Monthly Archives: August 2008

Track-By-Track Review: Slipknot – All Hope Is Gone [2008]

Posted on August 25, 2008 by gearsofrock

“.execute” is a short intro track to All Hope Is Gone that consists of mostly obnoxious noise that Slipknot probably uses as their stage entrance music. In my opinion, it is pointless to put these kinds of tracks on records. … Continue reading →

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Jimmy Paige and Leona Lewis Rock Out Beijing Olympics

Posted on August 25, 2008 by gearsofrock

Last night, Jimmy Paige and Leona Lewis performed “Whole Lotta Love” [Led Zeppelin II] at the closing ceremonies of the Olympic games. All I can say, is that Jimmy can still kill on the stage. The world is in great … Continue reading →

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Review: Metallica "The Day That Never Comes" [2008]

Posted on August 21, 2008 by gearsofrock

The first single off of Metallica’s Death Magnetic, “The Day That Never Comes,” has finanally arrived on the Metallica websites including their MySpace page. The song begins with a clean guitar intro, equipped with a soothing guitar solo. The verses … Continue reading →

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Review: Toadies – No Deliverance [2008]

Posted on August 20, 2008 by gearsofrock

By Peter O’Brien They come from the water of the possum kingdom, near Tyler, TX. It is a place with Hell below and stars above, pressed against the sky, only accessible by a plane crash. They are THE TOADIES and … Continue reading →

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The Rocker Soundtrack Features Poison Cover

Posted on August 19, 2008 by gearsofrock

Teddy Geiger contributed 9 songs to The Rocker Original Soundtrack including a cover of Poison’s “Nothin’ But A Good Time.” If you are not familiar with Teddy Geiger, and probably shouldn’t be if you are a rock and roll loyalist, … Continue reading →

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Track-By-Track: Staind – The Illusion Of Progress (2008)

Posted on August 19, 2008 by gearsofrock

“This Is It” opens The Illusion Of Progress and it does not rock nearly as hard as the classic opener “Suffocate” from Dysfunction (1999). This tune is great at keeping the eighth notes steady throughout the intro and refrain. So … Continue reading →

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Journey Live At Jones Beach 8/14

Posted on August 15, 2008 by gearsofrock

Unfortunately, I could not make this show last night but I did get to watch the video above of “Don’t Stop Believing” and “Separate Ways.” It sounds like they put on a great show and had a really cool crowd.

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Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame New York City Annex

Posted on August 14, 2008 by gearsofrock

NYC finally gets some proper rock and roll respect with the opening of the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Annex New York City in Soho this November. According to rollingstone.com The Annex will occupy 25,000 square feet at 76 … Continue reading →

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The Stooges Live At Terminal 5 8/8

Posted on August 13, 2008 by gearsofrock

By Jonathan Zuckerman You’d think with no opener, the main act would play a pretty long set. However, after making us wait for an hour and a half, The Stooges only gave us a measly seventy five minutes of music. … Continue reading →

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Listen To New Staind Album Now, For Free

Posted on August 12, 2008 by gearsofrock

You can stream the new Staind album, The Illusion of Progress, for free at The Fight Network before the album comes out on August 19. I might get the chance to do a Track-By-Track review, but I honestly haven’t found … Continue reading →

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