Jeff “Oly” Olson says on his Facebook page about Eric Wagner’s passing. “I love you Eric. Ups and downs were normal, but we always loved each other. RIP.” “I’ve done PR for both Trouble and The Skull, but now I don’t know what to say. My heart is heavy.…
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Eric Wagner of The Skull, ex-Trouble has died at 62
Eric Wagner – known best for his work with The Skull and Trouble has died at the age of 62, as confirmed by his son, Luke Wagner, via social media. On August 17, 2021, The Skull were forced to back out of their scheduled ‘Psycho Las Vegas’ festival appearance due…
BOTTOMLESS – Interview with Giorgio Trombino
BOTTOMLESS 30th July 2021 Interview by Kat Knite Italian doom metal trio BOTTOMLESS are back with a stunning new self-titled record, out now via Spikerot Records. We got a chance to catch up with lead singer & guitarist Giorgio Trombino and learn all about the process and inspiration behind the new release, as well…
Bottomless – Bottomless
Reviewed: August 2021 Released: 2021, Spikerot Records Rating: 4/5 Reviewer: Kat Knite Italian doom metal trio Bottomless are a sweltering and hazy heat wave rolling over a mysterious desert of sound with their brand new self-titled release, unleashed in 2021 to set fire to your senses and stir your mind with feverish…
The Skull – The Endless Road Turns Dark
The Skull – The Endless Road Turns Dark Reviewed: January, 2019 Released: 2018, Tee Pee Records Rating: 4/5 Reviewer: Aaron Yurkiewicz We should all hope to have a fraction Eric Wagner’s infinitely cool swagger by the time we’re pushing 60 years on this orb. During that time, the man has…
THE INFAMOUS VOICE OF TROUBLE, ERIC WAGNER, SIGNS WITH M-THEORY AUDIO; NEW BLACKFINGER ALBUM DUE THIS SUMMER
Eric Wagner is a unique and legendary voice in our scene, and M-Theory Audio is pleased to announce we’ll be releasing his next Blackfinger album, When Colors Fade Away, this summer. Renowned and still cherished for the classic material he recorded with Chicago’s Trouble for over two decades, in recent…
Original TROUBLE Drummer Launches Beer/Schedules Meet And Greets
Original TROUBLE drummer Jeff “Oly” Olson will launch a Belgium-style stout named RED HOWES with Allagash Brewing Company set for release on Saturday, January 25th. The limited bottles will be sold in 750 ml and will be distributed nationwide on draft.
THE SKULL: Fan Filmed Footage of Hollywood Show
THE SKULL — the new band featuring original TROUBLE members vocalist Eric Wagner and drummer Jeff “Oly” Olson alongside TROUBLE‘s longtime bassist Ron Holzner and SACRED DAWN guitarists Michael Carpenter and Lothar Keller — performed at Loaded Hollywood last Saturday, October 19 in Hollywood, California. Fan filmed footage can be seen…
THE SKULL Performs Live With Drummer JEFF OLSON For First Time (Video)
THE SKULL featuring original TROUBLE members vocaist Eric Wagner and drummer Jeff “Oly” Olson alongside the band’s longtime bassist Ron Holzner with SACRED DAWN guitarists Michael Carpenter and Lothar Keller peformed at Tequila Jaxx this past Saturday, September 14 in Mentor-On-The-Lake, Ohio. Fan-filmed video footage can be seen below. This is…
Victor Griffn (Pentagram, Place Of Skulls InGraved) and Jeff Oly Olson (Trouble, Retro Grave, InGraved)
Victor Griffn (Pentagram, Place Of Skulls InGraved) and Jeff Oly Olson (Trouble, Retro Grave, InGraved) Interview and live pics by Arto Lehtinen Victor Griffin and Jeff Oly Olson are known for their work with classic doom metal bands like Trouble, Pentagram and of course Retro Grave and Place Of…
Original TROUBLE Drummer JEFF “OLY” OLSON To Play Keys On Next TROUBLE Album
It’s official, original TROUBLE drummer Jeff “Oly” Olson (RETRO GRAVE, IN~GRAVED) will appear on the next as-of-yet untitled TROUBLE album set for a 2013 release. Olson wrote on his HEADY METAL WITH JEFF OLSON Facebook page today: “It’s official… I’m going to be playing some keys on the next Trouble…
THE SKULL Featuring Former TROUBLE Members Announces Guitarists; Festivals Appearances
THE SKULL, the new band formed by two original members of Chicago doom legends TROUBLE — vocalist Eric Wagner and drummer Jeff “Oly” Olson — alongside the band’s longtime bassist, Ron Holzner, has recruited guitarists Lothar Keller and Michael Carpenter of the Chicago, Illinois-based progressive power metal band SACRED DAWN.…
Ex-TROUBLE Vocalist ERIC WAGNER Releases First BLACKFINGER Single
BLACKFINGER, the new project featuring ex-TROUBLE vocalist Eric Wagner, has released its first single, “All The Leaves Are Brown”, via Dark Star Records. The track was produced by Vincent Wojno (MACHINE HEAD, KREATOR, TROUBLE), who is currently mixing BLACKFINGER’s full-length debut, to be made available in 2012. BLACKFINGER is:…
Jalometalli Festival – Oulu, Finland – August 15th & 16th 2008
The 15th -16th of August 2008 Oulu Teatria Finland Review and pictures by Arto Lehtinen, Niko Karppinen and Luxi Lahtinen Finland is definitely one hell of a paradise for metalheads as there are five to six metal festivals arranged all around Finland during the summer time. One of those metal…
TROUBLE – Guitarist Rick Wartell
Interview and pics by Arto Lehtinen Transcription by Duke TROUBLE has been, and still is, one of the most important and influential doom metal bands. They have had a huge impact on various metal styles from extreme death metal to above all majestical doom metal. The legendary five piece doomsters from…