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Body Count – Merciless (Album Review)

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There is often debate about who the originators of the hybrid Rap Metal genre are. While Hip Hop legends like Run-DMC intermingled Rock elements in songs like 1984’s “Rock Box” and Beastie Boys on others such as 1986’s “Fight for Your Right,” many would look ... Read More
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Tesla – All About Love (EP Review)

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Many bands were lumped in with the lazily labeled ‘Hair Metal’ during the 1980s, and this is simply unfair. In truth, many Hard Rock and Metal bands from the ‘80s era were highly talented and capable of writing memorable songs far beyond the current styles ... Read More