Lollipop Magazine

Converge announces Fall 2023 Tour Dates – News

July 28, 2023

On the heels of Jane Live, Converge announce west coast dates with Deaf Club, Elizabeth Colour Wheel, & Entry, and two east coast shows with Botch & Cave In.

Botch – We Are the Romans – Review

October 19, 2007

Crucial records, along with Refused’s Songs to Fan the Flames of Discontent, they pretty much were the pinnacle of the metalcore movement.

Botch – American Nervoso – Review

October 19, 2007

Botch almost single-handedly carved a new path for metalcore. Instead of testosterone-fueled rage, they had genuine passion and a great sense of humor.

Botch – 061502 – Review

April 6, 2007

In nine years (two full-lengths, an EP, and several singles), this quartet took hardcore to the next level. 061502 presents the last show in the band’s career.

Botch – Unifying Themes Redux – Review

December 22, 2006

The non-LP/early years of sorely-missed tech metalcore greats Botch in one handy package, presenting the influential band’s roots and semi-primitive beginnings.

Roy – Tacomose – Review

March 1, 2004

Featuring members of Botch, These Arms Are Snakes, and Harkonen, you’d think Roy was a math metal powerhouse. You’d be even more surprised by how good of an indie rock band they are.

Botch – An Anthology of Dead Ends – Review

June 20, 2003

The band has never sounded better: Awkward catchiness, mind-boggling technicality, third degree-burn ferocity, and just overall fucking top notch songcrafting.

Boston Not London – New Electronic Music From Boston Massachusetts – Review

February 22, 2002

Sometimes, you just gotta take the bad with the shitty. First off, bad reference to the seminal punk album, This is Boston Not L.A. Second, get some soul.

Botch – We Are the Romans – Review

April 1, 2000

Noisecore doesn’t get any better than this. Not even Deadguy/Kiss It Goodbye stuff. Botch makes spazzing-out on record feel like a live show in your stereo.