Deborah J. Draisen

Dir En Grey

Deborah J. Draisen October 1, 2010 No Comments

Dir En Grey, commonly referred to as Diru, is a Japanese metal band formed in 1997 out of the ashes of La:Sadies. The band considers themselves to be prophets here to shed light upon “the feeling of hurt and sorrow caused by the weak, shallow egotism of humanity.” Guitarist Kaoru has stated that the band’s name was selected based upon comprisement of several languages, disallowing any specific meaning to be attached to it.

Evelyn Evelyn: Lucille Lortel Theater, New York, NY

Deborah J. Draisen July 29, 2010 No Comments

I was invited last month to take in the curiosity that is Evelyn Evelyn at the Lucille Lortel Theater in Manhattan, so of course, I leapt at the chance to catch the Neville Twins on a rare public outing which didn’t involve stowing away someplace dangerous.

The Used – New Car Smell Every Time

Deborah J. Draisen December 7, 2009 No Comments

The Used have been on Warped Tour four times and both Taste of Chaos and Reading and Leeds twice, yet they still manage to maintain that “new car smell” every show, every time.

Megadeth – Interview with James LoMenzo

Deborah J. Draisen November 9, 2009 No Comments

James LoMenzo is not just a man with an impressive resumè (he’s written and performed with the likes of Ozzy, Slash and Zakk Wylde, White Lion, just to name a few,) he’s also a man with impressive enough chops to make Mustaine himself lament during the tryout which LoMenzo nailed right out of the gate “I should have hired you sooner!”

Dethklok

Deborah J. Draisen October 9, 2009 No Comments

Dethklok's mere presence in any one location for an extended period of time brings fans to their knees, because of their godliness. And I got to interview them. Dethklok is: Nathan “Tonto” Explosion – Frontman and Visionary, Skwisgarr Skwigelf – Lead Guitar, Toki Wartooth – Rhythm Guitar and Keys, Pickles – Drums and William Murderface – Bass.

Architects – Tying on The Clash, AC/DC, H

Deborah J. Draisen September 8, 2009 No Comments

The Architects newest effort, The Hard Way is a bruising combination of Clash-esque punk and hard rock ala AC/DC. Glide had the pleasure of spending a few minutes with Adam Phllips at their very first Warped this year.

Gallows : Interview With Lags Barnard

Deborah J. Draisen August 17, 2009 No Comments

Gallows are a Hertfordshire, England punk band was founded in 2004 by Laurent Barnard of My Dad Joe, Stuart Gili-Ross of Winter In June and Lee Barratt of Never the More. Their debut album, “Orchestra of Wolves,” was released independently in the UK only, but re-released nationwide in 2007 through Epitaph Records after landing in the lap of Brett Gurewitz. The band also won a Kerrang! Award for “Best British Newcomer” later that same year.