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DJ Dougg Pound Pound It Running Time: 37 minutes Tracks: 27 Produced by: Doug Lussenhop Our Score: 4.5 out of 5 stars When we recently interviewed Doug Lussenhop aka DJ Dougg Pound, he said that he told us that he tried doing both stand up and playing in bands but wasn’t good enough at either [...]
“Out of the Darkness” A Sound of Thunder Nightmare Records Producer: Kevin “131” Gutierrez Tracks: 10 Our Score: 3.5 out of 5 stars “Out of the Darkness” is the latest release from the heavy metal group A Sound of Thunder. The Washington DC based band consists of Nina Osegueda- Vocals, Josh Schwartz- Guitar, Chris Haren- [...]
Tyrone Wells “Where We Meet” Position Music Producer: Bill Lefler, Thomas Doeve Tracks: 11 Our Score: 3 out of 5 stars “Where We Meet” is the 5th full length album from singer/songwriter Tyrone Wells. This album is the first release from Wells since his departure from Universal Republic. Produced by Bill Lafler and Thomas Doeve [...]
Voodoo Terror Tribe “Stands to Reason” EP Tracks: 5 Our Score: 3 out of 5 stars “Stands to Reason” is the latest release from the band Voodoo Terror Tribe. The band consisting of Gil PZ- Vocals, Emir Erkal- Guitars, Primer- Bass and T-Bone- Drums play a unique blend of industrial tinged metal filled with catchy [...]
Opera Diabolicus “+1614” Metalville Records Producer: Andy LaRocque Tracks: 8 Our Score: 3 out of 5 stars “+1614” is the first release from the doom metal group Opera Diabolicus. The idea for such a group came out of a chance meeting between composer David Grimoire and Lyricist Adrian de Crow. Together with the help of [...]
Hemina “Synthetic” Hemina Nightmare Records Tracks: 11 Our Score: 2.5 out of 5 stars “Synthetic” is the latest release from the Australian progressive/metal band Hemina. The album is being released via Nightmare records and features 11 brand new tracks mixed by Tommy Hansen (Helloween). Packed with a variety of tones and sonic landscapes the latest [...]
Imminent Sonic Destruction “Recurring Themes” Producer: Roy Z Tracks: 9 Our Score: 3.5 out of 5 stars “Recurring Themes” is the latest release from the Detroit based progressive/metal band Imminent Sonic Destruction. The bands line up consists of Tony Piccoli – Lead Vocals/ Guitars, Pat DeLeon Drums/Percussion, Scott Thompson – Guitars/Vocals, Pete Hopersberger – Keyboards/Vocals [...]
Adrenaline Mob “Omerta” Elm City Music Producer: Adrenaline Mob Tracks: 11 Our Score: 4 out of 5 stars “Omerta” is the first full length album from the hard rock super group Adrenaline Mob. The album is the follow up to the group’s well received self titled EP which was released in August of 2011. “Omerta” is [...]
SafetySuit “These Times” Universal Republic Produced by: Howard Benson, Ryan Tedder, Espionage and SafteySuit Tracks: 11 ITunes Digital Download 12 tracks Our Score: 3 out of 5 stars “These Times” is the latest release from the pop/rock band SafetySuit. The album is being released via Universal Republic and is the follow up release to the [...]
Candice Night “Reflections” Minstrel Hall Music 10 Tracks Length: 39 minutes Our Rating: 2 out of 5 stars Candice Night’s “Reflections” – her first solo effort since becoming the lead songstress of the folky-renaissance music juggernaut, Blackmore’s Night, 15 years ago – is one that falls short of establishing her as a viable solo artist. [...]
James Durbin “Memories of a Beautiful Disaster” Wind-Up Producer: Howard Benson Tracks: 11 Our Score: 3.5 out of 5 stars “Memories of a Beautiful Disaster” is the first release from American Idol: Season 10 contestant James Durbin. The album is being released via Wind-Up records and features 11 original tracks produced by Howard Benson. The [...]
Pearl “The Swing House Session: Pearl (Live & Acoustic)” Producer: Jay Ruston Tracks: 10 Our Score: 3.5 out of 5 stars “The Swing House Session: Pearl (Live & Acoustic)” is the latest release from Pearl. The album features 10 acoustic tracks 9 of which were originally featured on Pearl’s 2010 debut release titled “Little Immaculant [...]
Biohazard “Reborn In Defiance” Produced by: Toby Wright Tracks: 13 Our Score: 4 out of 5 stars “Reborn In Defiance” is the latest record from the legendary hardcore band Biohazard. The album is the first in 18 years to feature the bands original line up consisting of Evan Seinfeld, Billy Graziadei, Bobby Hambel and Danny [...]
Black Veil Brides “Rebels- EP” Universal Republic Tracks: 3 Video: 1 Our Score: 3.5 out of 5 stars “Rebels” is the latest release the heavy metal band Black Veil Brides. The EP features 1 new track, 2 cover tracks and an extended video for the song “Rebel Love Song” which is featured on the bands [...]
Metallica “Beyond Magnetic- EP” E/M Ventures Tracks: 4 Our Score: 4 out of 5 stars “Beyond Magnetic” is the latest release from Rock and Roll Hall of Fame members Metallica. The EP features four unreleased track originally recorded during the “Death Magnetic” sessions. Along with the release of the EP Metallica celebrated their 30 year [...]
Yes “In The Present- Live From Lyon” Frontiers Records Tracks: 13 Our Score: 2.5 out of 5 stars “In The Present-Live From Lyon” is the latest live release from the classic rock group Yes. The album was recorded during the bands performance in Lyon, France on December 1st, 2009. The album is being released on [...]
RiotGod “Invisible Empire” Metalville Records Tracks: 12 Our Score: 2.5 out of 5 stars “Invisible Empire” is the 2nd studio album release by the Red Bank, NJ based band RiotGod. The bands line up consists of Garret Sweeney- guitar, Mark Sunshine- vocals and Monster Magnet members Bob Pantella- drums and Jim Baglino- bass. “Invisible Empire” [...]
Astral Doors “Jerusalem” Locomotive Music Producers: Daniel Bergstrand Tracks: 10 Our Score: 3 out of 5 stars “Jerusalem” produced by Daniel Bergstrand is the 6th and latest full length studio album from the metal group Astral Doors. “Jerusalem” is the follow up to the bands 2010 release titled “Requiem of Time”. The album is being [...]
Me Vs Myself “Where I Am…Where I Want to Be” EP Tracks: 5 Our Score: 3 out of 5 stars “Where I Am…Where I Want to Be” EP is the second release from the band Me Vs Myself. The Seattle band consists of members from the bands On The Last Day, Aiden and Forgive Durden? [...]
The Last Vegas “Other Side EP” Eleven Seven Music Producer: Johnny K Tracks: 3 Our Score: 3.5 out of 5stars “Other Side EP” is the latest release from the band The Last Vegas. Based out of Chicago, IL the band blends a variety of rock sounds both new and old. The EP was produced by [...]
Slash “Made in Stoke 24/7/11″ Number of Discs: 2 Running time: 160 mins Label: Eagle Records Our Score: 4 out of 5 stars Slash is one of the greatest guitarist in the industry. This 2011 live release was recorded at the Victoria Hall in Stoke On Trent on July 24th. A cool fact about this [...]
The Jeff Healey Band “Full Circle: The Live Anthology” (4-disc box set) Studio: Eagle Records Number of discs: 4 (3 CDs + 1 DVD) DVD Run Time: 64 minutes Our Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars The Jeff Healey Band’s “Full Circle: The Live Anthology” box set is a most-welcome breath of fresh air from [...]
NIHM “Trade Of Chains” Turkey Vulture Records Tracks: 10 Our Score: 2.5 out of 5 stars “Trade Of Chains” from the heavy metal group NIHM. The North Carolina based band has been together since 1997 and is a the three piece metal trio that combines a variety of vocal styling’s ranging from full on screaming [...]
On Edge “Waiting For Daylight” Turkey Vulture Records Tracks: 11 Our Score: 4 out of 5 stars Formed in Yakima, Washington in 1998 the band On Edge is a blending of many different musical styles. From straight up rock and roll to full-blown heavy metal On Edge does it all! The bands first release titled [...]
Dyer “Rage…Fury…Alcohol” Turkey Vulture Records Tracks: 9 Our Score: 3 out of 5 “Rage…Fury…Alcohol” is the first release from the Southern California heavy metal band Dyer. The 4 piece band made up of Carlos Velarde- guitars, Ivan Gonzalez- vocals, Sergio Lopez- Bass and Ryan Nazarian- Drums bring a no nonsense approach to their playing of [...]
A Break In The Strom “Metonia” Turkey Vulture Records Tracks: 10 Our Score: 3 out of 5 stars “Metonia” is the debut release from the Merrill, WI based metal core band A Break In The Storm. The album features 10 original tracks and is being released via Turkey Vulture Records. After listening through the entire [...]
The Devil Wears Prada “Dead Throne” Ferret Records Producer: Adam Dutkiewicz Tracks: 13 Our Score: 3 out of 5 stars “Dead Throne” is the follow up release to The Devil Wears Prada 2009 album “With Roots Above and Branches Below”. “Dead Throne” features 13 new tracks by the 6 piece metal-core band and was produced [...]
Mobile Deathcamp “Clear and Present Anger” Turkey Vulture Records Producer: Jason Z. Tracks: 10 Our Score: 3 out of 5 stars “Clear and Present Anger” is the second release from the Toledo, Ohio based metal group Mobile Deathcamp. The trio consists of former Gwar/Green Jelly member Todd Evans on guitar/vocals, bassist Boe Skadeland and drummer [...]
Black Label Society “Glorious Christmas Songs That Will Make Your Black Label Heart Feel Good” EP eOne Music Tracks: 3 Our Score: 2 out of 5 stars “Glorious Christmas Songs That Will Make Your Black Label Heart Feel Good” is the Newest EP by the Zakk Wylde fronted group Black Label Society. The EP consists [...]
Steel Panther “Balls Out” Universal Republic Producer: Jay Ruston Tracks: 14 Our Score: 3.5 out of 5 stars “Balls Out” is the second release by the Los Angeles based band Steel Panther. “Balls Out” features 14 all new tracks by the spandex clad band that were produced by Jay Ruston. The album is being released [...]
Dreams Will Fade “Before The Dawn” Turkey Vulture Records Producer: Jason Z. Tracks: 10 Our Score: 3 out of 5 stars “Before The Dawn” is the debut album from the 5 member Wisconsin based band Dreams Will Fade. The album feature 10 original hard rock tracks produced by Jason Z. “Before The Dawn” is being [...]
The Elves and Ronnie James Dio “And Before Elf…There Were Elves” Label: Niji Entertainment 12 Tracks Running Time: 53 minutes Our Score: 3.5 out of 5 stars If you are expecting the Ronnie James Dio on this album that we knew and loved, you might be a little disappointed. This is a very blues-fused album [...]
Candlelight Red “The Wreckage” Label: Imagen Records 10 Tracks Total Length: 30:48 Our Score: 4 out of 5 stars When I received this album to review, I was unfamiliar with the band. I did some research and found only a little bit of info as this band is fairly new and this is their first [...]
Judas Priest “The Chosen Few” Legacy Recordings 17 Tracks Length: 78 minutes Our Score: 5 out out 5 stars I have been listening to Judas Priest since the last 80′s but it has been a while since I cranked them up. Putting this new compilation album on brought it all right back like it was [...]
She & Him A Very She & Him Christmas Label: Merge Records Length: 33 minutes 12 Tracks Our Score: 5 out of 5 stars There is only one way to describe this album…”An instant classic”. I have been waiting for Zooey Deschanel to release a Christmas album since she teased us with her amazing singing [...]
Andy Timmons “Andy Timmons Band Plays Sgt. Pepper” Label: Favored Nations Entertainment Running Time: 48 minutes 14 Tracks Our Score: 4.5 out of 5 stars The Beatles “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” is definitely one of the best albums ever released. It has been redone many times by various bands. This re-imagination by guitarist [...]
The Jigsaw Seen Winterland It’s Alive! Media 10 tracks 30 minutes Our Score: 2 out 5 stars I am sorry to say this but from the first note on the CD, I knew I wasn’t going to like this album. This album tells a story which showcases the group’s take on the season. The leader [...]
Fallon Bowman “Human Conditional” Social Unrest Records Producer: Justin Johnson Tracks: 11 Our Score: 4 out of 5 stars “Human Conditional” is the first solo release by founding Kittie vocalist/guitarist Fallon Bowman. The album features 11 new tracks that cover a variety of musical genres. “Human Conditional was produced by Justin Johnson and is being [...]
Sick Of It All “Nonstop” Century Media Records Tracks: 20 Our Score: 4 out of 5 stars As a fitting gesture to the Old School Hard Core scene legendary NY band Sick Of It All have compiled an album of re-recorded tracks titled “Nonstop”. The album features 20 tracks which have been re-recorded to commemorate [...]
We Came As Romans “Understanding What We’ve Grown To Be” Equal Vision Records Producer: Joey Sturgis Tracks: 12 Our Score: 3.5 out of 5 stars “Understanding What We’ve Grown To Be” is the follow up release to We Came As Roman’s 2009 release “To Plant A Seed”. The album features 12 new tracks from the [...]
Knight Area “Nine Paths” The Lasers Edge Producer: Neil Kernon Tracks: 9 Our Score: 3 out of 5 stars “Nine Paths” is the 4th release from the Dutch band Knight Area. The album was produced by well known producer Neil Kernon (Cannibal Corpse, Queensryche). Knights Area is a 5 member group lead by Mark Smit [...]
Chimaira “The Age of Hell” Entertainment One Producer: Ben Schigel, Mark Hunter, Rob Arnold Tracks: 12 Our Score: 4 out of 5 stars Chimaira’s “The Age of Hell” is the 6th studio album from the Cleveland based groove metal band. It is the bands first release on eOne records and is the follow up album [...]
Redemption “This Mortal Coil” Inside Out Music Producer: Neil Kernon Tracks: 11 Our Score: 3 out of 5 “This Mortal Coil” is the 7th release by the progressive metal band Redemption. The band features Nick van Dyk , Bernie Versailles, Sean Andrews, Chris Quirarte and former Fates Warning vocalist Ray Alder. “This Mortal Coil” is [...]
Myrath “Tales of the Sands” Nightmare Records Producer: Kevin Kodfert Tracks: 11 Our Score: 3.5 out of 5 stars “Tales of the Sands” is the follow up album to Myrath’s 2010 release “Desert Call”. The North American release of “Tales of Sands” features 11 new tracks that were produced by Kevin Kodfert. The album is [...]
Vangough “Kingdom of Ruin” Nightmare Records Tracks: 15 Our Score: 2 out of 5 stars “Kingdom of Ruin” is the newest release from the Oklahoma City based band Vangough. “Kingdom of Ruin” will be the bands 3rd release which features an interesting concept related to a man stepping between two realities and his link to [...]
Thomas Dolby “A Map of the Floating City” (single-CD edition) Lost Toy People Records Producer: Thomas Dolby Our Score: 4 out of 5 stars “She Blinded Me With Science”. It’s a song that is included on so many greatest hits of the 80’s compilations that one could easily view Thomas Dolby as being the definitive [...]
Steve Hackett “Beyond the Shrouded Horizon” Inside Out Music Producer: Steve Hackett/Roger King Tracks: 13 Our Score: 3 out of 5 “Beyond the Shrouded Horizon” is the latest release from Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Steve Hackett. Hackett a former member of the group Genesis has been releasing solo albums since before his [...]
3 “The Ghost You Gave Me” Metal Blade Records Tracks: 12 Our Score: 2 out of 5 “The Ghost You Gave Me” will be the 6th studio release for the Woodstock, NY band 3. “The Ghost You Gave Me” is a rock infused blend of melodic vocals and stylistic guitar lines that captivate the listener [...]
SS-Kaliert “Subzero” People Like You Records/Century Media Tracks: 13 Our Score: 3.5 out of 5 “Subzero” is the 3rd full length album by German hardcore/punk band SS-Kaliert. “Subzero” is the first release by the band via People Like You Records and the follow up album to the bands 2008 release titled “Addiction” (razorblade Music). “Subzero” [...]
The Tangent “COMM” Inside Out Music Tracks: 5 Our Score: 2.5 out of 5 “COMM” is the latest release by the progressive rock group The Tangent. The album features 5 new tracks and is the follow up release to the bands 2010 release “A Place on the Shelf”. “COMM” is also the 4th album released [...]
Kiros “Outlaws and Prodigals EP” ANGR/Century Media Records Tracks: 3 Our Score: 3 out of 5 The “Outlaws and Prodigals EP” features two new tracks from the Canadian based band Kiros. The tracks are a part the bands upcoming release titled “Lay Your Weapons Down”. The full length album is slated for release in 2012 [...]
Knight Area “Nine Paths” The Lasers Edge Producer: Neil Kernon Tracks: 9 Our Score: 3 out of 5 stars “Nine Paths” is the 4th release from the Dutch band Knight Area. The album was produced by well known producer Neil Kernon (Cannibal Corpse, Queensryche). Knights Area is a 5 member group lead by Mark Smit [...]
Anubis Gate “Anubis Gate” Nightmare Records Producers: Kim Olesen and Jacob Hansen Tracks: 10 Our Score: 2 out of 5 stars “Anubis Gate” produced by band members Kim Olesen and Jacob Hansen is Anubis Gate’s 3rd full length album and is the follow up to the bands 2009 release titled “The Detached”. This is the [...]
Arch/Matheos “Sympathetic Resonance” Metal Blade Producer: Neil Kernon Tracks: 6 Our Score: 3.5 out of 5 stars “Sympathetic Resonance” is the first combined effort of current Fates Warning member Jim Matheos and former member John Arch. The two along with Joey Vera on bass, Bobby Jarzombek- drums and additional vocalist Frank Aresti make up what [...]
Girl on Fire “Revenge EP” Hollywood Waste Producer: WiL Francis Tracks: 5 Our Score: 4 out of 5 stars Girl on Fire are a 4 piece Alt/Rock band hailing from the Seattle, WA area. The band consisting of Austin Held- Vocal, Mick McMahan- Guitar, Josh Mouser- Bass and Harry MacDonald- Drums bring a fresh new [...]
The Great Commission “Heavy Worship” ANGR/Century Media Producer: Andrew P. Glover Tracks: 11 Our Score: 4.5 out of 5 stars The Great Commission is a 6 piece band based out of Riverside, California. The band is made up of Justin- Vocals, Angela- Rhythm Guitar/Vocals, Robby- Lead Guitar, Victor- Guitar, Solomon- bass and Alonso on drums. [...]
Warm Ghost “Narrows” Partisan Records Producer: Abe Seiferth Tracks: 9 Our Score: 2 out of 5 stars Warm Ghost are a two piece Brooklyn, NY group made up of Oliver Chapoy and Paul Duncan. Together the two fuse the sounds of Experimental Pop and something they call Psychedelic John Hughes. “Narrows” is the duo first [...]
Halcyon Way “Indoctrination” Nightmare Records Producer: Lasse Lammert Tracks: 8 Our Score: 3.5 out of 5 stars “Indoctrination” is the newest release from one of Atlanta, Georgia’s premier metal bands Halcyon Way. “Indoctrination” is the follow up to the bands 2010 release titled “Building Towers”. The new album features 7 news tracks from the band [...]
Elephant Mountain “The Last Days of Planet Earth” Producer: Brian Azzoto, Jeff Moleski Tracks: 9 Our Score: 5 out of 5 stars “The Last Days of Planet Earth” is the first release by the Syracuse NY, based band Elephant Mountain. The band consisting of Joe Altier – Vocals, Brian “Slider” Azzoto – Guitars, Lewk Detor [...]
Anthrax “Worship Music” Megaforce Producer: Anthrax, Jay Ruston Tracks: 11 Our Score: 4 out of 5 “Worship Music” produced by Anthrax, Scrap 60 and Jay Ruston is the legendary thrash/metal bands 10th studio album. “Worship Music” is the first release of new music by the band since their 2003 release “We’ve Come For You All”. [...]
Entertainment One Producer: Steve Ross/Jamey Jasta Tracks: 12 Our Score: 4 out of 5 stars From start to finish Jamey Jasta’s second solo album simply titles “Jasta” is a sonic assault on your senses. “Jasta” grabs you with its opening track “Walk That Path Alone” and doesn’t let go until the last note of “Death [...]
Kittie “I’ve Failed You” Entertainment One Producer: Siegfried Meier Tracks: 11 Our Score: 4 out of 5 “I’ve Failed You” is Canadian based Kittie’s 6th full length studio album.The all female band enlisted producer Siegfried Meier and his Beach Road Studios located in Goderich, Ontario to record the album which features 11 new tracks . [...]
Record Label: John B. deHaas Music & Lyrics: John B. deHaas Recorded and Mixed by Brandon Knechtel at The Jamnasium, Clermont, Florida. D Squared and Listy Lils Music Company Present Total Length: 29:55 Album Score: 3 out of 5 stars John Carpenter created one of the best horror films in history in 1978 and it [...]
A Pale Horse Named Death “And Hell Will Follow Me” SPV/Steamhammer Producer: Sal Abruscasto/Matt Brown Tracks: 13 Run time: 53 minutes and 37 seconds Our Score: 3 out of 5 “And Hell Will Follow Me” is the debut release from Life of Agony drummer/ Type O Negative Co-Founder Sal Abruscasto’s new band A Pale Horse [...]
ANVIL Juggernaut of Justice The End Records Producer: Bob Marlette Tracks: 12 Run Time: 43 min 35 seconds Our Score: 4 out of 5 “Juggernaut of Justice” is Canadian metal band Anvil’s 14th studio album and is the follow up to the bands 2008 release “This is Thirteen” which was documented in the band acclaimed [...]
Degradead “A World Destroyer” Metalville Records Producer: Degradead/Jonas Kjellgren Tracks: 10 Our Score: 5 out of 5 “A World Destroyer” is the 3rd album by Stockhom, Sweden’s Degradead and is the follow up to the bands 2008 release “Out of Body Experience”. Degradead is made up of Mikael Swhlin- Vocals, Anders Nystrom- Guitar, David Szucs- [...]
Krum Bums “Cut The Noose” Century Media Records/EMmi Producer: Jason Buntz Tracks: 13 Our Score: 4 out of 5 “Cut The Noose” is the 3rd full length release by the Texas based punk band Krum Bums and their first being released by Century Media/Emi. “Cut The Noose” is also the band’s first album featuring Nick [...]
CD Review “GWAR: Bloody Pit of Horror”
“Bloody Pit of Horror” is a must have for any metal fan.