The mythology of the L.A. ‘drive-thru metal’ band that rewrites the lyrics to Black Sabbath songs to critique fast food has only deepened.
Another year, another Outside Lands. Nombe's ramenburger line was, predictably, the longest, although Del Popolo and Señor Sisig came close. Other than that, it…
For many of us who grew up in the 1980s, our youthful meal and media consumption was filled with the characters of the magical…
Black Sabbath is widely considered the pioneer of heavy metal: the band played blues-influenced music via downtuned guitars and eerie lyrics. When performed by…
Trans Am Golden Void June 4, 2014 The Independent Better than: Waking the neighbors with old vinyl on a school night. Absent from the…
Where the forefathers of heavy psych and prog-metal left off in the mid '70s, Mondo Drag has picked up today. The Oakland outfit sets…
Sizzle We were relieved to find at Shoreline that Black Sabbath can still do what you want it to: Inspire whole arenas to head-bang…
Black Sabbath Shoreline Amphitheatre Monday, Aug. 26, 2013 Better than: Most of the metal that came after. Ozzy looks like a worn-out scarecrow, shuffling…
You may be skeptical of a new album from a bunch of sixtysomethings best known for eating bats, not getting along, and tarnishing their…
Sizzle • Local rocker Ty Segall has started a new band with guitarist and old pal Charlie Moonheart. Called Fuzz, the outfit's first two…

