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It’s not very often that I review vinyl reissues of albums that came out 16 years ago. Then again, it’s not very often that I get second chances to review really great albums that came out between 2008 and 2010 — when I was doing lord knows what and not writing about music. Egghead. was/is unquestionably one of the all-time most influential bands in the dork rock neighborhood of the pop-punk universe. John Ross Bowie, Mike Faloon, and Johnny Reno contributed so much to this particular sub-genre in their original ’90s run that their place in history would have been cemented even if had they never again brought their superpowers together for the good of humankind. “Not Everything That Smells Good, Tastes Good” is some of the best life advice ever dispensed in song. “First Flight To The Moon” predicted space tourism decades in advance. Would The Ergs! have ever existed if “Cosmo & Vogue” hadn’t existed first? “Books” was the model for every successful romantic relationship I’ve ever had. But the music gods eventually gifted us with an Egghead. reunion record titled Would Like A Few Words With You, which was recorded in 2009 and released on compact disc by Knock Knock Records in 2010. I don’t know how to put this, but this album was kind of a big deal. And it’s kind of a big deal that I’m reviewing Egghead. for the first time in nearly 27 years. For context, consider that I was not yet publishing online (or doing anything at all online) the last time I reviewed this band. 

How do cult classic pop-punk albums from a decade and a half ago wind up getting vinyl releases in the digital age? In many cases, it’s because the fine folks at Mom’s Basement Records, who are pop-punk historians on a level that not even I could dream to attain, take notice of an injustice that needs to be corrected. You would have thought by now that there would have been a spirited Twitter campaign, well-circulated neighborhood petition, or cable access telethon designed to compel the proper authorities to give Would Like A Few Words With You its long-deserved vinyl release. But now our long ordeal has ended. The album has been remastered and made available on multiple colors of vinyl to longtime fans, record collectors, and a whole new generation of music geeks and geeks who love music. If there was any concern about Egghead. making a record in 2009, it was that perhaps, these gentlemen, now well into their 30s, would at this point be too mature and sophisticated to make a proper Egghead. record (and technically their first studio album). But come on: You know it was absurd for me to even entertain such concerns! Egghead., the sons of the Dickies and first cousins of Boris the Sprinkler, were not about to soil their legacy by writing serious songs. 

What kind of band starts off a pop-punk album with a piano overture? Egghead. does! Over the course of 14 tracks, Would Like A Few Words With You finds Egghead. tearing into a brand of music it helped to perfect: goofy pop-punk with the smartest dumb lyrics you ever heard. If perhaps the band’s songwriting was now influenced by such things as marriage and parenthood, these influences were still going to be manifested in a distinctly Egghead. style. Hence we get “My Daughter Can Fuck Up Your Daughter,” now recognized on six continents as a certified classic. And “I’m Still Here,” a genuinely sweet ’60s-style pop song about enduring marital love, features this lyric for the ages: “Sometimes affections fade, I know/But every time I see you naked, it’s like I found my favorite song on the radio.” Elsewhere, songs ponder interesting topics such as digging mysterious objects out of the ground, excelling at the sport of luge, pondering the frustrations of falling in love with a stoic, and finding yourself stuck inside a Stuckey’s with Leonard Graves Phillips. The album also features something that wasn’t always a hallmark of Egghead.’s early output: straight-forward pop-punk love songs like “It’s All True,” “Slow News Day,” and “What the Hell Is She Thinking?”. This was, and still is, an album that cements Egghead.’s legacy as opposed to piggybacking off of it. 

I’ve always considered Egghead. a band that I personally underrated back in the day — most likely because I fancied myself as more of a punk than a geek. But eventually a man grows up and realizes he had it backwards. Rebooting a band a decade and a half after its initial run can sometimes be a recipe for disappointment, but Would Like A Few Words With You was nothing short of a triumph for Egghead. And if it hadn’t been, Mom’s Basement wouldn’t be putting it out now. No fan of ’90s pop-punk will want to sleep on this release.

It’s not very often that I review vinyl reissues of albums that came out 16 years ago. Then again, it’s not very often that I get second chances to review really great albums that came out between 2008 and 2010 — when I was doing lord knows what and not writing about music. Egghead. was/is unquestionably one of the all-time most influential bands in the dork rock neighborhood of the pop-punk universe. John Ross Bowie, Mike Faloon, and Johnny Reno contributed so much to this particular sub-genre in their original ’90s run that their place in history would have been cemented even if had they never again brought their superpowers together for the good of humankind. “Not Everything That Smells Good, Tastes Good” is some of the best life advice ever dispensed in song. “First Flight To The Moon” predicted space tourism decades in advance. Would The Ergs! have ever existed if “Cosmo & Vogue” hadn’t existed first? “Books” was the model for every successful romantic relationship I’ve ever had. But the music gods eventually gifted us with an Egghead. reunion record titled Would Like A Few Words With You, which was recorded in 2009 and released on compact disc by Knock Knock Records in 2010. I don’t know how to put this, but this album was kind of a big deal. And it’s kind of a big deal that I’m reviewing Egghead. for the first time in nearly 27 years. For context, consider that I was not yet publishing online (or doing anything at all online) the last time I reviewed this band. 

How do cult classic pop-punk albums from a decade and a half ago wind up getting vinyl releases in the digital age? In many cases, it’s because the fine folks at Mom’s Basement Records, who are pop-punk historians on a level that not even I could dream to attain, take notice of an injustice that needs to be corrected. You would have thought by now that there would have been a spirited Twitter campaign, well-circulated neighborhood petition, or cable access telethon designed to compel the proper authorities to give Would Like A Few Words With You its long-deserved vinyl release. But now our long ordeal has ended. The album has been remastered and made available on multiple colors of vinyl to longtime fans, record collectors, and a whole new generation of music geeks and geeks who love music. If there was any concern about Egghead. making a record in 2009, it was that perhaps, these gentlemen, now well into their 30s, would at this point be too mature and sophisticated to make a proper Egghead. record (and technically their first studio album). But come on: You know it was absurd for me to even entertain such concerns! Egghead., the sons of the Dickies and first cousins of Boris the Sprinkler, were not about to soil their legacy by writing serious songs. 

What kind of band starts off a pop-punk album with a piano overture? Egghead. does! Over the course of 14 tracks, Would Like A Few Words With You finds Egghead. tearing into a brand of music it helped to perfect: goofy pop-punk with the smartest dumb lyrics you ever heard. If perhaps the band’s songwriting was now influenced by such things as marriage and parenthood, these influences were still going to be manifested in a distinctly Egghead. style. Hence we get “My Daughter Can Fuck Up Your Daughter,” now recognized on six continents as a certified classic. And “I’m Still Here,” a genuinely sweet ’60s-style pop song about enduring marital love, features this lyric for the ages: “Sometimes affections fade, I know/But every time I see you naked, it’s like I found my favorite song on the radio.” Elsewhere, songs ponder interesting topics such as digging mysterious objects out of the ground, excelling at the sport of luge, pondering the frustrations of falling in love with a stoic, and finding yourself stuck inside a Stuckey’s with Leonard Graves Phillips. The album also features something that wasn’t always a hallmark of Egghead.’s early output: straight-forward pop-punk love songs like “It’s All True,” “Slow News Day,” and “What the Hell Is She Thinking?”. This was, and still is, an album that cements Egghead.’s legacy as opposed to piggybacking off of it. 

I’ve always considered Egghead. a band that I personally underrated back in the day — most likely because I fancied myself as more of a punk than a geek. But eventually a man grows up and realizes he had it backwards. Rebooting a band a decade and a half after its initial run can sometimes be a recipe for disappointment, but Would Like A Few Words With You was nothing short of a triumph for Egghead. And if it hadn’t been, Mom’s Basement wouldn’t be putting it out now. No fan of ’90s pop-punk will want to sleep on this release.

With In Motion, Man Machine Glow delivers a vibrant alt-pop track driven by shimmering synths and a sense of emotional momentum. The song blends modern electronic textures with a human-centered songwriting approach, creating a sound that feels both polished and sincere. Its uplifting tone reflects themes of growth, resilience, and the courage to keep moving forward even without clear answers. The arrangement balances atmospheric layers with a steady rhythmic pulse, allowing the message to resonate naturally. In Motion captures the beauty of progress in its simplest form—taking the next step and trusting the journey ahead.

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Former Motorhead guitarist Phil Campbell passed away over the weekend, and many rockers and fans (including the band itself) have paid tribute to him. Continue reading…

Well, here we go again. It shouldn’t be this complicated to come over here and perform for people who want to see it but alas, it’s nothing but hurdles. That’s what’s currently happening to Dogma—or, I guess, not happening for them just yet—who just announced they have to postpone their U.S. tour due to visa issues.

Yesterday (Sunday, March 14), Dogma shared the following on their socials:

“Dear Sinners,

“Due to unforeseen delays in the visa processing timeline, Dogma must postpone our upcoming U.S. tour dates.

“After months of preparing for these masses, it hurts to delay the moment when we were meant to finally gather with our U.S. sinners.

“The first masses where our new songs were meant to be revealed will now arrive later than we had hoped.

“We are currently working with promoters and venues to confirm the rescheduled dates, which will be announced soon. All previously purchased tickets will remain valid.

“We were ready to meet you. Ready to open these rituals.

“Now we must wait a little longer.”

To be fair, this isn’t the only bit of tour drama Dogma have experienced recently, or bit of drama involving the band in general (or, at least, the original iteration of the band). Hardline Media canceled their Australian tour after three of the mainstays—singer Grace Jane Pasturini and guitarists Amber Maldonado and Patri Grief—were replaced. The three have since moved on to form VindictA, but not without Dogma damage done by their former management, who they claimed manipulate and mistreated them. Good grief.

Hopefully, Dogma as we know them now will be able to make it over here at some point.

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Sardonic Witchery’s King Demogorgon Talks Under The Sign Of The Trident , Maryland Deathfest, and the Relentless Underground Spirit

The underground metal scene thrives on passion, independence, and a refusal to compromise. Few artists embody that spirit more than Ricardo “ KD” Mota , better known to extreme metal fans as King Demogorgon of Sardonic Witchery .
During a recent appearance on The Zach Moonshine Show on Metal Devastation Radio , the Texas- based black thrash mastermind sat down for an in- depth interview discussing the band’s savage compilation Under The Sign Of The Trident , their upcoming album, international tour plans, and the personal journey that brought Sardonic Witchery into existence.
The conversation covered everything from underground metal philosophy to occult inspiration and the reality of building a band across continents.
And one thing became clear quickly. Sardonic Witchery plays by its own rules.


“ We do exactly what I wanna do and we don’t have compromises with nobody.”




The Purpose Behind Under The Sign Of The Trident

While Sardonic Witchery fans are eagerly waiting for the band’s next full- length album, Demogorgon revealed that the record is already finished .
However, instead of rushing it out, the band made a strategic move by releasing the compilation Under The Sign Of The Trident , featuring powerful re- recordings of earlier material.
The goal was simple. Keep the ritual alive while preparing the next era of the band.


“ We did this compilation because we cannot release the new album yet. We want to find a really good label for it.”


The compilation acts as both a tribute to Sardonic Witchery’s past and a brutal preview of the band’s evolving sound.
Fans of black metal, thrash metal, and underground extreme metal will recognize the raw aggression and stripped- down intensity that has defined the project since its early demos.


A New Sardonic Witchery Album Is Coming

One of the biggest reveals during the interview was confirmation that Sardonic Witchery has completed its fifth full- length album , which promises to push the band into new sonic territory.
According to Demogorgon, the upcoming record will surprise some listeners.


“ That will be a very different album. Some people will say, ‘ What the hell is happening here?’”


While the band’s black metal roots remain intact, the new material leans more heavily into black thrash influences , delivering faster riffs, tighter songwriting, and stronger production.
A key contributor to this evolution is guitarist and producer Lubys Rina , who recently became an official member of the band.
Demogorgon praised his impact on the new material.


“ He gave a lot of power to the new riffs. He’s an excellent guitarist and producer.”


The album is currently being submitted to labels, with hopes of a 2027 release .


From Portugal to Texas: The Origins of Sardonic Witchery

The story behind Sardonic Witchery is deeply personal.
Born in Portugal and raised partly in Switzerland, Mota grew up immersed in heavy music before forming his first bands in the early 1990s.
After years performing in Europe, life took a dramatic turn that eventually led him to Texas.


“ I came to Texas to clean my mind… it was supposed to be three months. I’ve been here fifteen years.”


During that time, Sardonic Witchery emerged as a one- man extreme metal project , allowing Demogorgon complete creative freedom.


“ When you do music by yourself, you can do whatever you want when you feel it.”


That independence has resulted in an enormous catalog of demos, splits, and underground releases dating back to 2012.


The Meaning Behind the Name Sardonic Witchery

The band’s name itself comes from a combination of personal experience and symbolism.
Demogorgon explained that the word “ sardonic” reflects the idea of a sarcastic or bitter smile , something that resonated deeply during one of the darkest periods of his life.


“ When you are pissed off but you give a smile to people… that is sardonic.”


Combined with the mystical imagery of witchcraft, the name perfectly captures the band’s identity.
Dark. Defiant. Uncompromising.


Touring Plans and Maryland Deathfest

Sardonic Witchery has a busy year ahead on the live front.
The band will perform several major appearances including a highly anticipated slot at Maryland Deathfest , one of the world’s most respected extreme metal festivals.


“ Maryland Deathfest is something I wanted to do for a long time.”


The band will also be heading overseas for a performance in the UK at an underground festival called Weekend of Darkness , before returning to the United States for a tour with Polish black metal veterans Besatt .
Tour stops are expected across multiple states including:
Wisconsin
Illinois
Indiana
Louisiana
Texas
North Carolina
New York
Tennessee
Sardonic Witchery will also make their first- ever appearance in Mexico later this year.


A True Underground Metal Warrior

What makes Sardonic Witchery stand out is the relentless drive behind it.
While many bands rely heavily on industry backing, Demogorgon built this project through pure dedication.
Outside of music, he works as an electromechanic , balancing everyday life with the demands of writing, recording, and performing extreme metal.
It is a reminder that the underground metal scene still thrives on passion rather than profit.


Stream the Full Interview

Fans of black metal, thrash metal, and underground extreme music will want to stream the entire conversation, which dives even deeper into Sardonic Witchery’s history, influences, and future plans.
From stories about early bands and European tours to the philosophy behind creating uncompromising extreme metal, the interview captures the mindset of an artist fully dedicated to the craft.
As always, the message from Metal Devastation Radio is simple.
Turn it up loud.
Put the speakers in your windows.
And let the neighbors know real metal is alive and well.
Track List: 
Battle Of the Bands Top Six Winners:
1 – NIKOLA’S CAGE – Chopped Up Jesus – (38,609 votes)
2 – Ethereal Darkness – The Cycle – (14,118 votes)
3 – Mistress – Terrified eyes – (10,714 votes)
4 – Fury date – Wait for me – (9,744 votes)
5 – RUNT – FOREVER – (2,730 votes)
6 – DoomsVein – Unholy – (2,085 votes)
The Zach Moonshine Intro
7 – Ozzy Osbourne – Flying High Again (Live 93)
8 – HÖWLER – The 9 to 5 Trap
9 – Six Feet Under – Unmistakable Smell of Death
10 – Lamb of God – Into Oblivion
Sardonic Witchery – Interview featuring Black Fucking Metal/Freezing Darkness
11 – Monstrosity – The Colossal Rage
12 – Lair of the Minotaur – I HAIL I
13 – Corrosion Of Conformity – You Or Me
14 – Crème Flesh – For Your Ass Only
15 – Rahvira – Stone by Stone
16 – FREQUENCY OVERLOAD – THRASH KING
17 – FALSE MESSIAH – Iron Sky
18 – Distant – Spirit
19 – Synthre – The Searing Dream
20 – NECROTION – SON OF DOG
21 – Dethlores of Gehenna – Behemoth.
22 – Nocturnal Ceremony – Carnage
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