Artist of the Month

2004

March


WATCH OUT! Raunchy’s comin...


Confusion Bay, the sensational new release from heavily layered Denmark dwellers, is in stores March 9, 2004 in the US.

official website
sound clips
Confusion Bay review
Velvet Noise review
interview #1
interview #2
April


cat•a•to•ni•a: an abnormal condition variously characterized by stupor, stereotypy, mania, and either rigidity or extreme flexibility of the limbs. It is most often associated with schizophrenia


official website
sound clips
biography
Viva Emptiness review
show dates
May


I will show you all that I have mastered. Fear. Pain. Hatred. Power.
This is the art of ruin.


official website
Ashes of the Wake review
biography
sounds
June

Dog Faced Gods

Stoned Council available AUGUST 9, 2004 Produced by Bobby Brooks (POD, Zebrahead)

official site
music video
sounds & more information
interview
review
July



the latest release from Northern Virgina’s 51 Peg
NOW AVAILABLE

official website ESC/CTRL
strange appointments
myspace music
show review
interview
August



ONE OF THE BEST BANDS OF 2004

official website
For Whom the Gods... review
interview

September



Iowa's own

official website
official message board
reviews on stonerrock.com
media

October



an electronic rock band from Illinois
featured for their proficient debut release entitled...

The Approach

official site
audio
press
review
interview

November


Crisis is not a band to be forgotten. A veteran metal band originating in 1993, the band has consistently broken barriers with their experimental metal sound. The band has been gaining recognition from new listeners all the while keeping with their underground roots and hardcore fans.

official site
the end records
Like Sheep Led to Slaughter review
interview
show review

December



If you read their bio… well you won’t find much to read. The band seems only to be best described via sound and imagery. Featuring former Helmet drummer John Stanier, Battles from Brooklyn, NY is an ensemble sure to spark your curiosity.

official website
EP C review
show review