http://www.roughedge.com Rough Edge reviews three new CDs each day in the hard rock, heavy metal and punk rock genres. en-us http://roughedge.com/images/remainlogohhp.gif http://www.roughedge.com For more CD Reviews, visit roughedge.com. http://www.roughedge.com/cdreviews/d/distorsis.htm Jampacked with extended instrumental interludes brazen with swirling guitars and tribal percussion sandwiched in between a bevy of gritty guitars and beefy bass. Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:03:00 EDT http://www.roughedge.com/cdreviews/d/distorsis.htm http://www.roughedge.com/cdreviews/d/dope.htm#no This CD is well worth the four year wait. I cue up Dope when I want to demolish a bad day and this disc quickly delivered me. Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:02:00 EDT http://www.roughedge.com/cdreviews/d/dope.htm#no http://www.roughedge.com/cdreviews/e/exlilia.htm Frankly, they are more loud than heavy. Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:01:00 EDT http://www.roughedge.com/cdreviews/e/exlilia.htm http://roughedge.com/cdreviews/r/rumpelstiltskingrinder.htm Rumpelstiltskin Grinder merges classic metal aspects with a blistering delivery on the 10-track "Living for Death, Destroying the Rest." Mon, 15 Jun 2009 12:03:00 EDT http://roughedge.com/cdreviews/r/rumpelstiltskingrinder.htm http://roughedge.com/cdreviews/g/gauntlet.htm "What Doesn't Kill Us" is just what you hoped it would be: Balls to the wall heavy metal from start to finish. Mon, 15 Jun 2009 12:02:00 EDT http://roughedge.com/cdreviews/g/gauntlet.htm http://roughedge.com/cdreviews/r/redhotchilipeppers.htm#by If you listen to this CD with an open mind don't let the word "mainstream" sneak in there. Mon, 15 Jun 2009 12:01:00 EDT http://roughedge.com/cdreviews/r/redhotchilipeppers.htm#by http://roughedge.com/cdreviews/g/griefofwar.htm "Worship" is 45 minutes of thrash metal that dares not stray from the tried-and-true formula of Metallica's classic "Kill 'Em All." Sun, 14 Jun 2009 12:03:00 EDT http://roughedge.com/cdreviews/g/griefofwar.htm http://roughedge.com/cdreviews/g/geist.htm The band never flags, raging through each track with furious guitar flailing that's almost punk rock style backed with a powerful and fast-paced rhythm section. Sun, 14 Jun 2009 12:02:00 EDT http://roughedge.com/cdreviews/g/geist.htm http://roughedge.com/cdreviews/w/warbringer.htm Warbringer kick you in the head with some of the most instantly likable thrash this side of 1987. Sun, 14 Jun 2009 12:01:00 EDT http://roughedge.com/cdreviews/w/warbringer.htm http://roughedge.com/cdreviews/b/bronzecolorado.htm Ten solid tracks of stoner-edged hard rock that brings to mind veteran classic hard rock bands like L.A. Guns and modern bands like Wolfmother. Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:03:00 EDT http://roughedge.com/cdreviews/b/bronzecolorado.htm http://roughedge.com/cdreviews/b/billyclubsandwich.htm Despite this release's short length, there's no shortage of aggression or BCS' trademark sense of humor. Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:02:00 EDT http://roughedge.com/cdreviews/b/billyclubsandwich.htm http://roughedge.com/cdreviews/b/babylonmysteryorchestra.htm A stunning piece of work no matter how you look at it considering it's the voice, musical talent and ideas of one man: Sidney Allen Johnson. Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:01:00 EDT http://roughedge.com/cdreviews/b/babylonmysteryorchestra.htm http://roughedge.com/cdreviews/m/misery.htm You have undoubtedly heard this kind of fist pumping material done by more talented bands. Sun, 31 May 2009 12:06:00 EDT http://roughedge.com/cdreviews/m/misery.htm http://roughedge.com/cdreviews/g/greatwhite.htm Not the cheesy hard rock album I expected but was instead was slower, seemingly more heartfelt music. Sun, 31 May 2009 12:05:00 EDT http://roughedge.com/cdreviews/g/greatwhite.htm http://roughedge.com/cdreviews/g/geisha.htm A dissonant post hardcore offering boldly veering into parts unknown Sun, 31 May 2009 12:04:00 EDT http://roughedge.com/cdreviews/g/geisha.htm http://roughedge.com/cdreviews/j/junglerot.htm Long Standing death metal veterans Jungle Rot deliver another hard-hitting album Sun, 31 May 2009 12:03:00 EDT http://roughedge.com/cdreviews/j/junglerot.htm http://roughedge.com/cdreviews/h/handtohand.htm Often surprises with its killer guitar riffs, its decidedly hardcore vocals and its surprise twists and turns. Sun, 31 May 2009 12:02:00 EDT http://roughedge.com/cdreviews/h/handtohand.htm http://roughedge.com/cdreviews/e/enslaved.htm this squad's psychedelic rock meets black metal approach takes Pink Floyd into the catacombs for a swirling sojourn into lands discovered by the likes of Opeth. Sun, 31 May 2009 12:01:00 EDT http://roughedge.com/cdreviews/e/enslaved.htm http://roughedge.com/cdreviews/t/devintownsend.htm Townsend really knows how to craft a song and "Ki" has some really great tunes. Mon, 25 May 2009 12:06:00 EDT http://roughedge.com/cdreviews/t/devintownsend.htm http://roughedge.com/cdreviews/v/valientthorr.htm The music is in your face from start to finish. Mon, 25 May 2009 12:05:00 EDT http://roughedge.com/cdreviews/v/valientthorr.htm http://roughedge.com/cdreviews/x/xterra.htm There are standout parts here, but very few whole songs that really impressed me. Mon, 25 May 2009 12:04:00 EDT http://roughedge.com/cdreviews/x/xterra.htm http://roughedge.com/cdreviews/b/burialhordes.htm This is rather typical black metal from Greek band Burial Hordes. Mon, 25 May 2009 12:03:00 EDT http://roughedge.com/cdreviews/b/burialhordes.htm http://roughedge.com/cdreviews/b/bangcamaro.htm Sounding gargantuan yet retaining a feel as if they were unearthed from the recesses of the Sunset Strip. Mon, 25 May 2009 12:02:00 EDT http://roughedge.com/cdreviews/b/bangcamaro.htm http://roughedge.com/cdreviews/c/joecoffee.htm Some tracks sound like what you'd expect if Van Morrison, Frank Sinatra or Bruce Springsteen sang punk. Mon, 25 May 2009 12:01:00 EDT http://roughedge.com/cdreviews/c/joecoffee.htm http://roughedge.com/cdreviews/c/coveredcall.htm Most of "Money Never Sleeps" is pure 80s metal / AOR that's just a little slicker than bands like Axe but not quite as slick as the big radio hits of Bon Jovi. Wed, 6 May 2009 12:03:00 EDT http://roughedge.com/cdreviews/c/coveredcall.htm http://roughedge.com/cdreviews/c/lesclaypool.htm This music is classic Claypool. Wed, 6 May 2009 12:02:00 EDT http://roughedge.com/cdreviews/c/lesclaypool.htm http://roughedge.com/cdreviews/s/shortsharpshock.htm This brazen affair masterfully combines the devastating brevity of SOD, DRI, and Municipal Waste and is essential for those who love to live in the fast lane. Wed, 6 May 2009 12:01:00 EDT http://roughedge.com/cdreviews/s/shortsharpshock.htm http://roughedge.com/cdreviews/r/redliner.htm Redliner have some potential for sure and some times they unlock it for all to hear. Mon, 20 Apr 2009 12:03:00 EDT http://roughedge.com/cdreviews/r/redliner.htm http://roughedge.com/cdreviews/s/slavior.htm "Slavior" is an entertaining album by a very talented band but it may not be what you're expecting. Mon, 20 Apr 2009 12:02:00 EDT http://roughedge.com/cdreviews/s/slavior.htm http://roughedge.com/cdreviews/r/rageagainst.htm#evil Tom Morello's guitar deserves more accolades that I could ever give. Mon, 20 Apr 2009 12:01:00 EDT http://roughedge.com/cdreviews/r/rageagainst.htm#evil http://roughedge.com/cdreviews/c/cauldron.htm This Canadian trio, who formed from the ashes of the mighty Goat Horn, do an excellent rendition of the 80s metal vibe. Sun, 19 Apr 2009 12:09:00 EDT http://roughedge.com/cdreviews/c/cauldron.htm http://roughedge.com/cdreviews/c/capricorns.htm UK instrumental metal menaces Capricorns inject an undercurrent of visceral volatility into their latest sludgy sojourn. Sun, 19 Apr 2009 12:08:00 EDT http://roughedge.com/cdreviews/c/capricorns.htm http://roughedge.com/cdreviews/s/sos.htm This is a CD that's got a little bit of everything, from Motorhead's locomotive speed to the Ramones punk rock attitude to the daring styles of bands like Black Flag and the Melvins. Sun, 19 Apr 2009 12:07:00 EDT http://roughedge.com/cdreviews/s/sos.htm http://roughedge.com/cdreviews/p/papsmear.htm Armed with a feral thrash metal attack that always appeared to be on the brink of falling apart, this band combines blistering speed, sneering vocals, whammy bar antics, and lyrical discourse taken straight from the playbook to comprise their style. Sun, 19 Apr 2009 12:06:00 EDT http://roughedge.com/cdreviews/p/papsmear.htm http://roughedge.com/cdreviews/p/polyphonicspree.htm Although The Polyphonic Spree isn't my cup of herbal tea, it may be yours if you're into Bowie and The Beatles and the sound those bands emitted during their altered states of awareness. Sun, 19 Apr 2009 12:05:00 EDT http://roughedge.com/cdreviews/p/polyphonicspree.htm http://roughedge.com/cdreviews/p/psychostick.htm Psychostick continues to be the most fun band in rock'n'roll with "Sandwich," twenty-four tracks that will have you banging your head while you laugh your ass off at the same time. Sun, 19 Apr 2009 12:04:00 EDT http://roughedge.com/cdreviews/p/psychostick.htm http://roughedge.com/cdreviews/l/lick.htm With its haunting, siren-like vocals, biting guitar, driving bass lines and wild but controlled drum work, "No Love" is a fascinating listen throughout. Sun, 19 Apr 2009 12:03:00 EDT http://roughedge.com/cdreviews/l/lick.htm http://roughedge.com/cdreviews/s/seance.htm This is old school thrash mixed with early death metal, not far off from prime Kreator and Slayer. Sun, 19 Apr 2009 12:02:00 EDT http://roughedge.com/cdreviews/s/seance.htm http://roughedge.com/cdreviews/l/linkinpark.htm "Meteora" is almost "Hybrid Theory" Part Two Sun, 19 Apr 2009 12:04:00 EDT http://roughedge.com/cdreviews/l/linkinpark.htm http://www.roughedge.com/cdreviews/g/g3.htm Where else can you get the three most prolific guitar players, let them tune, and then let them play to a sold out show in Tokyo, Japan? Wed, 8 Apr 2009 12:09:00 EDT http://www.roughedge.com/cdreviews/g/g3.htm http://www.roughedge.com/cdreviews/g/guillotine.htm Melding blistering speed, groovy riffs, and disciplined rhythms, there's a whole lot of Kreator and Exodus in these guy's bag of tricks. Wed, 8 Apr 2009 12:08:00 EDT http://www.roughedge.com/cdreviews/g/guillotine.htm http://www.roughedge.com/cdreviews/l/leverage.htm The music is strong throughout and the addictive hooks are make each song identifiable. Wed, 8 Apr 2009 12:07:00 EDT http://www.roughedge.com/cdreviews/l/leverage.htm http://www.roughedge.com/cdreviews/m/mastodon.htm#crack Smart music full of gloom, doom, death and despair. "Crack the Skye" connects on so many levels and that's what makes this one of the best CDs I have listened to this year. Wed, 8 Apr 2009 12:06:00 EDT http://www.roughedge.com/cdreviews/m/mastodon.htm#crack http://www.roughedge.com/cdreviews/p/pro-pain.htm Yet another durable release from an always reliable unit with some unexpected aural surprises making perfect fits into their punishing paradigm. Wed, 8 Apr 2009 12:05:00 EDT http://www.roughedge.com/cdreviews/p/pro-pain.htm http://www.roughedge.com/cdreviews/m/mastodon.htm#leviathan I've listened to this disc over and over to get this review written and I think I'll spin it again right now. It's that good! Wed, 8 Apr 2009 12:04:00 EDT http://www.roughedge.com/cdreviews/m/mastodon.htm#leviathan http://www.roughedge.com/cdreviews/g/ghostlimb.htm If you're looking for a well-balanced mesh of velocity and rage, Ghostlimb brings it Wed, 8 Apr 2009 12:03:00 EDT http://www.roughedge.com/cdreviews/g/ghostlimb.htm http://www.roughedge.com/cdreviews/g/victorgann.htm Performing all lead, rhythm and bass guitar here, Victor Gann delivers a tour de force. Wed, 8 Apr 2009 12:02:00 EDT http://www.roughedge.com/cdreviews/g/victorgann.htm http://www.roughedge.com/cdreviews/k/korn.htm#see I may not be shaking my hips to their new sound but I'll give them thumbs up for this release. Wed, 8 Apr 2009 12:01:00 EDT http://www.roughedge.com/cdreviews/k/korn.htm#see http://roughedge.com/cdreviews/t/tystnaden.htm The good news is that "In Our Eye" ends as strongly as it begins. So, despite the fact much of it sounds alike, this is still a very satisfying listen. Wed, 1 Apr 2009 12:09:00 EDT http://roughedge.com/cdreviews/t/tystnaden.htm http://roughedge.com/cdreviews/t/trenches.htm A trajectory of dynamic metal which conveys a forward-thinking yet focused mindset that fans of Zao, Deftones, and Cult of Luna will have no problem embracing. Wed, 1 Apr 2009 12:08:00 EDT http://roughedge.com/cdreviews/t/trenches.htm http://roughedge.com/cdreviews/t/tribulation.htm This is definitely a band with some potential, they just need to gather everything together and be able to bring all they can to every song on the album. Wed, 1 Apr 2009 12:07:00 EDT http://roughedge.com/cdreviews/t/tribulation.htm http://roughedge.com/cdreviews/r/rosstheboss.htm This album is bound to please longtime fans, yet its exaggerated title and overall redundancy (especially for non-fans) yields an unremarkable listen for those who aren't down for a batch of dude in loincloth style metal. Wed, 1 Apr 2009 12:06:00 EDT http://roughedge.com/cdreviews/r/rosstheboss.htm http://roughedge.com/cdreviews/r/realbeeasys.htm Every now and then a band comes along and makes their mark and the Real Be Easys have etched a place for me. Wed, 1 Apr 2009 12:05:00 EDT http://roughedge.com/cdreviews/r/realbeeasys.htm http://roughedge.com/cdreviews/r/rhino.htm I don't think they accomplished much at all on this disc. Wed, 1 Apr 2009 12:04:00 EDT http://roughedge.com/cdreviews/r/rhino.htm http://roughedge.com/cdreviews/i/idolsaredead.htm Idols are Dead play a tight style and they give a good attempt at fusing heavy, blood-pumping riffs with some pop sensibilities. Wed, 1 Apr 2009 12:03:00 EDT http://roughedge.com/cdreviews/i/idolsaredead.htm http://roughedge.com/cdreviews/i/intronaut.htm Intronaut remains a hulking beast of a band that rivals Gojira and Meshuggah in terms of unabashed heaviness, only now their multi-faceted display is sharper and more adventurous. Wed, 1 Apr 2009 12:02:00 EDT http://roughedge.com/cdreviews/i/intronaut.htm http://roughedge.com/cdreviews/d/destinationoblivion.htm This is my favorite Destination: Oblivion album thus far. Wed, 1 Apr 2009 12:01:00 EDT http://roughedge.com/cdreviews/d/destinationoblivion.htm