Album Review: Megadeth –“Thirteen” (2011)
Megadeth 13th studio album November 1, 2011 Roadrunner Records Produced by: Johnny K and Megadeth 13 tracks long (57:30) Whether you want to admit it or not, Megadeth have been at the forefront of...
View ArticleEP Review: Snohtbaen Son –“Awakening The Stalacties EP” (2011)
The 2011 EP by Snohtbaen Son is the most poignant release I have ever listened to, most importantly because of Finn’s sudden and tragic death. Even though I never knew you, RIP. Being post-metal they...
View ArticleA look back at 2013.
seen on no clean singing 2013 has certainly been an interesting year for music really, as it has seen a lot of bands releasing new albums and a lot of artists releasing their “comeback” albums. Over...
View ArticleAlbum Review: Rob Zombie –“Venomous Rat Regeneration Vendor” (2013)
Rob Zombie Fith solo studio album April 23, 2013 Zodiac Swan Records / T-Boy Records / Universal Music Enterprises Produced by Bob Marlette When you first listen to a Rob Zombie you’re bound to notice...
View ArticleAlbum Review: Orchid –“The Mouths of Madness” (2013)
Orchid The Mouths of Madness April 23, 2013 9 tracks long Nuclear Blast Orchid, like many bands of this era it seems, are trying to replicate what Black Sabbath originated with their Master of...
View ArticleAlbum Review: Porcupine Tree – “Fear of a Blank Planet” (2007)
Porcupine Tree Fear of A Blanket Planet Ninth studio album 16 April, 2007 Roadrunner Records 6 tracks long Length: 50:48 ‘Album of the year’ Porcupine Tree. A band that has received worldwide...
View ArticleAlbum Review: City of Fire –“Trial Through Fire” (2013)
City of Fire Shostround Productions Inc. Second studio album Trial Through Fire April 9, 2013 10 tracks long. Length: 42:56 City of Fire is the side project of Burton C Bell (Fear Factory) and ex-Fear...
View ArticleRIP Jeff Hanneman, 1964-2013.
I’m still in shock. Total and utter shock. Jeff Hanneman, the riff master and lyricist of pioneering thrash band Slayer, has passed away. I want to share you with you a memory that sticks out in my...
View ArticleAlbum Review: Eternal Rest –“Prophetic” (2013)
Eternal Rest Prophetic April 16, 2013 Deepsend Records 9 songs Well, it seems that Australia seem to be emerging with more metal bands by the day. Thy Art is Murder, 4ARM, now Eternal Rest. To be...
View ArticleAlbum Review: Ghost Embrace –“Ghost Embrace” (2013)
Ghost Embrace’s debut album is an album which deserves a lot of merit for featuring such a wide mix of musical styles, each of the musicians hand-picked for such things. Ghost Embrace was founded by...
View ArticleAlbum Review: Deep Purple –“Now What!?” (2013)
Deep Purple Now What!? 19th studio album 26 April, 2013 Produced by: Bob Ezrin 12 tracks long, 1 bonus track Length: 60:04 It has been a while since I’ve had the pleasure of listening to a new Deep...
View ArticleWhat I’m Listening To: April 2013
SPRING IS FINALLY HERE…TIME FOR, OH WAIT! As April finally rears its ugly head — thank God! — and with Spring finally announcing its presence with sunshine, that means more delectable goodies that will...
View ArticleAlbum Review: Therapy? –“A Brief Crack of Light” (2012)
Therapy have had their wide success over the years but I felt like that their last album, 2009′s Crooked Timber, seemed a bit run-of-the-mill for the trio from Northern Ireland. Yes, it had a few good...
View ArticleAlbum Review: Miles Davis –“Bitches Brew” (1970) Reissue: 2010.
“Don’t call me a legend, call me Miles Davis.” Ok then, Miles it is. Bitches Brew is a double album by Miles Davis, legendary Jazz trumpet player who was one the most influental musicians of the 20th...
View ArticleAlbum Review: The Dillinger Escape Plan –“One Of Us Is The Killer” (2013)
The Dillinger Escape Plan, who have formed a large fan base because of their unique music, are set to release their fifth album to the masses which will no doubt be devoured happily. I have always...
View ArticleAlbum Review: Dream Theater –“Systematic Chaos” (2007)
Dream Theater are a band who have pioneered progressive metal music ever since releasing their début album in 1989, and have gone on to defy critics and naysayers.Systematic Chaos is an album which I...
View ArticleAlbum Review: Tesseract –“Altered State” (2013)
Having already release their début album One back in 2011 and their Perspectives EP last year, Tesseract fans have patiently awaited release of their second full-length Altered State. The new album...
View ArticleAlbum Review: The Ocean –“Pelagial” (2013)
Having never experienced or having never listened to a The Ocean record before, you could say that this was a bit out my depths. The German post-metal band who last released two albums back in 2010...
View ArticleFear Factory –“Transgression”
Fear Factory Transgression August 22, 2005 (UK) August 23, 2005 (US, Canada) Calvin Records Producer: Toby Wright 12 tracks long, Length: 56.42 Transgression, at the time of release, I thought was a...
View ArticleFear Factory –“Mechanize”
Fear Factory Mechanize February 5, 2010 Candlelight / AFM Records Producer: Rhys Fulber / Fear Factory 10 tracks long Length: 44:48 Ah, Mechanize. Fear Factory returns in 2010 rejuvenated and...
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