I started going to hardcore shows in NYC in the early 90s and quickly got the feeling that I was a few years late to the party. I stayed in the scene 'till the late 90s, playing in bands, writing for zines, volunteering at ABC No Rio, etc., but throughout that time, I primarily listened to bands that had broken up in…

I started going to hardcore shows in NYC in the early 90s and quickly got the feeling that I was a few years late to the party. I stayed in the scene 'till the late 90s, playing in bands, writing for zines, volunteering at ABC No Rio, etc., but throughout that time, I primarily listened to bands that had broken up in…

They need to get a new rapper who's name begins with an H and change their name to THC, maaaaaaan! Weeeeeeeeeed, maaaaaaaaaaan! Ron Paul, maaaaaaaaaaaaaan!

They need to get a new rapper who's name begins with an H and change their name to THC, maaaaaaan! Weeeeeeeeeed, maaaaaaaaaaan! Ron Paul, maaaaaaaaaaaaaan!

Draw the Line is my favorite actually - the first 5 are undeniably unfuckwithable. 
I think Permanent Vacation and Pump are also good.

Draw the Line is my favorite actually - the first 5 are undeniably unfuckwithable. 
I think Permanent Vacation and Pump are also good.

Extremely unlikely that a Neurosis album is awe-inspiring? I have yet to hear one that isn't.

Extremely unlikely that a Neurosis album is awe-inspiring? I have yet to hear one that isn't.

@avclub-5a16063e7a84c380b03027de2888bcef:disqus I disagree. Prior to the deluge of Neurosis clones that began with Isis and continued throughout the aughts, there was no precedent for their sound; there was no "post metal;" that's a shorthand for bands that want to be Neurosis. And if you're like me and have been a…

@avclub-5a16063e7a84c380b03027de2888bcef:disqus I disagree. Prior to the deluge of Neurosis clones that began with Isis and continued throughout the aughts, there was no precedent for their sound; there was no "post metal;" that's a shorthand for bands that want to be Neurosis. And if you're like me and have been a…

The scariest song is Butthole Surfers - "22 Going On 23."

The scariest song is Butthole Surfers - "22 Going On 23."

I haven't heard the album yet, but somehow, I disagree with the review. Neurosis albums are never not awe-inspiring. I think that the legions of bands like Isis and their ilk diluted people's ears for the gravitas of a new Neurosis album.

I haven't heard the album yet, but somehow, I disagree with the review. Neurosis albums are never not awe-inspiring. I think that the legions of bands like Isis and their ilk diluted people's ears for the gravitas of a new Neurosis album.

Neurosis does, indeed, transcend the genre. They aren't even 'of' the genre. They have a completely different aesthetic from metal bands other than loud, overdriven guitars and aggressive vocals. I can totally see why people who are not metal fans, but who are fans of bands like Swans and Pink Floyd could get into…

Neurosis does, indeed, transcend the genre. They aren't even 'of' the genre. They have a completely different aesthetic from metal bands other than loud, overdriven guitars and aggressive vocals. I can totally see why people who are not metal fans, but who are fans of bands like Swans and Pink Floyd could get into…

That's pretty fuckin' tits! Pumps and a Bunp!

That's pretty fuckin' tits! Pumps and a Bunp!

My favorite character on Fringe is the titular character, Special Agent John Fringe!

My favorite character on Fringe is the titular character, Special Agent John Fringe!