In the span of about eight hours, split between two lengthy plane rides between Madrid and San Diego, I read the entirety of Chuck Klosterman's tome on '80s glitter metal, "Fargo Rock City." In one of its most fascinating chapters, Chuck draws numerous parallels between Nirvana's Nevermind and Guns `n'...
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Korpiklaani and GWAR are the latest bands to be announced for Bloodstock 2010!Korpiklaani and GWAR join Devin Townsend, Behemoth, Obituary, Leaves Eyes, Cannibal Corpse, Doro Pesch, Ross the Boss, Rage, Andromeda and Suffocation with a whole host of acts still to be confirmed!As well as this kick-ass announcement, we can...
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Jay-Z has canceled the remaining tour dates for his tour in support of “Blueprint 3″. The rapper is citing scheduling conflicts as the reason for the scrapped gigs.He was set to perform in Lubbock, Texas, later today, as well as two other shows in Albuquerque, New...
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t's sometimes worth remembering that rappers are largely victims of circumstance, forced collaborators incapable of creating a significant portion of their own music. Like strictly vocal lead singers, they're parasites, in the best sense of the wordcreative pirates feasting off the material of others. Yet unlike a lead singer, who...
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Andy Cato and Tom Findlay funkmaster fingertips recreate and continue to stylishly evolve with Groove Armadas stunning new release 'I Wont Kneel. Collaborating with female input from SaintSaviour, whose distinct vocal sound is slightly reminiscent of a young Kate Bush.The track is crafted to create a unique new sound which...
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f nothing else, Echo certainly establishes Leona Lewis as a singularly gifted vocalist. Not since Mariah Carey began her full-time residence on Planet Glitter has such a technically capable vocalist been found in the Top 40. Lewis's voice combines Carey's expansive range with a terrific tonal qualitymaybe less rich than...
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Over and Out is an odd one. It starts almost awkwardly, featuring a spidery piano sound and drum beat that sounds unconventional for such a single.However as the lyrics unfold you begin to realise why he has done this, shortly before a massive breakaway chorus rears its head and we...
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It’s hard to imagine a better follow-up album than Gaza’s second full-length, as He is Never Coming Back improves on basically every aspect of its predecessor, and then some. Uncompromisingly heavy, HINCB is a headtrip of riffs and breakdowns, continuing along I Don’t Care Where I Go When I Die’s...
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The red curtain parted and through the smoke lurked five figures; statuesque to soak the acclaim before they solemnly delved into ‘Dance Little Liar'. Few bands could get away with such a brutally understated start but then there are few bands like Arctic Monkeys and few gigs as anticipated as...
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Caliban has been around for over ten years. Within those years Caliban have dealt with a lot of criticism from both critics, fans and former fans. Starting with a powerful sound in 1997 that mixed hardcore and death metal with a touch of emo they conquered the music scene very swiftly...
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The album title makes one think that we’re dealing with hippetie-hop, rap or some other form of what some people describe as music. So put on yer Karl Kani suit and your SeanJohn cap, pull out yo bling and fire up a spliff. Let’s go...From the very first nanosecond, Revolution...
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Since several years Bridge Nine is the ultimate hardcore label when it comes to great releases. Every release pushes this label further into the direction of a cultlabel if you’d ask me. About two years ago they released the first full-length album of the Baltimore based act Ruiner. Back then...
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This double album of Abandon is probably the hardest album I have ever reviewed. Before the release of the album the vocalist Johan Carlzon died of an overdose at the age of 32. Johan Carlzon is responsible for all the lyrics and the artwork of the album.Knowing that the vocalist...
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If you hate Say Anything, Say Anything isn’t going to do a Goddamn thing to change that. All the reasons to hate Max Bemis and Co., the self assuredness, the all too self aware irony, the hints of utter douchery, the obnoxious vocals and tacky freak outs are all still...
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Legal disputes around the Gorgoroth name have plagued the band for the past year or so, but now that all is settled (legally anyways), this Norwegian outfit not only bring back a former vocalist (Pest), but also revisit their musical past with Quantos Possunt ad Satanitatem Trahunt. Unlike past efforts...
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Believe in stores now and available via Amazon!At 24 years old, Orianthi has already experienced what most aspiring musicians only dream of. She’s opened for her hero (Steve Vai), backed an Idol (Carrie Underwood), traded solos with a legend (Carlos Santana) and shared the stage with...
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The wait is over! Flyleaf have just released their new studio album Memento Mori, the follow up to their platinum selling self titled debut, today! Check out their online listening party here!The album features the single “Again” and was produced by Howard Benson...
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Well this is only the second release form Maltas fast rising starlet Sophie.Following on from debut single, a cover of Shirley Ellis 'The Clapping Song which hit the top spot in her native Malta K.I.S.S. (Keep It Simple Stupid) followed in its wake also spending 2 weeks at the top.Already...
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For fans of KMFDM, Ministry, Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson and Rammstein there's a new band on the horizon ! Dutch Industrial/Metal extravaganza DEADCELL is touring Europe with their remarkable live performances since 2006. From London to Barcelona, from Amsterdam to Geneva. DEADCELL release their 3rd studio album 'Black Rooster' on...
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Former CELTIC FROST and current TRIPTYKON frontman Tom Gabriel Fischer has issued the following update:"We finished mixing TRIPTYKON's first album at Woodshed Studio in Germany late last week. I have now returned to Switzerland, where we will have it mastered by Walter Schmid at his Oakland Recording studio in Winterthur...
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