Doom-metal legends Saint Vitus are releasing their first new album since 1995, Lillie: F-65, on April 27. You can get a taste of the disc by watching the premiere of their video for the song “Let Them Fall,” which was directed by Michael Panduro for Siegfried Productions in conjunction with Scion A/V. Also, be sure to check out the group’s frontman, Wino, who is profiled in the Inkspot column of the Revolver on stands now. Let us know what you think of the video in the comments.
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The new issue of Revolver, featuring Marilyn Manson on the cover, is now available at newsstands everywhere. You can also buy the issue online here or get it for your iPad/iPhone/iTouch here.
In the cover story, we visit Manson at his new home to look ahead to his forthcoming album, Born Villain, and back at 15 years of Antichrist Superstar.
The issue contains a preview of the 2012 Revolver Golden Gods Awards, featuring live performances by Manson, Evanescence, Slash, Black Veil Brides, and more!
It also features stories on:
- Lamb of God
- Ministry
- Cannibal Corpse
- Shinedown
- Meshuggah
- A Day to Remember interviewing Blink 182
- Asking Alexandria and the Ultimate Warrior
- Kill Devil Hill
- Narrows
- Terrorizer
- Wino
- The movie Silent House
- Skateboarder Chris Cole
- Goatwhore
- 3 Inches of Blood
Check under Revolver: “Yeah, we get it. You’re not on here.”
Number of editors contacted: Two.
]]>Chris Krovatin is the author of the young-adult novels Heavy Metal & You and Venomous, as well as Revolvermag.com's “Final Six” blog. The latter book was the inspiration for Deadlocke, a one-shot published by Dark Horse Comics. He thinks drinking Scotch followed by Duvel is a good idea.
On Thursday, I went to a night of underground metal headlined by Shrinebuilder (left) with support from Wolves in the Throne Room. Here’s what happened:
Price of 375 mL of McColl’s Scotch: $8.15 
Price of my dignity: $8.15.
Price of a ticket for this NYU show: $2.00 for NYU students; $5.00 for us regular plebs.
Place is mobbed: A million and one metal hipsters are out tonight. It’s funny to be part of this crowd. There’s so much flannel.
Words to get used to if you want to be a metal journalist: “You’re not on the list.”
Check under Revolver: “Yeah, we get it. You’re not on here.”
Number of editors contacted: Two.
Number of fans who shook their heads in shame while this journalist tried to negotiate getting into this show: Three.
Look assholes: I just really want to see Wolves in the Throne Room. Eat a dick.
And so: I go to the Vol Du Nuit bar.
Beer of choice: Duvel.
Number consumed: Three.
Result: Holy shit.
Final summation: Guess we’re not getting in.
Kory, my Revolver editor, is calling: “Call Dave. He’ll get you in.”
Dave comes through: We’re into the show.
Oh, Jesus: Dealing with NYU security while drunk is not fun.
First band up when we get in: Wolves in the Throne Room.
Hurrah: They’re the only reason I’m here.
Sounds: Long-form ambient black metal.
Wolves in the Throne Room fun fact: The group contains two farmers from Seattle who make music that’s supposed to sound like being in the woods.
Immediate emotion: Holy shit, it’s like being in the woods.
Lame Wolves in the Throne Room announcement: “We see…we see a mosh pit here. It’s only happened twice before…if we could just close that.”
Hilarious concept: Moshing to Wolves In The Throne Room.
Favorite crowd banter: “PLAY SLOWER!!”
Merch discovery: No Wolves in the Throne Room patches.
Really, guys: Some of us with denim vests go to these shows.
Next up: Shrinebuilder.
Shrinebuilder fun fact: Shrinebuilder are a supergroup featuring members of Neurosis, Melvins, Sleep, Om, and, of course, Wino of the Obsessed and Saint Vitus fame.
You still got that McColl’s, man: Yo, pass it around. It is gross as Hell.
Sound: Huge, looming stoner metal with a baroque twist.
General state of audience: Headbanging.
General state of band: Head-wiggling.
Favorite thing about Wino: There’s this weird, über-confident way of stepping up to the mic that Wino has. It’s fierce and beautiful.
Jesus, listen to you: Welcome to Homoville. You are the King here.
Overall opinion of this show: Word. This was cool, NYU hosting this metal show. At least we know things like this can happen. I had an okay time.
Too bad you didn’t see Salome: These things happen.
Toppings on my post-show Crif Dog: Coleslaw, jalapeños, a bacon laticce, and chili (known as “The Spicy Redneck”).
Oh, Jesus: Farting like a machine.
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