Archive for August, 2009

The Sounds heard cross the world

By on August 11th, 2009

We here at CoS are suckers for the iconic essentials of rock and roll, like those really elaborate, not-so-often world tours that see bands leave for months at a time, playing every city in every country possible until relationships crumble and bodies break down. But thankfully, those glorious Swedes known as The Sounds are bringing [...]

A Day at Mayhem Festival: A Chat with Trivium and Slayer

By on August 11th, 2009

CoS hits the proverbial metal jackpot…

A Day at Mayhem Festival ’09: CoS Strikes Again…

By on August 11th, 2009

This year, Rockstar Energy Drinks presented the 2nd Annual Mayhem Festival for 26 dates in the U.S., all with the intention of upping the ante of last year’s inaugural blowout. If you recall, that initial docket featured the likes of Slipknot, Disturbed, Dragonforce, and Mastodon. It’s hard to imagine how any organizer could top that line up, but here we are in 2009, and sure enough, they did.

Final Michael Jackson rehearsals get theatrical release

By on August 11th, 2009

It was only a matter of time.

Album Review: The Silent Years – Let Go [EP]

By on August 11th, 2009

★★★☆☆

A little something to hold you over ’til the full-length.

Phish details Joy

By on August 11th, 2009

New album due September 8th features 10 tracks, three configurations, and a whole lot of Joy.

Watch: The reel life of Jay Reatard

By on August 11th, 2009

We already know how Jay Reatard feels about the youth. But what about his musical muse? Or what in his childhood may have guided him into becoming the boiling hodgepodge of attitude that he is? And just what does he love on his apple pie? Well, thankfully, these questions and more are answered in a [...]

Move over Quacker Factory, The Beatles hit QVC

By on August 11th, 2009

Well ain’t she sweet…

Spike Jonze-directed Kanye West film due for release in September

By on August 11th, 2009

You know, that movie about pillows and a small furry rodent…

David Bowie celebrates 40th anniversary of Space Oddity with extensive reissue

By on August 11th, 2009

Are you really all that surprised?