Monthly Archives: March 2009

Review: Gravehaven – Calico [2009]

Posted on March 31, 2009 by gearsofrock

New Hampshire quintet Gravehaven are a prog rock meets post punk troupe along the likes of Cave In or Dredg whose latest seven-track affair is an overwhelming effort chock full of bells and whistles. But don’t let the band’s adventurous … Continue reading →

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Review: Queensryche – American Soldier [2009]

Posted on March 30, 2009 by gearsofrock

Queensrÿche is back with the conceptual release American Soldier,which fuses some awkward modern rock elements (“Middle of Hell”) with their progressive hard rock edge (“If I Were King”).  Many of the tracks begin with or contain interludes of army veterans … Continue reading →

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Review: Brother Von Doom – Relentless [2008]

Posted on March 30, 2009 by gearsofrock

Swedish melodic death metal such as At the Gates undeniably had a profound effect on Ohio quintet Brother Von Doom judging by their 10-track release RELENTLESS. Properly titling this debut effort, there’s no question this squad maintains a firm grip … Continue reading →

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Review: "Guitar Hero Metallica" [Nintendo Wii 2009]

Posted on March 29, 2009 by gearsofrock

After waiting in line at Game Stop, with 16 other metal geeks, for the stroke of midnight, Guitar Hero Metallica for the Nintendo Wii was finally in my hands. Following reckless speeding, hours of late night gaming, bleeding, sweating, and … Continue reading →

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Recap: "That Metal Show" Season 2 Episode 4 [3-28-09] Rob & Lips of Anvil

Posted on March 29, 2009 by gearsofrock

Last night’s episode of That Metal Show, starring hard rock DJ Eddie Trunk, and comedians Jim Florentine and Don Jamieson, featured special guests, Rob and Lips of Anvil. The hosts discussed the degree of cheesiness of hair metal bands, and … Continue reading →

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Review: Sinner – Crash And Burn [2008]

Posted on March 29, 2009 by gearsofrock

Presenting their first new album in almost six years, the German metal troupe Sinner bust through the gates with CRASH AND BURN. This 11-track offering renders a no-nonsense fist-pumping heavy metal vibe that falls somewhere in between fellow countrymen Accept … Continue reading →

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SOS Interview: John Wilkes Booth

Posted on March 28, 2009 by gearsofrock

By Mike SOS Self-professed proprietors of “dirt rock,” three out of the four members of Long Island rock unit John Wilkes Booth (vocalist Kerry Merkle, drummer Christian Horstmann and guitarist Jason Beickert) sounded off on a number of topics, from … Continue reading →

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Review: Bleed The Sky – Murder The Dance [2008]

Posted on March 28, 2009 by gearsofrock

Oklahoma City, OK act Bleed the Sky implement the emotions of enduring the endless rigors of being in a fledgling metal band just scraping by into an explosive 12-track album MURDER THE DANCE. Crossing metalcore anthem choruses with jagged shards … Continue reading →

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Review: Pearl Jam – Ten Deluxe Edition [2009]

Posted on March 27, 2009 by gearsofrock

One of the greatest rock and roll bands from the early 90′s is undoubtedly Pearl Jam, featuring frontman Eddie Vedder, lead guitarist Mike McCreedy, the rhythm guitars of Stone Gossard, bassist Jeff Ament, and drummer Matt Cameron. As part of … Continue reading →

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Review: Elder – Elder [2009]

Posted on March 27, 2009 by gearsofrock

Prepare to blast off into the galaxy with Elder and their eponymous five-track jaunt that reaches to infinity and beyond. Capturing the space rock vibe down to each throbbing bass note, stabilizing scrawl of feedback, and cosmic guitar riff, this … Continue reading →

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