Jesse Skinner
Exodus – Empire Live – Review by Jesse Skinner and Photos by Rachael Skinner Bay area Thrash Metal legends Exodus, graced the stage at Albanys premiere live entertainment venue Empire Live on November 17th 2024. Releasing a toxic assult of bare knuckle brawl style thrash, kicking ass and destroying ear drums. Spanning almost […]
Words by Jesse Skinner. Emerging onto the stage looking like a decaying mob of squids, stage lights flickering as if a looming doom is about ready to take shape. To subtly add to the horror, the vocalist was wearing a fluffy, pink fur coat… All while everyone was wondering, how in the hell did these […]
Words by Jesse Skinner. On Saturday, November 2, Legendary Scumdogs of the Universe GWAR led their tour of intergalactic carnage to Albany’s Empire Live. Opening for them was none other than “The ineffable Kings of Black Metal” Dark Funeral. Dark Funeral have been wreaking havoc for over 30 years, breathing new life into the black […]
Review by Jesse Skinner. PASS THE AMMUNITION is a four-piece thrash, punk-infused hybrid metal band hailing from the Dallas-Fort Worth area in the state of Texas. Firing on All Cylinders, from the start of the 11 track “Limited Edition Tour EP” to the very end, the metal influences they carry the torch for are obvious. […]
Review by Jesse Skinner. Malefic is a four-piece blackened death metal band from central New York. They have recently released their album The Second Coming. Malefic raises the bar with this release; it’s nothing short of Divine Consumption for your eardrums. Each song containing brutal guitar work with a complimentary rhythm section. A drumming style […]
Review by Jesse Skinner. Once the opening riffs commence and the first track starts to take off, it’s very difficult not to turn this up to 11. The Erotics “Destined to Damnation” is a horror/rock and roll hybrid with anthem-type hooks and electrifying riffs. Perfect soundtrack for the frightful time of year, your local strip […]
Interview by Jesse Skinner. Photo by Rachael Skinner. Emerging from Albany, the local band Gozer is gaining recognition for their distinctive approach to gritty hard rock and doom songwriting. This style is closely linked to the subgenres of stoner rock and doom metal, characterized by low-tuned guitars and a strong influence from the iconic band […]
Exhorder – An Xperience Interview – by Jesse Skinner. Exhorder, the titans of thrash groove, have been dominating the metal scene since the mid-eighties and helping to shape the sound of countless bands along the way. Despite experiencing periods of hiatus and several lineup changes, the group has successfully released four outstanding heavy metal albums. […]
Words by Jesse Skinner. On Saturday, September 14th, the Rock The Lake Music Festival took place in Lake George, New York, where a stage adorned with KISS ARMY flags fluttered in the wind. Fans gathered in anticipation to witness The Hottest Band in The World perform. However, with KISS announcing their retirement in December 2023, […]
Review by Jesse Skinner. Photos By: Rachael Skinner On Tuesday, September 10, the iconic thrash metal band Megadeth graced Albany’s MVP Arena as part of their Destroy All Enemies Tour, featuring the progressive nu-metal pioneers Mudvayne and the metalcore titans All That Remains. Originating from Massachusetts, All That Remains commenced the evening with their powerful […]
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