Centaurus are an instrumental metal band from Chicago. But, unlike those two rather well known bands that also fit that description, Centaurus do not dabble in the world of post-rock. Instead, on their debut record Pulse, they fully embrace all things metal. Well, mainly prog-metal. Picture Starless And Bible Black-era King Crimson fed a steady diet of Iron Maiden and early King Diamond. It’s speed metal with pop sensibilities at times. It’s, dare I say, jazzy, as well as full of ideas but consistent in sound. It’s defiantly metal in an age of cross pollination and you can not argue against that.
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By Ross Meyerson \ 1 comment
Hollows (photo by rodger ruzanka)
Happy Independence Day weekend everyone! There might not be any fireworks until Sunday this year, but there’s plenty of explosive music happenings going on around town.
This weekend we’re letting you know about Hollows at Lincoln Hall, The Streets On Fire at the Double Door, Tiny Vipers at the Empty Bottle, Obbityfest 2010 and more!
Let’s get to it, shall we?
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Jemina Pearl
It’s Superbowl weekend, but there are still a bunch of awesome shows happening this weekend! But before we get to the shows, a reminder that Loud Loop Radio will be back on the air tomorrow, Saturday, February 6, at 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. on Radio DePaul.
Lets get to it, shall we?
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