The opening act of a three-band bill isn't supposed to upstage the other two groups, but that's nearly what happened last night at the Fillmore Silver Spring.
Opeth/Mastodon/Ghost @ Fillmore Silver Spring
With Latest Endorsement, Santorum Locks Down Critical Thrash Metal Vote
Former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum's presidential campaign isn't just surging in the polls of late, apparently, it's also been turned up to 11. In an interview with MusicRadar.com yesterday, Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine endorsed the Republican candidate, lending ear-splitting, soul-crushing, rapid-fire noise to Santorum's family-friendly bid.
Weekly Music Agenda
Monday >> Canada’s post-punk four piece Uncut just released their latest album Modern Currencies in the U.S. on July 17th and will be at DC9 tonight with special guest Patrick Krief of The Dears. Just like their name says, they are raw: loud, bold, and off the wall. Check out the stopmotion animated video for their recent single, "Darkhorse" which includes a fire bombing Ronald McDonald and an army of pissed off Care Bears. 8p.m.,...
Out and About: Weekend Picks
FRIDAY: >> Odds are good that you'll be able to happily dance the night away at Rock and Roll Hotel, no matter what kind of music you're in the mood for. Downstairs you've got Party Bros., a tongue-in-cheek tribute to party music by DJs Gavin Holland and Chris Burns, featuring tunes ranging from Black Sabbath to Taylor Dayne, 9:30 p.m. to 2:30 a.m., while upstairs is a free funk and soul session from Moneytown, also...
Go Home Already: Cranky is the New Black
>> Calling all Nudists/Heavy Metal fans: Your time has finally come. [craigslist]

