"This here music smash up the nation. This here music cause a sensation" (Revolution Rock, from London Calling-The Clash. released 12-14-79)

Yes, original Chicagoland metal, punk, alternative rock and power pop will cause a moving and grooving sensation in you once you first hear it. Whether you headbang, slam dance, mosh. break dance, pogo. The music will make you happy and sometimes, sad.

Holidays are joyful, well not for everyone. This festive time of year can also be killer, and not in a rocking good way. The four piece Chicago punk band Brainbleed has just released a new holiday tune which frowns upon being merry. Hung With Care does not mean be happy as you hang your stockings and wait for the jolly old fat man in the red suit to gift you on Xmas Eve. I talk with singer Kera Coleen and bassist November. Who will shed tears before and after the big presents under the tree distribution day. Brainbleed will be one of seven bands playing Macabre's annual Holiday Of Horror. Saturday, December 27th at Reggie's Rock Club and Music Joint in the South Loop.

If you're a gifted axeman, you may get the post-Christmas present of being Sinister Fate's new guitarist. I have all the surprise spoiling details. Plus, Hotlips Messiah is worshipped by the Chicago Reader as best punk band of the year.

No language barriers prevented Road's End from rocking a snow driven packed crowd from being rocked at Wire In Berwyn, nine years ago this week, We rock back to that.

Everyone, smash up your seat, and rock to this original soundtrack of Chicagoland music:

Brainbleed-Hung With Care

Brainbleed-Empty

Texas Toast Chainsaw Massacre-Nobody Likes You Booster (Featuring Eddie Eskevel Of Smash Potater)

Bones-Noose

Macabre-Your Window Is Open

BlockChain Coalition-Silent Night A Re-Imagination

Material Issue-Merry Christmas Will Do

Sinister Fate-Meet Mister Scratch

Lady Strange-Psycho Love

Won't Stay Dead-Lay Beside Her

Hotlips Messiah-Robotron 2084

Road's End (Interview from Wire in Berwyn-12/14/16 Local Loft Episode 45)

Road's End-The Descent

Road's End-S-21