Castle Rat - Wizard

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Pyrexia - Wrath

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RIP Ace Frehley

I stopped doing memorials and tributes a long time ago due to my age, but this one was special because KISS was so important to my childhood. Take that FWIW, but I felt bad that his passing was overshadowed by the holidays and wanted to be sure to remember it.

On a positive note, I read that Peter Criss is releasing his first new album in 18 years. It will be available on Bandcamp (at least), if I read correctly. 

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Smashing Pumpkins - Cherub Rock

Another nostalgia favorite. Nostalgia Rock.

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Red Fang - Arrows

I don't just love Red Fang, I love their videos, too.

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Acumen Nation - Idle Lysergic Corpse

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Ministry - New Religion

Google told me I was a doorway with no depth.

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Neil Perry - There Was Definitely a Point When the Victim Passed Out... and the Killer Kicked Him

I don't know how this will go over with everyone, but I freaking love Neil Perry. I hope you enjoy!

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The Sword - Freya

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Living Gate - Ones and Zeroes

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-(16)- - After All

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Staticlone - Honeycomb

A good old thrasher.

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Obscura - Silver Linings

I'm too old to figure out how to get it out of phone view mode. That bassist is pretty incredible.

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No Rapper - Juicy J

Beat literally straight from the Underground.

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Neckbreakker - Absorption

Now, this I can play all day.

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Role Models - A Review

Role Models

I am a huge fan of both Sean William Scott and Paul Rudd, so I sought-out Role Models without knowing it was a movie about roleplaying (LARPing, actually). Being a huge fan of RPG, I was basically destined to enjoy the shit out of Role Models... and then they went and dropped KISS all over it. Yes, Role Models was literally made for me. If you think about it, that's a pretty recession-proof model - after all, they knew there was a built-in audience; if nothing else, they were certain to sell one ticket... and I'd need a ride - and so the math begins.

An uneven film, a lot of Role Models' charm comes from the fact that it doesn't even try to find its rhythm. It remains true to the improvisation of RPG, bouncing from one theme to another. However, it succeeds as a whole because it actually hits its mark almost every time; while haphazard, each element completes the thought behind it. When Role Models veers into snappy banter, the dialogue is jaunty and crisp; when it wobbles into the urbane, it goes deep blue; and when it strikes an emotional chord, it's unflinchingly genuine.

Uneven pacing, too many stories, dramatic moments in the midst of slapstick comedy - all easily handled by a rote formula. Overall, it leans on nostalgia to drive it and there just isn't enough, even for a superfan like myself, to keep it going, but it makes a valiant effort. A good watch to which you are unlikely to return.

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DJ Paul - Break Da Law '95

It's a shame to see 666 Mafia breaking-up but the times, they are a-changing. This is a pretty great remake of their break-out 1995 single from the album, Mystic Styles.

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Rabbit Junk - To All Good Night

Rabbit Junk is the cat's meow.

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Marilyn Manson - OAUG

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Peelingflesh - The G Code

Peelingflesh - The G Code is brand new (to me) and I'm digging it.

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