How many times has a throwback metal band been described as taking influence from Black Sabbath? The answer: every time. That says more about Sabbath’s influence than the lack of creativity found in throwback metal bands—there really is only so much that they can do and, you know, Sabbath is totally fucking awesome. Montreal’s Priestess is not a great band, but they made a pretty good record in 2006, called “Hello Master,” on RCA, and the stoner-rock/heavy-metal mash, yes, takes influence from Sabbath; the guitar chops are topnotch, the hooks and seventies howl enough to blow your mind out of your ass. “Hello Master” is pure rock ‘n’ roll fun. On this tour, Priestess is playing new material from its upcoming record, which the band just finished. So come with open ears. And watch your ass. (Tom Lynch)
December 9 at Empty Bottle, 1035 North Western, (773)276-3600, at 9pm. $10.
Cooling It: A Preview of Colleen Green at Cole’s Bar When Green strums power chords or chiming notes on top of her backing track, you might think you’re at Ramones karaoke night and Madonna is taking her turn.
Brutal Finesse: A Preview of King Crimson at Ravinia There have been few new compositions from King Crimson these past two decades, but the live arrangements of songs from its catalog are often strikingly different than the recorded versions.
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