Eclectic Vibes

by Andrew Frey

Reviews From: Metal
Volbeat - Rock The Rebel/Metal The Devil

Volbeat - Rock The Rebel/Metal The Devil

Volbeat
Rock The Rebel/Metal The Devil
Label: Mascot Records

If the Misfits were playing through Pantera’s equipment, I suspect it would sound something like this. Danish, thrashy, hard-edged punk metal with a clean crooner on vocals and some vintage style rock infarctions. Awesome!

Volbeat WebsiteVolbeat Wiki

Vulgar Pang - The Memoirs of Don Juan Gacy

Vulgar Pang - The Memoirs of Don Juan Gacy

Vulgar Pang
The Memoirs of Don Juan Gacy
Label: Rock Garden

Appleton hosts this powerful and intense metal force. Whether pleading, crooning or powering out, the raspy clean vocals lead the way for a display of amazing musical diversity and depth.

Vulgar Pang Website

Zimmers Hole - When You Were Shouting at the Devil

Zimmers Hole - When You Were Shouting at the Devil

Zimmers Hole
When You Were Shouting at the Devil
Label: Century Media

Ironic and humorous, yet top notch death metal featuring Strapping Young Lad members and ultra prolific drummer Gene Hoglan. Hilarious PSA by Nathan Explosion from Dethklok.

Zimmers Hole WebsiteZimmers Hole Wiki

Company Band - Sign Here, Here, and Here

Company Band - Sign Here, Here, and Here

Company Band
Sign Here, Here, and Here
Label: Venture Capital Records

A four song aperitif to announce the formation of this sludge/stoner rock super-group. They are Neil Fallon (Clutch), Jess Margera (CKY), James Rota (Fireball Ministry), Jason Diamond (Puny Human) and Dave Bone. Because of Fallon‘s distinct vocals, it sounds a bit like Clutch. Time will tell what their tongue in cheek corporate sound evolves into.

The Company Band WebsiteThe Company Band Wiki

Madeoutofbabies - The Ruiner

Madeoutofbabies - The Ruiner

Madeoutofbabies
The Ruiner
Label: The End Records

Flecks of industrial and dirge metal are taunted and disrupted with waves of harsh a-tonal melodic contradictions and moody female vocals. The pummeling complexities almost overwhelm their creative rage.

Madeoutofbabies Website

Testament - The Formation of Damnation

Testament - The Formation of Damnation

Testament
The Formation of Damnation
Label: Nuclear Blast Records

Continuing to build on their impressive 25 year career with this vibrant neck-wrecking thrash blast from the past. Lyrically it is driven by contemporary issues. The lineup is fantastic and so is their sonic attack.

Testament WebsiteTestament Wiki

Totimoshi - Milagrosa

Totimoshi - Milagrosa

Totimoshi
Milagrosa
Label: Volcom Entertainment

Valliant variations of texture, rhythm and raw emotional fortitude underscored by gravitational guitar playing and a sinister urgency propel the output of this Bay Area based and proudly Latin outfit to another dimension.

Totimoshi WebsiteTotimoshi Wiki

Hydrogyn - Deadly Passions

Hydrogyn - Deadly Passions

Hydrogyn
Deadly Passions
Label: DR2 Records

Smart, sexy, determined and connected (they scored a Pepsi gig off their demo!), this well fueled metal outfit struts their stuff with a stunning female presence in front and a furious musical appeal in tow.

Hydrogyn Website

Lauren Harris - Calm Before The Storm

Lauren Harris - Calm Before The Storm

Lauren Harris
Calm Before The Storm
Label: DR2 Records

Surprisingly tame, straight forward and stereotypical “chick” rock from the daughter of legendary Iron Maiden bassist, Steve Harris. I was really hoping for a lot more.

Lauren Harris WebsiteLauren Harris Wiki

Leatherwolf - New World Asylum

Leatherwolf - New World Asylum

Leatherwolf
New World Asylum
Label: Self Released

Megadeth meets Metal Church in this surprisingly good thrash attack throwback. With Mustain-like vocals and kick ass catchy riffs n chops this release will certainly stress my neck well into the future.

Leatherwolf WebsiteLeatherwolf Wiki

Neverdie - no ROCK uN ROLLed

Neverdie - no ROCK uN ROLLed

Neverdie
no ROCK uN ROLLed
Label: Club NEVERDIE Records

Generally cheeky and heavily sample-induced dance music from Club Neverdie, the most famous (and highest grossing) virtual nightclub in the world. Neverdie also happens to be the avatar of multi-talented singer/songwriter John Jacobs who is at the forefront of this new wave of nightlife entertainment.

Neverdie Website

Opiate For The Masses - Manifesto

Opiate For The Masses - Manifesto

Opiate For The Masses
Manifesto
Label: Century Media

Well-promoted, catchy commercial pop metal. I guess if you listen to that there hard rock radio, you will have built up a tolerance to this type of music. I grew up on metal, but I cannot stand how ho-hum metal has generally become. Blugnuts!

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