Midnight - "Evil Like A Knife"

So tonight's plan to go to the Blackout Cookout 11 in Youngstown, Ohio fell through, and I still have yet to catch Cleveland black/speed metal band Midnight live. They are still at the top of my list and come hell or high water, I WILL see them someday.

In the meantime, I'll just leave this quick power punch to the face for all to enjoy. I've watched this one a hundred times and it still totally rips...

 

VANIK - "Entrails and Thrills"

I've REALLY been digging Entrails & Thrills, the latest Halloween metal release from Cleveland's VANIK! The cassette-only release has been on a near-constant rotation here at the Cemetery, flipping back and forth from side A's killer-riff-laden metal tracks to side B's original "spooky sounds" tracks. The perfect release for the Halloween season!!

I opted for the limited orange cassette version, which came in a custom spraypainted box and included a totally awesome numbered, one-of-a-kind framed drawing from VANIK himself. So worth it!! This one's going straight into my prized Halloween goodies collection.

The standout track for me is "Entrails And Thrills," where that riff just punches you right in the face. Enjoy!

If you're diggin' the sound, go grab yourself a copy (as well as a ton of other crazy swag) over at the VANIK Bandcamp page!

And if you're near the Northeast Ohio area, why not meet me this Saturday in Youngstown, Ohio for The Blackout Cookout 11, where Vanik plays guitar for another insanely killer Cleveland band, Midnight!!

 

VANIK - VANIK III Album Release Show

I have a full day of prop building planned in the garage, so no longwinded posts today! Instead, how about some straight up Cleveland horror metal to power you through your day, too?

VANIK just released their third record, III, and on October 2nd they streamed a live record release show direct from the studio. Featuring Vanik from the band Midnight on guitar and Ed from the band Ringworm on bass, this band is no joke.

Watch this killer set and then go pick up VANIK's newest release here. Enjoy!

John Russo's MIDNIGHT Soundtrack by Quintessence & Paul McCollough

A beautifully haunting track coupled with amazing cover art. I must admit that I have not seen, nor even heard of this 1982 movie, but the new vinyl soundtrack release is going on my want list. Full soundtrack on vinyl, available here. Enjoy! 

In checking out the trailer, the movie will be going on my "must-view" list, too!