Monthly Archives: May 2009

Review: Shirock – Everything Burns [2009]

Posted on May 21, 2009 by gearsofrock

Nashville, TN outfit Shirock comprise their 12-track offering EVERYTHING BURNS with a plethora of stadium-filling choruses and big rock mystique, developing a huge sound likening the band to U2 or Oasis (“Drag You Down”). Slick production screaming for adult alternative … Continue reading →

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Review: Those Who Bring The Torture – Tank Gasmask Ammo [2009]

Posted on May 20, 2009 by gearsofrock

Swedish death metal merchants Those Who Bring The Torture reinforce their band’s moniker by carrying out a sublime shot of what their name suggests on TANK GASMASK AMMO. While this quartet won’t be scoring any awards for most unique metal … Continue reading →

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Review: "Guitar Pro 5" Guitar Tab Software

Posted on May 19, 2009 by gearsofrock

For all of you guitarists that are frustrated by practicing songs without a full backing band, there is a great piece of computer software out there called Guitar Pro that allows you to fully rock out to your favorite tunes. … Continue reading →

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Review: Sacred Oath – Sacred Oath [2009]

Posted on May 18, 2009 by gearsofrock

Connecticut-based classic power metal band Sacred Oath issues this 10 track self-titled release with blistering thrash guitar riffs and licks that take the listener on a mid-1980′s flashback.  Dio-esque vocals, galloping guitars, and aggressive drumming lead the charge on Sacred … Continue reading →

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Review: flu.ID – IOTS [2008]

Posted on May 17, 2009 by gearsofrock

German experimental hardcore troupe flu.ID have made an album proper by repackaging two previous 10-inch releases with a few bonus tracks and a strange assortment of electronic interludes to create a 15-track collection of schizophrenic heaviness and offbeat weirdness titled … Continue reading →

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Review: Darkestah – The Great Silk Road [2008]

Posted on May 16, 2009 by gearsofrock

Exploring the epic evilness of the black and pagan metal scenes, German by way of Central Asian (Kyrgyzstan to be exact) unit Darkestah have plotted out a dastardly five-track, 54-minute excursion laden with a folksy degree of traditional instrumentation and … Continue reading →

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Review: Lethargy – Purification [2008]

Posted on May 15, 2009 by gearsofrock

Welsh troupe Lethargy bundle hard rock heft of the 90′swith progressive rock compositions and classic rock durability into their 11-track sophomore sojourn PURIFICATION. Sounding at times like a cross between Porcupine Tree, Staind, Alice in Chains, and Warrior Soul, tracks … Continue reading →

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Review: Blackout Shoppers – Pass Out [2008]

Posted on May 14, 2009 by gearsofrock

Long overdue, prolific NYC punk troupe Blackout Shoppers have unleashed a proper album in the form of PASS OUT. Overflowing with the spirit of the NYC underground prior to the gentrification of the LES, this tenacious 20 track assault embraces … Continue reading →

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Review: Avantasia – Lost In Space Part 1 & 2 [2008]

Posted on May 13, 2009 by gearsofrock

Edguy frontman Tobias Sammet’s side project Avantasia has garnished massive success, so much so that his earlier records LOST IN SPACE PART 1 & 2 can get a deluxe consolidated reintroduction to the masses. This collection combines the two previously … Continue reading →

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Review: Bang Camaro – Bang Camaro II [2008]

Posted on May 12, 2009 by gearsofrock

Metal’s favorite glee club return with BANG CAMARO II, Bang Camaro’s sophomore effort chock full of tongue in cheek stadium anthems for the modern age. This act’s unique choral lead singer situation and shredding pop metal riffs clear the path … Continue reading →

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