If the striking artwork courtesy of Ian Miller of Ulthar was not a giveaway, Chitin (Transcending Obscurity Records) is far from a conventional affair. As previous output from Defect Designer proved, this Russian (by way of Norway) vehicle is one totally unafraid of formulas and usual genre structures even amongst a seemingly increasing amount of more esoteric death metal acts. Even previous experience however will not fully prepare listeners for proceedings here however with some equal parts innovation and outright absurdity- for better or worse.Continue reading
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On The Road… with Primus and The Chocolate Factory
Primus is more than a band, they are an institution. The boundary shattering Bay Area act has made an entire career of brainy concepts and musical wizardry to draw in legions of fans chanting “Primus Sucks”! So when the band launched their Willy Wonka inspired concept album Primus And The Chocolate Factory (ATO/Prawn Song) album in 2014, it wasn’t a huge leap or a left turn at all. In fact is makes perfect sense. In a concert setting, even more so. Brought to life by the imagination of the band and inspired by the beloved source material and joined by The Fungi Ensemble; a typically zany Primus show is elevated to a theatrical roller-coaster event emotionally. Even if you don’t have a connection to the original film, this material hits you emotionally as much as it tickles your funny bone, as the band as always done. Shot at The Rialto Theatre in Tuscon, AZ by Melina Dellamarggio of Melina D Photography for Ghost Cult, you don’t have to wait to dream the dreams to watch the music makers weave their magic spells.
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