Monthly Archives: March 2010

Track Review: Stone Temple Pilots "Between The Lines" Stone Temple Pilots [2010]

Posted on March 31, 2010 by gearsofrock

Stone Temple Pilots present a stinky heap of rhino feces on their latest single, “Between The Lines,” from the upcoming self-titled release. It sounds like Scott Weiland and company were going for a brilliantly crude hard rock sound, similar to … Continue reading →

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Track Review: Deftones "Diamond Eyes" Diamond Eyes [2010]

Posted on March 29, 2010 by gearsofrock

The title track from the upcoming Deftones record, Diamond Eyes, has surfaced on deftones.com this week.  This single is a heavy and brief ditty suitable for modern rock radio domination. The chorus melody sounds more like 30 Seconds to Mars … Continue reading →

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Review: Scorpions – Sting in the Tail [2010]

Posted on March 26, 2010 by gearsofrock

Time to give it up for some more German heavy metal this week on Gears of Rock with Sting in the Tail from the legendary Scorpions.  The latest studio effort is a 12 track affair that goes heavy on the … Continue reading →

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Review: Gamma Ray – To The Metal [2010]

Posted on March 25, 2010 by gearsofrock

German power metal week continues here on the Gears of Rock with the latest release from Gamma Ray titled To The Metal.  The melodic unit offers 10 tracks that go heavy on the groove while maintaining a fierce thrash sound. … Continue reading →

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Review: Helloween – Unarmed: Best of 25th Anniversary [2010]

Posted on March 24, 2010 by gearsofrock

Classic German power metal group, Helloween, offers new twists on classic cuts on Unarmed: Best of 25th Anniversary.  Some of the bands favorite tracks have been rerecorded with new arrangements that display anything but heavy metal. Most of the tracks … Continue reading →

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Track Review: Asia "Finger on the Trigger" Omega [2010]

Posted on March 13, 2010 by gearsofrock

80′s progressive supergroup Asia administers “Finger on the Trigger,” a spanking new ambrosial treat from their upcoming album Omega. The single and future album opener features commanding lead vocals from bassist John Wetton and the smoldering guitars of Steve Howe. … Continue reading →

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SOS Metal Reviews: Orphaned Land, Mnemic, AM Conspiracy, and more…

Posted on March 13, 2010 by gearsofrock

ORPHANED LAND: THE NEVER ENDING WAY OF ORWARRIOR Israel’s Orphaned Land dazzles the senses and gives a bang for your buck with their latest 15-track offering. This unit’s multi-faceted metallic approach contains an abundance of ingrained native musical influences with … Continue reading →

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Track Review: Deftones "Rocket Skates" Diamond Eyes [2010]

Posted on March 4, 2010 by gearsofrock

“Rocket Skates” is a brand new Deftones tune that surfaced in late February.  It is the first single from the upcoming album Diamond Eyes that is due out on May 18.  Unfortunately, injured bassist Chi Cheng is not yet able … Continue reading →

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Announced Tour Dates: Iron Maiden and Dream Theater Summer 2010

Posted on March 4, 2010 by gearsofrock

Tour dates for the Iron Maiden/Dream Theater run are as follows: June 9 – Superpages.com Center – Dallas, TX June 11 -The Woodlands – Houston, TX June 12 – AT&T Center – San Antonio, TX June 14 – Fiddler’s Green … Continue reading →

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