybe sit this one out. This band involves though, and the ability to deal with a solo and some psyche. Now for the rest of us who can handle big boy/girl music, get this fucking album and see them live. Sarah's vox are eerie and evil as fuck, Tyler has some of the best tone in the city, and the new drummer Justin(?) totally gave the band new life. He's fucking heavy. 'Nuff Said.

Next on was Judas Priestess. They're good. They cover Judas Priest and they're all ladies. I'm sure plenny has been written about them elsewhere so I'm gonna move on.

After that, Hull. This band will be remembered in the future. Mark my fucking words people. They're one of the few bands out there tight enough to exist as a 5 piece with 5 singers and 3 guitars, claim having an awful night, and still have the entire audience raving like fucking lunatics at the end of their set. Fuck it, they're heavy enough to blow the power out of my old house, they're heavy enough to blow your fucking mind. Got it? Good. Go see Hull. Now. Asap. Stat.

Finally, Pentagram. Now, despite the fact that I truly believe in the unholy, unquestionable power of this band, I've seen them not at their best in the past. Every once in a while the sound just isn't up to par, the crowds fucking lame, Bobby's nodding off in a smack induced haze, etc. Whatever the excuse, they're not 100% reliable live.

This was not one of those shows. Easily the best I've ever seen them. Europa was a perfect fit for the crowd, the band, the vibe, just everything. Not too big or small, the sound was absolutely fucking killer, and they were tighter than a nun's cunt. Their tone was dialed, their set was on fucking point hitting a good mix of old and new, and Bobby was a fucking wildman. Now that shit, was a blast. If you missed em then, find them soon.

Further Examples of the Failure of Modern Man

Ok, civilization is pretty much in fucking decline. The bad guys won, the good guys have no fucking spine, the world is shit, and NYC is now officially 215% fucking lamer than it was before I read this. Who would have guessed Iggy Pop needed a "you break, you buy" clause?

Throw in the fucking towel. It's over. Someone get me out of here. Preferably somebody in Sweden...

Fuck My Home Town

Harvey Milk, Coalesce, and The Atlas Moth @ Le Poisson Rouge in NYC - March 8th, 2010

Here's a bunch of shots from the Harvey Milk/Coalesce/Atlas Moth show put on by the folks at Blackened last night at Le Poisson Rouge. All the bands put on a killer show despite the Monday night crowd. It's tough as shit fighting a slack audience but somehow all the bands managed to rip shit up. I've got movies coming in the near future, stay tuned.

Check some more shots on Flickr

Municipal Waste, Phobia, Brutal Truth, and Cauldron @ the Gramercy Theater, NYC. Dec 9th, 2009

WAY WAY MORE TO COME!






Municipal Waste set on Flickr

Municipal Waste - Walk on & "Unleash the Bastards" @ Gramercy Theater, NYC. Dec. 9th, 2009. www.nogodsnovegetables.com from Jack Crank on Vimeo.

Municipal Waste - "Headbanger Facerip" @ Gramercy Theater, NYC. Dec. 10, 2009. www.nogodsnovegetables.com from Jack Crank on Vimeo.

Municipal Waste @ Gramercy Theater, NYC. Dec. 09, 2009. www.nogodsnovegetables.com from Jack Crank on Vimeo.

Apparently videos games are metal afterall

Disnihil - Self Titled

Here's the s/t from NYC's own Disnihil. Shit's killer. Such good fucking d-beat. Hey Disnihil, do a split with Rats in the Walls? Fuck yeah NY. Hold that shit down.

Disnihil - S/T

Fist Fokkin' the Neighbors

This interview was conducted on possibly the most foul smelling block in the fucking universe. The bands are the Neighbours and the Fist Fokkers out of Iceland. Shit was the most fun night ever.

Fist Fokkin' with the Neighbors from Jack Crank on Vimeo.

5 Minutes with Nick of Krallice

Interview with Nick of Krallice, May 26, 2009 @ Webster Hall from Jack Crank on Vimeo.

HOLY FUCKING SHIT! PENTAGRAM IN NYC!

If you wanna meet me I'll be there. With a Pentagram patch on.