Thanks to the group’s newfound freedom, The Dirty Nil has issued their electrifying, fourth studio album, Free Rein To Passions. Across the 10-track record, the band decided to shake things up and approach the collection with an audacious mindset. While they threw caution to the wind and disregarded any thoughts of radio play or external pressures, this album was a labor of love made purely for themselves—a stark contrast to their previous release, where they found themselves battling against management’s expectations. In a new interview with vocalist Luke Bentham, he reveals how the band delved deep into their musical roots,… Read more »
Collectors and music enthusiasts alike can be expected to be perusing their local record shop on April 16 for Record Store Day. So what releases should you pick up?
While West Coast Tool fans will be treated to King Crimson as show openers, those on the East Coast will be primed by the sonic antics of Fantômas. Though an itinerary is still being plotted, Fantômas, fronted by former Faith No More frontman Mike Patton, are tentatively scheduled to begin their three-week stint with Tool on September 22, according to an Ipecac Records spokesperson. The tour, supporting the band’s second album, The Director’s Cut (see “Patton Scores With Second Fantômas LP”), will be routed to hit major markets such as New York; Boston; Philadelphia; Portland, Maine; Washington, D.C.; Albany, New… Read more »
