rap metal

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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
Linkin Park - From Zero / Warner (2024)

Linkin Park – From Zero (Album Review)

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We are living in an age where news travels faster than the speed of light. In the age of information, because of our constant connection, opinions are abundant, and often marred with negativity. Stating this, in the last few months of 2024 there has been ... Read More
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P.O.D. – Veritas (Album Review)

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Writing the prologue of their story 30 some odd years ago, P.O.D. has since added one more interesting chapter after another. An abbreviation for Payable on Death, the intense name of the band in a way matches their approach; which is full of heaviness, introspective ... Read More