Forbidden – with Anal Cunt at Babyhead – Review May 1, 1995 Their set was upfront yet unmemorable, then again they really threw themselves on us. Their song, “Rape,” made the crowd actually move.
Wargasm – Review March 1, 1995 Wargasm has been a success story for metal bands: A die-hard local following, consistently heavy albums on Massacre Records, and a video on Headbangers Ball.
Obituary – with Napalm Death, Machine Head at Club Babyhead – Review October 1, 1994 A dazed yet smiling guy with a broken nose bleeding profusely emerged from the pit, finally made it to the exit. “Now that’s more like it,” I thought.
Napalm Death – with Obituary, Machine Head at Club Babyhead – Review October 1, 1994 Napalm Death bludgeon the crowd with the most intense core heard in a while. Their road experience showed and shined through their ever-so-tight set.
Machine Head – with Obituary, Napalm Death at Club Babyhead – Review October 1, 1994 Machine Head proved themselves worthy of the opening slot. This is metal for the ’90s, pure power and feel.
Smackmelon – Review September 1, 1994 The sometimes biting sarcasm is carefully laced between the folds of the ringing guitars, and will sneak-smack you right upside the head.
Helmet – with Sausage and Rollins Band at The Wallace Center – Review September 1, 1994 While they managed to bring their bristling, raw power to the stage, they just weren’t as smooth and seamless as Rollins or as innovative as Sausage.
Rollins Band – with Sausage and Helmet at The Wallace Center – Review September 1, 1994 Barefoot and spewing liquid from pores and mouth, King Henry led his super tight band and the pit through a monster set.
Black Market Flowers – at The Middle East Cafe – Review June 1, 1994 They were goofy-looking and had a goofy humor. Quibbling about song order and “Na-na”ing after screw ups made the show personable and a lot of fun.