Record Review: Victims of Circumstance – FIVE

Five men in various outfits, victims of circumstance, pose in front of a colorful graffiti wall, each displaying a unique style from formal to casual.

VICTIMS OF CIRCUMSTANCE Mine the American Punk Paradigm With New Album FIVE Written by Abigail Smith Ska-punk band Victims of Circumstance recently released their fifth album, which they have titled FIVE. In this album the group experiments with many sounds and a variety of genres making FIVE far from boring. Victims…

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Record Review: Ragland – More Like A Melody

Two people sitting at a Ragland diner counter, looking in opposite directions, with vintage decor in the background.

Ragland’s “More Like a Melody” due for February 14th Release Ragland Review Written by Abigail Smith Oklahoma country group Ragland prepare to release their fourth album titled More Like A Melody on February 14, 2020. I was given the opportunity to listen to the album prior to its Valentine’s Day…

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Record Review: Ether Coven – Everything is Temporary Except Suffering

Four members of Ether Coven standing against a textured background in a monochrome photo, three wearing t-shirts, one in a cap, looking at the camera.

Ether Coven release new record, Everything is Temporary Except Suffering. Ether Coven review written by Abigail Smith. On the 10th of January, doom metal band Ether Coven released their new full-length album Everything is Temporary Except Suffering. This was the band’s second album released with Century Media Records and Ether…

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Trans Siberian Orchestra – Council Bluffs IA – 11.13.19

A musician from the Trans Siberian Orchestra playing guitar on stage at a concert with a cathedral-like backdrop illuminated by vivid green lights.

Trans Siberian Orchestra at Mid America Center in Council Bluffs, Iowa on November 13th, 2019. Trans Siberian Orchestra photos by The Pit Magazine photographer, Winsel Photography in Omaha, Nebraska. ©2019. Review by The Pit Master It is always a big thing to cover Trans Siberian Orchestra. I have seen them…

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Dream Theater – Omaha Nebraska – 11.4.19

A live Dream Theater concert scene with the band performing; vocalist, keyboardist, and two guitarists on stage, with a drummer in the background under large screens.

Dream Theater at The Orpheum Theater in Omaha, Nebraska on November 4th, 2019. Dream Theater photos by The Pit Magazine photographer, Winsel Photography with the help of Andy Kunz of Andy & Tamara Photography in Omaha, Nebraska. ©2019. I bought my first Dream Theater record, Images and Words, in 1992, and I freaking…

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A Killer’s Confession – The Indifference of Good Men – Record Review

Four men posing aggressively for a band photo in front of a metal door, the lead vocalist extending his fist towards the camera, with "A Killer's Confession" text overlay.

A Killer’s Confession Second Record “The Indifference of Good Men” to be Released Soon! A Killer’s Confession reviewed by The Pitmaster It has been just a shade over 18 months since A Killer’s Confession released their debut record “Unbroken” that was released by EMP Group founded by Dave Ellifson of…

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