Born Too Soon by S.C.U.M is the classic Montreal hardcore record you need
“If you’re looking for politically charged, call-to-arms hardcore, this is as good as it gets.”
“If you’re looking for politically charged, call-to-arms hardcore, this is as good as it gets.”
February may have us within its firm, cold grip, but a couple of upcoming festivals will help turn up the heat.
“If you long for the melancholic crush of Marble Index-era Nico or the queen of mean, Diamanda Galas, you won’t go wrong with California goth Lingua Ignota.”
The second most hated band in black metal, a Xmas all-star bash led by a Montreal-born king of pop songwriting and multiple shows for the black nail polish set.
2 of the 8 top Montreal shows of the week have killer metal lineups.
Aside from Philly’s stellar Ecstatic Vision and Norwegian avant-garde duo Moe, this week’s concert roundup is dominated by Montreal talent.
Johnson grudgingly gives M for Montreal the ol’ Hammer reach-around PLUS country crooners, re-emerging shoegazers and the nicest dudes in the local scene.
King Diamond awaits.
Our weekly concert round-up also includes a trip to the Townships, the heavy gig of the week and a tribute to first-wave punk.
Eight ghoulish gigs to get to, from Corpusse to Crabe to the return of Tonstartssbandht.