Monthly Archives: December 2008

Review: The Fight Between Frames – Birth Of The Bull And The Labryrinth [2008]

Louisiana metalcore squad The Fight Between Frames comes out with fist flailing on their six-song EP BIRTH OF THE BULL AND THE LABYRINTH. Despite their geographic location and what their publicity propaganda suggests, the southern rock heard from cuts like … Continue reading

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2008 Heavy Metal YouTube Phenom Of The Year: StSanders

Year In Review: You may recall hysterical mock videos on YouTube of our favorite metal bands and guitarists known as “shreds” in 07-08. The mastermind behind these videos is a Finnish dude named Santeri Ojala, known online as St. Sanders. … Continue reading

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Top 10 Hard Rock And Heavy Metal Albums of 2008

Here are the lists of “Top 10 Hard Rock And Heavy Metal Albums of 2008″ by Meds, Pete, and our awesome readers: Meds [Administrator] Metallica – Death Magnetic AC/DC – Black Ice Maiden Heaven – Kerang! Tribute to Iron Maiden … Continue reading

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Review: El Cuervo de Poe – Vox Corvus [2008]

Mexican gothic folk troupe El Cuervo de Poe mesh a few distinct styles together to form the music heard on this septet’s 11-track release VOX CORVUS. With two violinists in tow creating a multitude of sounds ranging from sullen to … Continue reading

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Free And Legal Download: "Christmas Carnage Vol. 1" [2008]

Here is another evil Christmas record to check out. It is called Christmas Carnage Vol. 1 and features Keep of Kalessin, Enslaved, and Satyricon. I know, Christmas is done (wah wah wah). However, you can download this entire album for … Continue reading

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Review: Light Yourself On Fire – Intimacy [2008]

Hailing from the death metal stomping ground of Tampa, FL, scene veterans Light Yourself on Fire’s furious sound takes ample cues (especially guitar-wise) from bands like Obituary and Deicide, yet is well-versed in the adventures of bands like Converge as … Continue reading

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Recap: "That Metal Show" Episode 7 [12-27-08]

That Metal Show starring hard rock DJ Eddie Trunk, comedian Jim Florentine, and Inside The NFL’s Don Jamieson aired its seventh and final all-new season 1 episode on VH1 Classic last night at 11 p.m. The hosts opened the show … Continue reading

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Review: Idiot – Demo [2008]

Idiot is a Metro NY area trio whose eight-track endeavor (Demo) showcases a band with a heavy sound made for the modern age. Changing over from fragile to frantic on the drop of a dime, this squad can flex its … Continue reading

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Review: "Guitar Hero World Tour" [Nintendo Wii 2008]

If you love rock music and/or hosting parties then you must own Guitar Hero World Tour, the game where you and your friends play out all of those inner rock star fantasies. The band package, which runs close to $200, … Continue reading

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Review: Object – Black Swan [2008]

The dynamic NYC duo known as Object holds their ground and maintains their grunge-laden hard rock stance on the tandem’s latest 12-track excursion BLACK SWAN. Built from a sturdy foundation of tasty riffs and thunderous drums and cymbals colliding into … Continue reading

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