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One-Eyed Doll – Witches (Album Review)

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The Austin, Texas music scene has been a flourishing spot for years now, and in 2007, Punk Rock influenced One-Eyed Doll was an addition to the culture. The brainchild of singer/guitarist Kimberly Freeman and drummer Jason Rufuss Sewell, a.k.a. “Junior,” One-Eyed Doll won Best Punk Band at ... Read More

DragonForce – Maximum Overload (Album Review)

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British Extreme Power Metal band DragonForce has been plugging away now since 1999.  Mixing speedy Metal guitar solos and fantasy-based lyrics, the band became an unlikely hero, bringing a sound to the mainstream that many longed to hear.  Reaching peak success with their 2006 album, Inhuman ... Read More

Amaranthe – Massive Addictive (Album Review)

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Sweden has been a breeding ground for talented Heavy Metal bands for years now, and Amaranthe is no exception to that rule.  Forged in 2008 in Gothenburg when former Dream Evil vocalist Jake E. and former Nightrage guitarist Olof Mörck teamed up with soprano vocalist Elize Ryd, drummer Morten ... Read More

Exodus – Blood In, Blood Out (Album Review)

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During the 1980’s the Bay area of Northern California produced countless Thrash Metal bands that will forever be looked at as pioneers of the scene.  One of those names which should automatically come to mind in the conversation is Richmond, CA’s Exodus.  Formed nearly 35 ... Read More