BOOM, BOOM.....POW!!!
You won't just get an ear-splitting sonic blast of colorful fireworks in the next five days, but every time you crank up the podcast that ignites the original Chicagoland Metal, Punk, Alternative Rock and Power Pop music scene. It's a decibel jolt that you have the freedom to volume control.
When last we left the eclectic melodic Chicago hard rock band Chains Over Razors, they were hoping to unleash their radio friendly music combo of harmonious and hardcore angry lead vocals...
BOOM, BOOM.....POW!!!
You won't just get an ear-splitting sonic blast of colorful fireworks in the next five days, but every time you crank up the podcast that ignites the original Chicagoland Metal, Punk, Alternative Rock and Power Pop music scene. It's a decibel jolt that you have the freedom to volume control.
When last we left the eclectic melodic Chicago hard rock band Chains Over Razors, they were hoping to unleash their radio friendly music combo of harmonious and hardcore angry lead vocals from singer Will Mullen and a catchy yet distorted guitar tone and seismic drumming from Andy V. They pushed back a planned May co-headlining gig with Witchhammer and The Midnight Calls at The Forge in Joliet, cancelled by the venue at the last minute. Now, this weekend , they got the opportunity, this time, opening for three throwback tribute bands, Slipknot, Pantera and Lamb Of God. I talk backstage with Will Mullen and Andy V., who proved the local band support could out rock the remembrances of 11th Hour, Sandblasted Skin and The Subliminal Verses.
The sizzle of ground beef and tortillas, the rocking heat generated by the Marshall stacks and breakneck speed vocals and rhythm of local and national hardcore and punk pop. Only Punk Rock Tacos could make the killer combination permeate the air over Cemitas Poblanas in Villa Park. The first 2025 outdoor PRT is this Saturday, July 5th. Along with the authentic Spanish cuisine is the authentic native Spanish Punk of Nahuales Underground. Even without English translation, you'll dig what this Chicago hardcore Punk 4 piece throws down. I got a preview.
With the lethal combination of intimate and fiery scathing vocals and futuristic electronic, dirty guitar riffs, Genotype was propelled by the dual singing personality of Kadie Kirby. It's a wall paint peeling birthday salute to her.
Sling shooting their way from their native Joliet, Catapult The Propaganda was the perfect blend of scathing hardcore metal vocals and tight musicianship. They are no more as of 2024. Eleven years ago this week, guitarist/singer Robert Bloodworth and drummer Skip Maskeri made the trip to our Kat 105.5 studio to talk about what makes their hard-hitting sound come alive.
Crank up the volume output, as Local Loft lights the fuse on another explosive round of original Chicagoland music. The rock arsenal blows your speakers with:
Chains Over Razors-Goodbye To Sovereignty
Chains Over Razors-The Narc
Scarsin-Your Kingdom Is On Fire
Nahaules Underground-Asalto
Take The Reins-Last Stop Motel
Sound Of Fire (featuring Kadie Kirby of Genotype)-Fallen Friend
Genotype-Sordid Love
Catapult The Propaganda (Robert Bloodworth & Skip Maskeri in The Kat 105.5 studio-6/26/14)
Catapult The Propaganda-Marked
Catapult The Propaganda-Convenient Crisis
