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Tuesday, May 14 2013

Clutch: Earth Rocker

Clutch may well have been seeking to shed some of its veneer on Earth Rocker, but that leanness only emphasizes what we already knew: that Clutch craft addictive and contagious songs, no matter their density.


Wednesday, May 1 2013

Sevendust: Black Out the Sun

On their ninth album, the Atlanta quintet has created one of the best records of their career, showing why they are still better than almost all of their peers in the hard rock world.


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.


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