Monthly Archives: November 2010

Review: Metallica – Live At Grimey’s [2010]

Posted on November 29, 2010 by gearsofrock

For those of you looking to support a great cause then head on over to Metal Club to learn how you can be cool to your local record stores.  There you can find a list of independent CD stores that … Continue reading →

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Guitar Master Class, Helping You Unleash The Ax Master Within

Posted on November 26, 2010 by gearsofrock

I want to let all of the beginning, intermediate, and advanced guitarists out there know about a sweet resource called Guitar Master Class.  After rocking my weapon of choice (Gibson Explorer) with the videos and music offered on GMC for … Continue reading →

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Holiday Giveaway #1: Rush “Classic Albums: 2112 & Moving Pictures” DVD

Posted on November 25, 2010 by gearsofrock

Happy Thanksgiving maniacs! Since we are all gearing up for the holiday season, I have a slew of giveaways and contests coming to Gears of Rock over the next few weeks.  This is truly the most awesome time of year … Continue reading →

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Nza’s Review: Kid Rock – Born Free [2010]

Posted on November 23, 2010 by gearsofrock

I cant believe it but Born Free is Kid Rock’s eighth studio album. Well, not that I’ve been keeping count. The stone cold pimp of the nation is back and has definitely matured as an artist. He seems like a … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Albums of 2010

Posted on November 21, 2010 by gearsofrock

1.  Overkill – Ironbound 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 … Continue reading →

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Review: Dio – At Donington UK: Live 1983 & 1987 [2010]

Posted on November 8, 2010 by gearsofrock

Have no fear, the greatest Ronnie James Dio live album is finally here.  At Donington UK: Live 1983 & 1987 represents the best material of Dio’s catalog from all the key eras.  It is also a presentation of the heavy … Continue reading →

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Review: Ross The Boss – Hailstorm [2010]

Posted on November 7, 2010 by gearsofrock

Manowar founding member and guitarist, Ross the Boss Friedman follows up last year’s New Metal Leader with another dominant record titled Hailstorm.  With blazing guitar riffs, thunderous drum fills, and raging medieval tempers, Ross the Boss lays down the nasty. … Continue reading →

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Nza’s Review: Metallica Slayer Megadeth Anthrax: The Big 4 – Live From Sofia, Bulgaria [2010] DVD

Posted on November 6, 2010 by gearsofrock

Attention all metalheads: this means you—everyone, at one point or another had wished that the BIG FOUR would really happen.  I know it has been a discussion for years: would it happen? Could it happen? How would it happen? Well, … Continue reading →

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Nza’s Review: Alice Cooper – Theatre of Death [2010] CD/DVD

Posted on November 4, 2010 by gearsofrock

What can I say, kiddies. You want shock rock, then look no further to the originator.  Alice Cooper is 62 years old and still rocks hard.  I say that he might even rock harder now than ever.  Theatre of Death … Continue reading →

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Greatest Song of All Time: “Holy Diver” by Dio from “Holy Diver” [1983]

Posted on November 2, 2010 by gearsofrock

Here is a brand new column on GOR called the Greatest Track of All Time.  The purpose of these posts is to list and discuss some thoughts on worthy songs that are just flat-out awesome and will stay flat-out awesome … Continue reading →

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