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Nothington – Roads, Bridges & Ruins
Posted Jan. 4, 2010, 1:53 p.m.
In what might be an early contender for "Most Improved Band of the Year," Nothington brings us their second studio album, Roads, Bridges & Ruins. ... read more
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Thrice – Beggars
Posted Dec. 29, 2009, 10:40 p.m.
The release of Thrice's latest album, Beggars came as a big surprise to a lot of fans for a couple reasons. One reason is because ... read more
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Lipona – Pigeonholed
Posted Dec. 22, 2009, 5:51 a.m.
In what's already been a solid year for punk releases, Lipona's new self-released EP, Pigeonholed might fall under the radar to most listeners but if ... read more
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After the Fall – Fort Orange
Posted Dec. 12, 2009, 12:10 a.m.
As far as melodic punk goes, After the Fall are very good at what they do. They play a fast, aggressive style of punk that's ... read more
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Black Cobra – Chronomega
Posted Nov. 23, 2009, 7:58 p.m.
Black Cobra have quite an impressive sound considering they're only a two-piece band consisting of a guitarist and drummer. The duo consisting of Jason Landrian ... read more
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Baroness – Blue Record
Posted Nov. 16, 2009, 8:24 p.m.
Much like their previous full-length, Red Album, Baroness' follow-up, Blue Record has been hyped quite a bit by the metal community. Red Album saw Baroness ... read more
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Skeletonwitch – Breathing the Fire
Posted Nov. 6, 2009, 12:05 a.m.
Skeletonwitch's name is known fairly well among the metal community. The band won a lot of new fans over with their sophomore record and Prosthetic ... read more
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Strung Out – Agents of the Underground
Posted Oct. 28, 2009, 10:29 p.m.
Strung Out's Blackhawks Over Los Angeles was a record that had a lot of ups and downs. The album showcased the band's improving musicianship and ... read more
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The Swellers – Ups and Downsizing
Posted Oct. 18, 2009, 1:46 p.m.
The Swellers decision to sign to Fueled By Ramen Records was very confusing to say the least. Many were expecting them to sign to a ... read more
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Every Time I Die – New Junk Aesthetic
Posted Oct. 14, 2009, 2 p.m.
There's always a lot of different opinions surrounding the band Every Time I Die. A lot prefer the more chaotic, unpredictable sound they had in ... read more
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Trigger Effect – Dare to Ride the Heliocraft
Posted Oct. 6, 2009, 10:59 p.m.
When first opening this record, I glanced at the cover art, track titles, and album length and made the assumption that this band must sound ... read more
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Municipal Waste – Massive Aggressive
Posted Sept. 28, 2009, 2:13 a.m.
Municipal Waste's popularity blew up in 2007 with The Art of Partying, an album with almost every song revolving around drinking, partying, or just having ... read more
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Banner Pilot – Collapser
Posted Sept. 24, 2009, 2:32 p.m.
Banner Pilot's last album, Resignation Day earned them a lot of praise among punk fans. To me, I thought it was a very solid album ... read more
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Water & Bodies – Water & Bodies
Posted Sept. 22, 2009, 11:16 p.m.
One of the newest bands to come out of Portland, Water & Bodies are looking to make an impact in the music world. Despite only ... read more
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For.The.Win. – The Black & The Blue
Posted Sept. 21, 2009, 1:25 a.m.
The Bay Area has always been known for producing some great punk acts. One up-and-coming band is the newest addition to the Asian Man family, ... read more
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Over Stars and Gutters – Consider This Your Curse
Posted Sept. 14, 2009, 12:12 a.m.
The whole Midwestern punk sound is something you either love or hate. I, personally love most of the main bands that have come from this ... read more
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In the Red – Volume 2
Posted Sept. 8, 2009, 3:54 p.m.
California's In the Red always fell under the radar to me until I decided to listen to vocalist/guitarist, Mike Hale's latest solo album, Lives Like ... read more
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The Sorely Trying Days – Survival Mode
Posted Sept. 7, 2009, 10:54 p.m.
I knew next to nothing about this band before checking out this album but the fact that they are "recommended for fans of: Dinosaur Jr., ... read more
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The Golden Age – Unlock Yourself
Posted Sept. 1, 2009, 11:18 p.m.
Panic Records has been on quite a roll as of late. Releasing great records from Final Fight, Outrage, Make Do And Mend, and a 7" ... read more
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Have Nots – Serf City USA
Posted Aug. 25, 2009, 9:17 p.m.
The disbanding of Boston punk groups Stray Bullets and Chicago Typewriter led to the formation of the band Have Nots. Sometimes, stronger bands are formed ... read more
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Chuck Ragan – Gold Country
Posted Aug. 20, 2009, 8:55 p.m.
When Hot Water Music vocalist/guitarist, Chuck Ragan released Feast or Famine, it took a lot of fans by surprise. There have been a lot of ... read more
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Death By Stereo – Death is My Only Friend
Posted Aug. 16, 2009, 10:42 p.m.
Before I start this review, let's have a little history lesson. Death By Stereo began their careers by releasing two very solid hardcore albums (If ... read more
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American Steel – Dear Friends and Gentle Hearts
Posted Aug. 14, 2009, 3:45 a.m.
After returning from a five year hiatus in 2007, American Steel released Destroy Their Future, which may have been their strongest release yet. It showed ... read more
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Against Me! – The Original Cowboy
Posted Aug. 14, 2009, 3:39 a.m.
I feel a bit silly for reviewing this since it's basically just the original versions of songs from my favorite Against Me! album, As the ... read more
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Dear Landlord – Dream Homes
Posted Aug. 12, 2009, 11:55 p.m.
Too much hype is something that can kill a band in the end of things because there's a good chance that said band never lives ... read more
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The Hold Steady – A Positive Rage
Posted Aug. 11, 2009, 5:15 a.m.
When it comes to live albums, it has to be a band I love or a band that puts on a spectacular live show for ... read more
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Strung Out – Prototypes and Painkillers
Posted Aug. 11, 2009, 5:13 a.m.
Currently recording their eighth studio album, California punk quintet, Strung Out decided to put together this little compilation album full of b-sides, rarities, alternate takes, ... read more
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Black Hell – How the Rest was Lost
Posted Aug. 2, 2009, 11:01 p.m.
Venture deep into the desert of the Southwest and you'll find Black Hell, a doom metal quartet featuring ex-members of Wellington and Unruh who have ... read more
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Mike Hale – Lives Like Mine
Posted July 28, 2009, 9:30 p.m.
In the Red frontman Mike Hale recently made the decision to be a musician full-time and he's been very busy at work considering that his ... read more
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The Red Baron – My First Love
Posted July 23, 2009, 4:56 p.m.
Christian hardcore isn't exactly my thing but I was willing to give The Red Baron's debut album, My First Love, a fair, unbiased listen only ... read more
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North Lincoln – Midwestern Blood
Posted July 21, 2009, 11:16 a.m.
Most bands that are signed to No Idea Records have a sound that's usually expected from them. That, of course, being raw punk rock with ... read more
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The Number Twelve Looks Like You – Worse Than Alone
Posted July 16, 2009, 3:54 p.m.
The Number Twelve Looks Like You have always been a very unorthodox band to say the least. They've been trying something new with each album ... read more
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Dinosaur Jr. – Farm
Posted July 7, 2009, 11:40 p.m.
This may be going out on a limb here, but Dinosaur Jr.'s reunion album in 2007, Beyond was one of the best albums of said ... read more
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Shook Ones – The Unquotable A.M.H.
Posted July 2, 2009, 4:31 p.m.
Now on their third album, Shook Ones already have a pretty solid reputation. After the melodic hardcore masterpiece that was Facetious Folly Feat, I thought ... read more
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Anchor Down – Steel to Dust
Posted July 2, 2009, 12:02 a.m.
It's always great to find all of these new breeds of punk bands coming about lately. There have been so many that I've found out ... read more
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We're All Broken – Blacktop Cry
Posted June 28, 2009, 3:37 p.m.
We're All Broken's name may sound familiar to you because they've opened for a lot of big names like Thursday, Minus the Bear, and The ... read more
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Alexisonfire – Old Crows/Young Cardinals
Posted June 25, 2009, 4:41 p.m.
I've always considered Alexisonfire one of the "better bands" in the whole "post-hardcore" scene or whatever you want to call it. However, their last album, ... read more
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Anti-Flag – The People or The Gun
Posted June 24, 2009, 1:16 a.m.
It takes a lot for me to completely lose faith in some of my favorite bands, and I came pretty close to completely giving up ... read more
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Empty Promise – Start from the Ground
Posted June 17, 2009, 3:22 p.m.
Austria, the home of some of my ancestors and one of my favorite finds of the year, Empty Promise. This four-piece melodic punk band definitely ... read more
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Samothrace – Life's Trade
Posted June 11, 2009, 2:21 p.m.
Doom metal is something that's an acquired taste; either you're a fan of it or you're not, and those who are fans of it will ... read more
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Old Man's Child – Slaves of the World
Posted June 10, 2009, 12:21 a.m.
It's been about four years since the last Old Man's Child record and it seems we've been waiting forever for it. The current Dimmu Borgir ... read more
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Zao – Awake?
Posted June 1, 2009, 2:34 p.m.
There once was a time where Zao were a great Christian metalcore that stood out among their peers. Back in the 90's, they created a ... read more
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Moving Mountains – Foreword
Posted May 28, 2009, 9:04 p.m.
Moving Mountains' Foreword may only be a four-song EP but they bring everything to the table and showcase their full abilities on this brief piece ... read more
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One Win Choice – Define/Redefine
Posted May 27, 2009, 12:42 a.m.
Don't you love finding new punk bands? I sure do, which is why I was stoked to find out about New Jersey's One Win Choice ... read more
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Miseration – Your Demons ~ Their Angels
Posted May 27, 2009, 12:40 a.m.
Former Scar Symmetry vocalist Christian Älvestam has left said band to focus more on his other project, Miseration. Miseration is also a melodic death metal ... read more
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Green Day – 21st Century Breakdown
Posted May 22, 2009, 1:07 a.m.
Green Day are at a point in their careers where they can basically do anything. Almost all of their fans from the Gilman Street days ... read more
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Gallows – Grey Britain
Posted May 18, 2009, 1:29 a.m.
After landing a million-pound record deal with Warner Bros., a lot of the punks were expecting Gallows' follow-up to Orchestra of Wolves to go in ... read more
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Warbringer – Waking Into Nightmares
Posted May 14, 2009, 9:18 p.m.
A little over a year has passed since the release of Warbringer's debut album, War Without End, an album which was solid, but didn't really ... read more
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NOFX – Coaster
Posted May 13, 2009, 12:05 a.m.
Currently on album number twelve, NOFX have become content with a certain sound that seems to represent their careers. That, of course, would be straight-forward ... read more
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Silversun Pickups – Swoon
Posted May 6, 2009, 3:31 p.m.
It didnt take long for Silversun Pickups to become a hit with listeners anywhere. Their debut album, Carnavas, spawned two top-ten singles and their 2009 ... read more
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Living With Lions – Dude Manor (Reissue)
Posted April 29, 2009, 1:02 a.m.
Dude Manor was originally released two years ago on Black Box Recordings in Canada but it's now being re-released on their new label, Adeline Records ... read more
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Tigers Jaw – Tigers Jaw
Posted April 21, 2009, 12:45 a.m.
Everyone in the indie music world seems to be aiming for their own distinct sound and the Pennsylvanian quintet Tigers Jaw are just another mere ... read more
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Razor of Occam – Homage to Martyrs
Posted April 20, 2009, 12:38 a.m.
Blackened thrash metal has been getting a lot more popular recently with bands like Skeletonwitch and Toxic Holocaust getting more recognition as of late. Like ... read more
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Two Tongues – Two Tongues
Posted April 13, 2009, 12:33 a.m.
When the news of Max Bemis (Say Anything) and Chris Conley (Saves the Day) collaborating to create Two Tongues was announced, many were expecting stellar ... read more
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Mastodon – Crack the Skye
Posted April 9, 2009, 11:38 p.m.
It's really hard to place Mastodon into one genre. Yes, they are mainly a metal band but what sub-genre? Sludge metal? Progressive metal? Groove metal? ... read more
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The Blackout Argument – Remedies
Posted March 31, 2009, 4:46 p.m.
Germany's The Blackout Argument are one of the many new hardcore acts being spawned in the scene today. In their short career as a band, ... read more
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The Loved Ones – Distractions
Posted March 26, 2009, 10:18 p.m.
The Loved Ones' popularity took off quite a bit last year with the release of Build & Burn. This had the band taking a more ... read more
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Propagandhi – Supporting Caste
Posted March 24, 2009, 4:37 p.m.
Canadian punk rockers Propagandhi have undergone many changes in the past few years. For one, they now have a second guitarist known as David "The ... read more
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Lamb of God – Wrath
Posted March 16, 2009, 3:19 a.m.
Virginia metalheads Lamb of God have been a very inconsistent band as of late. They struck gold six years ago with their sophomore effort, As ... read more
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Thursday – Common Existence
Posted March 9, 2009, 1:34 a.m.
I always love it when bands make each album different from the last one. Which is why I love Thursday, each of their albums have ... read more
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