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Chad Gray (Mudvayne/HELLYEAH) Played His First Solo Show Last Night, Setlist & Footage Available
Last night (April 24th) saw Mudvayne/HELLYEAH vocalist Chad Gray play his first ‘30 Years Of Madness” solo show.…
#NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #Music #chadgray #Entertainment #HELLYEAH #Mudvayne
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Chad Gray (Mudvayne/HELLYEAH) Played His First Solo Show Last Night, Setlist & Footage Available
Last night (April 24th) saw Mudvayne/HELLYEAH vocalist Chad Gray play his first ‘30 Years Of Madness” solo show.…
#NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #Music #chadgray #Entertainment #HELLYEAH #Mudvayne
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Chad Gray expands spring 2026 solo run:
#ChadGray #Mudvayne #HellYeah #SoloShows
Link: https://metalinsider.net/touring/chad-gray-expands-spring-2026-solo-run
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Chad Gray expands spring 2026 solo run:
#ChadGray #Mudvayne #HellYeah #SoloShows
Link: https://metalinsider.net/touring/chad-gray-expands-spring-2026-solo-run
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Chad Gray celebrates “30 Years of Madnesss” with sold-out Las Vegas event:
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Chad Gray celebrates “30 Years of Madnesss” with sold-out Las Vegas event:
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The Downtown Raleigh Entertainment Guide Tuesday October 21st Edition
🎶 The Downtown Raleigh Entertainment Guide – Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Downtown Raleigh comes alive this Tuesday with everything from after-work hangouts and trivia nights to live music and art exhibitions. Whether you’re winding down after a long day or looking to keep the energy going all night, the city has something for everyone.
🍻 After Work Shenanigans – Tuesdays at Slim’s
⏰ 4:30 PM – 2:00 AM | 📍 Slim’s Downtown
Kick off your evening with After Work Shenanigans at Slim’s, where locals gather to unwind with great drinks, great music, and even better company. Stick around for the Open Mic with a Live Band later in the night for some spontaneous Raleigh talent!
🧠 Tuesday Night Trivia
⏰ 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM | 📍 Morgan Street Food Hall
Test your knowledge and enjoy a variety of cuisines at one of Raleigh’s favorite community spots. Bring a team or go solo — the fun is guaranteed, and the bragging rights are real!
🍹 Boilermaker Tuesdays
⏰ 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM | 📍 Boatman Spirits Co.
Sip, socialize, and celebrate the night at Boilermaker Tuesdays, featuring creative cocktails, local spirits, and a laid-back atmosphere perfect for catching up with friends or coworkers.
🏃♂️ Crank Arm Run Club
⏰ 6:30 PM | 📍 Crank Arm Brewing
Join one of downtown Raleigh’s most active communities with the Crank Arm Run Club. Enjoy a casual run through the city streets, followed by well-earned craft brews at the brewery. All levels are welcome!
🎤 Mudvayne – L.D. 50 Anniversary 2025 Tour
⏰ Evening | 📍 Red Hat Amphitheater
Rock fans, this one’s for you. The legendary Mudvayne returns to Raleigh for their L.D. 50 Anniversary Tour, bringing their high-energy show to Red Hat Amphitheater. Expect a night of headbanging, nostalgia, and raw power.
🎙️ Open Mic with a Live Band at Slim’s
⏰ Doors Open 4:30 PM | Open Mic 9:00 PM – 12:00 AM | 📍 Slim’s Downtown
Take the stage or cheer on local performers at Slim’s famous Open Mic Night. With a live band to back you up, it’s one of the most supportive and fun open mic experiences in Raleigh.
🖼️ The Elisabeth Speight Collection: A Daughter’s Tribute to Her Family’s Art
⏰ Tuesday – Saturday, 11:00 AM – 4:30 PM | 📍 Gallery C
Discover a touching and beautifully curated exhibition at Gallery C, celebrating family legacy through art. The Elisabeth Speight Collection honors creativity, memory, and storytelling across generations.
🌙 Make It a Downtown Raleigh Night
Whether you’re jamming out to Mudvayne, catching up with friends over a drink, or exploring the city’s creative side, Downtown Raleigh offers endless ways to make your Tuesday unforgettable.
Follow DoRaleigh.com for daily entertainment guides, live music updates, and the best things to do across the Triangle.
Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook | BSky | Linkedin
#BoatmanSpiritsCo_ #CrankArmBrewing #DoRaleigh #downtownRaleigh #DowntownRaleighEntertainmentGuide #events #GalleryC #Mudvayne #News #raleigh #RaleighEvents #RaleighNightlife #RedHatAmphitheater #SlimSDowntown
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The Downtown Raleigh Entertainment Guide Tuesday October 21st Edition
🎶 The Downtown Raleigh Entertainment Guide – Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Downtown Raleigh comes alive this Tuesday with everything from after-work hangouts and trivia nights to live music and art exhibitions. Whether you’re winding down after a long day or looking to keep the energy going all night, the city has something for everyone.
🍻 After Work Shenanigans – Tuesdays at Slim’s
⏰ 4:30 PM – 2:00 AM | 📍 Slim’s Downtown
Kick off your evening with After Work Shenanigans at Slim’s, where locals gather to unwind with great drinks, great music, and even better company. Stick around for the Open Mic with a Live Band later in the night for some spontaneous Raleigh talent!
🧠 Tuesday Night Trivia
⏰ 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM | 📍 Morgan Street Food Hall
Test your knowledge and enjoy a variety of cuisines at one of Raleigh’s favorite community spots. Bring a team or go solo — the fun is guaranteed, and the bragging rights are real!
🍹 Boilermaker Tuesdays
⏰ 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM | 📍 Boatman Spirits Co.
Sip, socialize, and celebrate the night at Boilermaker Tuesdays, featuring creative cocktails, local spirits, and a laid-back atmosphere perfect for catching up with friends or coworkers.
🏃♂️ Crank Arm Run Club
⏰ 6:30 PM | 📍 Crank Arm Brewing
Join one of downtown Raleigh’s most active communities with the Crank Arm Run Club. Enjoy a casual run through the city streets, followed by well-earned craft brews at the brewery. All levels are welcome!
🎤 Mudvayne – L.D. 50 Anniversary 2025 Tour
⏰ Evening | 📍 Red Hat Amphitheater
Rock fans, this one’s for you. The legendary Mudvayne returns to Raleigh for their L.D. 50 Anniversary Tour, bringing their high-energy show to Red Hat Amphitheater. Expect a night of headbanging, nostalgia, and raw power.
🎙️ Open Mic with a Live Band at Slim’s
⏰ Doors Open 4:30 PM | Open Mic 9:00 PM – 12:00 AM | 📍 Slim’s Downtown
Take the stage or cheer on local performers at Slim’s famous Open Mic Night. With a live band to back you up, it’s one of the most supportive and fun open mic experiences in Raleigh.
🖼️ The Elisabeth Speight Collection: A Daughter’s Tribute to Her Family’s Art
⏰ Tuesday – Saturday, 11:00 AM – 4:30 PM | 📍 Gallery C
Discover a touching and beautifully curated exhibition at Gallery C, celebrating family legacy through art. The Elisabeth Speight Collection honors creativity, memory, and storytelling across generations.
🌙 Make It a Downtown Raleigh Night
Whether you’re jamming out to Mudvayne, catching up with friends over a drink, or exploring the city’s creative side, Downtown Raleigh offers endless ways to make your Tuesday unforgettable.
Follow DoRaleigh.com for daily entertainment guides, live music updates, and the best things to do across the Triangle.
Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook | BSky | Linkedin
#BoatmanSpiritsCo_ #CrankArmBrewing #DoRaleigh #downtownRaleigh #DowntownRaleighEntertainmentGuide #events #GalleryC #Mudvayne #News #raleigh #RaleighEvents #RaleighNightlife #RedHatAmphitheater #SlimSDowntown
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The Downtown Raleigh Entertainment Guide Tuesday October 21st Edition
🎶 The Downtown Raleigh Entertainment Guide – Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Downtown Raleigh comes alive this Tuesday with everything from after-work hangouts and trivia nights to live music and art exhibitions. Whether you’re winding down after a long day or looking to keep the energy going all night, the city has something for everyone.
🍻 After Work Shenanigans – Tuesdays at Slim’s
⏰ 4:30 PM – 2:00 AM | 📍 Slim’s Downtown
Kick off your evening with After Work Shenanigans at Slim’s, where locals gather to unwind with great drinks, great music, and even better company. Stick around for the Open Mic with a Live Band later in the night for some spontaneous Raleigh talent!
🧠 Tuesday Night Trivia
⏰ 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM | 📍 Morgan Street Food Hall
Test your knowledge and enjoy a variety of cuisines at one of Raleigh’s favorite community spots. Bring a team or go solo — the fun is guaranteed, and the bragging rights are real!
🍹 Boilermaker Tuesdays
⏰ 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM | 📍 Boatman Spirits Co.
Sip, socialize, and celebrate the night at Boilermaker Tuesdays, featuring creative cocktails, local spirits, and a laid-back atmosphere perfect for catching up with friends or coworkers.
🏃♂️ Crank Arm Run Club
⏰ 6:30 PM | 📍 Crank Arm Brewing
Join one of downtown Raleigh’s most active communities with the Crank Arm Run Club. Enjoy a casual run through the city streets, followed by well-earned craft brews at the brewery. All levels are welcome!
🎤 Mudvayne – L.D. 50 Anniversary 2025 Tour
⏰ Evening | 📍 Red Hat Amphitheater
Rock fans, this one’s for you. The legendary Mudvayne returns to Raleigh for their L.D. 50 Anniversary Tour, bringing their high-energy show to Red Hat Amphitheater. Expect a night of headbanging, nostalgia, and raw power.
🎙️ Open Mic with a Live Band at Slim’s
⏰ Doors Open 4:30 PM | Open Mic 9:00 PM – 12:00 AM | 📍 Slim’s Downtown
Take the stage or cheer on local performers at Slim’s famous Open Mic Night. With a live band to back you up, it’s one of the most supportive and fun open mic experiences in Raleigh.
🖼️ The Elisabeth Speight Collection: A Daughter’s Tribute to Her Family’s Art
⏰ Tuesday – Saturday, 11:00 AM – 4:30 PM | 📍 Gallery C
Discover a touching and beautifully curated exhibition at Gallery C, celebrating family legacy through art. The Elisabeth Speight Collection honors creativity, memory, and storytelling across generations.
🌙 Make It a Downtown Raleigh Night
Whether you’re jamming out to Mudvayne, catching up with friends over a drink, or exploring the city’s creative side, Downtown Raleigh offers endless ways to make your Tuesday unforgettable.
Follow DoRaleigh.com for daily entertainment guides, live music updates, and the best things to do across the Triangle.
Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook | BSky | Linkedin
#BoatmanSpiritsCo_ #CrankArmBrewing #DoRaleigh #downtownRaleigh #DowntownRaleighEntertainmentGuide #events #GalleryC #Mudvayne #News #raleigh #RaleighEvents #RaleighNightlife #RedHatAmphitheater #SlimSDowntown
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Mudvayne drummer Matt McDonough reflects on nu-metal’s resurgence:
#Mudvayne #MattMcDonough #numetal
Link: https://metalinsider.net/news/mudvayne-drummer-matt-mcdonough-reflects-on-nu-metals-resurgence
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Mudvayne drummer Matt McDonough reflects on nu-metal’s resurgence:
#Mudvayne #MattMcDonough #numetal
Link: https://metalinsider.net/news/mudvayne-drummer-matt-mcdonough-reflects-on-nu-metals-resurgence
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#NowPlaying #NewMusicTuesday "Sticks And Stones" - #Mudvayne https://youtu.be/XTJ21auXbv8?si=PeAPhcXzYCOclPN7
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Mudvayne share new single “Sticks and Stones”
#Mudvayne #SticksandStones #NewSong
Link: https://metalinsider.net/video/mudvayne-share-new-single-sticks-and-stones
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Mudvayne share new single “Sticks and Stones”
#Mudvayne #SticksandStones #NewSong
Link: https://metalinsider.net/video/mudvayne-share-new-single-sticks-and-stones
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Happy By Myself (#mudvayne X #Samkarlson, #barbratucker Remix) - By DJ Torchmantis
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Mudvayne sign with Alchemy Recordings, confirms new music is coming:
#Mudvayne #AlchemyRecordings #NewMusic #ChadGray
Link: https://metalinsider.net/news/mudvayne-sign-with-alchemy-recordings-confirms-new-music-is-coming
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Mudvayne sign with Alchemy Recordings, confirms new music is coming:
#Mudvayne #AlchemyRecordings #NewMusic #ChadGray
Link: https://metalinsider.net/news/mudvayne-sign-with-alchemy-recordings-confirms-new-music-is-coming
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Mudvayne announce ‘L.D. 50’ 25th anniversary tour with Static-X & Vended:
#Mudvayne #LD50 #AlbumAnniversary #Tour #TourAlert #StaticX #Vended
Link: https://metalinsider.net/touring/mudvayne-announce-l-d-50-25th-anniversary-tour-with-static-x-vended
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Mudvayne announce ‘L.D. 50’ 25th anniversary tour with Static-X & Vended:
#Mudvayne #LD50 #AlbumAnniversary #Tour #TourAlert #StaticX #Vended
Link: https://metalinsider.net/touring/mudvayne-announce-l-d-50-25th-anniversary-tour-with-static-x-vended
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Stand in the corner and scream with me
A body full of empty
A head that's full of rage, better believe it
🤘🤘🤬Scream With Me
Mudvayne -
Stand in the corner and scream with me
A body full of empty
A head that's full of rage, better believe it
🤘🤘🤬Scream With Me
Mudvayne -
Stand in the corner and scream with me
A body full of empty
A head that's full of rage, better believe it
🤘🤘🤬Scream With Me
Mudvayne -
Stand in the corner and scream with me
A body full of empty
A head that's full of rage, better believe it
🤘🤘🤬Scream With Me
Mudvayne -
Stand in the corner and scream with me
A body full of empty
A head that's full of rage, better believe it
🤘🤘🤬Scream With Me
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Mushroomhead – Call the Devil Review
By Dear Hollow
The problem with nu-metal is that the aesthetics overpower the music. Taking the machismo of rap and combining it with metal’s most knuckle-dragging moments, its “hard as fuck” image has combined with adrenaline and testosterone in some sort of raging divorced dad Frankenstein’s monster with Red Bull in hand. While the likes of Powerman 5000 or Static-X have toyed with its mania in a silly vibe, others have embraced the style’s over-the-top aesthetic. Cleveland’s Mushroomhead,1 in line with the “dark” theatrics and special effects of Slipknot, Mudvayne, or Insane Clown Posse, has juiced this style dry with even more over-the-top themes and costumes, amplified by industrial, symphonic, and more straightforward hip-hop influences. After nearly thirty years and eight full-lengths of excessive self-indulgence guided by the oh so twisted mind of Steve “Skinny” Felton, we’re faced with Call the Devil.
For Mushroomhead, Call the Devil follows the recent trend of the much-needed incorporation of newer vocalist Jackie LaPonza to compensate for utter lack of charisma. Vocalists Steve Rauckhurst and Scott “xtriker” Beck trade grungy cleans, growls, and raps, while guitarists, bassists, and percussionists are tossed around like a swarm of attacking bees to round out the lineup to a whopping nine members. Groove remains a nu-metal priority throughout and Call the Devil benefits from LaPonza’s more pronounced presence. However, the glaringly inconsistent palettes of over-the-top, largely failed experimentation with the more straightforward and direly boring metal riffs lands Mushroomhead in one of the more bafflingly obnoxious and misguidedly ambitious listens of the year.
Mushroomhead’s best moments are rooted in two things: rad groove and LaPonza’s vocals. “We Don’t Care” is likely the closest union, with its pulsing guitar riffs touched by southern rock colliding with her hypnotic and sultry verses. Meanwhile, opener “Eye to Eye,” “Torn in Two,” and “Hallelucination” feature a nice groove that hits hard for a little while. “Fall in Line,” “Hallelucination,” “Hideous,” and “Shame in a Basket” are solid if not tragically limited exposés on LaPonza’s vocals, her range showcased from a sirenic and haunting mezzo-soprano to a smoky and femme fatale alto. However, as solid as these isolated moments are, they are surrounded by a deep sea of testosterone and a Vaudeville carnival theme so over the top, that it would make Avatar blush. The fanfare surrounding LaPonza’s vocals in “We Don’t Care,” for instance, quickly dissipates due to Rauckhurst and Beck doing their best worst impressions of Five Finger Death Punch’s Ivan Moody. Even the riffs in Call the Devil’s solid moments, although initially a welcome jolt of energy and pummel, begin to feel anticlimactic and limp after so many iterations and lack of variation. All attacks are done through a solid mix, provided by Matt Wallace (Faith No More, 3 Doors Down), so the guitars have a solid crunch, the drums are aptly pummeling, and the melodic elements shine across. It’s just a bummer that the attacks are toothless.
Perhaps most baffling about Call the Devil is Mushroomhead’s inability to keep a consistent sound, particularly when it benefits them to do so. LaPonza is a rare beam of light but is used far too sparingly, often disappearing entire. The band’s riffs get tired over so many dad-rock repetitions, while Rauckhurst and Beck are indistinguishable and as dangerous as a sub sandwich at a Baptist potluck. Tracks like “Emptiness” and “Grand Gesture” try to take on the heavy ballad approach but end up bland, and the full immersion of the spooky carnival music sees tracks like “UIOP (The Final Reprieve),” “Decomposition,” and “Prepackaged” fall into just a weird muck. Like Slipknot, Mushroomhead features a veritable legion of members, but aside from the industrial atmosphere and Vaudeville vibes, what exactly are the nine musicians doing at any given moment? They have a bevy of potential talent, but choose to waste it on an excessive version nu-metal, one that furthermore hasn’t changed much since the ’90s in spite of every opportunity to do so.
Mushroomhead tried really hard with Call the Devil. They’ve got a seed of hope in LaPonza and some killer riffs, but if Skinny and Company haven’t tried anything new aside from batshit unnecessariness since ’93, this review won’t change any minds. It’s self-indulgent, painfully pretentious, and its hour length feels like being dragged through broken glass at a carnival devoted to masculinity. Slipknot has long been accused of stealing Mushroomhead’s look, but when that’s more important than creating quality music, there’s a problem. Yeah, call the Devil, Mushroomhead – he’ll make a better album than this.
Rating: 1.0/5.0
DR: N/A | Format Reviewed: STREAM
Label: Napalm Records
Websites: mushroomhead.com | facebook.com/mushroomheadofficial
Releases Worldwide: August 9th, 2024#10 #2024 #3DoorsDown #Aug24 #Avatar #CallTheDevil #FaithNoMore #FiveFingerDeathPunch #HardRock #IndustrialMetal #InsaneClownPosse #Mudvayne #Mushroomhead #NapalmRecords #NuMetal #Powerman5000 #Review #Reviews #Slipknot #StaticX #SymphonicMetal
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Mushroomhead – Call the Devil Review
By Dear Hollow
The problem with nu-metal is that the aesthetics overpower the music. Taking the machismo of rap and combining it with metal’s most knuckle-dragging moments, its “hard as fuck” image has combined with adrenaline and testosterone in some sort of raging divorced dad Frankenstein’s monster with Red Bull in hand. While the likes of Powerman 5000 or Static-X have toyed with its mania in a silly vibe, others have embraced the style’s over-the-top aesthetic. Cleveland’s Mushroomhead,1 in line with the “dark” theatrics and special effects of Slipknot, Mudvayne, or Insane Clown Posse, has juiced this style dry with even more over-the-top themes and costumes, amplified by industrial, symphonic, and more straightforward hip-hop influences. After nearly thirty years and eight full-lengths of excessive self-indulgence guided by the oh so twisted mind of Steve “Skinny” Felton, we’re faced with Call the Devil.
For Mushroomhead, Call the Devil follows the recent trend of the much-needed incorporation of newer vocalist Jackie LaPonza to compensate for utter lack of charisma. Vocalists Steve Rauckhurst and Scott “xtriker” Beck trade grungy cleans, growls, and raps, while guitarists, bassists, and percussionists are tossed around like a swarm of attacking bees to round out the lineup to a whopping nine members. Groove remains a nu-metal priority throughout and Call the Devil benefits from LaPonza’s more pronounced presence. However, the glaringly inconsistent palettes of over-the-top, largely failed experimentation with the more straightforward and direly boring metal riffs lands Mushroomhead in one of the more bafflingly obnoxious and misguidedly ambitious listens of the year.
Mushroomhead’s best moments are rooted in two things: rad groove and LaPonza’s vocals. “We Don’t Care” is likely the closest union, with its pulsing guitar riffs touched by southern rock colliding with her hypnotic and sultry verses. Meanwhile, opener “Eye to Eye,” “Torn in Two,” and “Hallelucination” feature a nice groove that hits hard for a little while. “Fall in Line,” “Hallelucination,” “Hideous,” and “Shame in a Basket” are solid if not tragically limited exposés on LaPonza’s vocals, her range showcased from a sirenic and haunting mezzo-soprano to a smoky and femme fatale alto. However, as solid as these isolated moments are, they are surrounded by a deep sea of testosterone and a Vaudeville carnival theme so over the top, that it would make Avatar blush. The fanfare surrounding LaPonza’s vocals in “We Don’t Care,” for instance, quickly dissipates due to Rauckhurst and Beck doing their best worst impressions of Five Finger Death Punch’s Ivan Moody. Even the riffs in Call the Devil’s solid moments, although initially a welcome jolt of energy and pummel, begin to feel anticlimactic and limp after so many iterations and lack of variation. All attacks are done through a solid mix, provided by Matt Wallace (Faith No More, 3 Doors Down), so the guitars have a solid crunch, the drums are aptly pummeling, and the melodic elements shine across. It’s just a bummer that the attacks are toothless.
Perhaps most baffling about Call the Devil is Mushroomhead’s inability to keep a consistent sound, particularly when it benefits them to do so. LaPonza is a rare beam of light but is used far too sparingly, often disappearing entire. The band’s riffs get tired over so many dad-rock repetitions, while Rauckhurst and Beck are indistinguishable and as dangerous as a sub sandwich at a Baptist potluck. Tracks like “Emptiness” and “Grand Gesture” try to take on the heavy ballad approach but end up bland, and the full immersion of the spooky carnival music sees tracks like “UIOP (The Final Reprieve),” “Decomposition,” and “Prepackaged” fall into just a weird muck. Like Slipknot, Mushroomhead features a veritable legion of members, but aside from the industrial atmosphere and Vaudeville vibes, what exactly are the nine musicians doing at any given moment? They have a bevy of potential talent, but choose to waste it on an excessive version nu-metal, one that furthermore hasn’t changed much since the ’90s in spite of every opportunity to do so.
Mushroomhead tried really hard with Call the Devil. They’ve got a seed of hope in LaPonza and some killer riffs, but if Skinny and Company haven’t tried anything new aside from batshit unnecessariness since ’93, this review won’t change any minds. It’s self-indulgent, painfully pretentious, and its hour length feels like being dragged through broken glass at a carnival devoted to masculinity. Slipknot has long been accused of stealing Mushroomhead’s look, but when that’s more important than creating quality music, there’s a problem. Yeah, call the Devil, Mushroomhead – he’ll make a better album than this.
Rating: 1.0/5.0
DR: N/A | Format Reviewed: STREAM
Label: Napalm Records
Websites: mushroomhead.com | facebook.com/mushroomheadofficial
Releases Worldwide: August 9th, 2024#10 #2024 #3DoorsDown #Aug24 #Avatar #CallTheDevil #FaithNoMore #FiveFingerDeathPunch #HardRock #IndustrialMetal #InsaneClownPosse #Mudvayne #Mushroomhead #NapalmRecords #NuMetal #Powerman5000 #Review #Reviews #Slipknot #StaticX #SymphonicMetal
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Mushroomhead – Call the Devil Review
By Dear Hollow
The problem with nu-metal is that the aesthetics overpower the music. Taking the machismo of rap and combining it with metal’s most knuckle-dragging moments, its “hard as fuck” image has combined with adrenaline and testosterone in some sort of raging divorced dad Frankenstein’s monster with Red Bull in hand. While the likes of Powerman 5000 or Static-X have toyed with its mania in a silly vibe, others have embraced the style’s over-the-top aesthetic. Cleveland’s Mushroomhead,1 in line with the “dark” theatrics and special effects of Slipknot, Mudvayne, or Insane Clown Posse, has juiced this style dry with even more over-the-top themes and costumes, amplified by industrial, symphonic, and more straightforward hip-hop influences. After nearly thirty years and eight full-lengths of excessive self-indulgence guided by the oh so twisted mind of Steve “Skinny” Felton, we’re faced with Call the Devil.
For Mushroomhead, Call the Devil follows the recent trend of the much-needed incorporation of newer vocalist Jackie LaPonza to compensate for utter lack of charisma. Vocalists Steve Rauckhurst and Scott “xtriker” Beck trade grungy cleans, growls, and raps, while guitarists, bassists, and percussionists are tossed around like a swarm of attacking bees to round out the lineup to a whopping nine members. Groove remains a nu-metal priority throughout and Call the Devil benefits from LaPonza’s more pronounced presence. However, the glaringly inconsistent palettes of over-the-top, largely failed experimentation with the more straightforward and direly boring metal riffs lands Mushroomhead in one of the more bafflingly obnoxious and misguidedly ambitious listens of the year.
Mushroomhead’s best moments are rooted in two things: rad groove and LaPonza’s vocals. “We Don’t Care” is likely the closest union, with its pulsing guitar riffs touched by southern rock colliding with her hypnotic and sultry verses. Meanwhile, opener “Eye to Eye,” “Torn in Two,” and “Hallelucination” feature a nice groove that hits hard for a little while. “Fall in Line,” “Hallelucination,” “Hideous,” and “Shame in a Basket” are solid if not tragically limited exposés on LaPonza’s vocals, her range showcased from a sirenic and haunting mezzo-soprano to a smoky and femme fatale alto. However, as solid as these isolated moments are, they are surrounded by a deep sea of testosterone and a Vaudeville carnival theme so over the top, that it would make Avatar blush. The fanfare surrounding LaPonza’s vocals in “We Don’t Care,” for instance, quickly dissipates due to Rauckhurst and Beck doing their best worst impressions of Five Finger Death Punch’s Ivan Moody. Even the riffs in Call the Devil’s solid moments, although initially a welcome jolt of energy and pummel, begin to feel anticlimactic and limp after so many iterations and lack of variation. All attacks are done through a solid mix, provided by Matt Wallace (Faith No More, 3 Doors Down), so the guitars have a solid crunch, the drums are aptly pummeling, and the melodic elements shine across. It’s just a bummer that the attacks are toothless.
Perhaps most baffling about Call the Devil is Mushroomhead’s inability to keep a consistent sound, particularly when it benefits them to do so. LaPonza is a rare beam of light but is used far too sparingly, often disappearing entire. The band’s riffs get tired over so many dad-rock repetitions, while Rauckhurst and Beck are indistinguishable and as dangerous as a sub sandwich at a Baptist potluck. Tracks like “Emptiness” and “Grand Gesture” try to take on the heavy ballad approach but end up bland, and the full immersion of the spooky carnival music sees tracks like “UIOP (The Final Reprieve),” “Decomposition,” and “Prepackaged” fall into just a weird muck. Like Slipknot, Mushroomhead features a veritable legion of members, but aside from the industrial atmosphere and Vaudeville vibes, what exactly are the nine musicians doing at any given moment? They have a bevy of potential talent, but choose to waste it on an excessive version nu-metal, one that furthermore hasn’t changed much since the ’90s in spite of every opportunity to do so.
Mushroomhead tried really hard with Call the Devil. They’ve got a seed of hope in LaPonza and some killer riffs, but if Skinny and Company haven’t tried anything new aside from batshit unnecessariness since ’93, this review won’t change any minds. It’s self-indulgent, painfully pretentious, and its hour length feels like being dragged through broken glass at a carnival devoted to masculinity. Slipknot has long been accused of stealing Mushroomhead’s look, but when that’s more important than creating quality music, there’s a problem. Yeah, call the Devil, Mushroomhead – he’ll make a better album than this.
Rating: 1.0/5.0
DR: N/A | Format Reviewed: STREAM
Label: Napalm Records
Websites: mushroomhead.com | facebook.com/mushroomheadofficial
Releases Worldwide: August 9th, 2024#10 #2024 #3DoorsDown #Aug24 #Avatar #CallTheDevil #FaithNoMore #FiveFingerDeathPunch #HardRock #IndustrialMetal #InsaneClownPosse #Mudvayne #Mushroomhead #NapalmRecords #NuMetal #Powerman5000 #Review #Reviews #Slipknot #StaticX #SymphonicMetal
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#TheMetalDogArticleList #BLABBERMOUTH MUDVAYNE's CHAD GRAY: How I Finally Got Sober Last summer, MUDVAYNE frontman Chad Gray celebrated two years since he quit drinking. blabbermouth.net/news/mudvayn... #Mudvayne #ChadGray #Sobriety #MentalHealth
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MUDVAYNE's CHAD GRAY: How I Finally Got Sober
Last summer, MUDVAYNE frontman Chad Gray celebrated two years since he quit drinking. The 52-year-old musician, who was born in Illinois but currently resides in Las Vegas with his Shannon Gunz, a radio host for several SiriusXM channels, opened up about his battle with the bottle in a new interview...https://blabbermouth.net/news/mudvaynes-chad-gray-how-i-finally-got-sober
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ALL THAT REMAINS Streams Second, Equally Heavy New Single "Let You Go"
A follow-up to "Divine".https://metalinjection.net/video/all-that-remains-streams-second-equally-heavy-new-single-let-you-go
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These Bands Are The Big Four Of Nü-Metal, According To You
It was close!
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#BigFourNuMetal #Korn #Slipknot #LimpBizkit #LinkinPark #SystemOfADown #Deftones #Disturbed #Mudvayne #PapaRoach #StaticX #Godsmack #CoalChamber #Sevendust #MachineHead #Evanescence #POD #Staind #Mushroomhead
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Weekend Poll: Who Are The Big Four Of Nü-Metal?
Choosing four is hard.https://metalinjection.net/news/poll/weekend-poll-who-are-the-big-four-of-nu-metal
#PollWeekend #BigFourOfNuMetal #Metallica #Megadeth #Slayer #Anthrax #NuMetalBigFour #CoalChamber #Deftones #Disturbed #Evanescence #Godsmack #Korn #LimpBizkit #LinkinPark #MachineHead #Mudvayne #Mushroomhead #POD #PapaRoach #Sevendust #Slipknot #Staind #StaticX #SystemOfADown
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Weekend Poll: Who Are The Big Four Of Nü-Metal?
Choosing four is hard.https://metalinjection.net/news/poll/weekend-poll-who-are-the-big-four-of-nu-metal
#PollWeekend #BigFourOfNuMetal #Metallica #Megadeth #Slayer #Anthrax #NuMetalBigFour #CoalChamber #Deftones #Disturbed #Evanescence #Godsmack #Korn #LimpBizkit #LinkinPark #MachineHead #Mudvayne #Mushroomhead #POD #PapaRoach #Sevendust #Slipknot #Staind #StaticX #SystemOfADown
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Weekend Poll: Who Are The Big Four Of Nü-Metal?
Choosing four is hard.https://metalinjection.net/news/poll/weekend-poll-who-are-the-big-four-of-nu-metal
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Weekend Poll: Who Are The Big Four Of Nü-Metal?
Choosing four is hard.https://metalinjection.net/news/poll/weekend-poll-who-are-the-big-four-of-nu-metal
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Weekend Poll: Who Are The Big Four Of Nü-Metal?
Choosing four is hard.https://metalinjection.net/news/poll/weekend-poll-who-are-the-big-four-of-nu-metal
#PollWeekend #BigFourOfNuMetal #Metallica #Megadeth #Slayer #Anthrax #NuMetalBigFour #CoalChamber #Deftones #Disturbed #Evanescence #Godsmack #Korn #LimpBizkit #LinkinPark #MachineHead #Mudvayne #Mushroomhead #POD #PapaRoach #Sevendust #Slipknot #Staind #StaticX #SystemOfADown
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Chad Gray Says Metal Started with Lemmy, Black Sabbath, and Metallica
That's just like... your opinion, man.#ChadGray #Mudvayne #Lemmy #OzzyOsbourne #BlackSabbath #Metallica #DimebagDarrell #VinniePaulAbbott #HeavyMetalHistory #IronMaiden #JudasPriest #HeavyMetalDebate #MetalOrigins
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Chad Gray Says Metal Started with Lemmy, Black Sabbath, and Metallica
That's just like... your opinion, man.#ChadGray #Mudvayne #Lemmy #OzzyOsbourne #BlackSabbath #Metallica #DimebagDarrell #VinniePaulAbbott #HeavyMetalHistory #IronMaiden #JudasPriest #HeavyMetalDebate #MetalOrigins
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Chad Gray Says Metal Started with Lemmy, Black Sabbath, and Metallica
That's just like... your opinion, man.#ChadGray #Mudvayne #Lemmy #OzzyOsbourne #BlackSabbath #Metallica #DimebagDarrell #VinniePaulAbbott #HeavyMetalHistory #IronMaiden #JudasPriest #HeavyMetalDebate #MetalOrigins
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Chad Gray Says Metal Started with Lemmy, Black Sabbath, and Metallica
That's just like... your opinion, man.#ChadGray #Mudvayne #Lemmy #OzzyOsbourne #BlackSabbath #Metallica #DimebagDarrell #VinniePaulAbbott #HeavyMetalHistory #IronMaiden #JudasPriest #HeavyMetalDebate #MetalOrigins
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Chad Gray Says Metal Started with Lemmy, Black Sabbath, and Metallica
That's just like... your opinion, man.#ChadGray #Mudvayne #Lemmy #OzzyOsbourne #BlackSabbath #Metallica #DimebagDarrell #VinniePaulAbbott #HeavyMetalHistory #IronMaiden #JudasPriest #HeavyMetalDebate #MetalOrigins
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Megadeth announce US tour w/ Mudvayne & All That Remains
https://www.brooklynvegan.com/megadeth-announce-us-tour-w-mudvayne-all-that-remains/#brooklynvegan_category_music #Heavy_Metal #Music #tour_dates #All_That_Remains #Megadeth #Mudvayne
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CHAD GRAY & TOM MAXWELL Are Talking About Revisiting Their Pre-HELLYEAH Project
What Hellyeah was supposed to be before Vinnie Paul joined.#ChadGray #TomMaxwell #Hellyeah #PreHellyeahProject #Mudvayne #VinniePaul
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CHAD GRAY & TOM MAXWELL Are Talking About Revisiting Their Pre-HELLYEAH Project
What Hellyeah was supposed to be before Vinnie Paul joined.#ChadGray #TomMaxwell #Hellyeah #PreHellyeahProject #Mudvayne #VinniePaul
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CHAD GRAY & TOM MAXWELL Are Talking About Revisiting Their Pre-HELLYEAH Project
What Hellyeah was supposed to be before Vinnie Paul joined.#ChadGray #TomMaxwell #Hellyeah #PreHellyeahProject #Mudvayne #VinniePaul
