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HOWLING GIANT U.S. Tour (Incl. Leg w/ ARCHARUS) SX Stoner Jam + Psycho Smokeout; Remastered S/T EP Vinyl Release

HOWLING GIANT U.S. Tour (Incl. Leg w/ ARCHARUS) SX Stoner Jam + Psycho Smokeout; Remastered S/T EP Vinyl Release

Article By: Pat ‘Riot’ Whitaker, Senior Writer/Journalist ‡ Edited By: Leanne Ridgeway, Owner/Chief Editor

Nashville’s clamoring colossus of radiated, genre-mashing rock and roll, HOWLING GIANT, announce a number of newsworthy happenings. (more…)

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PHIL ANSELMO And GARY HOLT Cover MOTÖRHEAD's 'Ace Of Spades' (Video)

PHIL ANSELMO And GARY HOLT Cover MOTÖRHEAD’s ‘Ace Of Spades’ (Video)

An official video for a cover of MOTÖRHEAD‘s “Ace Of Spades” by Philip H. Anselmo (DOWN, PANTERA),Gary Holt (EXODUS, SLAYER),Chuck Garric (ALICE COOPER),Sacha Dunable (INTRONAUT),Nick Oliveri (STÖNER, QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE, KYUSS),Dwid Hellion (INTEGRITY),and Zach Wheeler and Tom Polzine (HOWLING GIANT) can be seen below. Every rock and roll all-star featured on the song contributes a…

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United States lotto jackpot shared after 1992 handshake

Image copyright Wisconsin Lotto

Image caption Tom, centre, and Joe (right) are envisioned with their other halves after scooping the Powerball jackpot.

Joe stated he was stunned when his pal called to state they were sharing the $22 m (₤17 m) jackpot.

” Congratulations to Tom, Joe, and their households,” Wisconsin Lotto director Cindy Polzin stated in a statement

The two guys chose to take a cash alternative of about $167 m which means that – after federal and state taxes – each will take home about $5.7 m.

Tom chose to retire after finding out about the win while Joe was currently retired.

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US lottery jackpot shared after 1992 handshake

Image copyright Wisconsin Lottery

Image caption Tom, centre, and Joe (apt) are pictured with their other halves after scooping the Powerball jackpot

Lengthy-time pals Joe Feeney and Tom Cook dinner made a pact in 1992 – sealed with a handshake – that if one amongst them obtained the US Powerball lottery they would possibly piece it.

With regards to 30 years later the numbers came up for Tom – and he honoured the deal.

Joe acknowledged he turned into alarmed when his just correct friend called to recount they were sharing the $22m (£17m) jackpot.

“He called me and I acknowledged, ‘are you jerking my bobber?'” acknowledged the exciting fisherman.

The 2 men are living in the Menomonie space of the US verbalize of Wisconsin.

“Congratulations to Tom, Joe, and their families,” Wisconsin Lottery director Cindy Polzin acknowledged in a observation. “The vitality of friendship and a handshake has paid off. I’m delighted for them. Their lucky day has arrived.”

The potentialities of worthwhile the Powerball jackpot are estimated to be one in about 292 million.

The 2 men made up our minds to rep a cash choice of about $16.7m which map that – after federal and verbalize taxes – every will rep home about $5.7m.

Tom made up our minds to retire after learning about the take while Joe turned into already retired. They converse they are expecting spending more time with family.

“We can pursue what we feel chuffed with. I’m able to’t deem of a higher manner to retire,” acknowledged Tom.

Tom sold the worthwhile $2 Powerball mark at a store in Menomonie for the draw on 10 June.

In March 2019 one more Wisconsin man turned into named because the winner of a $768m Powerball jackpot.

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This week on the Pretty Gritty Podcast we showcase new electronic from Ben Polzin, downtempo from Tom Wigley, future bass from Arlo McHardyan, dubstep from KNOW1, and tropical house from SideBeatz. by Gone Postal Records

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Whimpering Giant - "Comet Rider" [Free Track Install]

Nashville's Howling Titan are a stoner-rock triad cutting deeper gouges along with caustic riffs as well as epic stories spanning the myriad dimensions of area and also time. If you're possessing a difficult time taking hold of precisely what that might require, nab your own self a free of cost mp3 copy of the red-hot keep track of "Comet Biker" and plunge in to the Howling Giant world. The launching solitary coming from the band's very first whole,, "Comet Rider" reins you belong a snappy drum roll just before the synths as well as guitars kick into higher gear and also drive you head over heels in to a journey of meeting globes, breaking down skies, and a dream-wandering huntress searching the limitless nexus of transcendental reality. On the epic keep track of, Whimpering Huge notes, "'Comet Rider' was actually the initial tune we created for the brand new unabridged cd, which is actually additionally our. Everything came from the chorus tune as well as interaction in between two vocals. The track itself encouraged an even more vocal-heavy strategy to the whole entire record, which our team really hope people enjoy!" Coming from the minds of guitarist/vocalist Tom Polzine, drummer/vocalist Zach Wheeler, as well as bassist/vocalist Sebastian Baltes, Howling Titan is a sprawling, functional excursion you'll excitedly redo as you uncover the numerous layers of this theoretically sound as well as artistically unbalanced leviathan. It's prog, stoner, massive, and also timeless rock built together due to the powers of three makers. Take a deep breath, broaden your thoughts, and stroll along with Howling Giant. The 2nd single coming from The Area Between Globes, listed below's "Cybermancer as well as the End Ofthe World Express." Upcoming Tour Dates: 11/09 - Asheville, NC @ The Odditorium 11/23 - Nashville, TN @ Cobra The Room In Between Planets Keep track of Directory: 01. Comet Rider 02. Nomad 03. Ghosts in the Well 04. The Waterway Guide 05. Ice Fortress 06. Cybermancer and also the End Ofthe World Express 07. Everlight 08. The Orb 09. Stone Giant Obtain shed in the "Comet Rider" art pieces. The Space Between Planets dropped September 27th by means of Woe Funeral Service Recordings.

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HOWLING GIANT SPINS TALES OF METAPHYSICAL DREAM WARS ON EPIC STONER-ROCK SAGA, THE SPACE BETWEEN WORLDS

  Hailing from a far distant planet, not our own, stoner-rock space lords HOWLING GIANT will make their awaited return to Earth for an epic tale of metaphysical dream worlds and a crucial battle that could unravel space and time as we know it. The trio of outsiders will release the next chapter of their celebrated career, The Space Between Worlds, on September 27thwith Blues Funeral Recordings. Today, the adventure begins with the debut of “Comet Rider” at DecibelMagazine.com. Fans can pre-order the record now and catch the band on tour this month, including a performance at Psycho Las Vegas on Thursday, August 15th.

Commenting on the new song, guitarist/vocalist Tom Polzine says, “” Comet Rider” was the first song we wrote for this album. The overarching concept of The Space Between Worlds explores the idea that when we dream, we are in fact creating worlds that are just as tangible and legitimate as the waking world we live in. “Comet Rider” focuses on the main character of our concept, who has the ability to access and manipulate all dreams via a nexus point within her own dream world.”

HOWLING GIANT blast forth a cosmic convergence of pulpy sci-fi themes and blistering psych-metal.   Across numerous tours and festival appearances, three EPs and their first full album, the trio harness heavily nuanced progressive riff-rock complemented by otherworldly storytelling and the enduring message that the universe in which we live could stand to loosen up.  They deliver this message from stages far and wide as often as possible.

The Space Between Worlds is a concept album that follows the story of a huntress who travels the infinite metaphysical worlds brought into being by the dreams of humankind.  In these realms, she encounters a dream eater which threatens to unravel the fabric of reality by devouring dreamers and destroying the dimensional gateways.

Made up of Tom Polzine (guitar/vocals) and Zach Wheeler (drums/vocals) with the recent addition of Sebastian Baltes (bass/vocals), the band has expanded their already impressive vocal harmony approach with the addition of a third voice. Friend of the band Drew Harakal adds extra sonic textures to the album with his organ and synth skills. And Jason Shi of ASG appears with a guest vocal cameo on the track “Ice Castle.”

Highlighting the band’s tremendous musical prowess and versatility, The Space Between Worlds is a warp trail of heavy rock and roll so weird it can only be called progressive, giving space to every sonic weapon in the band’s arsenal, and all bound by the album’s central concept and the members’ towering musicianship.

The Space Between Worlds Track Listing:

Comet Rider

Nomad

Ghosts In The Well

The River Guide

Ice Castle

Cybermancer and the Doomsday Express

Everlight

The Orb

Stone Giant

HOWLING GIANT Tour Dates: 

Aug 3 – Nashville, TN – Little Harpeth Brewing (w/Friendship Commanders)

Aug 12 – Sante Fe, NM – Tumbleroot Brewery

Aug 13 – Tempe, AZ – Yucca Tap Room

Aug 15 – Las Vegas, NV – PSYCHO SWIM (Psycho Las Vegas)

Aug 20 – Arlington, TX – Division Brewing

Sep 1 – Chicago, IL  – Reggie’s (w/Pentagram)

Sep 23 – Louisville, KY – Highlands Taproom

Sep 24 – Indianapolis, IN – Healer

Sep 25 – Columbus, OH – Dirty Dungarees

Sep 26 – Canton, OH – Buzzbin

Sep 27 – Pittsburgh, PA – Howler’s

Sep 28 – Baltimore, MD – Oliver Brewing

Nov 9 – Asheville, NC – The Odditorium

Nov 23 – Nashville, TN – Cobra (w/Horseburner)

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Eric Carbonnier, VP-Sustainability for HMC Architects, raised the provocative question about whether sustainability is the right design and construction model for a world that wants to conserve and grow at the same time, especially given the fact that last year, the world extracted 2.5 times more resources than it did the same year a half century ago. He prefers a -regenerative" approach, where buildings and their surrounding communities work in tandem to generate resources rather than deplete them. To that end, HMC has established a Designing Futures Foundation to collborate with a variety of stakeholders to leverage human and financial capital for communities. -We need to get the surpluses back up," he said.

Aeron Hodges, Senior Designer/Manager for Stantec Architecture, advocated for a -micro" design strategy to meet the demands of more people who want to live in or near cities, but are increasingly being priced out of that option because of supply. She showed examples of downsized offices, microhospitals, and hotels. Hodges also noted how Millennials-who account for two-thirds of the population of Boston, her hometown-are willing to make space sacrifices to live closer to where they work. Stantec has developed a prototype called Hearth House, with zero parking, 250-sf micro apartments with prefab kitchens and baths, and social spaces, which Stantec contends can rent for $1,000 per month. Her firm is now looking at multiple sites in Boston to build this prototype.

Jeff Carpenter, IMEG Corp.'s National Director of Technology, made the argument that while the AEC industry has been talking about smart buildings for two decades, there are very few actual examples. Indeed, the term -smart building" is being upended by more specific terms like the Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Big Data. While precision is always preferable, Carpenter nevertheless thinks the AEC industry is in danger of relinquishing its thought leadership role to Silicon Valley, -which wants to turn buildings into vessels for their products." He sees this as an existential moment for the AEC industry, which needs to articulate a -top-down vision" for the applications of these ideas in the built environment. One pathway, Carpenter recommended, is for firms to stop separating their teams into silos.

Tom Jacobs, Principal, Krueck + Sexton Architects, used his firm's expertise as a designer of fortified U.S. embassies around the world as the platform for urging his listeners to engage the communities they design and build in to better understand their clients' -hierarchy of needs." He pointed specifically to a project his firm has been working on in West Engelwood, Ill., one of Chicago's most dangerous neighborhoods, where the community is slowly taking back buildings and land that are being redeveloped to foment safety, security, and job creation. Jacobs said that the AD industry -needs to be more attuned to" its communities' needs.

Rick Khan, Senior Director of Innovation for Mortenson Construction, teamed with Rene Morkos, CEO of Alice Technologies, to discuss how Mortenson has been deploying Alice's system that applies artificial intelligence for optimizing project scheduling. On a healthcare project in Denver, Alice was able to create 66 million scheduling options, and provide Mortenson with the best 50 options, based in multiple design approaches. As a result, Mortenson shaved 84 days from the production schedule. -Alice provided us with a systematic way to find the best 'what if,' " said Khan. He added that Mortenson's ultimate goal is to use technology in ways that allow for more and better human collaboration.

Mark Skender, CEO of Skender, the construction company, shared the stage with his company's new Chief Design Officer Tim Swanson to talk about Skender's move toward lean principles that is combining design, manufacturing, and construction. Two months ago, Skender hired Swanson (from CannonDesign's Chicago office), acquired a design company, and launched a manufacturing company that will produce prefabricated components. Mark Skender called this mash up his company's -single source of truth" that will lead to -robust technology platforms" that it can use as a model for its supply-chain partners. Swanson pointed specifically to a multifamily project Skender is working on that is comprised of 208 modules; the only site work was bolting the modules together. Swanson can also envision the day when Skender develops control systems that track the performance of its buildings over time.

Steve Cavanaugh, Principal and Design Leader for DLR Group, espoused the virtues of mass timber as a construction material. He talked specifically about DLR's work on T3, a 220,000-sf loft mass timber office building in Minnesota that was developed by Hines. He said this building is located in a redevelopment district whose density parameters were well suited to using mass timber. DLR also designed the building to be contextual with the surrounding industrial brick-made buildings. Cavanaugh said that using mass wood has several benefits, including that the material is renewable and that its production has a lower carbon footprint than steel or concrete. -And the most exciting thing for me is that the building is financially viable." Next week, T3 Atlanta breaks ground, and a T3 mass timber office building in Chicago is in the planning stages.

Rohit Arora, Founder of Vin'R Technologies, guided the audience through the seven technologies-VR, AR, real-time rendering, AI, computer vision, drones, and robotics-that he believes are essential for the AEC industry to embrace. He showed how groups of these technologies intersect, and break down silos and barriers. (Two weeks ago, Arora started working as a software engineer for Katerra, the prefab manufacturer that amalgamates design, production, and construction.) Arora's vision foresees designers using VR headsets and robotics to design on-site, and collaborate with a projects' trades in the process. -The silos go away," he said.

Using predictive jobsite analysis to make construction sites smarter was the topic of a presentation that centered on a strategic alliance between the startup Reconstruct Inc. and Oracle. Reconstruct is the first construction and engineering firm to be invited to join Oracle's Scaleup program. Mani Golparvar, an associate professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, who is also Reconstruct's founder, explained how his company's solution presents an opportunity to tap into visual data, like drone photography, to create a 4D visual risk management SaaS platform, not only to show what is happening on a jobsite now, but also to predict what might happen in the future. Reconstruct is working with Clayco, the construction company, to use its system, which can be overlaid with BIM imagery. This system also creates progress and productivity reports for clients.

David Polzin, CannonDesign's Executive Director of Design, and Jimmy Rotella, the firm's Digital Practice Director, discussed the advantages of multi-user virtual reality. Until recently, what people saw in VR wasn't all that much different from conventional renderings, and there was no interaction with other users. Now, though, VR is getting closer to recreating real-life images, and it's possible for different users to look at the same thing simultanously (even if they're in different cities). The next step, says Rotella, is to create consistent design models that live beyond the VR experience. He also anticipates data capture in VR environments. Polzin notes that VR could become so prevalent that competitions will consist of clients -walking through" VR designs, and picking what they like best.

Two executives from Skimore, Owings & Merrill - Lucas Tryggestad, its Technical Director; and Kyle Vansice, its Architectural Professional - talked about how SOM is linking structural research with fabrication methods. The prime example is AMIE - which stands for Additive Manufacturing & Integrated Energy, a zero-waste, energy efficient 3D-printed structure that SOM built in collaboration with the DOE's Oakridge Laboratories. What SOM learned from this project, said Tryggestad, is that it can apply complex geometries to 3D printing; how to put the panels and forms together; and how to integrate 3D printed materials with conventional materials like steel and glass. Vansice said that SOM is interested in other ways of looking at structures geometrically, too, and has recently entered aligned with the University of Michigan to take conventional structural processes into 3D renderings.

Senior Designer Anthony Viola used his presentation to describe the design methodology of his firm, Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture, on three projects: the 600-meter-tall Wuhan Greenland Center in China, which through different design iterations was able to save 15% of the structural steel used on the building; the Expo 2017 project in Kazakhstan, where energy efficiency was a major factor in the design; and the Mobility Pavilion for the Expo 2020 in Dubai. -Our process doesn't necessarily presuppose the outcome" of the building, Viola explained. And his main point is that design investigations within the firm often lead to larger conversations about the project.

Chris Flint Chatto, Principal with ZGF Architects, discussed the next frontier for Post-Occupancy Evaluations (POEs), something that ZGF is just getting into but eventually wants to conduct on all of its projects. He touched on some of the ways - both complex and simple - his company has approached this. The takeawaysso far, he said, are that AEC firms should start small but think big; that pre-occupancy surveying will inevitably inform POEs; and that the evaluations ultimately benefit the entire integrated project team.

Catherine Rose, Skanska USA's Director of Staff Development, has a background that includes stints with Proctor & Gamble, Lucent Technologies and Duke Energy. She has been helping Skanska corral the data it's been gathering and using by pushing the firm toward consistency and a collaborative framework. -We must connect the data, establish standards and support within the organization to connect the data, make greater use of AI, and see beyond the fog in order to see the future," she said.

Greg Schleusner, Principal and Director of Design Technology for HOK, used the emergence of blockchain - and, more humorously, the omnipresence of cats - to get into his discussion about how the industry might benefit from a less centralized way of sharing info and working together. He suggested that a co-op model that supports open source tools could be the best solution, and he's part of a five-firm group that is looking into putting something like that together for the industry.

David Morgareidge, Page's Predictive Analystics Director and Associate Principal, ended Accelerative Live! with a discussion about the digital transformation of the AEC industry, which has been triggered by greater data availability (through everything from sensors to IoT devices), computational capability, and the entry of new players that include giants like Google (through its Flux.io platform) and IBM (through the AI platform Watson), to startups like Aditazz. -The tools and talent are out there" for AEC firms to hop onto this digital revolution, he asserted. -All it takes is the vision to assemble them."

8:30am - 8:45am

TALK #1 - Regenerative Design: When Sustainability is Not Enough

Eric Carbonnier, PhD, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Vice President of Sustainability, Associate Principal, HMC Architects

8:50am - 9:05am

TALK #2 - From Micro Schools to Tiny Houses: What's Driving the Downsizing Economy?

Aeron Hodges, AIA, Senior Designer/Manager, Associate, Stantec Architecture

9:25am - 9:40am

TALK #3 - The IoT: Why The AEC Industry Must Adapt

Jeff Carpenter, National Director of Technology, IMEG Corp.

9:45am - 10:00am

TALK #4 - Security and the Built Environment: Insights From an Embassy Designer

Tom Jacobs, AIA, LEED BD+C, Principal, Krueck + Sexton Architects

10:05am - 10:15am

Sponsor Talk: SAFTI FIRST, Tim Nass, VP of Sales, SAFTI FIRST Fire Rated Glazing Solutions

10:40am - 10:55am

TALK #5 - Using Artificial Intelligence For the Future State of Construction Scheduling

Rick Khan, Senior Director of Innovation, Mortenson Construction

Rene Morkos, CEO, ALICE Technologies

11:00am - 11:15am

TALK #6 - Cracking the Code on Manufacturing in Construction: An AEC Giant's Roadmap For Integrating Design, Manufacturing, and Construction

Mark Skender, CEO, Skender

Tim Swanson, Chief Design Officer, Skender

11:20am - 11:30am

Sponsor Talk: Bluebeam, Jeong Woo, PhD, Program Director of Construction Management, Associate Professor Civil and Architectural Engineering and Construction Management, Milwaukee School of Engineering

11:55am - 12:10pm

TALK #8 - Seven Technologies That Restore Glory to the Master Builder

Rohit Arora, Founder, Vin'R Technologies

1:30pm - 1:45pm

TALK #9 - The Smart Jobsite: Predictive Visual Data Analytics

Mani Golparvar, PhD, Associate Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; CEO, Reconstruct Inc.

Tomislav Žigo, AIA, LEED AP, Vice President, Virtual Design and Construction, Clayco Inc.

1:50pm - 2:05pm

TALK #10 - The Rise of Multi-user Virtual Reality

David Polzin, AIA, LEED AP, Executive Director of Design, CannonDesign

Jimmy Rotella, Digital Practice Director, CannonDesign

3:15pm - 3:30pm

TALK #13 - The Next Frontier of Post-Occupancy Evaluations

Chris Flint Chatto, Assoc. AIA, Principal, ZGF Architects

3:35pm - 3:50pm

TALK #14 - AEC Data Hunter: How a Fortune 500 Data Guru Is Transforming a Construction Giant

Catherine Rose, PhD, MBA, Director of Staff Development, Skanska USA

3:55pm - 4:10pm

TALK #15 - "AEC can has Blockchains?"

Greg Schleusner, AIA, Principal, Director of Design Technology Innovation, HOK

4:15pm - 4:30pm

TALK #16 - AEC + Data + AI: Poison For Some, Elixir For Others - What's Your Firm Drinking?

David L. Morgareidge, Predictive Analytics Director, Associate Principal, Page

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Riff Relevant Interviews: HOWLING GIANT [Video] (By Pat 'Riot' Whitaker, Senior Writer/Journalist, RiffRelevant.com) My enamored enjoyment of the Nashville-based, genre-warping musical entity…

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Riff Relevant Interviews: HOWLING GIANT [Video]

Riff Relevant Interviews: HOWLING GIANT [Video]

HOWLING GIANT

(By Pat ‘Riot’ Whitaker, Senior Writer/Journalist, RiffRelevant.com)

My enamored enjoyment of the Nashville-based, genre-warping musical entity HOWLING GIANT began a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away….  (more…)

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(By Pat ‘Riot’ Whitaker, Senior Writer/Journalist, RiffRelevant.com)

On Saturday, May 26, 2018, I was able to scratch a top band off of my own personal Bucket List of bands to see live: Nashville, Tennessee’s HOWLING GIANT!

The band itself, which is mostly the duo of guitarist / vocalist Tom Polzine and drummer / vocalist Zach Wheeler these days, has been on my radar for several years now. With a string of EP releases in recent times, HOWLING GIANT have cemented themselves as one of the heavy underground’s best rising acts but damn, their live presentation is a spectacle to behold!

They, along with regional support bands ELECTRIC PHANTOM and VIC CROWN, would bring HOWLING GIANT‘s recent “Escape From The Lab 2018 Tour” to an epic end at the Sly Grog Lounge in Asheville, North Carolina this night. But, before we get into all of that, let’s develop the tale with a bit of a prequel, shall we?

I, along with my trusty videographer / photographer and friend, Will Bouton of Fugo Films, would trek from our base in the mountains of the Kentucky – Virginia state line to beautiful AVL for this show. Now, though I frequent the town quite regularly, this would be my introductory visit to Sly Grog Lounge and wow, were we in for a treat.

The venue is a mostly open-air setting, one with a wide berth of seating areas toward the front then a bar and stage area toward a more enclosed back area. This is where things get interesting, i.e. the decor of Sly Grog Lounge – which is retro pop culture chic to the Nth Degree.

Oldschool, er, … “vintage” video game consoles ala early Atari, Nintendo, etc. adorn several play stations through out the place. A couple of pinball machines, video games, several shelves laden with books, VHS movie tapes, weird curios and other eclectic items are littered throughout also. All of this adds to, and ultimately creates one hella interesting spot to see a band, one that is intimate and entertaining both.

OK, now, let’s get down to the business at hand, which is, of course rockin’… and folks, let me tell ya: Business would be good, and good to go, on this humid summer night in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains.

In the spirit of full disclosure, or my “tell it how it is” nature, take your pick, I was admittedly unfamiliar with this evening’s pair of initial prime movers, VIC CROWN and ELECTRIC PHANTOM. Sure, I’d briefly delved into each’s social media presence on Facebook prior to the gig but that did not provide a real feel for what they do musically.

No, that would have to be inspected, investigated and ultimately experienced in the live setting of the real-time rock ‘n roll show. First up: VIC CROWN, a quartet comprised of Falcon Faust (vocals), Colin Townsend (drums), Sam Steele (bass) and Patrick Rothe (guitar), and one that has got a damn groovy delivery, too.

VIC CROWN

Songs with such titles as “Knee Deep“, “BRN“, “Montreal“, “Here & Now“, “Caution” and “Trust“, were served with abundant punch and aplomb. Rut-deep riffs got galvanized with rumbling rhythms and the result was a solid early Clutch-meets-Scissorfight sound and style from these heavyweights. VIC CROWN clearly has a loyal fan following that turned out to support them and I must mention two facts of interest for me: First, Faust’s use of what I can only describe as an “antique-y” (???) mic that gives his vocals a cool, muddier output, and one that fits right nicely with the band’s sonic discharge. He also displays a great rapport with the crowd, often stepping out in their midst to present his vocals from right there, with the people and for the people.

VIC CROWN

VIC CROWN

Two, Townsend’s drumming. The guy is a damn dynamo of chaotic kit-work, one that’s engrossing to observe, thrilling to hear and energetically propels the songs while Rothe and Steele’s more laid back, relaxed playing rides tight upon those drums. I look forward to finding out more about VIC CROWN, especially their recorded material situation for any possible releases, out or upcoming, whichever.

ELECTRIC PHANTOM

ELECTRIC PHANTOM

From the moment ELECTRIC PHANTOM began setting up, I could surmise they were going to be of a “different” breed, or sort, whatever, altogether. How did I come to such a conclusion, you ask? After decades of doing what I do, I just know these things but that realization was helped along by their stage props, use of lights and colorful items, all that type stuff. Once the cast of characters, AKA “Mansome Dan” (Eli Williams – bass / vocals), The Bat (drums), and guitarists Zane and Ki, began playing, my surmising was validated as spot-on.

The freakish foursome – which I attach with all due respect and admiration – play a melded amalgamation of progressive rock and metal. They insert elements of punk, funk, speed metal and alt. country into it and Dan / Eli keeps shit comically enhanced with his zany banter and off-the-wall antics. Songs like “Witch Moon Baby”, “Phantom Man”, “Cooler Than You” and “Motormouth” were riddled with tempo alterations and applied with non-stop energy and like the preceding Vic Crown, ELECTRIC PHANTOM have a solid, adulating fan base for sure.

They would end their set on an interesting high note too, ala a country-fied cover of the Ludacris hit “Move Bitch (Get Out Da Way)“! Yep, all twangy and served with a side of hill-folk funk, ELECTRIC CROWN are definitely one of the more unique bands I’ve caught in awhile.

HOWLING GIANT

Speaking of country music – but not really – Nashville’s HOWLING GIANT commandeered the stage next and what would then ensue is the stuff of unforgettable recollections. Guitarist / vocalist Tom Polzine and drummer / vocalist Zach Wheeler, joined on this trek by touring bassist and friend Mike Kerr, would proceed to decimate those of us in attendance witnessing.

The trio would launch their set in a most appropriate place too, with the first song that introduces their 2015 S/T EP, “Husk“. They followed it with the last song from that same EP, “Camel Crusher” and let me tell you, Asheville was barely prepared for what these guys were transmitting. Super tight playing and precise interaction between the three in this live setting added a whole new dimension to the already epic music from HOWLING GIANT.

HOWLING GIANT

HOWLING GIANT

I, along with the crowd, were mostly lost in a sonic-fueled euphoria of frenzied headbanging amid animated activity at this point. The rapid-fire tempo changes and subsequent heavy musical discharge from the stage was incredible as the guys rolled out “Mothership“, “Visions” and “The Pioneer“. The songs were staples from HOWLING GIANT‘s recent pair of back to back, conceptually connected EP releases, “Black Hole Space Wizard: Part 1” (2016) and 2017’s “Black Hole Space Wizard: Part 2“. [Learn about that conceptual theme and more in my upcoming interview with Howling Giant here at Riff Relevant].

We then arrived at the heavily psychedelia-infused “Earth Wizard“, a lengthy tune rife with laid back jamming and heady vocals. See, that’s what HOWLING GIANT excels at, fantastic songs that meld progressive metal, doom and psychedelics into magnificent compositions. This would now be reinforced within the confines of “Whale Lord“, one of this night’s highlights where the threesome unfurled this hellishly massive song. Its ebbing, flowing music’s fluidity an absolutely enthralling delivery indeed, one made even better by Tom and Zach’s trade-off vocals.

HOWLING GIANT

Things would begin to wind down a bit at this point but not before we would be treated to a powerful reinterpretation of the Blue Öyster Cult classic “Godzilla“. Slowed down somewhat, with inserts of doom-ier nuances and choppier vocals, the song, much like its namesake, crushed everything in its path. The night would be brought to its cessation with a return to the aforementioned ’15 S/T EP for the set-ending “Doug“. Its’ upbeat, airier styling led everyone in the place to get active and involved.

I must mention that throughout their set, this trio of Tom, Zach and Mike delivered jaw-dropping individual performances that left me awestruck. From Mike’s manhandling of his bass, with the thunderous rhythms created, to Zach’s frenetic kit-work on the drums, both were engrossing and inspiring. Along with Tom’s monstrous riffery and fiery soloing fret assaults, the interactions between this live version of HOWLING GIANT was magnificent. Words fail to do it the proper justice but I have tried…..

*All photos courtesy of Will Bouton / FUGO Films.

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