Lollipop Magazine

Rhino Bucket – And Then It Got Ugly – Review

April 14, 2006

First studio album in 12 freakin’ years. Signed to Warner Bros in 1990, had a couple hits, were on Headbanger’s Ball, and landed a song in Wayne’s World.

The Ribeye Brothers – Bar Ballads and Cautionary Tales – Review

April 14, 2006

Firmly rooted in the Back from the Grave/Nuggets tradition of bands in matching suits playing furiously catchy three-minute slabs. Two ex-Monster Magnet alum.

The Real McKenzies – 10,000 Shots – Review

April 14, 2006

They’ve shied away from the Bon Jovi in kilt and combat boots that plagued Oot and Aboot. Come a long way t’wards becoming the Scottish Dropkick Murphys.

Slave To The System – Review

April 14, 2006

Forgettable name, but Slave To The System turns out to be a cool bit of rock star marriaging in the Audioslave, Velvet Revolver, Brides of Destruction oeuvre.

Sepultura – Dante XXI – Review

April 14, 2006

Sepultura turn in what is probably their coolest album of the under-rated Derrick Green years.

Rydells – Go Mental – Review

April 14, 2006

Go back to the thirty-second song, then find your own identity. The Rydells’ Jimmy, Denny, and Billy write short enough songs, but repeat them into annoyance.

Bloodhound Gang – Hefty Fine – Interview

April 7, 2006

An interview with singer Jimmy Pop

The Poles – As Above So Below – Review

April 7, 2006

An odd mix of light indie rock and noisy indie rock. I’m too high-strung to sit through the quiet songs, but “Design the Fight” and “Metal” are intriguing.

If All Else Fails – Do Not Forget To Be Angry – Review

April 7, 2006

Eight years in the making, demo deals with Columbia and Immortal. They’re not just another melodic punk band with layered harmonies, there’s substance here.

Crowne Vict – A Method to Feel Alive – Review

April 7, 2006

From the whisper to a scream hard rock style to the slick production and pro packaging, these tousled-hair brooders know the game.