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Friday, February 10 2012

Five Finger Death Punch: American Capitalist

The most popular metal band in America makes the most unnecessary blunders to spoil what is otherwise a pretty good third album.


Thursday, October 6 2011

George Lynch: Kill All Control

This is more a backtracking journey through George’s early days or, dare I even say, exactly similar to what the guy wants to do with the newly reformed Lynch Mob.


Wednesday, August 24 2011

Flawed Element: Breaking the Silence

A retrospectively fresh take on the traditional nu-metal style, this is the album that will reward the hitherto unrequited patience that old Linkin Park fans have for their fallen idols.


Tuesday, November 2 2010

Linkin Park: A Thousand Suns

This is Linkin Park's attempt at creating their own version of Dark Side of the Moon...and, shockingly, it works!


Tuesday, August 31 2010

Disturbed: Asylum

Hard rock kings justify their crown on another remarkable album, this time expanding their sound to show growth and evolution while also staying true to their roots.


Wednesday, August 4 2010

Nonpoint: Miracle

Ft. Lauderdale's pride and joy have shed their nu-metal roots and finally delivered a solid, pure rock album that's easily one of their best releases to date.


Tuesday, June 1 2010

Sevendust: Cold Day Memory

The reunion of Sevendust's original lineup has reinvigorated the band and led to one of the best albums of their career.


Monday, June 25 2007

Mark Ronson: Version

If Ronson is going to pander to an audience, he may as well be straightforward about it.


Tuesday, April 24 2007

Black Sabbath: The Dio Years

Ronnie James Dio's tenure in Black Sabbath was brief, but it resulted in some of the greatest songs in heavy metal history.


Monday, April 23 2007

Static-X: Cannibal

The bitch is back. Static-X puts the pedal back to the metal on their fifth album.


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