Review: Cynic – Traced In Air [2008]

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 assault is not only firmly intact but sounding fresher than ever (“The Space For This,” […]

Review: Evergrey – Torn [2008]

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 Fall” and the In Flames-esque “Nothing is Erased” showcases this squad’s prowess to nimbly straddle […]

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

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 is blatant and generic, “I Live the Bad Life” keeps a menacing pace that wouldn’t […]

"Guitar Hero Metallica" Track List Unveiled

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 bass drum action on expert+ mode. Note that the original Bob Seger, Diamond Head, Queen, […]

Review: The Acacia Strain – Continent [2008]

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 in this unmistakably vitriolic outfit’s way. Brazen with hate-filled heft, despite the barrage of cliche […]

Bruce Springsteen 2009 US & European Tour Dates

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 3   Glendale, CA        Jobing.com Center               Feb 2 Apr 5   Austin, TX          Frank Erwin Center              Feb […]

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

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 DOWN THE ENFORCER. Pummeling your speakers with a sometimes lethargic but always lethal  low end […]