Gruesome- Dimensions of Horror (Album Review)

Musician: Gruesome
Album Title: Dimensions Of Horror
Genre/ Subgenre: Death metal
Label: Relapse
Release Date: May 20, 2016

Gruesome sound and play death metal that is a love letter and tribute to the early sound of the fathers of the genre, Death. They made their debut in 2015 with Savage Land. They're back this year with the what is one of the best EPs I have heard thus far in 2016.

They present that Death love right from the get go. The driving and pounding drums by Gus Rios make for a frontal attack you won't soon forget. They're accompanied by Robin Mazen's bass to give the album a thick and heavy sound, throughout. The guitars by Daniel Gonzalez and Matt Harvey (who also does the vocals) are alternately soaring and crunching. It's all played with a ferocity and technicality that old-school death metal fans will eat up. Harvey's aforementioned vocals are the right mix of anger, gruff, and growl, yet clear enough to get at least some of the gory images the band seems to love.

That love of gore, death, and horror imagery abound in the killer songs. The full force attack of "Raped by Darkness" is all about Sam Raimi's classic Evil Dead. Other standout tracks include the opener "Forces of Death", the title track "Dimensions of Horror" (the gory video, of which, you can see below) and the crunch and drive of "Hellbound". The finishing touches of old-school Death love is the fucking kick ass cover done by Ed Repka, who has worked on covers for not just just Death but Massacre, Atheist, and Megadeth, as well. By the way, do you realize that the zombie is reading from the Necronomicon?! Ash (Evil Dead hero) might need to find him and kick his ass!

If you love this type of music and long for the days like it, then Dimensions of Horror is for you. It will sedate your hunger for it. They only problem I can see is that you'll want more. Well, we'll just have to eagerly await their next full release for that now, won't we?

* * * * out of  * * * * * 

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MILE HIGH MEDIA RELEASES ‘LESBIAN ADVENTURES – OLDER WOMEN, YOUNGER GIRLS: VOL. 9’ ON DVD

All pics courtesy of Mile High Media and Sweetheart Video:

As always whenever I get an update of a new release from the fine folks at Mile High Media and Sweetheart Video, I get very excited. This is no different. A beautiful and amazing cast makeup the ladies of this all-girl flick. Plus, it's from one of my favorite series of theirs, so I am excited x infinity!

From the Mile High Media press release:

Acclaimed Sweetheart Video Series Features Top Stars Abella Danger, Dana DeArmond, & Megan Rain in Volume 9

MONTREAL, Quebec (June 1, 2016) – Mile High Media’s “Lesbian Adventures – Older Women, Younger Girls: Vol. 9” releases on DVD today. The ninth volume of the award-winning all-girl series from Sweetheart Video turns up the heat with four brand new vignettes featuring hot, mature lesbians with younger women.

“Lesbian Adventures – Older Women, Younger Girls: Vol. 9” is directed by Dana Vespoli and stars Jaclyn Taylor, Daisy Ducati, Elexis Monroe, Abella Danger, Melissa Moore, Dana DeArmond, Megan Rain, and Sinn Sage.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To view a gallery of images from the movie on Mile High Media’s new fan Wordpress site, visit https://milehighmovies.wordpress.com/2016/05/26/older-women-do-it-better-nsfw-gallery/.

Volume 9 starts off when bratty, homophobic Megan has been giving her lesbian moms a hard time, so they call on their friend, Sinn, a LBGTQ activist, to help young Megan see the light. Seductive Abella lures her nervous stepmom Elexis to the dark side in the second scene. Then uptight suburban housewife Jaclyn is shocked to learn that Daisy, the college student renting a room in her house, is a stripper. Finally, big shot director Dana finds herself in an awkward situation when actress Melissa assumes her callback is a casting couch situation.

“This is another worthy addition to our critically acclaimed and awarded series,” states Mile High Media Vice President Jon Blitt. “The film offers four seductive scenarios fans will love.”

Sweetheart Video’s goal is to create original, innovative girl / girl erotica for the discerning viewer. Sweetheart films are storyline-driven, carefully cast, and always containing real sexual encounters between women who truly want to be together.

Mile High Media hosts membership sites for its acclaimed studios.  SweetheartVideo.com provides consumers with all the passionate girl / girl scenes Sweetheart Video is known for, direct on their computer.

In addition to Mile High Media’s Twitter (Twitter.com/MileHighMovies) and Facebook (Facebook.com/MileHighMedia) pages, fans of Sweetheart Video can find information about their favorite studio at www.Twitter.com/SweetheartVids and https://www.facebook.com/pages/SweetHeartVideo/281107658619389. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

About Mile High Media:

Mile High Media has been a pillar of the adult industry for over 25 years.  The Canadian managed company began as a Canadian licensee for American adult movies, ensuring it distributed only the highest quality content.  Understanding the diverse and ever changing needs of its consumer base, Mile High determined the best way to provide a wide array of superior entertainment was to produce its own.  In 2003, Mile High launched Doghouse Digital, the first of its acclaimed lines catering to specific niches.  Growing market trends and demand led Mile High to create Sweetheart Video (lesbian line), Sweet Sinner (couple line), Reality Junkies (reality gonzo line), Male Reality (gay reality gonzo line), Icon Male (Gay romance line) and recently launched TransSensual (TS erotica line).  With over 2500 titles, Mile High’s studios yield some of the most viewed adult movies in the world, available on all platforms, including broadcast, IPTV, VOD and mobile applications.  Mile High is committed to evolve alongside consumers tastes, reflecting new developments in technology and entertainment.  This philosophy led AEBN to name Mile High the 2012 Studio of the Year and most recently the receipt of FSC 2016 Production Company of the Year award.  For more information, visit www.MileHighOnline.com, www.Facebook.com/MileHighMedia or www.Twitter.com/MileHighMovies.

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ANGELA WHITE Stars In New Showcase DVD "Angela Loves Gonzo"

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Entheos- The Infinite Nothing (Album Review)

Musician: Entheos
Album Title: The Infinite Nothing
Genre/ Subgenre: Progressive death metal
Label: Artery Recordings
Release Date: April 1, 2016

The Infinite Nothing is the debut album from progressive death metal band Entheos. Birthed from former members of various other bands, this is one of the most original and exciting death albums of the year. 

The music is complex and full tempo changes, but it never comes off as boring or pretentious. Instead there is a feeling of a continuous attack of technically superior death metal. Everyone in this band just exceeds at being extremely proficient and talented in their respective roles. Frank Costa's soaring and ripping guitars give a deep and wondrous variety to their sound. While the pounding drum and bass, by Navene Koperweis and Evan Brewer, receptively, make for a driving and thundering force. They are accompanied by the brutal vocals of Chaney Crabb. She sounds vicious but still manages to keep a feel that goes perfectly with the accompanying music. To only say she is one of the best female vocalists in extreme metal would be an understatement. 

This all adds to give birth to music that goes from pounding, to fast, to crunching, to groove filled, to melodic, many times within the span of just one song. Thus the album is always exciting to listen to. It makes you want to hear songs again and again. And, each listen will reveal a new and exciting part of the music, one you may not have noticed before.

While every song here is excellent; there are a couple that really standout. "New Light" (the first video off of the album) is filled with a driving and jazzy tempo, and is highlighted by one super-cool bass break that gives it a very fresh sound. The thundering title track pummels from the very beginning and only seams to gain more vicious strength. An almost industrial sounding opening to the killer "An Ever-Expanding Human" leads to a song that is sure to have you and the pit moving. While, the speedy "Mind Alone" will pummel you, as if someone took your head and smashed against concrete repeatedly.

Unquestionably original and complex, this is a must have for fans of technically superior death metal or those looking for something fresh, heavy, and different.. The Infinite Nothing is, in actuality, everything!

* * * * 1/2 out of  * * * * * 



I hope that you are all enjoying your Memorial Day Weekend. And, remember amidst all the barbecues, drinking, and fun to take time to remember those who have given their lives for our freedom. Also, this is my birthday today, and I am just taking it chill, for now. Take care and stay safe, my friends. 

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Kiss Rocks Vegas (Review)

Kiss and Vegas go perfectly together. Their merging is basically a no-brainer. So, hence when they did a residency back in 2014 at the Joint in the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, it made perfect sense. One of those nights was capture for a new concert film called Kiss Rocks Vegas. It played one night only at the movies on May 25, 2016, and I got a chance to catch it.

At the beginning if the film, we have the band members talking about the show, what went into it, their ideas, etc for roughly fifteen minutes. Then we go right into concert. The band sounds great and the stage is huge,  filled with fire, explosions, hydraulics, etc. Everything is just spectacular!

All the classic live Kiss moments are here. Band members rising, guitars shooting fire, etc. Of course, there is also Simmons' breathing fire and spitting blood. This all accompanied by huge screens playing various images that go with the songs and shots of the band.

The concert, itself, was shot with excellent camera work, getting you right into the action, with some kick ass and exciting close-ups. This is all intercut with audience reaction shots including male Kiss fans, hot girls, and cute kids. Some audience members are, if course, wearing Kiss makeup!

The setlist represents a good variety of the different eras in the bands decades long career. They even pick three songs off of Creatures of the Night, my second favorite Kiss album of all time. Said setlist consists of:

1. Detroit Rock City
2. Creatures of the Night
3. Psycho Circus
4. Parasite
5. War Machine
(Gene breathes fire)
6. Tears Are Falling
7. Deuce
8. Lick It Up
(with "Won't Get Fooled Again"… more )
9. I Love It Loud
10. Hell or Hallelujah
11. Bass Solo
(Gene spits blood and flies)
12. God of Thunder
13. Do You Love Me
14. Love Gun
(Paul flies out to audience… more )
15. Black Diamond

Encore:
1. Shout It Out Loud
2. Rock and Roll All Nite

God Gave Rock 'n' Roll to You II (Over end credits)

I cannot wait for this concert to hit blu-ray!! I will definitely be getting it. And, if you're a fellow Kiss you'll want to do the same! !

* * * * out of * * * * 

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Conquer Divide- Conquer Divide (Album Review)

Musician: Conquer Divide
Album Title: Conquer Divide
Genre/ Subgenre: Metalcore
Label: Artery Recordings 
Release Date: June 16, 2015

The self-titled debut album from all female metalcore group Conquer Divide is a catchy little bit of groove laden music. They worked with producer/ engineer Joey (Asking Alexandria, Blessthefall, Of Mice & Men) Sturgis, who really helped them catch a great sound on the album. The result is that it ranked in at #13 on the Billboard’s HeatSeeker charts.

The band does the duel vocal thing quite well. The melody filled signing parts are handled excellently by Kiarely Castillo. She has a great voice that is filled with emotion and not only recalls but rival's that of Paremore's Haley Williams. While, the screaming bits are aggressive and play a nice counterpart. The music is filled with hooks and rolling breakdowns which help to make the music really enjoyable and fun to listen to. 

In fact, I think the band is great at playing the melodic and more soothing against the heavier and more pounding parts. I do wish the bass was mixed in a little thicker but the do guitars sound great. They soar and crunch quite nicely. The catchy songs definitely make you wanna move and bang your head, and sometimes that's all one can ask for. 

Highlight songs including the rolling and melodic "Self Destruct" which plays the melody versus heavy aspect of the band excellently. The breakdowns are particularity kick ass on this one. "Nightmares" has a great and soaring intro that goes full steam in pounding heaviness. I love how Castillo's beautiful vocals play so well against the overall crunch of the song. Throw in some chainsaw guitar sounds and you have a real winner. Proving that the band is also quite good at keeping melodic throughout one song, the beautiful and emotion filled "What's Left Inside" (the latest single from the band) really ranks as one the best tracks on the entire album. The catchy chorus will be stuck in your head for days on end.

Conquer Divide's debut does not not break any real ground. But, what they do, they do quite well. Great signing and an awesome heavy vs. melodic sound, will makes this an album you'll want to listen to a lot. And, more than probably you'll also end up signing along to it. I know I have been both since I heard it. 

***1/2 out of *****

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Conquer Divide Premiere new Music Video/Single on Revolver Magazine

I just watched the new video, "What's Left Behind" from all female metalcore group Conquer Divide from their self-titled, debut album released by Artery Recordings. And, I gotta say I love the song and video! The track is emotional, catchy, and driving and the video is powerful. It made it's premiere today at Revolver Magazine's website (the link to the video is below)

From the Artery Recordings Press Release:


Conquer Divide

Conquer Divide
Artery Recordings
16 June 2015
  Conquer Divide release new single "What's left Inside" on Artery Recordings, premiering the new music video on Revolver Magazine here. Based in the United States and England, Conquer Divide (For Fans of Asking Alexandra, Flyleaf, Pvris) have made a name for themselves with their catchy hooks, and their ability to quickly embarrass guys who don't think girls can play.

The six-member all female band (consisting of Kiarely Castillo, Janel Duarte, Kristen Woutersz, Isabel “Izzy” Johnson, Tamara Tadic and Ashley Colby) has managed to capture the attention and gain the respect from their ever growing fan base and critics alike. Over the past three years, the band have toured with Alesana, Slaves, Iwrestledabearonce, Upon A Burning Body with multiple featured showcases at SXSW.

In their recently released self-titled album, Conquer Divide was pushed to their limits and thought outside the box as they worked with gold record producer/engineer Joey Sturgis (Asking Alexandria, Blessthefall, Of Mice & Men). As a result of a stellar album and allot of hardwork, Their debut album “Conquer Divide” ranked #13 on Billboard’s HeatSeeker charts.

To date, the band have released videos for “At War” and “Nightmare” acquiring a million plus views, along side single "Sink Your Teeth Into This" featuring Denis Stoff of Asking Alexandria which garnished praise from critics and skeptics alike.

Conquer Divide is set to hit the air waves with a very personal single “What’s Left Inside.” Kristen describe the song to be “cathartic,” and hopes to motivate fans to turn a negative situation into something positive.

Conquer Divide is excited to release their new single/music video and ready to prove they can hang with the best of them. Be sure to keep your eye on Conquer Divide as they are primed and ready to take the music industry by storm.

And, keep your eyes here, as my review of this album will be up soon!

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The One:12 Collective - Punisher

All pics courtesy of Mezco Toyz.

 

One of the toys that I saw at this year's Toy Fair that I want to own most badly has to be Mezo Toyz badass 12" Punisher figure. It is an amazing figure of my all time comic-book hero. The features and detail look fucking incredible. With his increased popularity thanks the amazing second season of Netflix/ Marvel's Daredevil, this action figure promises to be hot as hell!  I swear if I don't make it part of my collection, I may lose what little sanity I have left! Read on for more info on it:

From the Mezco Toyz press release:

When veteran war hero Frank Castle's family is slain in front of him during a mob related shootout he vows vengeance becoming the Punisher.

waging a one man war on crime the Punisher utilizes his vast military skills to brutally serve justice to those he deems deserving. an expert in hand to hand and weapon based combat he is an unstoppable force.

Meticulously developed to capture the intensity of the character and outfitted on a newly designed One:12 Collective body, the figure has impressive details. The final product creates a "real world" look reflecting the characters severity .

The One:12 Collective Punisher features:

-1:12 scaled, accurate real fabric uniform with Death's head insignia

-Hyper-realistic portraits

-Super articulated body with over 32 points of articulation

-Intricately detailed weapons

 

Included with this figure:

-Standard head

- Alternate head 1

- Alternate head2

- Fists (L&R)

- Holding hands (L&R)

- Grappling hands (L&R)

- Posing hand (L)

- Karate strike hand (R)

- Armored skull load bearing vest with belt and knife sheath

- Combat knife

- 9mm automatic pistol with extra clip

- Machine gun with extra clip

- Grenade launcher with six grenades

- Submachine gun with extra clip

- Display base with posing post

  

Packaged in a deluxe, fifth panel window box with a character specific slipcover. Designed for collector convenience, the packaging allows for both maximum protection as well as ease of removal for display.

 

 

The Punisher joins the Collective in November/ December and is available for pre-order at

http://www.mezcotoyz.com/one-12-collective-punisher

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MILE HIGH MEDIA RELEASES ‘A MOTHER’S SECRET’ FROM NICA NOELLE

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