26 posts tagged “album”

Looking ahead

Sep 29, 2009
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while listening to Hatebreed's S/T album. It's hardcore for the hardcore and I'm looking forward to their Dallas stop this coming November. I already bought my ticket, now I just need to buy a new mouthpiece because I'm going to be in the pit the entire night. Go buy the new album set to hit stores later today!

That is all.

Album review: For the lions

May 25, 2009
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With 18 tracks (23 total) available, the latest album from metalcore band Hatebreed will not disappoint the most diehard fan. With a second album to hit stores later this year (think late September, early October timeframe) will be more than enough to hold the fans at bay. The band returned to their roots and released a tribute of sorts to the bands (picking various songs) that helped influence and forge their aggressive style.

It's only fitting that they cover "Hatebreeders" from the Misfits. Other songs (which equally kick ass) are "Escape" by Metallica, "Ghosts of War" from Slayer, "Supertouch/Shitfit" by Bad Brains, and "Life is Pain" by Negative Approach to name off a few. I'm listening to "Supertouch/Shitfit" right now, it's easily one of my favorites from this album, right up there with "Ghosts of War". There's a small number of songs on this album that I would hit the forward button on my iPhone (or while within iTunes), but for the most part I dig this album. I give this album two sets of metal horns thrown in the air!

The bonus tracks include live performances from Hatebreed's stop in Dallas, playing at the Palladium Ballroom. I've been to a few of these performances. I remember the bands 2004 stop off at Trees in Deep Ellum. That was my first live show and I've been as diehard as they come ever since. You can always find me in the pit where all the action is during their shows. This photo is from the show at the Palladium Ballroom with front man Jamey Jasta.

Cheers

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Another favorite from the vault

Apr 21, 2009
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While enjoying my day off, I was just lounging around my apartment all day. That's right, I haven't set foot outside even though the high today was 88 degrees! I know, I should've been outside taking in the fresh air and enjoying the feeling of the sun hitting my skin while out and about. Hell, even a drive across town would've been more productive given what all I did (or in this case didn't) do as the day progressed. I wanted to listen to something classic, something that I hadn't listened to in some time and while browsing my music collection, I came across this. "To live is to die" from Metallica's "...And Justice For All" album.

The song is 9:48 seconds long, but you lose track of time just listening to it. Check out the Wiki entry (under the song title link) to read more on the background of the song. There are few lyrics in the song, but they're memorable none the less.

"When a man lies, he murders some part of the world
These are the pale deaths which men miscall their lives
All this I cannot bear to witness any longer
Cannot The Kingdom of Salvation take me home?"

Rather than mess with YouTube in finding the video, I'll just post the mp3.

To Live Is To Die

Metallica

There is no better tribute than this song for Cliff Burton.

Cheers

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Vox Hunt: The Last Song

Dec 15, 2008
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Share the last song you listened to.

Slipknot - 'Til We Die (Full Song)

'Til We Die (Bonus Track) From the album All Hope Is Gone 2008

Lyrics:

My friends are all hurting from moments and regrets and charity laced with a lie
And still we keep hoping, to fix all the defects and strengthen these seminal ties
We go on together for better or worse, our history is to real to hate
Now and forever we stay until morning, and promise to fight for our fate

'Til we die
'Til we die

The start of the journey is every bit worth it, I can't let you down anymore
The sky is still clearing, we're never afraid and the consequence opens the door
I've never stopped trying, I've never stopped feeling like family is much more than blood
Don't go on without me, the piece that I represent complements each and every one

'Til we die
'Til we die

We won't be forgotten, we'll never give in
This war we've acheived has allowed us to win

'Til we die
'Til we die

My last true confession will open your eyes, I've never know trust like the nine
Let it be spoken, let it be screamed, they'll never ever take us alive

'Til we die
'Til we die

We won't be forgotten, we'll never give in
This war we've acheived has allowed us to win

Carry on
Carry on

We'll never be broken, we won't be denied, our war is the pressure we need to deny
We'll never be broken, we won't be denied, our war is the pressure we need to deny

'Til we die
'Til we die

We won't be forgotten, we'll never give in
This war we've acheived has allowed us to win

Carry on
Carry on

We'll never be broken, we won't be denied, our war is the pressure we need to deny

'Til we die
'Til we die
'Til we die

We won't be forgotten, we'll never give in
This war we've acheived has allowed us to win
We'll never be broken, we won't be denied, our war is the pressure we need to deny

Dead Memories

Nov 19, 2008
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Dead Memories

There's one scene that really sticks out in this video. Where the vocalist #8 (Corey), meets up with #0 (Joey) and he's surrounded by women but his hands are branches. This reminds me of Titus, which is the ULTIMATE revenge play made into a movie. I won't spoil that, just make it a point to watch that movie after reading the play of course.

Gematria (The Killing Name)

Nov 1, 2008
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Gematria [The Killing Name]

Slipknot

The second track on Slipknot's newest release "All Hope is Gone". The song is called "Gematria (The Killing Name)" and it's one I've been listening to more and more lately. Listen to the lyrics (or read them) and tempo of the song.

Cheers \m/

All nightmare long

Sep 23, 2008
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All Nightmare Long

Metallica

I still can't get enough of this album. Hands down, "All nightmare long" is one of my favorites off the new album. I really dig the tempo changes.

Redemption

Sep 8, 2008
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Redemption

...and Metallica has earned it! Pay no attention to the last album cycle and that attempt to polish the turd that was St. Anger. Metallica was able to collectively reach down and do a gender check and in the process produced an album that will closely rival "Justice" in the eyes of this fan. The latest album is "Death Magnetic", and I dig it! I can't stop listening to it. The official release is in 4 days. Go get it and listen to Metallica reborn.

Check out Valerae's post on Metallica and video. I'm STILL listening to the album... holy hell! Metallica did the right thing in bringing Rick Rubin on board for this project, it's paid off. When the album hits do yourself a favor and buy it! I'm listening to "All nightmare long"... WHOA! The intro is brutal, it makes the listener (in this case me) want to just jump into that mosh pit and take up residence. The tempos change constantly which shows that the band has not slowed down since their early Alcoholica days. "Suicide and Redemption" reminds me so much of "To live is to die" from the "Justice" album. It's like they took the "shut the fuck up and just play" approach. You know what? It works for me.

I can't say enough things about this album. Words simply can't describe to other Metallica fans other than "Fuck yeah!", this is THE album we've been waiting for as a followup since "Justice" was released back in 1988. I don't care the cost of the ticket(s) when the Metallica tour stops in Dallas, I'M GOING! My faith in the band has been restored, I worried that this album was going to totally suck. I'm glad that I was wrong. So yeah, I can admit that all the while I'm banging my head to the metal goodness that is "Death Magnetic".

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ADDENDUM:

Here's the tracklisting (source: Wikipedia)

"That Was Just Your Life" – 7:08
"The End of the Line" – 7:52
"Broken, Beat & Scarred" – 6:25
"The Day That Never Comes" – 7:56
"All Nightmare Long" – 7:57
"Cyanide" – 6:39
"The Unforgiven III" – 7:46
"The Judas Kiss" – 8:00
"Suicide & Redemption" – 9:57
"My Apocalypse" – 5:01

I wonder how many of these tracks will appear on the next release of Guitar Hero? Oh yeah, it's going to be called Guitar Hero: Metallica.

Throwing those "metal" horns up in the air

Aug 30, 2008
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I picked up Slipknot's latest album "All hope is gone" yesterday but just started playing it. While this album is not nearly as aggressive (so far, just into "Sulfur") as their self titled album released in 1999. It is a step above and beyond their last album "Vol. 3: The Subliminal Verses". One of my favorite tracks (the vid played a big part) is "Psychosocial". So far, so good with this album. I'm already looking forward to the U.S. tour. I'll definitely be in the pit.

Back to the album. The guitar riffs are slightly more aggressive than on Vol. 3, but nowhere near as heavy as those on IOWA which was the darkest album the band managed to release. I'm listening to "Dead Memories", it doesn't quite fit the overall album and sounds like something that Stone Sour (Corey Taylor (vocalist) and James Root (guitarist)) would release on the side. It doesn't sit well with me right now. It doesn't sound like Slipknot. But hell, you have to give some major points to the Knot for updating the masks this album cycle right?

I'm going to keep listening to this album today and slap it on my iPod while I'm on my PC. I recommend this album to any newbie getting started with the Knot. It's a good album to break in any potential "maggot" and then I recommend purchasing the previous albums and build that library.

Slipknot-All Hope Is Gone [Front]

Track listing

".execute." – 1:49
"Gematria (The Killing Name)" – 6:02
"Sulfur" – 4:38
"Psychosocial" – 4:42
"Dead Memories" – 4:29
"Vendetta" – 5:16
"Butcher's Hook" – 4:15
"Gehenna" – 6:53
"This Cold Black" – 4:40
"Wherein Lies Continue" – 5:37
"Snuff" – 4:36
"All Hope Is Gone" – 4:45

Special edition bonus tracks

"Child of Burning Time" – 5:10
"Vermilion Pt. 2" (Bloodstone mix) – 3:39
"'Til We Die" – 5:46

Vox Hunt: Today's Soundtrack

Aug 8, 2008
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Share a song that explains your current state of being.

Pure Hatred

Chimaira

Check out this little jingle. Chimaira (lyrics) opened for Dethklok last month at the House of Blues in Dallas during the DethTour. I had the setting on "repeat" on my iPod today while I was training. I can dig it...

Cheers

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