As a disturbingly dedicated fan of all things Dream Theater related, there was a time when I'd entirely ignored them all. group. However, with the release of the woefully-underrated gem Train Of Thought (2003), my aversion for their wizardries eroded. Now, with the release of Breaking The Fourth Wall: Live From The Boston Opera House, I find myself 'enraptured'.Read More
When the sub-genre Rap Metal had at long last arisen to a level of prominence in the mid and late '90's, many felt the overall commercial impact of these artists and groups would be 'minimal'. Thus, when Papa Roach unleashed their major label debut Infest (2000), the resulting tidal wave of success was indeed nothing short of extraordinary. Now, fifteen (!) years later, the group has once again returned.Read More
When the 'Big 4' issued their then oft revolutionous wares, it seems unlikely that they would've foretold the true impacts they'd have on their genre(s). However, despite following in their footsteps, the results haven't always been too terribly imaginative. Fortunately for all parties involved, the Japanese Magna-themed 'moshers' Rise Of The Northstar have offered an alternative with the release of the searing Welcame.Read More
Ask anyone who truly knows me and they'll tell you I've been a life-long fan of Glam Metal. As a result, I've often found myself entirely so enthralled with the output of Philadelphia-born legends Cinderella. Not surprisingly, when lead guitarist Jeff LaBar finally released his truly long-overdue solo debut One For The Road (2014), the final result(s) of his truly more than considerable efforts are, as one should easily conclude, nothing short of extraordinary.Read More
I'll be the first to admit that I enjoy well-executed Nü-Metal. In fact, for as long as I can remember, I've had a genuine and sincere appreciation for acts such as oft-tragedy-prone Texans Drowning Pool and overexposed ('Headstrong') icons Trapt. Needless to say, when we were initially approached in regards to F.E.A.R. from improbably long-running Vacaville, California-born Papa Roach, we were once again only more than happy to indulge on their wares.Read More
Let's face it folks; when the 'typically tumultuous' realms best known as the Heavy Metal and Sci-Fi/Horror genres collide, the cumulative end results are often highly disastrous. Even with the presence of full-fledged classics such as the Fear Factory classic Soul Of A New Machine, the vast majority of listeners remained unimpressed. As a result, you can only imagine our absolute excitement with Exotype and their stunning full-length release.Hear More
The Urban Dictionary best defines a nuts-winger as 'someone who follows ever move they make'. Although such a description may lack in originality, it does indeed accurately summarizes my feelings about notoriously muscle-bound shredder Maxxxwell Carlisle. In fact, for as long as I can remember, I’ve been a disturbingly-dedicated fan of his distinctive, shred-laden tonalities in groups as diverse as the Neil Turbin's Deathriders and Hellion.Hear More
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