Monthly Archives: August 2010

Nza's Review: Slayer – Live DVD 3 Pack Box Set – "Live Intrusion," "Still Reigning," & "War At The Warfield" [2010]

Posted on August 30, 2010 by gearsofrock

It was my honor to view not one, not two, but three Slayer DVDs, all in a row baby. Got the whiplash and bleeding pupils but I will give ya’ll what u came for, the reviews: _ First up is … Continue reading →

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Review: Iron Maiden – The Final Frontier [2010]

Posted on August 16, 2010 by gearsofrock

The latest Iron Maiden album, number 15 for those keeping track, is freakin’ awesome. The Final Frontier is skull-crushingly brutal. Maiden is a beastly machine that grows stronger and stronger with every new epic masterpiece. This record certainly brings the … Continue reading →

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Review: Papa Roach – Time For Annihilation…On The Record And On The Road [2010]

Posted on August 14, 2010 by gearsofrock

Papa Roach [noun/adjective/verb] Definition: an uncontrollable force that makes you hate yourself for not hating a particular band or artist Origin: from an alt-metal band that was popular among the tortured new millennium-era suburban middle class teenager. Example: Dude, did … Continue reading →

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SOS Metal Reviews: Nonpoint "Miracle," Jackyl, Triumfall, Big Ball, and more…

Posted on August 14, 2010 by gearsofrock

NONPOINT: MIRACLE Admirably remaining intact despite enduring bouts with the music industry’s infamous waves of uncertainty, the latest release by veteran Florida act Nonpoint entitled MIRACLE showcases a reinvigorated unit determined to not just survive but thrive. Produced by Chad … Continue reading →

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Concert Review: Aerosmith and Sammy Hagar Live at Jones Beach, Wantagh, NY August 12, 2010

Posted on August 13, 2010 by gearsofrock

Aerosmith, arguably the greatest hard rock band of all time, brought their legendary live show back to Jones Beach last night with fellow hard rock icon Sammy Hagar supporting on the “Cocked, Rocked, Ready to Rock” tour. Hagar got the … Continue reading →

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Review: Black Label Society – Order Of The Black [2010]

Posted on August 10, 2010 by gearsofrock

After encountering some health problems and an Ozzy bitch-slap, Zakk Wylde returns in triumph with a brutally engaging and devastating shredfest on Order of the Black. Pulling no punches, Wylde’s Black Label Society comes out pounding from the opening track.  … Continue reading →

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