THE Aquinas THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2010 9 Chiodos rocks on despite absence of Owens

Commentary by lations,” a song featuring lead Rafael Pimentel guitar lines similar to Thrice, 30 Staff Writer Seconds to Mars, and “Closer” by Anberlin. It is one of the best Craig Owens is no longer in tracks on the album, definitely Chiodos, and has not been for worth checking out. quite sometime. Chiodos is not The band decides that it wants only without Craig, but it has a to be heavy again after “Notes” new drummer as well. Craig had and picks up the pace with “Sca- too many side projects to devote remonger,” “His Story Repeats the attention the band wanted Itself” and “Let us Burn One.” from him, so it fired him. Bran- The latter of the trio features one don Bolmer, formerly of Yester- of the band’s best breakdowns. day’s Rising, was given the mi- “Hey Zeus! The Dungeon” is the crophone, and leads Chiodos into next track, and it is full of some its next chapter with a renewed fun guitar work. “Stratovolcano sense of urgency in “Illuminau- Mouth” will sound familiar to dio.” For many, this album is the some fans, as it is a re-imagined band’s make or break album – “Il- version of a B-side known for- luminaudio” is either the one that merly known as “Thermacare.” will prove that the whole is great- Following that song is “The Who er than the sum of its parts, that Slay Together, Stay Together,” the it can move on without the man first official single released from many considered the embodi- “Illuminaudio.” It is a good track, ment of the band, or the one that and easily would be a single, but will prove this theory wrong. it is also a weak track on the al- “Illuminaudio” begins with the bum, comparatively speaking. title track, an introduction clock- courtesy of Wikimedia “Closed Eyes Still Look For- ing in at less than two minutes. EVEN WITH the absence of Craig Owens (above), Chiodos was able to release a noteworthy album. ward” is a variation of the open- It is a lush, atmospheric intro. immediately erase all doubt in Next up is “Love is a Cat From The next song begins with ing track, and ends the album Carried by Bolmer’s falsetto, the band post-Craig. The music Hell.” This song could very well gang chanted vocals, and is one on a less frantic note. It is a very which is on par with Craig’s high- sounds like a more inspired “Bone be a B-side from the band’s pre- of the heaviest on the album. tranquil ending to “Illuminaudio,” pitched vocals. The beauty of the Palace Ballet.” As far as lyrics and vious album, just with some help The breakdown in “Modern Wolf but the electronic drums do not intro quickly begins to shift into stage presence goes, but Bolmer from Vic Fuentes of Pierce the Hair” is a great contrast of beau- suit the song well. That being “Caves,” a song full of “doos,” is more than capable of replacing Veil. As the song progresses, one tiful piano work against an all- said, the band is still Chiodos. “lalalas,” screams and every- him in the vocal department. His hears some shades of newer Un- out onslaught from the rest of The band is still good. The band thing that there is to love about voice is much clearer and stron- deroath music, particularly in the the band. The track is followed is still relevant, and “Illuminau- Chiodos. Bolmer and the boys ger than Craig’s voice. atmospheric background keys. by the softer, “Notes in Constel- dio” is worth a listen. ResLife looks to instill horror in students Campus

by Joe Wolfe were featured were “The Saw Arts & Life Editor Room” and “The Sweeney Todd Bound Room.” Of course, to go with Halloween, the only time these rooms there were also of year when being scared and classic horror film characters USPB Movie’s Presents: disgusted by zombies and gore such as Freddy Kreuger and Ja- “Eclipse” is actually an event that people son Voorhees. Monday, Oct. 25. 8 p.m. seek to experience. Throughout The event seemed to go over Moskovitz Theater the country, abandoned hotels well with the student body, as and prisons that are no longer there was always a short wait in USPB Mission and Identity used are converted into haunted line to enter the haunted facil- Presents: houses that host thousands of ity. One of the highlights of last “Cultural Food Night” visitors for a few weeks leading year’s house was the actual cof- Thursday, Nov. 4. 7 p.m. up to the horrific holiday. Three fin ResLife displayed in the front McLlhenny Ballroom years ago, The Residence Life room. There’s something about Office at The University decided a coffin and the possibility of USPB Travel & Recreation to create its own haunted house, someone or something popping FrightFest at Dorney Park converting Leahy Hall into the out of it that always sends chills Friday, Oct. 22. 4 p.m. - 12 location for its fright fest. Last down people’s spines. a.m. year, the event was moved to an This year, the event is mov- $10 abandoned off-campus house, ing away from off-campus hous- which was converted into a two es to Leahy Hall at the corner of CHEW Late Night Presents: story domicile of fear. This year, Jefferson Avenue and Linden Casino Night ResLife will move back into the Street. All students, faculty and Friday, Oct. 22. 8 p.m. Leahy Hall to host its 3rd Annual staff members are welcome to 1st Floor Denaples Haunted House, Friday, Oct. 22 attend. For those with small chil- and Saturday, Oct. 23 from 8 dren, it is advised not to bring The New York Trumpet En- p.m. to 11:30 p.m. them due to the horror content semble Last year, the event was lo- of the house. The cost of admis- Saturday, Oct. 23. 7:30 p.m. cated near the 400 block of Mad- sion is $3 with all proceeds going Houlihan McLean Center ison Ave., behind The Green Frog towards the Animal Care Associ- and Granteed’s. The house fea- ates and Employment Opportu- CHEW Late Night Presents: tured a variety of rooms, each nity & Training Center. Pumpkin Painting with a different theme that was So for those of you who think Friday, Oct. 29. 10 p.m. acted out by members of ResLife you’re brave enough to with- The DeNaples Center and student volunteers. This as- stand ResLife’s Haunted House, pect of the house gave it more join ResLife and The University The University of Scranton flexibility, allowing for different Friday or Saturday night to sup- Jazz Band fears to be rendered in different port your fellow students and a courtesy of RESLIFE Saturday, Oct. 30. 7:30 p.m. students. Among the rooms that good cause. JOIN RESLIFE Oct. 22 and 23 for its 3rd Annual Haunted House. Houlihan McLean Center

“I am deathly afraid of them “I don’t mind them they’re “They are conspiring against because they aren’t afraid of hu- “These squirrels are awesome! They “I’m scared I’m going to step on us.” mans.” give me a good laugh.” one.” cute to look at.”

Andrew Milewski Paige Williams-White Danny Rosello Melanie Abreu Jenn Briggs Sophomore, Scranton Sophomore, Irvington, N.J. Freshman, Bronx, N.Y. Senior, Highland Mills, N.Y. Sophomore, Pittston