A MESSAGE FROM THE CRUSTCAKE CREW

You may have noticed that operations at Crustcake have slowed down. One of you got quite agitated about it. Rest assured, devotees, we aren't going anywhere. In fact, we have big (we're talking Dino Cazares big) plans: site redesign, new columns, and a new approach to the way we profess our love for metal and the people who make it.

Unfortunately, those things take time and work -- and those assets have been in short supply recently, staff-wide. A wide variety of life changes have swarmed us, and as such, we've found ourselves short on time like never before.

We just wanted you to know that we are still here, but we are devoting most of the time we have towards a total site overhaul. We'll continue posting this summer here and there. We've got some tasty reviews and some illuminative interviews baking in the oven.

Soon, we'll have a new look and richer, better content. And it'll be more than new carpet and a fresh coat of paint, trust us. We'll be back (in black) with a new 'do and a new 'tude.

Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter for updates in the meantime. You'll be glad you did.

One final note: In response to this impending expansion, we're ready to take on some fresh blood for the fall. If you'd like to contribute to Crustcake come autumn -- or if you know someone who would -- please email some writing samples to crustcake@gmail.com with "FRESH BLOOD" in the subject line.

Anyway, it's been a great summer so far. Chaos in Tejas and the plethora of great NYC shows have proven that most righteously. Get outside with some beers, BBQs, big riffs and enjoy yourself.

We'll see you soon.


<3 Sean, Van, Andy, Chase, Ilya