Monthly Archives: December 2009

Have a Very Merry Metal Christmas!

Posted on December 24, 2009 by gearsofrock

“Get Into The Spirit” From Halford 3′s Winter Songs Other Recommended Christmas Listening: 1. We Wish You a Metal Xmas and a Headbanging New Year 2. A Twisted Christmas 3. Monster Ballads Xmas

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Review: Jeff Scott Soto – One Night in Madrid [2010]

Posted on December 22, 2009 by gearsofrock

Heavy metal vocalist Jeff Scott Soto conjures up the double live disc One Night in Madrid for Jan. 2010. The ex-Yngwie Malmsteen vocalist and current Trans-Siberian Orchestra singer rips through tracks from Beautiful Mess and also offers a wild finish … Continue reading →

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Year In Review: Top 10 Songs of 2009

Posted on December 14, 2009 by gearsofrock

1.  “Head Crusher” Megadeth – Endgame: The first single from Megadeth’s recent release contains a devastating intro featuring Dave Mustaine thrashing on the low E string while Chris Broderick shreds the octave riff on the high e. The opening instrumental … Continue reading →

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Review: Wyldsky – Wyldsky [2009]

Posted on December 13, 2009 by gearsofrock

Los Angeles-based hard rock outfit Wyldsky offers this 10-track debut, delivering a feast of vintage tones and catchy hooks that make this disc a stereo staple. Rocking songs such as “Next World” and “Dog Daze” feature powerful drumbeats that at … Continue reading →

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Year in Review: Top 10 Albums of 2009

Posted on December 9, 2009 by gearsofrock

1. Slayer – World Painted Blood: “You would think that even a pioneering thrash metal band would evolve and head in a different direction at some point during a career that spans nearly 30 years. Not Slayer. On World Painted … Continue reading →

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Breaking Metal News: Kerri Lee from "That Metal Show" Found Dead

Posted on December 9, 2009 by gearsofrock

Updates: Kerri Leigh Tucker, a Cleveland native, was only 27 years old at the time of death. Funeral services are 2:00 p.m. on Saturday Dec. 12 in the chapel of Fike Funeral Home. Cause of death still unknown. Click here … Continue reading →

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SOS Metal Reviews: Austrian Death Machine "Double Brutal," Whiplash, Evile, and more…

Posted on December 6, 2009 by gearsofrock

AUSTRIAN DEATH MACHINE: DOUBLE BRUTAL When will it end? Tim Lambesis returns with his brand of Arnold Schwarzenegger impersonation metal with Austrian Death Machine’s double album aptly titled Double Brutal. The first disc contains 13 new metal jams served with … Continue reading →

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Track Review: Charred Walls of the Damned "Ghost Town" [2010]

Posted on December 4, 2009 by gearsofrock

The sickest metal track to hit the airwaves this week is “Ghost Town” by Charred Walls of the Damned. The band features the vocals of the legendary Tim “Ripper” Owens and the blistering drums of Howard Stern Show personality Richard … Continue reading →

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Review: Living Sacrifice – The Infinite Order [2010]

Posted on December 3, 2009 by gearsofrock

Christian metal veterans Living Sacrifice return with a devastating assortment of thrash, death, and groove on The Infinite Order. The guitar riffs of Rocky Gray and Bruce Fitzhugh gallop with the raw power that we used to worship Pantera for, … Continue reading →

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Concert Review: Rob Zombie Live at Hammerstein Ballroom December 1, 2009

Posted on December 2, 2009 by gearsofrock

“Rock Mother Fucker, Rock The Mother Fucker, Rock Mother Fucker, Yeah,” howled Rob Zombie, while charismatically leading thousands of loyal fans through new song “Sick Bubble Gum,” at New York’s Hammerstein Ballroom last night. Whenever Rob Zombie performs, one thing … Continue reading →

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