BUCKETHEAD
Monsters And Robots (Cyberoctave / Virgin)
Reviewed by John Sekerka

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The mystery man of John Zorn's avant circle of musical butchers, Buckethead steps up front with his flying V for a heavy dose of electrified finger picking. Hiding behind a Michael Myers mask, and under a fried chicken bucket, this ax enigma rocks hard in that ever so popular Nine Inch Nails hammer attack, augmenting his heavy industrial chops with some ultra nimble fret work. Les Claypool is along for much of this ride, giving it (as any project he appears on) that distinct Primus crunch. Not a bad thing, especially since the last couple of Primus projects have wallowed directionless. Buckethead's aim is clear and true: to blast out sonic trickery for the rabid slasher audience at a feverish pace. It is cause for head-spinning, of the most excellent variety.

© 1999 - John Sekerka