American Standards – Anti-Melody Record Review

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American Standards record review of Anti-Melody by The Pitmaster American Standards, an Arizona based quartet are set to release their forthcoming full-length album, Anti-Melody today April 28th. Forming in 2011 and releasing their first record in 2012 on We Are Triumphant, the band quickly became known for their intense live show, tongue in…

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Rarities – Smile Empty Soul – Record Review

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Rarities by Smile Empty Soul-Record Review by Vince A. Rarities, by Smile Empty Soul is a compilation of unreleased material, along with two songs from soundtracks, which were not included in any of their studio releases. Many songs were previously only available via bootlegs, so fans can finally get them via a packaged…

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Record Review – Blacktop Mojo – Burn the Ships – Dueling Reviewers

The Pit Magazine, Black Top Mojo, Burn the Ships, record Review

Blacktop Mojo review of their new record “Burn the Ships”  by reviewers Vince and Dean! A few weeks ago I had sent the Blacktop Mojo record, “Burn the Ships” to be reviewed. A week later, forgetting that I had done so, I sent it to another reviewer. In an attempt…

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Record Review – Hostile – “Hypnotic Regression”

The Pit Magazine, Hostile, Hypnotic Regression, Scattered Hamlet

Hostile “Hypnotic Regression” Record Review by Adam Joad of Scattered Hamlet. When I was approached by the good folks at The Pit Magazine to do review Hostile, though I thought it was cool they asked me or regarded my opinion as being one of any importance, I still had reservations.…

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Record Review – Satan Takes a Holiday – Aliens

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Satan Takes a Holiday, “Aliens” Record Review in The Pit! Satan Takes a Holiday, don’t let the name fool you, this is a Swedish indie, garage, glam inspired rock band that is a mix of 60’s Garage and 70’s Groove that is regarded as one of the best live bands in their homeland…

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Record Review: Korean Fire Drill-More Bad Ass Than Half Ass

The Pit Magazine, Korean Fire Drill, More Badass Than Half Ass, Twitch

Korean Fire Drill – More Bad Ass than Half Ass (Less Bad Ass than Half Ass) a review by Twitch! First, this Korean Fire Drill record is a formulaic comedy rock album in the vein of Green Jelly or Scatterbrain. Just wanted to set the expectation there. Korean Fire Drill’s…

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