Articles by Shawn Merrill
Murder City Devils Rockin' with Religious Fervour
PUBLISHED Nov 17, 2016
If rock'n'roll is about lost love, alcoholic stupors, death, and a snotty attitude, then the Murder City Devils are the epitome of rock'n'r...
Black Halos
Punk Preservationists
PUBLISHED Nov 17, 2016
Since their lucid inception in 1994, the Black Halos have been battling to keep the essence of balls-to-the-wall rock'n'roll alive and kick...
Beatsteaks
Living Targets
PUBLISHED Jan 1, 2006
Again Epitaph has gone out on a limb to display the label's diversity and released a band that would probably be better suited to Sub Pop R...
Daggers
Right Between the Eyes
PUBLISHED Jan 1, 2006
The Daggers lash out with seven tracks of great punk rock'n'roll, Lazy Cowgirls-style. This Calgary super-group is composed of ex-AFI, Huev...
Pistol Grip
Another Round
PUBLISHED Jan 1, 2006
After releasing a stellar debut disc in 2001, Shots from the Kalico Rose, Pistol Grip are back to up the ante and prove that theyve got en...
46 Short
Just a Liability
PUBLISHED Jul 1, 2004
In an attempt to revive the good ole days of Southern California hardcore, 46 Short opt for sharp, rapid, volatile, primal punk rage to pum...
Leatherface
Dog Disco
PUBLISHED Jun 1, 2004
When listening to groups like Hot Water Music and Avail it seems apparent that their existence would be drastically different if they were...
Local H
Whatever Happened to PJ Soles?
PUBLISHED Jun 1, 2004
If the old adage is true that good things come in pairs, it should be updated to accommodate the pairing in Local H because this duo is phe...
