SKOLD – The Undoing

(Metropolis)

Skold’s The Undoing is the album that almost wasn’t. Originally slated for an April 2014 release it was canceled due to unforeseen circumstances. Two years later Skold’s second CD will finally be revealed on April 22^nd .

Having honed his chops with KMFDM and Marilyn Manson (to name a few) Tim Skold is no stranger to the industrial/darkwave/goth scene. The Undoing brings together the best elements of the multi-instrumentalist/producer’s various endeavors and combines them into one neat little package. Great guitar riffs, energetic drum beats, extensive programming, and angst fueled lyrics all clash together to give this disc its unique appeal.

The whole record kills but stand-out tracks are “Escape,” “The Oldest Profession,” “Chasing Demons,” “Wake Up and Die,” and “The Bleeding Heart.” – NIN

The Birthday Massacre - Imaginary Monsters

(Metropolis Records)

The Birthday Massacre has constructed an eight track EP titled Imaginary Monsters set to be released on August 9, 2011. If you seem reluctant to continue reading this blurb regarding a band with what you can call “a little out of the ordinary” name then you don’t deserve this EP. I find that, from start to finish, this EP is truly enjoyable and beats the stereotypical groups that we usually find ourselves gravitating towards. Having been able to experience The Birthday Massacre in person, I was highly anticipating what light I would see them in next - and they did not disappoint.