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Friday, January 21 2011

The Year in Music: May 2010

May 2010, the subject of our latest look at the year’s biggest events in music, was a hodgepodge of notable cover versions, new releases, TV events, and more.


Tuesday, September 14 2010

Stone Sour: Audio Secrecy

This is how hard rock is supposed to be done. No flashy gimmicks or production tricks, just honest-to-goodness heavy music combined with lyrics carrying a personal message.


Wednesday, September 24 2008

Nu-Metal’s Not Dead!

August saw a resurgence of nu-metal glory for 2008, with several former figureheads dropping their new releases. And instead of these bands dying off like the genre they ostensibly belonged to, most proved there's still life after the spotlight moves on.


Thursday, August 28 2008

Slipknot: All Hope Is Gone

At least Slipknot got one thing right: they couldn't have chosen a more apt title.


Friday, April 18 2008

Condemned 2: Bloodshot

Condemned 2: Bloodshot is entertaining enough, but it still feels like it's written by two socially awkward 15-year-old boys who dress in black and listen to a little too much Slipknot.


Thursday, January 11 2007

Slipknot: Voliminial: Inside the Nine [DVD]

"I vowed to get to the center of what I know I’m a part of, which is one of the greatest bands in the world today". Brave words, Clown.


Wednesday, November 30 2005

Slipknot: 9.0 Live

The world's angriest band gets the double live treatment, with very intense results.


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