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Long Beach’s Magic Lantern have finally gone and released a new sonic document after what seemed like an eternity of waiting. Eagerly anticipated by those who have been biding their time waiting for the band to get on with their uber limited cassette only and CD-R releases (their Self-Titled CD-R was limited to 30), “High Beams”, the band’s latest opus [...]
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There are a couple of really good shows going on tonight on the West Side, one being The Sword‘s one-off show at the Viper Room on their night off from their opening spot on the Metallica tour. The other being the These Arms Are Snakes, Trap Them and Narrows show at the Knitting Factory.
These Arms Are Snakes released their third long-player Tail Swallower and Dove back in October via their new home on Suicide Squeeze. Tail Swallower and Dove is heavier than their previous two efforts, a welcome progression for fans of the members of TAAS previous groups (Botch, Nineironspitfire, Kill Sadie), and is punctuated by a crisp recording that highlights bassist Brian Cook’s intricate playing style that treats the bass more like a lead instrument.
MP3: These Arms Are Snakes – Red Line Season (video)
TONIGHT: These Arms Are Snakes, Trap Them, Narrows @ Knitting Factory (7021 Hollywood Blvd.) / 7pm / $12 / All Ages