Metal Foundations Reviews

           (Photo Credit - Susan Moss Photography )   Around 1995-1996 or so I was told by my older sister "You have to come see this music video, I think you'll like it". Most of the time she was right, but I had to play it cool and seem uninterested. I begrudgingly made my way in to her room and she began playing " Travolta " by " Mr. Bungle ". "this is going to be shit" ... Mr Whattle? Mr Waffle? Mr Wubbles? ugh.. The ultras sleek, ultra modern iMac (gen 1) screen came to life with... Heaven. A man in a gimp mask began singing, then SCREAMING TO CIRCUS MUSIC, and then HANGING CLOWNS? What the fuck is this ? Who the fuck is this?! WHY THE FUCK IS THIS?! Mr Bungle - "Travolta" Video I was immediately captivated. I picked up the Mr Bungle self titled record, and from there fell down a Mike Patton rabbit hole. Tomahawk, Mr Bungle, Faith No More + 100 other bands. Shortly after this MAJOR LIFE DISCOVERY I had the opportunity to (sneak...

 Kings X - "Three Sides Of One" Album Review By: "Jonny D" - Metal Foundations on Metal World Radio If you know, you know... Kings X is one of the most influential bands in modern rock n' roll. They've been praised by the who's who of the industry. Their shirts have been worn publicly by members of Pearl Jam , Alice in Chains and Pantera . They've had countless accolades in the press - too many for me to list. Yet they remain just outside the cusp of major mainstream success. For fans like myself, it's given me access to seeing them in small venues and meeting them after their shows. I've had the pleasure of interviewing dUg on the Metal Foundations radio program. One of the greatest things about this band is their ability to explore every facet of their artistic wants and needs. Soaring gospel influenced vocals cross paths with blues, heavy metal and funk - all rolled in with the Beatles. This brilliant mishmash allows the listener to e...

 It's been a long time coming. Working on my first reviews for not only 2022 , but for Foundation Studios and Metal foundations as a whole. Stay tuned......