John Arch – A Twist of Fate – Review

October 29, 2003

A rousing out of retirement for fabled Fates Warning vocalist John Arch, who is in amazing form, even if his mature voice has taken on an almost affected twang.

Extol – Synergy – Review

October 29, 2003

The crisp synchopations and the sharp-sounding vocals give Synergy a more “machinery” feel, unlike Undeceived’s theme of weeping humanity.

Mensen – Oslo City – Review

October 29, 2003

Mensen have a thing for garage rock, like many of their Norse brethren. This is an energetic blues version with light psychedelic leanings.

The Dragons – Sin Salvation – Review

October 29, 2003

It takes a few rounds to sink in, but once it takes effect, you’re feeling all rambunctious and sleazy enough to risk making the move on your friend’s wife.

Headcase – Crosseyed Rabbit – Review

October 29, 2003

Crosseyed Rabbit has a rougher texture, adding some choppy guitar and analog synths to the mix, distorting the drums here & there, generally making a mess.

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