Monthly Archives: February 2010

Review: Black Robot – Black Robot [2010]

Posted on February 26, 2010 by gearsofrock

Oh yeah! Bringing on some more sleaze-pleasing hard rocking music in 2010 is Black Robot, a new and mighty project featuring three former members of Buckcherry. This album features all of the main ingredients that classic hard rock fans worship—the … Continue reading →

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Track Review: Vince Neil "Tattoos & Tequila" Tattoos & Tequila [2010]

Posted on February 26, 2010 by gearsofrock

Mötley Crüe frontman Vince Neil returns with the ultra sleazy hard rocking single “Tattoos & Tequila,” his best solo release since the early 90′s. The singles hard-living lyrics are mostly captivating and very catchy, particularly in the chorus with lines … Continue reading →

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Resurrection: Megadeth – Hidden Treasures [1995]

Posted on February 24, 2010 by gearsofrock

I was digging through my CD’s a few weeks back, when I came across this gem from Megadeth. I haven’t listened to Hidden Treasures in well over a decade and let me tell you,  it still rocks and might even … Continue reading →

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Track Review: Bret Michaels "Nothing to Lose" Custom Built [2010]

Posted on February 23, 2010 by gearsofrock

Update July 6: Read the Custom Built album review here Poison frontman and reality star Bret Michaels offers brand new solo material with the single “Nothing to Lose,” from his upcoming album Custom Built.  Hold it hard rock fans, don’t … Continue reading →

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Track Review: Hollow featuring Brett Scallions and Ken Wallace "Something to Believe" [2010]

Posted on February 21, 2010 by gearsofrock

New York City hard rock outfit Hollow mark their long-awaited return to the streets with a monstrous ballad, “Something to Believe.”  The single features exceptional lead vocals from ex-Fuel frontman Brett Scallions, working alongside Grammy Award-winning Ken Wallace (The Temptations) … Continue reading →

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Track Review: Ratt "Best of Me" Infestation [2010]

Posted on February 16, 2010 by gearsofrock

Blazing riffs, thunderous drums, melodramatic lead guitars, and heavy fist pumping dominate the latest single “Best of Me” by legendary Whiskey-era hard rockers Ratt. Frontman Stephen Pearcy belts out the anthemic melodies and infectious choral lines like it is 1984. … Continue reading →

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SOS Metal Reviews: Baroness "Blue Record," Skeletonwitch "Breathing The Fire," Manegarm, and more…

Posted on February 12, 2010 by gearsofrock

BARONESS: BLUE RECORD Baroness follows up their stunning previous effort THE RED ALBUM with another colorfully titled endeavor BLUE RECORD. Despite taking discernible steps away from their comfort zone this time around, most notably by choosing burgeoning producer John Congleton … Continue reading →

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Review: Joe Satriani – Live in Paris: I Just Wanna Rock [2010]

Posted on February 11, 2010 by gearsofrock

Live in Paris: I just Wanna Rock is Joe Satriani’s fourth live album, an enchanting double-disc assortment of his greatest hits from a May 2008 performance. The overall mix, sound, and Satch’s technical guitarmanship are perfect as usual. All of … Continue reading →

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Review: Overkill – Ironbound [2010]

Posted on February 10, 2010 by gearsofrock

Legendary New Jersey metal mavens, Overkill, deliver an astonishing 15th studio album Ironbound, a delectable thrash frenzy that will kick your teeth through your ass. Overkill is solid, far too underrated, and always unfairly riding in the shadow of East … Continue reading →

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Watch Rock Documentary "Riphouse 151: Could've Been's & Wanna Be's"

Posted on February 8, 2010 by gearsofrock

Watch Riphouse 151: Could’ve Been’s & Wanna Be’s I have discussed and reviewed the thrash metal documentary Riphouse 151 on the Gears of Rock over the last year and just got word that it is now available in its entirety … Continue reading →

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