Monthly Archives: January 2009

Review: Cynic – Traced In Air [2008]

Posted on January 31, 2009 by gearsofrock

After a 15-year layover, the seminal Florida metal troupe Cynic have triumphantly returned with TRACED IN AIR. This stunning eight-track endeavor picks up where the cult outfit’s 1993 release FOCUS left off, as this disc reassures that Cynic’s mindblowingly technical … Continue reading →

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Metallica Live at the Nassau Coliseum [1-29-09]

Posted on January 30, 2009 by gearsofrock

Last night Metallica delivered over two hours of headbanging heavy metal delight to a sold out crowd of ecstatic Long Islanders at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, NY. Ripping through new cuts “That Was Just Your Life,” “The End of … Continue reading →

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Review: Evergrey – Torn [2008]

Posted on January 30, 2009 by gearsofrock

Swedish melodic metal machine Evergrey re-emerge with TORN, a solid 11-track affair that finds the group rediscovering  their progressive roots while keeping subtle hints from the mainstream metal style found on their last few offerings intact. Tracks like “When Kingdoms … Continue reading →

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Review: Inhale/Exhale – I Swear… [2008]

Posted on January 29, 2009 by gearsofrock

Ohio Christian metalcore troupe Inhale/Exhale exhibit an admirable strain of Underoath meets tough guy hardcore on their latest 11-track disc I SWEAR…. Tracks like “The Impatient Will Suffer” benefits from a smorgasbord of strong guitar parts  even though the hook … Continue reading →

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"Guitar Hero Metallica" Track List Unveiled

Posted on January 28, 2009 by gearsofrock

Here are the tracks slated for Guitar Hero Metallica, hitting the streets on March 29, 2009 for XBox360 and PS3 (Nintendo Wii and PS2 release date is May 31 according to amazon.com). The game will feature an option for double … Continue reading →

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Review: The Acacia Strain – Continent [2008]

Posted on January 28, 2009 by gearsofrock

Perennially pissed off Massachusetts quartet The Acacia Strain returns with a crippling shot to the throat on the devastating CONTINENT. This 11-track collection is punishingly heavy from end to end, and is relentless in the pursuit to level anything standing … Continue reading →

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Bruce Springsteen 2009 US & European Tour Dates

Posted on January 27, 2009 by gearsofrock

Here are the latest Springsteen US and European tour dates for 2009 in support of Working On A Dream in stores now: DATE    CITY                VENUE                           ON-SALE DATE Apr 1   San Jose, CA        HP Pavilion at San Jose         Feb 2 Apr … Continue reading →

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Resurrection: Anthrax – I'm The Man [1987]

Posted on January 27, 2009 by gearsofrock

Back in 1987, a fourth grader that lived down the block from me snuck a taped copy of I’m The Man EP into my room. That was the first moment that the thrash door officially opened for me. We must … Continue reading →

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Review: Outlaw Order – Dragging Down The Enforcer [2008]

Posted on January 27, 2009 by gearsofrock

Made up entirely from past members of underground metal stalwarts Eyehategod and formed while all were on probation for various crimes, expect a sinewy and sinister sludgefest courtesy of the NOLA quintet Outlaw Order and their 13-track full-length debut DRAGGING … Continue reading →

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Review: Bruce Springsteen – Working On A Dream [2009]

Posted on January 26, 2009 by gearsofrock

Bruce Springsteen dreams up this exciting 16th studio album that features tales of an outlaw, a supermarket queen, a heartbroken carny, and a hapless wrestler as a special added bonus. WORKING ON A DREAM opens with an eight minute epic … Continue reading →

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