Anti-Flag, Allen Epley, & Carcass
The week in new music & Dig Me Out podcast
We've got a jam-packed newsletter for you with new music releases featuring a highly-anticipated album tackling themes of education, propaganda, and media influence, a debut solo album from an artist with a long history, and an album with artwork designed by contemporary fine art legend. We'll also be taking a deep dive into a classic melodic death metal album on the podcast and looking back at the iconic albums of 1993 in an upcoming episode. Get ready for some great music and discussion as we kick off the new year!
1 Minute Reviews
New Releases
Anti-Flag - Lies They Tell Our Children
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Anti-Flag is a punk rock band that has been actively releasing music and advocating for social and political change since the 1990s. In 2023, they released their ninth studio album, "Lies They Tell Our Children," which tackles themes of education, propaganda, and the role of media in shaping societal values. Prior to "Lies They Tell Our Children," Anti-Flag released several notable albums and singles, including "The Terror State" (2003) and "Turncoat" (2003), and have toured internationally while being active in various social and political causes.
Allen Epley - Everything
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Allen Epley is a musician with a long history in the music industry. He first gained recognition as a singer/guitarist of the 90s band Shiner. In 2020, Shiner released their reunion album, "Schadenfreude," which was met with positive reviews from critics. In addition to his work with Shiner, Epley was also a member of post-hardcore band The Life and Times, releasing three albums and touring extensively with them. In 2023, Epley releases his debut solo album, "Everything," which features a mix of alternative rock and indie pop.
Iggy Pop - Every Loser
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Iggy Pop rose to fame in the 1970s as the lead singer of The Stooges and has continued to release successful solo albums, including "Lust for Life," "The Idiot," and "Blah Blah Blah." "Every Loser" will mark Iggy Pop's 20th studio album and is expected to showcase his signature blend of rock and roll and punk influences. The album cover, designed by world-renowned contemporary fine artist Raymond Pettibon, is sure to be a standout piece of art. Pettibon is known for his bold and graphic art style, which has been featured on album covers for bands such as Black Flag and Sonic Youth.
New 90s Podcast
Carcass - Heartwork
Carcass helped define the sound and styles of melodic death metal for decades to come with their 1993 album Heartwork
Heavy but melodic guitar riffs, intricate beats that switch between a Pantera groove and extreme metal blast beats, and otherworldly vocals are the cornerstones of Heartwork, the fourth studio album by English band Carcass. Expanding upon their earlier grindcore approach, Heartwork is a journey that grabs you by the (shredded) throat and won't let go for nearly forty-two minutes. From the NWOBHM styled "This Mortal Coil" to the ferocious hardcore stomp of "Carnal Forge," the band never lets up.
In addition to tackling this classic of the genre, we also check out the YouTube video by Steve Welch, "If Guns N' Roses 'Appetite For Destruction was written by 12 different bands" to find out how Steve did turning G N' R songs into tracks by Oasis, W.A.S.P., Danzig and more. Special guest: Scott Halgrim - DMO UNION
Coming Soon
Albums of 1993
As we begin another year, it's the perfect time to look back at the albums that were released thirty years ago in 1993. This was a significant year in music, with the release of influential and memorable albums such as Nirvana's "In Utero," Pearl Jam's "Vs," and Radiohead's "Pablo Honey." In our upcoming roundtable discussion, we will be revisiting these albums and examining which have stood the test of time and which have not. We will also be sharing our experiences of discovering certain albums years after their release and discussing the longevity of certain releases. Join us as we reminisce on this influential year in music and explore the lasting impact of the albums of 1993.
January Album Review Tournament- Group 2 of 3
It's like trying to choose between The Godfather or The Shawshank Redemption, The Beatles or The Rolling Stones - which album should we feature in a future episode of Dig Me Out? Each week, we'll be posting a group of nine suggested albums for you to vote on. The top two winners from each group will move on to the final poll at the end of the month.
This week, we have Group 2 nominees including post-hardcore alternative rock, a psychedelic grunge album, overlooked power pop, a live album from a Midwest staple, a band with great harmonies and solid tunes, crunchy guitars, and angsty 90s songwriting, and an album that sounds like the ambient sounds of a New York City subway station came to life. Cast your vote to decide which album we'll feature in a future episode of Dig Me Out!
From the Dig Me Out Archives
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Deftones in the 90s
Examine the early career of the Deftones, a band that blended elements of hardcore, thrash, metal, new wave, and post-punk in the 90s to create a unique sound that would pave the way for their evolution into one of the most interesting and ambitious alternative metal bands of the 2000s. Our discussion will focus on their 1995 debut album Adrenaline and 1997 follow-up Around The Fur, both produced by Terry Date, and how the Deftones navigated the diverse and dynamic metal landscape of the 90s to set the stage for their continued success in the following decade.
Metal in the 90s
Join us as we delve into the various sub-genres and influential bands that shaped the evolution of metal in the 1990s, including thrash metal giants Metallica, alternative metal pioneers Helmet, heavy metal icon Ozzy Osbourne, experimental metal group Tool, desert rock pioneers Kyuss, and groove metal masters Pantera. Our expert panel, Chip Midnight, Eric Grubbs, and DX Ferris, will guide us through the diverse and dynamic decade of metal music.
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