Lollipop Magazine

Leaves’ Eyes – Vinland Saga – Review

December 9, 2005

Sexy female vocals, chugging, monster guitars, the heavy version of the stuff that gets watered down for TV show themes and action movies with kick-ass chicks.

Dear Leader – Captured at the Paradise – Review

December 9, 2005

Singer Aaron Perrino of The Sheila Divine’s side project, until that amazing band disbanded. Now Dear Leader is the main band. Hear one song and you’re hooked.

Manntis – Sleep in Your Grave – Review

December 9, 2005

Breakdown chaos, thundering rampages, and dense thrash with hints of Swedish melodic death, but no dueling solos to be found.

The Generators – Excess Betrayal… and our Dearly Departed – Review

December 2, 2005

The lost record, Europe-only release in 2003. Fiend is helped by Curtis ex-TKO, who knows his shit. MUCH more blazing rock’n’roll than the street punk I recall.

A Day To Remember – And Their Name Was Treason – Review

December 2, 2005

As long as nü metalcore has clean singing parts, why not push the envelope as far as A Day To Remember have, just to see the looks on people’s faces?

Gwar – Live From Mt. Fuji – Review

December 2, 2005

First ever live Gwar CD. 12 raging songs, and plenty of between-song banter that’s probably funny live, but sounds stupid in your living room.

The Cave Soundtrack – Review

November 4, 2005

Like the Headbanger’s Ball series (also assisted by Roadrunner), you pick your faves, and know who’s a fashion band and who deserve every word of praise.

Listen or Pose – Review

October 28, 2005

Abacus makes some smart choices. The worst they do is release something mediocre. Which they’ve done, don’t get me wrong, but they’ve got a damn fine average.

Hollywood Rocks! – Review

October 21, 2005

A lot of your favorite ’80s metal, both cool and embarrassing, and a lot of the bands you hated then and now. But they’re demo versions of the songs.

Grey Goose – Til The Medicine Takes – Review

June 26, 2005

Punk rock in the vein of Hot Water Music (who produced, sung back-up vox, and played some guitar, so I ain’t reaching here): Gritty and honest.