Andy Mesecher

Razor & Tie (Craft Recordings) Producer: Josh Barber Metalcore staples Norma Jean and Craft Records re-released their 6th studio album on vinyl in support of Record Store Day. I’m happy to report the sludge translates well to vinyl, spinning classics like “If You Got It at Five, You Got It at Fifty” and “Sword in

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Fun fact. I have a 2-year-old daughter. Which means I have a walking wood chipper looking to destroy anything in her path. So naturally when she mad-dashed into my office I rushed to put all my vin…

Sharptone Records Producer: Randy LeBoeuf Portland’s Dying Wish get heavier—while also more vulnerable—with their second full-length. At times there’s an intentionality behind multiple rhythm guita…

Independent Producer: Gunship Synth-wave juggernauts Gunship are back with an album featuring composers John Carpenter and Tyler Bates and musicians Gavin Rossdale and sax slinger Tom Cappell…

Phoenix, Arizona’s Blessthefall are releasing 10-year anniversary repressings of their fourth release, Hollow Bodies. I was shipped the “Wide Black” variant (pictured above), and it’s no frills. No…

When I was informed Slipknot’s 2009 Madison Square Garden performance would be released on vinyl and sent my way for review I thought “welp, I’ll say what I gotta say and then I swear I’ll go…

Spinefarm Producers: Vessel 1, Carl Bown Sleep Token’s unique ability to combine pop-produced melodies sandwiching goblin screams is present once again, perhaps with fewer proggy drum/guitar moment…

Date Signed: Jan. 1, 2023 Label: 20 Buck Spin Band Members: Al Nikolas, Garrett Alvarado, Mike Griggs, Robby Anderson, Anthony Lamb Type of Music: Death Metal Management: Big Johnson MGT LLC Bookin…