Album Review: The Raging Wrath of the Easter Bunny Demo by Mr. Bungle (Ipecac Recordings)

*Mr. Bungle: The Raging Wrath of The Easter Bunny Demo*

Avant-garde metal martyr’s Mr. Bungle released the best thrash metal album of 1986 on October 30, 2020. Possibly one the best things to come out of what would end up becoming such a hellish year. Of course I’m referring to Bungle’s fourth studio album, The Raging Wrath of The Easter Bunny Demo. A demo most have never heard, and one I thought would never be legitimately re-recorded and released as an album. Eureka!

This album is fucking awesome. Beautiful and brutal. That’s about all I can say. It’s a true soundtrack for the times, particularly in the US, but also for the world’s chaos at large. With legends like Mike Patton, Scott Ian, Dave Lombardo, Trevor Dunn, and Trey Spruance, how can Mr. Bungle go wrong?!? They can’t. Anyway, in this album review Hazy Eye Music Media’s contributor Joseph Strand reviews The Raging Wrath of The Easter Bunny Demo by Mr. Bungle. Continue reading below for Joseph’s full album review.

Interview: Nick Sadler (Daughters, Fang Island, Way Out, Mythless)

*Nick Sadler 2018 (Photo by Andy Jillson)*

Hazy Eye Music Media is proud to post another interview in a series of interviews I’m currently conducting with some of my favorite artists. I’m stepping outside of my comfort zone and have begun picking the brains of some phenomenal musicians. This time I, Andy Jillson, was fortunate enough to interview Nick Sadler aka Nicholas Andrew Sadler.

Sadler is a musical artist most known as the guitarist for experimental rock band Daughters. He has established himself as unique guitar player and intensely passionate and creative musician. Continue reading below for my full interview with Nick Sadler.

Album Review: Don’t Bleed by Le Butcherettes

If you are a die hard fan of Teri Gender Bender and Le Butcherettes you were not disappointed with this new EP. If you recently discovered the band since the album’s release on Valentine’s Day, you were likely struck by Gender Bender’s crooked arrow of love.

From the opening track “Wounds Belong To Me” featuring Teri on acoustic guitar, singing into what sounds like an old cassette recorder, to the album’s closing track “Boom” dropping an 808 alongside contorted lead lines and idiosyncratic beats, and variations of electronic rock songs in between, Don’t Bleed is an eclectic 7 song journey through love and femininity’s deeper shades via one of rock music’s most colorful female artists.

In this album (EP) review Hazy Eye Music Media’s contributor Joseph Strand reviews Le Butcherettes’ Don’t Bleed released on February 14, 2020. “A must for burning and broken hearts alike.” Continue reading for Joseph’s full review. All words by Joseph Strand.

Photo Flashback: Heilung @ The Fillmore 1/22/20 — Silver Spring, MD

2 (1) — *Heilung @ The Fillmore (Photo by Abdullah Konte)*

Heilung performed for a sold out crowd at The Fillmore in Silver Spring, Maryland on January 22, 2020 — and Hazy Eye Music Media’s contributor Abdullah Konte was there to capture some medieval folk magic. Yep, in this “Photo Flashback” we’re taking a trip down memory lane with Heilung — and Abdullah is our guide. All images copyright and courtesy of Abdullah Konte.

Concert Review: The Jesus Lizard @ Union Transfer 12/30/19 — Philadelphia, PA

*The Jesus Lizard @ Union Transfer (Photo by Andy Jillson)*

The Jesus Lizard performed for a rabid crowd at Union Transfer in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on December 30, 2019 — I, Andy Jillson, was there having a rock ‘n’ roll catharsis. This was my fourth time seeing The Jesus Lizard live, but it was undoubtedly one of the most memorable. David Yow captivated the audience, the band punished their instruments, and we all loved every second of it.

Continue reading below for my full concert review and more shots from the show. All images copyright and courtesy of Andy Jillson.

Photo Flashback: Thurston Moore Group @ Ottobar 12/8/19 — Baltimore, MD

*Thurston Moore Group @ Ottobar (Photo by Andy Jillson)*

Thurston Moore Group performed at the Ottobar in Baltimore, Maryland on December 8, 2019 — and I, Andy Jillson, was there to capture some of the beautiful instrumental magic. Yep, in this “Photo Flashback” we’re taking a trip down memory lane with the Thurston Moore Group.

Continue reading below for more photos from the show. All images copyright and courtesy of Andy Jillson.

Concert Review: Daughters @ 9:30 Club 12/18/19 — Washington, DC

*Daughters @ 9:30 Club (Photo by Andy Jillson)*

Daughters stopped at the 9:30 Club in Washington, DC on December 18, 2019 and I was there rocking out with the band for my third time in the last two years. The venue wasn’t sold out, but it was packed tightly. The photo pit was full, the crowd was frantic, and Daughters fucking killed it.

Continue reading below for my full concert review and more shots from the show. All images copyright and courtesy of Andy Jillson.

54B6FF34-3F35-499E-9873-EF36FC2BB76B — *Daughters @ 9:30 Club (Photo by Andy Jillson)*