The Mess Hall - Feeling Sideways EP (2003)

This rockin', Sydey based two piece is called The Mess Hall. Their debut (EP) "Feeling Sideways" oozes simple raw guitar and thumping drums, hard enough to break bones. They make a hell of a noise for a duo, but damn it's a good noise!!

V.A. - Hiram and Huddie (2008)

Here's a 'shoutbox' request, a double tribute album to Hank Williams and Leadbelly. Here are the artists who features on this contribution:

Disc 1 - Hiram

1. Possessed By Paul James - Banks of the old Ponchartrain

2. Scott H Biram - Lost Highway

3. Soda - Ramblin Man

4. William Elliott Whitmore - Mother is Gone

5. C.W. Stoneking - I'll Never Get out of This World Alive

6. Truckstop Honeymoon - Howlin at the Moon

7. Jawbone - My Buckets gotta hole in it

8. Wayne Hancock - Lovesick blues

9. Tom VandenAvond- I Can't Help it if I'm Still in Love with you

10. Bob Log III - Settin' the woods on fire

Disc 2 - Huddie

11. Rev Peytons Big Damn Band - Rock Island Line

12. William Elliott Whitmore - The Gallis Pole

13. C.W. Stoneking - In New Orleans

14. Scott H Biram - Go Down Old Hannah

15. Possessed By Paul James - Bourgeois Blues

16. Tom VandenAvond - Ha Ha, This Way

17. John McKelvy - Goodnight Irene

18. Jawbone - Bottle up & go

19. Soda - Old Riley

Zoe - Dirty Little Sister (2009)

Back home again and let's kick off with the second release by this French rock combo. I've presented you Zoe's debut album 'Make it Burning' a while ago, now I present you their second effort, which was released October 29th. Zoe, hailing from Calais, is a high energy stoner rock'n'roll band. If you enjoyed the massive Fu Manchu- or Dozer sound on their debut album, then you should definitaly check this as well...you won't regret it! Zoë captures the essence of rock, this is rock with a capital R: 12 outstanding tracks with stoner, blues rock and heavy hi-energy rock... Highly recommended stuff

Assjack - Assjack (2009)

'Assjack' is the extension of Hank III Williams' more 'riotous candor'. Hank III's project has nothing to do with the alt.country we would expect, no, this is 100% pure metal. If you're wondering how a 'country-kid' would sound when he goes metal, try this furious lil' gem, this is quite heavy shit for a countryman.... Maybe some namedropping to give you an idea... Bile, (late) Ministry and the Al Jourgensen/Jello Biafra collaboration Lard, Nailbomb, Pantera...

Scott H. Biram - This is Kingsbury? (2000)

And here's another, rather rare album by Scott H. Biram, 'This is Kingsbury?' If you like Scott's albums, you can purchase 6 albums in one package for a good price, check his website for further info.

Scott H. Biram - Lo-Fi Mojo (2003)

Wow, quite a surprise, it seems Scott H. Biram is planning an European tour this year, and what's suprised me even more, he's coming to my hometown (Ostend @ The Terminus), so that gives me a good reason to post his live album, entitled 'Lo-Fi Mojo' (recorded Feb 2nd@KVRX). Here's a review which I've made last year...

Biram is a one-man band, playing all his songs on a '59 Gibson hollow body. Biram's number one love is the blues. Next in line come punk, metal, country, bluegrass.... Biram offers up a unique blend of "real" country, old-school acoustic blues, and punk. With influences ranging from hardcore and metal to blues and country, Biram takes on some of America's finest music and turns it into a phenomenal mish-mash that's as dirty and raw as it is impressive.

Black Magic Six - Evil Acupunction (2008)

Here's one of my favourite duo's around, a primitive Finish voodoo billy swamp blues rockin' duo sounding like they are possessed by the devil himself, Black Magic ...666, hell yeah...

Dynamic duo from Hellsinki city. Founded 2006. Someone said Black Magic Six sounds like a mixture of Howling Wolf and Venom, another claims that there's some influences for The Stooges, Dead Kennedys, Sweetheart or AC/DC. They are all wrong. Black Magic Six sounds like a satan's masterplan, the organs of Stalin and a howl of a Kallio-werewolf - all mixed together. No Mercy. (from their Myspace).

Ill Ease - All Systems A-Go-Go (2007)

Lets start on this monday morning with an 'one-woman band', and to be honest, I can't remember there are a lot 'one-woman' bands (KT Tunstall, although this has nothin' in common with KT's accoustic pop/folk approach). 'Ill Ease' is Elizabeth Sharp's brainchild, and it's an addictive, rhythm-heavy album infused with fuzzy lo-fi guitars and slippery vocals. 'All Systems A-Go-Go' is Sharp's second (regular) full-lenght, other releases are: The Exorcist (2004) and Turn It Loose (2008), Greatest Tits 12" (2003), Jersey-o-matic 7" (2003) and 'Live at the Holiday Sin' (2002). Major influences are: The Kills, PJ Harvey and Sonic Youth.

The Screws - 12 New Hate-Filled Classics (1999)

The Screws is Mick Collins' (Gories and Dirtbombs) probably most punkiest project he ever had. The band formed somewhere mid '97 and released two albums; '12 New Hate-Filled Classics' and 'Shake Your Monkey', which came out in 2001. When the 'Red Aunts' decided to produce their album in Detroit by Mick Collins, Terri Wahl (vocalist/guitarist from the Red Aunts) and Mick planned the idea to record an album. Collins and Wahl called upon Dan Brown and Marty Moore ('68 Comeback and Royal Trux) to form The Screws. They have remained primarily a side project, although they have toured to places as far away as Japan. On this album you'll hear some cover versions of Zappa, Mad and Redd Kross. Click here for a brief biography of Mick Collins.

Eddy Current Suppression Ring - Primary Colours (2008)

Finally, back in the 'blogosphere' again and I start my free week with another unknown and promising band from Australia. 'Primary Colours' is the second full-lenght by this Melbourne-based quartet, named shortly as 'ECSR'. They started in late 2003 and consist of Eddy Current (guitar), bassist Rob Solid, drummer Danny Current and Brendan Suppression on vocals. Dominated by tough, hooky tunes, no-frills musicianship, and Brendan's broad Australian accent, the album earned enthusiastic reviews from critics with an ear for garage and postpunk sounds. This album became an unexpected crossover success, rising to number six on the Australian charts and earning ECSR a nomination for Best Rock Album of 2008 at the Australian Music Industry Awards.