One On One With The GRIM 1

HELL-O again my fellow Necromaniacs. While the world stays home in quarantine to flatten the curve, Chaos Over Chaos has been way ahead of the curve - the result of a long-distance comprised of band members from Poland and Australia, who have never met in person. Chaos Over Cosmos perfected this art of remote recording with 2019's self-titled EP. It's a progressive metal smorgasbord of riffs with spacey flair. Blade Runner -esque synthesizers and science fiction-themed songs, such as "Asimov" contribute to this album's immersive world building. I admit, some parts of Chaos Over Cosmos sounds a bit too "djenty" and "modern" for my tastes. I usually run the other way when a band likens themselves to Scar Symmetry, but I admire these lads for their audacity and work ethic. They've crafted an impressive soundscape of shredding and crisp production without having ever stepped foot in the same room. At least, as of my interview I conducted wit...

Fellow Necromaniacs. It's been quite a month. I feel bad for the lapse of blog entries lately. I'd love to say I've been slammed with riffs and various horror business commitments, but it's been the opposite. This plague has produced one of the most boring dystopia's imaginable. Here, we see the crucial role owed to high octane speed metal. The shot of adrenaline to one's lethargic soul. Enter Canada's Roadrash. These rockers sport handle bar mustache, leathers and aviator shades, and deliver kick ass riffs. Check out their recent video "666 MPH" for a taste of the party.  I conducted this email interview with The Hammer and Bare Bones of Roadrash, about all things louder and faster. Read on, schmucks! Hell-O Roadrash! What do you consider to be essential road jams when you're blazing down the highway? "Hurricane" by The Rods. "Sex Over The Phone" by The Village People. "Hot Nights, Red Lights" - Bewit...

THERE CAN ONLY BE ONE. Mrs. Smith, the cat-loving grandma who melts faces on guitar, has the biggest fight of her life on March 8 in Colombia, S.C. She takes on Metallica's Kirk Hammett, the world's most notorious wah-wah pedal abuser, in a wah off. Mrs. Smith was so kind to put down her cat babies and grace the Grim-1 with this email interview, as her fretboard battle of wahs and wits against Kirk approaches. She's not low key humble. She's high string crazy! How are you preparing for your battle against Kirk Hammett? Lots of rehearsing my riffs and lots of Wah Wah madness! Also preparing my guitars and other gear!  What guitarist is your ultimate heavy metal heart throbs? The guy with tattoos on his head from Slayer. I bet he gives great hugs. Name one song you locked yourself in your room to master? "One" by Metallica. Tell me about one song that transformed you forever, and why? “Little Earthquakes” by Tori Amos it taught me its safe ...