October 16, 2012Comments Off on Episode CLVII: Seven Psychopaths And A Cemetery Equals Great Ending!
Like a crossbow arrow going through a guy’s neck, here zooms in the Bastards with another fun-filled episode!
This week the B3 crew show nothing but praise for the recent Middle East concert featuring Peelander-Z, Electric Eel Shock, Math the Band, and Sam Mulligan, as they convince you why you need to go out and support these acts. The new Martin McDonagh film Seven Psychopaths is reviewed, as KBD and Blueonic try to find a good way to truly explain this crazed dark comedy without spoiling it. Finally the guys look at the demos for XCOM: Enemy Unknown, Forza Horizon, Retro City Rampage, and Naughty Bear: Panic In Paradise, with some conflicting views from both sides regarding two of the titles in the spotlight.
October 12, 2012Comments Off on One-On-One: Electric Eel Shock
The King sits down with the band that truly put the “Bastard” in “Boston Bastard Brigade”: Electric Eel Shock!
In another edition of One-On-One, KBD chats with the Japanese metal trio about the what-if scenario regarding their original line up, how they feel about their success overseas, and why we’ve yet to see any sign of their tour documentary Sex, Drugs, and Email. Plus find out the current goings-on with their upcoming best-of/covers album, and hear which album Kazuto chooses in Three Album Island that makes Aki cringe.
Check out our official Facebook Page for Blueonic’s photos of Electric Eel Shock’s October 10th performance at the Middle East Upstairs, along with those of Peelander-Z, Math the Band, and Sam Mulligan!
August 28, 2012Comments Off on Episode CLII: Is That A Parcel In Your Pocket, Or Are You Just Happy To See Us?
The Bastards come racing down the busy freeway to bring you another new episode!
This week King Baby Duck is intrigued with the idea of late-night cookie deliveries, and is excited when two of his favorite Japanese bands are set to come back to Boston in October. The movie Premium Rush is reviewed, as are the demos for Sleeping Dogs and EA Sports NHL 13. Finally Blueonic goes head-to-head with his initial thoughts on Counter-Strike: Global Offensive.
June 20, 2012Comments Off on New Releases from Electric Eel Shock, mono In 2012
Two of the biggest influential rock groups from the Land of the Rising Sun are ready to bring some sweet new tunes for your listening desire…
Japanese metal extraordinires Electric Eel Shock announced this morning that a new double album will be coming to record stores around the world this year, but only if enough fans across the world help out via the Japanese site FAN-BO. The first disc will be a best-of album composed of their most popular tracks from all their albums, while the second album will contain new covers performed by the trio. Bonuses for those who help out with this double album could include:
A hand-numbered signature and your credit on the booklet!
An original T-shirt (extra shipping fee for shipping outside of Japan, though)
Guitarist/vocalist Aki Morimoto will build you his own style Fuzz Guitar effect pedal!
Click on the FAN-BO link above to help out, and become one with EES!
Also in the news, instrumental rock band mono will be releasing their sixth studio album For My Parents on September 9. The band issued the following statement to Pitchfork Media:
“We hope that this album serves as a gift from child to parent. While everything else continues to change, this love remains a constant throughout time.”
Their last original studio album, the Steve Albini-produced Hymn To The Immortal Wind, made it onto the ElectricSistaHood’s Top 15 Albums of 2009, and won critical acclaim from other noteworthy websites.
March 8, 2012Comments Off on No Borders No Race: The SXSW 2012 Edition
It’s that time of year folks! The South By Southwest Festival is coming, and the King is ready to prep you with a playlist featuring artists from Japan, Korea, and the Boston area!
The Boston Bastard Brigade kindly encourages you to support these artists, and buy their songs/album. You can find the majority of these releases on JapanFiles, CDJapan.co.jp, Amazon.com, iTunes, the bands’ official websites and (in some cases) at your local record stores. For more info on the South By Southwest Festival, visit their official website.
