Synthesis Weekly Reviews — Yob: “The Great Cessation”
Posted on 04. Aug, 2009 by Author in Album Review, Music
Yob
The Great Cessation
Profound Lore
From the brief tripped-out introduction which segues into Mike Scheidt’s delayed tremolo guitar fury, it becomes quickly apparent that The Great Cessation will become an instant doom metal classic. Perhaps Yob’s most impressive single track since “Catharsis,” “Burning The Altar” imposes its will for nearly 13 minutes with steady, but forceful drum work by Travis Foster and slick low-end assault by Aaron Rieseberg. But the real hero, bandleader and founding member Scheidt, is the one who truly sets the tone. One detuned chord struck two minutes in [...]
Simpsons Cast Inks Deal: 20th Season is a Go
Posted on 03. Jun, 2008 by spencer in Comedy, TV
For those waiting in clench-jawed anticipation for another season of The Simpsons, there’s good news. With the announcement that the voice cast is getting raises, plans for the show’s 20th season are all but cemented. No doubt the cast does a great job voicing so many characters (was anyone else flabbergasted at The Simpsons Movie credits?), but one has to wonder if the raise could end up being the financial liability nail in the coffin.
With a healthy, yet declining viewership and continuous claims from long-time fans and critics that [...]
