Monthly Archives: February 2009

Review: Endangered Feces – Number 2 [2008]

Posted on February 15, 2009 by gearsofrock

When a band is named something as forthright as Endangered Feces, you can basically get the gist of what your in for. This Queens, NY collective (banned from the state of Rhode Island for urinating on Thursday’s tour bus) assuredly … Continue reading →

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Review: AC/DC Live Rock Band Track Pack [2008]

Posted on February 14, 2009 by gearsofrock

By Emily Jacobson The AC/DC Live Rock Band Track Pack is the hottest thing in Rock-n-Roll to hit the gaming world. It features 18 tracks of live, incredible, rocking, AC/DC tracks. Rock lovers everywhere will relish in the incredible sound … Continue reading →

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Review: Tiamat – Amanthes [2008]

Posted on February 14, 2009 by gearsofrock

Swedish experimental metal troupe Tiamat return with another batch of atmospheric gloom with AMANTHES. This stalwart group’s latest 14-track affair renders a multi-faceted attack, exposing both this act’s heavy and melancholic aspects. Songs like “Raining Dead Angels” take the sinister … Continue reading →

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Review: From A Second Story Window – Conversations [2008]

Posted on February 13, 2009 by gearsofrock

While those who have followed From A Second Story Window since their inception may feel betrayed by the band’s recent  injections of accessible metal, this “Ohio-Vanian” quintet’s latest 10-track venture showcases a versatile outfit who demonstrate the wares to transform … Continue reading →

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Review: Snatch Club – True Kids Superbrawl [2008]

Posted on February 12, 2009 by gearsofrock

German deathcore collective Snatch Club doles out a clobbering yet predictable array of churning rhythms and guttural growls on their debut endeavor TRUE KIDS SUPERBRAWL. Viciously battering eardrums with an incessant stream of low-end guitar grooves and burly beatdown breakdowns, … Continue reading →

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Review: Sotajumala – Teloitus [import-2007]

Posted on February 11, 2009 by gearsofrock

Finnish death metal quintet Sotajumala work an old school death metal crush into their ferocious eight-track sophomore disc TELOITUS, resulting in an album wrought in malevolence. Cuts like “Arkku Vailla Vainajaa” (yes, it’s all in Finnish) flesh out this squad’s … Continue reading →

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Love Songs Of Rock For Your Valentine's Day Playlist

Posted on February 10, 2009 by gearsofrock

Here are 10 tunes of hard rock for your Valentine’s Day playlist—don’t worry we will start it off sweet, soft, and cuddly before erupting into an evening of wild passion and romance. 1.  “Love Song” Tesla…contains one of the most … Continue reading →

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Review: Zombie Zombie – A Land For Renegades [2008]

Posted on February 10, 2009 by gearsofrock

By Peter O’Brien If you have a penchant for experimental electronic compositions, synthetic film scores from the ‘70’s and ‘80’s, and 8-16 bit video game music, then it would be worth your while to check out Zombie Zombie. They are … Continue reading →

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Review: The Ray Gradys – Rednecks, Zombies, Terrorists [2008]

Posted on February 10, 2009 by gearsofrock

Philadelphia punk rock band The Ray Gradys are a high-energy crew whose unbelievably strong chops and solid musicianship help turn in a raucous release in the form of their latest 11-track jaunt REDNECKS, ZOMBIES, TERRORISTS. Blistering fast chops and tongue … Continue reading →

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Review: Drain The Sky – Haunted By Rivers [2008]

Posted on February 9, 2009 by gearsofrock

Oakland, CA troupe Drain the Sky are a post-metal band with bite judging by both their pedigree and their album HAUNTED BY RIVERS. Featuring former members of seminal crust metal unit His Hero is Gone, this squad excels at interspersing … Continue reading →

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