• December 2, 2024
MMF

Review: Milwaukee Metalfest ’24

I decided a year ago (2023) that I’d make it a point to hit Milwaukee Metal Fest (MMF) in 2024. In fact, that decision led me to buy tickets to Blades Of Steel last year and 2 Minutes To Tulsa back in March. To date, I haven’t seen a bad…

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Night Eyez

Exclusive Video Premiere for Night Eyez ‘City’

You probably recognize the name Jason Hartman from his amazing pysch / rock band Vanishing Kids and you’d be right. Not one to stay idle, he just dropped a new song / video from his side project Night Eyez you can check out below. It’s quirky, it’s got a cool…

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Wraith

Interview with Wraith

Midwestern metal machine Wraith proudly describe themselves as “no bullshit speed & thrash.” Toss in a little bit of blackened rock N roll and you’re cooking with gas. Last Fall Wraith supported Exciter on three dates in Chicago, Detroit, and Cleveland. No rest for the wicked, lead / rhythm guitarist…

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owlbear

Interview with Owlbear

I did a series of articles for New Noise Magazine a few years ago about bands and musicians who game, specifically with Dungeons and Dragons but other fantasy role playing games as well. When I heard Owlbear got booked for the great “Legions Of Metal” festival in Chicago (May 3…

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carbellion

Interview with Milwaukee Heavy Rockers Carbellion

Milwaukee’s Carbellion have been destroying eardrums for the last 20 years with their heavy rock style and mile wide sound. 2024 not only marks the band’s 20 year anniversary, it will also see the mighty Carbellion playing two music festivals in the UK in June and possibly more shows after…

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December Heavy Hitters Spotify Playlist ’23

A new playlist has been posted with a nod toward my Midwestern roots featuring Carbellion, Wraith, To The Dogs, Olathia, and Deathwish. Dungeon Weed makes the list with two tracks — Look for their interview here at Cosmic Monolith. If you’re into RPGs like I am the mighty Owlbear is…

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