April 2012 – Page 7 – Lollipop Magazine

Unsane – Wreck – Review

April 15, 2012

Unsane have brought their uncompromising noise rock to ultra-cool record labels: Matador, Amphetamine Reptile, Ipecac, and now Alternative Tentacles.

Angelspit – Static – Music Stream

April 15, 2012

Aussic electro mavens Angelspit have toured with the likes of Front Line Assembly, Skinny Puppy, Sisters of Mercy, and, just last year, Lords of Acid.

The Qualia – Guess I Lied – Music Stream

April 15, 2012

Thoughtful synth-popsters The Qualia have an Interpol-like air of dark confidence about them on “Guess I Lied.”

Borknagar – Roots – Music Stream

April 15, 2012

The big, Earth-moving sounds on Borknagar’s Urd carry oversize themes as well, from planetary creation to cosmic unrest. “Roots” is among the many bright spots.

Megadeth – TH1RT3EN – Review

April 15, 2012

“Public Enemy No. 1” comes from the fun side of Megadeth. Plus, the video for the song has monkeys in it.

Bereft – Withered Efflorescence – Music Stream

April 15, 2012

“Withered Efflorescence” holds true to the Los Angeles band’s statement that “real music is birthed from pain, hatred, despair, suffering and regret.”

Me First and the Gimme Gimmes – Sing In Japanese – Review

April 15, 2012

Me First and the Gimme Gimmes have never been afraid of being quirky, so it should be no surprise that they’ve put out an EP sung entirely in Japanese.

Behemoth – Summoning of the Ancient Gods – Music Stream

April 15, 2012

Returning to the U.S. after frontman Negral’s battle with leukemia, these Polish death metal warriors are set to tour with Watain this spring.

Toxic Coma – Satan Rising – Review

April 15, 2012

A project from Velvet Acid Christ mastermind Bryan Erickson. A more experimental, fun, psychedelic, and downright weird approach to industrial techno music.

The Used – Vulnerable – Review

April 15, 2012

These Utah rockers have sold millions and amassed a loyal following. They put a twist on their traditionally heavy sound with dub reggae on “Hands and Faces.”