Category Archives: Video

DaVinci, “Concrete Jungle Juice” [video]

Posted on July 22, 2010 by Max Sidman

Bay Area emcee DaVinci is from SF’s Fillmore district, he’s a standout among a small crop of artists who are poised to own independent rap music for 2010, and he absolutely murders this beat. Check this out… This song is … Continue reading →

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Jaco’s Bass of Doom

Posted on June 30, 2010 by Max Sidman

A lot of bass players I know (and most I don’t know) would gag to hear me say this, but… I’m not really a big fan of Jaco Pastorius. There is, however, no denying the guy’s status as a bass … Continue reading →

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Generalissimo, “Thousand Yard Stare” [Video]

Posted on June 29, 2010 by Max Sidman

Oakland’s staunchest enemies of chaos, Generalissimo, have released the first video off their forthcoming album, Western Medicine: “Thousand Yard Stare.” It also happens to be one of my favorite songs on the record… And don’t forget to mark your calendars … Continue reading →

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Hessian Hobbies: Crafting for Metal Dads

Posted on June 22, 2010 by Max Sidman

As a dad, I’m always looking for creative ways to entertain, delight and teach my daughter. As a metal fan, I don’t have a lot of traditional “morality” hangups about how to do that, as long as no one gets … Continue reading →

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Sleep Reunites for U.S. Dates

Posted on June 21, 2010 by Max Sidman

Holy shit I’m stoked on this… Sleep, the preeminent stoner metal band from San Jose, CA, reunited for the All Tomorrow’s Parties festival in London back in May of 2009, and have just announced that they will be taking that … Continue reading →

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Do Want: New Dwarfcraft Devices Loop Mangler

Posted on June 15, 2010 by Max Sidman

A quick personal note: After a several-years-long quest for the perfect bass distortion, on a tip from bandmate Colin, I met the guys from Dwarfcraft Devices at NAMM, and discovered the mighty Eau Claire Thunder. I bought one a week after … Continue reading →

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Across the Mission

Posted on June 13, 2010 by Max Sidman

Some bullshit I shot out the back window of Murph’s car driving from 24th & Potrero to 25th & Mission, San Francisco, CA. Friday, June 11, 2010. Music: “Lacville ’79″ by Devin The Dude.

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Pure, by Jacob Bricca

Posted on June 8, 2010 by Max Sidman

“A meditation on violence and visual tropes at the movies, ‘Pure’ celebrates the visceral pleasures of cinema. Music by The Jesus Lizard.” View at full size on Vimeo. Thanks to Rob G. for the tip.

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Muthafuckin’ Tuuurkey!

Posted on June 4, 2010 by Max Sidman

“Of all the things I have made in my life, this might be my favorite.” - Burlesque Design‘s Mike 2600

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Another One In The Can: Ovipositor Recording Session

Posted on June 1, 2010 by Max Sidman

Ovipositor went into the studio last Tuesday, May 25, 2010 to record our fourth album (the second on which I am the bass player). Because we were (and still are) really happy with the way the last record, Oakland Minor, … Continue reading →

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