02 Thursday May 2013
Posted in Atmospheric, Band Spotlight, Doom Metal, Experimental, News, Upcoming Shit
Corrections House (Neurosis, Yakuza, etc) are on a roll. The band released their debut 7″ not too long ago and now according to their Facebook page, they have already started working on their first full length effort. No other information has been released just yet since the album stages are still in their infancy. But we will keep you updated on all Corrections House happenings. In the meantime, check out their weird ass video for “Grin With a Purpose” below.
22 Monday Apr 2013
Posted in Band Spotlight, Doom Metal, Drone, Experimental, News, Non-Metal, Videos
Corrections House (Neurosis, Yakuza, etc) have released their new music video for their entrancing song “Grin With a Purpose”. The track comes from their debut 7″ that the band released earlier this year. The video revolves around a mysterious driver in a ski mask drifting along a deserted highway, witnessing strange figures in the desert among other things. It’s pretty much a big interpretive art piece. You can stream the video below.
07 Monday Jan 2013
Posted in Band Spotlight, Metal, News, Tour Dates, Upcoming Shit
Corrections House, the sludge supergroup containing members of Yakuza, Neurosis and Eyehategod, have released a short teaser video for what seems to be their debut full length record. The album is apparently called Hoax the System according the video title. No other information has been released so far but be sure to check out the teaser below. Also, don’t forget to go to one of Corrections House’s shows in the coming weeks for a sneak peak of this legendary gathering of musicians. I have posted the tour dates below as well.
22 Saturday Dec 2012
Posted in Band Spotlight, Doom Metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, News, Sludge Metal, Tour Dates, Upcoming Shit
Neurosis’ Scott Kelly, Yakuza’s Bruce Lamont and Eyehategod’s Mike IX Williams and musician/producer Sanford Parker will be hitting the road together in early 2013. These musicians will each play a solo set before coming together in a sludge supergroup dubbed Corrections House. No other details have been released on this upcoming group but regardless, this sounds awesome. Take a gander at the full touring schedule below.
09 Tuesday Oct 2012
Posted in Band Spotlight, Metal, News, Streaming Albums..., Upcoming Shit
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Chicago based experimental metal act, Yakuza, are streaming their new record Beyul in full over at good ol’ Brooklyn Vegan. The record officially hits the streets on the 16th but if your itching for some saxophone on metal action then wait no more. I haven’t listened to the whole thing just yet but judging by what I have heard it sounds pretty freakin’ good. Stream it now!
In support of the new record, Yakuza will be playing the two dates below.
10/16 – Empty Bottle -Chicago, IL with Dysrhythmia
10/20 – Official CMJ Showcase at Saint Vitus – Chicago, IL with Royal Thunder, Fight Amp, Enabler, Helen Money and Sanhet.
-Lane Oliver
23 Thursday Aug 2012
Posted in Avant Garde, Band Spotlight, Metal, Upcoming Shit
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“The Last Day” trudges through post-metal, thrash and blues territory in a mere six minutes. Listen and be marveled by punishing and triumphant riffs that give way into stormy, melodic moments that are entwined by the soothing wisps of sax and cello. Those unfamiliar with Bruce Lamont and Yakuza are in for a pleasant surprise. “The Last Day” will appear on the band’s forthcoming record, Beyul, which will be released on October 16th via Profound Lore. Check out “The Last Day” and the track listing below:
10 Thursday May 2012
Posted in Avant Garde, Band Spotlight, Docs, Metal, News, Upcoming Shit
Yakuza entered Chicago’s Engine Studios this past weekend to begin recording their new record for Profound Lore. The prog metal titans’ own Bruce Lamont had this to say on the upcoming offering:
13 Friday Jan 2012
Posted in Band Spotlight, News, Non-Metal, Rock, Uncategorized, Videos
Earlier this month, Scott Kelly (Neurosis) played at The Empty Bottle in Chicago. At one point during the show he was joined on stage by Bruce Lamont (Yakuza) for a cover of Neil Young’s “Cortez The Killer”. Check out the footage and listen to the original below.
21 Sunday Aug 2011
Posted in Album Reviews, Band Spotlight, Metal, Non-Metal
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90 day men, atombombpocketknife, bloodiest, bruce lamont, dead, descent, follows, inside, neurosis, Relapse, rule, Slave, swans, yakuza
By: Lane Oliver
A few weeks ago I saw an ad for a band called Bloodiest on a website I frequently visit and was intrigued instantly. The name caught my attention as well as a caption that read “for fans of Swans”. I knew I had to check it out. So I followed the link and listened and was very pleased at what I had just heard. Bloodiest are a band from Chicago that are composed of ex and current members of Yakuza. 90 Day Men, Follows, and ATOMBOMBPOCKETKNIFE. Descent is the debut album from this band and was released back in March on Relapse Records. Is it metal you may ask? Not entirely. In fact, I am not sure what to call it exactly. Bloodiest are an entity all their own and categorizing them in a specific genre would be ill advised. Bloodiest combine elements of post metal and sludge like that of Neurosis as well as the experimental post rock stylings of bands such as Swans. But also utilize many other musical elements that give this album rare shape and form. Continue reading »
