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-Raz- has written the following articles:
Sevendust - Next
Sevendust… I remember that name from the depths of the nu-metal realm. Wonderful. This is surely gonna be a comeback record from they who have sold four millions records already over their career. Either that or it’s gonna be a piss poor attempt at a progression of the scene they were once so a part of.»
Gogol Bordello - Gypsy Punks [Underdog World Strike]
Super-Slavs, Gogol Bordello have burst out of the New York underground with their third album and it is a corker. Eugene Hutz is the ringleader of they who have chosen to meld a Russian gypsy folk-punk megamix before your ears. On record the crazy Ukrainian sounds like he’s drunk in charge of a record contract. And I like it.»
Tricky Nixon - Tricky Nixon
Swaying gently out of Manchester on a pop-riddled frenzy of Pixies dust, Tricky Nixon finally give us the debut release we’ve been waiting for.»
Disco Ensemble - First Aid Kit
Finnish rock music may well conjure up images of faux-goth wannabes, such as The Rasmus, or uber-metal overlords like Children of Bodom but there is a middle ground. Let’s just hope that Disco Ensemble venture over to these fair shores sooner, rather than later.»
Fightstar - Grand Unification Part 1
Obviously you’ve heard it done in a million other songs. Obviously you’ve heard it done better in a hundred thousand other songs. But it’s still ok. Isn’t it...»
HIM - Dark Light
Having endured a decade-long ascendancy to the level of hysteria they can now command, His Infernal Majesty – or HIM as they are better known – can hardly be accused of being fly-by-nights or not having worked their way to the top... This was a band that had the potential to be remembered as one of the great heavy rock bands of our time but their pop-metal phenomenon will not last.»
My Chemical Romance vs Marmaduke Duke
This week I have found myself at opposing ends of the theatre circuit both geographically (in London, naturally) and in terms of capacity, first watching the emo bombast of My Chemical Romance within the splendid surrounds of Brixton Academy and more recently witnessing the explosive anarchy of Marmaduke Duke at the Water Rats. Which of the bands was the best?!? Who can say for sure? Me! Obviously.»
Johnny Truant, Alexisonfire at London Astoria 2 formerly Mean Fiddler, Thu 27 Oct
Alexisonfire are emo. Dreadfully rehashed, but not refurbished, emo. They have the singer and the screamer. That is about it. Johnny Truant were great, though.»
Amplifier - The Astronaut Dismantles HAL
With an encouraging recent trend in British heavy rock being that of the psychedelic, Amplifier have returned, giving their take on the scene with The Astronaut Dismantles HAL.»
Jackie O - Between Worlds Of Whores & Gods
Coming at you like a full on JSBX love-in, Manchester's Jackie O arrives with a fuzzbox, blues-inflicted fiend of a record. »
Johnny Truant - In The Library Of Horrific Events
For all the talk of all the best heavy music exclusively residing upon those fabled American shores of late, Brighton’s Johnny Truant are here to prove the metal fraternity that the UK can do noisecore and they can do it pretty damn well...»
Oceansize - Everyone Into Position
After the release of their debut, rumour had it that Oceansize would return with a bold collection of tight, hook-laden numbers in a bid to fully capitalise on their standing as one of British rock’s most talented and respected bands. This is not quite the rollercoaster ride one may have expected.»
Bullet For My Valentine - The Poison
In a bold move, the next band of metal warriors from South Wales has made an album to rival their illustrious neighbours. With a bit of luck and hard work, we will be hearing awe-inspiring heavy metal breakdowns courtesy of Bullet For My Valentine for many years to come. Keep your fingers crossed.»
Circa Survive - Juturna
In an interesting change from the norm, a resoundingly emo album has emerged with a definite level of song writing and talent submerged within. Circa Survive have successfully combined some quite dastardly pop sensibilities with an ethic and resonance worthy of any indie kid’s anti-pop stance...»
The Lucky Nine - True Crown Foundation Songs: Hymns Of History & Hidden Ritual
Lauded as something a bit more than just a side project or super group, The Lucky Nine features members of top British rock acts A, Hundred Reasons and (the now defunct) Cable...»
Gay For Johnny Depp - Blood: The Natural Lubricant (An Apocalyptic Adventure Beyond Sodom And Gomorrah)
Most straight men will have either wondered, prompted or otherwise, which of the male fraternity they would ‘do’. Invariably my answer is, “Maybe Brad… or Johnny… errr, dunno… none of them? ARGH!!! Don’t touch me, Mike!”»
Millencolin play gigs for rucksacks
Millencolin are to rock out this Autumn on an Eastpak-sponsored UK tour...»
Opeth - Ghost Reveries
Opeth are not only the ultimate Swedish prog-doom merchants of recent years but also one of the most important heavy rock bands around today, having arguably never released a bad album. This ought to be the epic soundtrack to the bleakest, most mysterious Fantasy Fiction they never made a film of.»
27 - Holding On For Brighter Days
Floating across your stereo like a butterfly-kissed English summer afternoon comes the breathtaking new album from Boston's 27. Get dumped; buy this.»
Fear Factory - Transgression
Fear Factory have always divided metal opinion. Some have loved them, while others have hated them. That ability to annihilate friendships is what some consider being a great band's most important facet. I, however, have just never been too sure what to make of them. It is unclear whether Fear Factory can truly recover from this disappointment. Only time will tell if this band descends into a sad and irreversible fable of parody.»
Within Temptation - The Silent Force
I have heard much acclaim afforded to these Dutch goth-rockers over recent months. Swimming in the same vein as Lacuna Coil and Nightwish, Within Temptation make powerful, epic, female-fronted operatic metal...»
27, Twin Zero - 27:00
Recorded to the marvellously artful 27:00 minutes precisely, this is the split release collaboration between the mellow, female-led trio 27 and the atmospheric metal collective Twin Zero. Both bands' various facets brought together have created a wonderful alliance here.»
Emanuel at Manchester Academy 2 (formerly MDH), Tue 23 Aug
Kentucky’s answer to emo-rock, Emanuel, stumble onto stage in good health and heart blustering an energetic and vibrant appeal across the crowd of young punks.»
We Are Scientists at Manchester Bierkeller, Mon 22 Aug
We Are Scientists make quirky and interesting songs that infiltrate the very darkest recesses of your plagued mind. This band will shortly be found in a music chart near you. Fact.»
Reuben Do Fast, Dangerous In-Store Signings
Recently recovered from rocking the UK throughout June, British nu-grungers Reuben are ready to promote their new album with another tour and a string of handy in-store signing sessions.»
Every Time I Die - Gutter Phenomenon
Every Time I Die have returned with their fourth album, primed with vocal coaching for their stomping hardcore plunder as well as sharp, nifty refrains such as: “Hey there, girls! I’m a cunt!” They will all be singing it without the knowledge of how good this band used to be.»
Live 8? Not so great
It has been but five weeks since Live 8. I thought this a reasonable time period to wait before reminding people about Africa.»
Finch - Say Hello To Sunshine
Three years ago Finch were one of the first to burst on to and out of the screamo scene. Showing this increased intricacy in their song writing and a new restraint and unpredictabilit must be a wise move for while their previous album sold very well, the market is now saturated with the syrupy screamo that Finch sold circa 2002. There has been much bated breath for this new album and there will surely be a love/hate reaction to this material.»
Clutch - Robot Hive / Exodus
The mighty Clutch release their seventh studio album, Robot Hive/Exodus, and heralds a welcome return of their inimitable southern, funky-blues, stoner rock...»