Monthly Archives: April 2010

Review: The Empire Shall Fall – Awaken [2010]

Posted on April 24, 2010 by gearsofrock

Ex-Killswitch Engage frontman, Jesse Leach, leads a new and brutal unit called The Empire Shall Fall on the blistering debut effort Awaken. Right off the bat it is highly apparent that Leach can carry one hell of a melody, displaying … Continue reading →

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Review: Ratt – Infestation [2010]

Posted on April 24, 2010 by gearsofrock

80′s glam band, Ratt delivers another powerhouse of a record on Infestation.  With hard rock vibes reminiscent of the Out of the Cellar days, Stephen Pearcy and company also invoke the spirit of ’76 Aerosmith. Pearcy’s voice soars on all … Continue reading →

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SOS Metal Reviews: Through The Eyes of The Dead, Fozzy, Enthroned, Gamma Ray, and more…

Posted on April 18, 2010 by gearsofrock

THROUGH THE EYES OF THE DEAD: SKEPSIS South Carolina’s Through the Eyes of the Dead have endured a revolving door’s worth of lineup changes in their short span, yet have held enough together to unleash a seething 10-track death collection … Continue reading →

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R.I.P. Peter Steele Type-o-Negative Dead at 48, Heart Failure

Posted on April 17, 2010 by gearsofrock

The metal universe lost a giant this week.  Peter Steele, frontman of Type-o-Negative and Carnivore, passed away due to heart failure at 48 years old.  My condolences to Steele’s family and friends.  Here is a classic appearance on Jerry Springer … Continue reading →

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Review: Coheed And Cambria – Year of the Black Rainbow [2010]

Posted on April 12, 2010 by gearsofrock

Coheed and Cambria, the greatest alt-progressive hard rock act of all-time, return with another intricate powerhouse on Year of the Black Rainbow.  Claudio Sanchez and company deliver an eternal kingdom of melody, serving up a glorious and insightful introduction to … Continue reading →

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Review: Slash – Slash [2010]

Posted on April 2, 2010 by gearsofrock

The latest guitar hero to lift a page from the book of Santana is ex-Guns ‘n’ Roses and Velvet Revolver axe-master, Slash.  The result is an eclectic array of guest spots that boldly encompasses everything from pop to heavy metal.  … Continue reading →

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