Death Rock Golden Era Deathrock is more alive than ever: Altar De Fey’s ‘And May Love Conquer All’ Now cemented as local Bay Area legends, it’s always worth retelling the brief story of original death rockers Altar De Fey. Born out of... Lilian VoidJanuary 13, 2021
Death Rock New California Deathrock: ALTAR DE FEY – new LP and streaming! There’s a reason I always refer to the original deathrock phenomenon as a musical movement from the southwestern US, and not just a Southern... Oliver SheppardMay 23, 2016
Death Rock An interview with Oakland deathrock/garage band Bitter Fruit by Oliver Sheppard The best description I’ve heard of Bitter Fruit’s sound is “Andi Sex Gang singing for early Christian Death.” The band’s own... Oliver SheppardAugust 22, 2012
Death Rock CVLT NationDeathrock 2012 II MixtapeCurated by Oliver Sheppard The first “Deathrock 2012” mixtape (which is here) was so popular I thought we’d do it again! Included here are some new bands I... Oliver SheppardJune 28, 2012
Crust An interview with Alaric! by Oliver Sheppard (Note: This interview first appeared at the No Doves Fly Here site a few months ago.) The Bay Area’s Alaric have received positive attention... Oliver SheppardJune 6, 2012
Crust Review of Cross Stitched Eyes’ “Decomposition” LP by Oliver Sheppard Since 2005, Cross Stitched Eyes have been dishing out a viscerally compelling, deathrock-tinged take on hardcore punk. Their new Decomposition LP — out on... Oliver SheppardMay 2, 2012