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Gorefest – Rise to Ruin – Review

October 19, 2007

Pretty much La Muerte Part Two, meaning that it’s classic Gorefest: Simple but punishing riffs, varying tempos, political lyrics, and bad-ass breakdowns.

Botch – We Are the Romans – Review

October 19, 2007

Crucial records, along with Refused’s Songs to Fan the Flames of Discontent, they pretty much were the pinnacle of the metalcore movement.

Botch – American Nervoso – Review

October 19, 2007

Botch almost single-handedly carved a new path for metalcore. Instead of testosterone-fueled rage, they had genuine passion and a great sense of humor.

Magnet – The Simple Life – Review

October 12, 2007

After venturing into folktronica territory with The Tourniquet, Magnet (Norwegian producer/songwriter Even Johanssen) has returned to a rootsier, organic sound.

No Use For A Name – All the Best Songs – Review

September 28, 2007

You either stuck by ’90s pop punk, grew out of it, or hopped on the “third generation of emo” bandwagon. All the Best Songs is clearly for the first category.

Immolation – Shadows in the Light – Review

September 28, 2007

Like Harnessing Ruin’s title track, “World Agony” wrangles the EVILNESS of Immolation’s trademark ghastly riffs into a comparatively accessible song structure.

Flight Of The Conchords – The Distant Future – Review

September 28, 2007

The NZ comedy duo has been doing well with their HBO show and appearances on late night TV. This is their first EP, and the medium doesn’t do them justice.

Chris Cornell – Carry On – Review

September 28, 2007

Cornell wants to remain your Rock God, but he play it safe. Carry On is precise, polished, full of radio-friendly anthems as well as a few quirky gems.

Chris Cornell – Carry On – Interview

September 21, 2007

An Interview with Chris Cornell

Dream Theater – Systematic Chaos – Review

September 21, 2007

Filled with chest-puffing, fist-pounding gestures of manliness… but behold! There are interesting melodies, arrangements, and a Wild West saloon piano solo.