For a band pushed to the brink by the tragic events surrounding bassist Chi Cheng’s departure, it would be within reason for the Deftones to release a transitory, unevenly-footed album in the wake of their loss. What we’re given instead is Diamond Eyes, a brilliant and fiercely colorful collection of tracks that finds the band reaching a new stage of evolution, delivering the most progressive, dynamic work of their careers. Full Article »

While Black Rebel Motorcycle Club rocked the Echoplex for the first of a three night residence, and as Dave Grohl was making a surprise appearance with friends at the Viper Room, Antiquiet was down a path less traveled, across the street at the Rainbow Bar & Grill to catch a rare, long-awaited performance by a band called Open Hand. Full Article »

This week, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club’s unveiled their sixth full-length album. Beat The Devil’s Tattoo is thick, deep, and rich, and not easily summed up by any simple comparison to any particular previous album or influential band. Full Article »