Monthly Archives: November 2008

Review: Cradle To Grave – Texas Medicine [2008]

Posted on November 21, 2008 by gearsofrock

Crushing Canadian crew Cradle to Grave cram a truckload of groove metal licks and unabashed aggression into their 11-track release TEXAS MEDICINE. There’s enough Pantera worship here to last a lifetime, but there’s more to this quartet than that, as … Continue reading →

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Review: Lauren Harris – Calm Before The Storm [2008]

Posted on November 20, 2008 by gearsofrock

Lauren Harris may be the daughter of Iron Maiden bassist Steve, but you’d never be able to tell by her musical debut. The 12-track offering titled CALM BEFORE THE STORM fits more along the likes of Avril Lavigne and Pat … Continue reading →

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Miscellaneous Rock Links: Chinese Democracy Reviews, Axl's Top Moments, Birmingham Metal

Posted on November 19, 2008 by gearsofrock

1. The Chinese Democracy Quote of the Day comes from James Hetfield of Metallica: “I’ll certainly listen to it. But I haven’t lost sleep waiting for it.” new.uk.music.yahoo.com 2. MTV lists their favorite Axl Rose moments with Chinese Democracy’s release … Continue reading →

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Review: Supagroup – Fire For Hire [2008]

Posted on November 19, 2008 by gearsofrock

Channeling the charisma of early AC/DC, Supagroup return with a whiskey-fueled bluesy boogie-rock barrage of tunes that unapologetically kick your ass on FIRE FOR HIRE. This 12-track tour-de-force of titanic rock ‘n roll is long on solos and short on … Continue reading →

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Review: Sammy Hagar – Cosmic Universal Fashion [2008]

Posted on November 18, 2008 by gearsofrock

The Red Rocker’s new 10-track release Cosmic Universal Fashion is in stores now. Sammy Hagar offers a mediocre cover of the Beastie Boys’ “Fight For Your Right To Party,” and a refreshing live Van Halen medley “Dreams/Cabo Wabo.” The new … Continue reading →

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Review: Polysics – We Ate The Machine [2008]

Posted on November 17, 2008 by gearsofrock

Yes, you read that right…Myspace Records. Japanese art punk rock troupe Polysics and their latest installment of Devo-inspired new wave WE ATE THE MACHINE is a weird but refreshing choice for such a mainstream outlet, but it works. Heavy beats, … Continue reading →

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Recap: That Metal Show Episode 1 [11-15-08]

Posted on November 16, 2008 by gearsofrock

That Metal Show starring hard rock guru Eddie Trunk, comedian Jim Florentine, and Inside The NFL’s Don Jamieson finally made its debut on VH1 Classic last night at 11 p.m. Iron Maiden’s current world tour was the first topic of … Continue reading →

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Review: Vader – XXV [2008]

Posted on November 16, 2008 by gearsofrock

To commemorate their 25-year run as the premiere Polish death metal band, Vader has released XXV, a twin-disc set which finds the band re-recording a slew of their songs from their humble beginnings to their later works. Adorned with liner … Continue reading →

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Review: Headhunter – Parasite of Society [2008]

Posted on November 15, 2008 by gearsofrock

Headhunter, the side project of Destruction’s figurehead Schmier, returns after a 14-year absence with PARASITE OF SOCIETY. This 11-track album alternates between power metal, thrash metal, and even toys with the mainstream. offering a cover of Skid Row’s “18 & … Continue reading →

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Review: Cccome? – Raccoon [2008]

Posted on November 14, 2008 by gearsofrock

I’ve got Cccome? in my ears! By Peter O’Brien Keeping up with their proclamation that “the voice of liberty shall not be mute,” “Harmonicore” quartet, Cccome? has followed up their 2007 self-titled release with an all-new auditory assault entitled Raccoon. … Continue reading →

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