Monthly Archives: October 2008

Review: Ruby Q – Fashion Fever Music Pitch [2008]

Posted on October 23, 2008 by gearsofrock

Most bands wait until they make it big before they start their own clothing line, but don’t tell the shape-shifting quintet Ruby Q, as they’ve jumped the step and coincide their latest release with a line of new clothes.They also walk … Continue reading →

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Review: Guns N' Roses "Chinese Democracy" [2008]

Posted on October 22, 2008 by gearsofrock

There are just 31 days left until the release of the highly anticipated Guns N’ Roses record, Chinese Democracy. The band’s official site contains an up to the second countdown clock to the album’s release. Fans also can get a … Continue reading →

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Review: Moonspell – Night Eternal [2008]

Posted on October 22, 2008 by gearsofrock

Thanks in part to an exceptional production by metal guru Tue Madsen, Portuguese metal giants Moonspell have struck the perfect balance of clarity and brutality on their latest endeavor Night Eternal. This nine-track descent into darkness yields an intense ride, … Continue reading →

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Watch Motley Crue's Nikki Sixx and Mick Mars on LA Ink

Posted on October 21, 2008 by gearsofrock

Crüeheads and rock addicts should check out LA Ink this Thursday, Oct. 23 on TLC at 10 pm [EST]. Here is more on the episode from motley.com: “Katherine [Kat Von D, star of 'L.A. Ink' and Nikki's current girlfriend] tattooed … Continue reading →

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Review: Transistor Transistor – Ruined Lives [2008]

Posted on October 21, 2008 by gearsofrock

New Hampshire quartet Transistor Transistor return with a stirring one-two punch of angular hardcore and menacing punk rock with Ruined Lives. Armed with jagged riffs, malicious yowls, and debilitating rhythms that give bands like The Bronx and Every Time I … Continue reading →

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Review: The Killers "Human" [2008]

Posted on October 20, 2008 by gearsofrock

Las Vegas rockers, The Killers, released the minimalist titled “Human” as the first single from their upcoming album Day and Age. On the first listen, a state of bewilderment leads the journey as the lack of rock and roll energy … Continue reading →

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Gears of Rock Honors the Birthday of Tom Petty

Posted on October 20, 2008 by gearsofrock

Take a few moments to honor and indulge in the great Tom Petty as we celebrate his 58th birthday. The video for “Mary Jane’s Last Dance” [Greatest Hits] followed by a live version… …and “You Don’t Know How it Feels” … Continue reading →

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Review: The Black Ghosts – The Black Ghosts [2008]

Posted on October 20, 2008 by gearsofrock

UK electronic rock duo The Black Ghosts truly embody the spirit of the digital age, as these former members of Simian and Wiseguys initially met via the Internet and have only recently met face to face.  Nonetheless, they put their … Continue reading →

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Review: Gevolt – Sidur [2008]

Posted on October 19, 2008 by gearsofrock

Yiddish folk metal meets Rammstein on Sidur, the latest offering from Gevolt. This Sephardic septet’s 11-track excursion meshes traditional styles of Israel with an industrial strain of metal chock-full of effected keyboards, that ultimately leaves an unearthly Gothic aftertaste, on … Continue reading →

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Rock in Movies: Bill Maher's Religulous

Posted on October 18, 2008 by gearsofrock

If you are a fan of the comedian Bill Maher or are interested in understanding differing religious perspectives, then Religulous is a definite must see flick. Here are a few usages of rock music in this movie directed by Larry … Continue reading →

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