Perhaps the most underrated aspect of heavy metal today is its diverse subject matter that is articulated into some of the most beautiful, shocking, depressing, stoic and humorous lyrics ever written in music. For the most part, it seems that people, be them fans or otherwise, tend to focus on the heavy aspects of the [...]
That’s right folks, if you want to increase your skill level you need to immediately adopt the brilliant….neh…..BREATHTAKING skills of Metallica’s Lars Ulrich for instantaneous skill uppification. Yes, it is that simple.
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You may remember reading about a month ago Cody’s view of the recent news/fiasco involving Iced Earth, Matt Barlow, Tim Owens, and a band called Pyramaze. Think of this post as another part of the same conversation…one that’s surely apt to keep ours minds busy with anticipation.
For any fan of Iced Earth in their prime [...]
If you are into power metal, the name Avantasia should immediately ring true. Hailed as one of the premiere metal side projects, Tobias Sammet’s (singer of Edguy) outlet for his works outside of Edguy have truly shown his ability to create music outside of his Edguy sphere. Putting together a slew of melodic vocalists to [...]
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Album: The Scarecrow
Label: Nuclear Blast
Year: 2008
For eons (i.e. 1-2 years), the writers of AMR and I have had on and off debates concerning the merit of one particular subject that really should only be discussed whilst eating whole foods, bbq chicken, or waiting for a bus. Unfortunately, when it comes to my feelings on this particular subject, I feel this [...]
Hard rockers Black Tide will embark on a U.S. tour with metalcore favorites All That Remains. The trek will kick off in late February in San Francisco and conclude in New Jersey at the famed Starland Ballroom.
Black Tide will release their debut album, Light From Above, March 18th on Interscope Records.
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Black Tide, retro heavy metallers from Florida who recently signed with Interscope Records and have been touring with Avenged Sevenfold, have released the cover art for their debut album Light From Above. You can also check out the band’s sounds at their Myspace page here. I am really digging these guys and can’t wait for [...]
The Black Dahlia Murder and company will soon be kicking off their North American tour with the following dates. This is a tour that you cannot miss!
Jan 15 2008 8:00P
Club @ Water Street Rochester, New York
Jan 16 2008 8:00P
B.B. King Blues Club New York, New York
Jan 17 2008 8:00P
Ottobar [...]
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Album: Rage of Creation
Year: 2000
Label: Rob Rock Music
