Posts by Nick Grimm
The Lizards: Future Life
”The Lizards’ third release and their sophomore LP Future Life is a statement of aggression, frustration and disbelief.”
The Rolling Stones, Adelaide Oval
”They’ve still got it.”
Confession: Life And Death
”The issues of birth, death, broken friendships, illness and love are all explored in a collection that, at the face may seem relentless, but is still full of heart.”
Strung Out: “It’s the culture of places like Australia that really opens our minds.”
Jason Cruz from Californian punk stalwarts Strung Out discusses his love affair with Australia ahead of their headline slot at Hits & Pits Round 3.
In Hearts Wake: Earthwalker
”There is an undoubted technical complexity to In Hearts Wake’s second full-length effort that one won’t come across in most modern metal.”
On Tour with Buried In Verona
Buried In Verona have a message for any of the people who actively oppose them as a band: Go fuck yourself.
On Tour with Twelve Foot Ninja
When Steve “Stevic” McKay of Twelve Foot Ninja speaks to Rip It Up, one of the first things that comes up is the work that he did before his band took off.
Ice Nine Kills: The Predator Becomes The Prey
”‘The Predator Becomes The Prey’ is a very generic modern heavy metal album with little surprise.”
Love Cream: First Taste
First Taste will make you wish that this music was still played on the radio, instead of repetitive electronic-dance nonsense. Many, many moments of this 10-track collection will bring a cheeky grin to your face, mainly due to the undeniably clever subtlety of the lyrics. It is an album about lust and love, with more […]
Architects: Lost Forever // Lost Together
”While this album is not for the faint hearted, it could hold its position in any metal fan’s collection.”
