Reviews

Strung Out, Transmission.Alpha.Delta (Fat Wreck Chords, 2015)

By Carlos Ramirez | 3.4.2015

Here's some of the best guitar work you'll ever hear on a melodic punk album.

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Tuxedo, Tuxedo (Stones Throw Records, 2015)

By Carlos Ramirez | 3.2.2015

If you love R&B and disco with lush production, this might be your favorite new album.

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King Woman, Doubt (The Flenser, 2015)

By Carlos Ramirez | 2.25.2015

Former Whirr vocalist's new group blends doom metal crunch with ethereal elegance.

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Ruby the Hatchet, Valley of the Snake (Tee Pee Records, 2015)

By Carlos Ramirez | 2.20.2015

An atmospheric riff rock journey you won't soon forget.

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Sabertooth Zombie, Human Performance IV (Twelve Gauge Records, 2015)

By Carlos Ramirez | 2.19.2015

Hardcore punk + stoner rock = guitar riff party time.

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The Problems, The Problems (Wardance Records, 2014)

By Carlos Ramirez | 2.6.2015

Former Hell No singer gets his hardcore on.

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Soul on Fire - The Life and Music of Peter Steele, by Jeff Wagner (FYI Press, 2014)

By Carlos Ramirez | 1.28.2015

Turning back the history pages on one of heavy metal's most misunderstood musicians.

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Rye Coalition, The Story of the Hard Luck 5 (MVD Entertainment, 2015)

By Carlos Ramirez | 1.16.2015

The tale of a Dave Grohl-approved New Jersey rock combo that got jerked around too many times.

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Genesis, Sum of the Parts (Eagle Rock Entertainment, 2014)

By Carlos Ramirez | 1.15.2015

From prog-rock innovators to pop music hitmakers, it's all covered here.

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Into the Black: The Inside Story of Metallica 1991 - 2014, by Paul Brannigan and Ian Winwood (Da Capo Press, 2014)

By Carlos Ramirez | 1.14.2015

Dissecting the last 23 years in the career of the heavy metal giants.

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Leonard Cohen, Live in Dublin (Legacy Recordings, 2014)

By Carlos Ramirez | 12.3.2014

It's all about the lyrics, man!

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Perpetual Conversion: 30 Years & Counting in the Life of Metal Veteran Dan Lilker, by Dave Hofer (Handshake Inc., 2014)

By Carlos Ramirez | 12.1.2014

Nuclear Assault, S.O.D., Brutal Truth, Anthrax? It's about time this guy gets his due!

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Jeff Beck, Jeff Beck: Live in Tokyo (Eagle Rock Entertainment, 2014)

By Carlos Ramirez | 11.21.2014

The guitar guru sets fire to Japan with new band.

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Herbie Hancock: Possibilities, by Herbie Hancock with Lisa Dickey (Viking Adult, 2014)

By Carlos Ramirez | 11.6.2014

The influential jazz pianist pours his life out onto the pages of a new book.

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Eric Clapton, Planes, Trains and Eric (Eagle Rock Entertainment, 2014)

By Carlos Ramirez | 10.27.2014

Tour documentary captures searing live performances, life on the road with the guitar icon.

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At the Gates, At War with Reality (Century Media, 2014)

By Carlos Ramirez | 10.20.2014

The most anticipated heavy metal album in years finally arrives.

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Deep Purple with Orchestra, Live in Verona (Eagle Rock Entertainment, 2014)

By Carlos Ramirez | 10.17.2014

The heavy metal elder statesmen class up the joint with a little help from their friends.

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I'm the Man: The Story of That Guy From Anthrax, by Scott Ian with Jon Wiederhorn (Da Capo Press, 2014)

By Carlos Ramirez | 10.13.2014

The thrash metal innovator doesn't hold anything back in his new book.

Reviews

Strung Out, Transmission.Alpha.Delta (Fat Wreck Chords, 2015)

Tuxedo, Tuxedo (Stones Throw Records, 2015)

King Woman, Doubt (The Flenser, 2015)

Ruby the Hatchet, Valley of the Snake (Tee Pee Records, 2015)

Sabertooth Zombie, Human Performance IV (Twelve Gauge Records, 2015)

The Problems, The Problems (Wardance Records, 2014)

Soul on Fire - The Life and Music of Peter Steele, by Jeff Wagner (FYI Press, 2014)

Rye Coalition, The Story of the Hard Luck 5 (MVD Entertainment, 2015)

Genesis, Sum of the Parts (Eagle Rock Entertainment, 2014)

Into the Black: The Inside Story of Metallica 1991 - 2014, by Paul Brannigan and Ian Winwood (Da Capo Press, 2014)

Leonard Cohen, Live in Dublin (Legacy Recordings, 2014)

Perpetual Conversion: 30 Years & Counting in the Life of Metal Veteran Dan Lilker, by Dave Hofer (Handshake Inc., 2014)

Jeff Beck, Jeff Beck: Live in Tokyo (Eagle Rock Entertainment, 2014)

Herbie Hancock: Possibilities, by Herbie Hancock with Lisa Dickey (Viking Adult, 2014)

Eric Clapton, Planes, Trains and Eric (Eagle Rock Entertainment, 2014)

At the Gates, At War with Reality (Century Media, 2014)

Deep Purple with Orchestra, Live in Verona (Eagle Rock Entertainment, 2014)

I'm the Man: The Story of That Guy From Anthrax, by Scott Ian with Jon Wiederhorn (Da Capo Press, 2014)

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