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Pass The Mic: Record Labels and Artists on 2008

Words: Michael • Posted pre-2010

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Cataract (Gregor Mäder)

What are your top five albums that were released in 2008?

  1. Bleeding Through - Declaration
  2. Whitechapel - Possession
  3. Cataract - Cataract
  4. Slipknot - All Hope is Gone
  5. Bring Me the Horizon - Suicide Season

What band did you discover in 2008 (can be a brand new band or an older band) that had an impact on your life? What made them significant?

Whitechapel and Sacred Reich

How will you remember 2008? (In terms of music)

Lots of awesome music came out in 2008.

Vinyl record sales saw a significant increase this year while hard copy sales continued to dwindle. Is this a return to the glory days for vinyl or just a phase? Explain.

I don't think so.

What was the most memorable moment for you in 2008? (Can be in terms of anything)

Playing with Cataract at the With Full Force-Festival in Germany.

What can we look forward to from you in 2009?

To record another awesome record in the fall.

What three records are you looking forward to most in 2009?

Mastodon and Machine Head hopefully!

Homepage: http://www.cataract.cc

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