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Soundgarden Unleash New Single ‘Been Away Too Long’
What a fitting title for Soundgarden's brand new single, since for all intents and purposes, they had 'Been Away Too Long.' Diehard fans of the Seattle band have missed them for the past several years, and while the reunion, live performances and 'Avengers' song 'Live to Rise' have been rad and appr…
‘Down IV, Part 1 – The Purple EP’ – Review
Six songs from Down are better than a full album of tunes from many other bands. The title of the band's new EP, 'Down IV, Part 1 - The Purple EP,' is incredibly long for an extended play, but it's what's on the inside that counts.The quintet makes efficient use of the …
10 Best Soundgarden Songs
The best Soundgarden songs are culled from the band's lengthy and rich history, as they formed all the way back in 1984 and achieved an incredible measure of commercial success during the grunge heyday in the 1990s. The combination of gnarly riffage, pulsating rhythmic dexterity and Chris Cornell's …
Hatebreed Finish Tracking New Album
It's a busy time in Hatebreed's world. The band just finished the tracking process on their forthcoming full-length, which is the proper follow up to 2009's self-titled effort, and will proceed with mixing. Hatebreed produced the platter, with assists from Josh Wilbur, who lists bands like Lamb of G…
Down Offer Advance Stream of New Release ‘Down IV Part I – The Purple EP’
Down will drop 'Down IV Part I - The Purple EP,' a six-song set, on Sept. 18, and in advance of the release they are offering a full stream via Billboard.com. The band has made no secret of the fact that they plan to follow it with three more EPs, which begs the question. Why aren't they releasing f…
As I Lay Dying Deliver Sweaty, Moshy Video for New Song ‘A Greater Foundation’
As I Lay Dying, 'A Greater Foundation'
No. 30: As I Lay Dying, ‘Forever’ – Top 21st Century Metal Songs
Metalcore bands were a dime a dozen in the '00s, but San Diego's As I Lay Dying are one of the standouts of the genre for a myriad of reasons. The anthemic 'Forever,' from 2003's 'Frail Words Collapse,' is a showcase of all the elements that propelled AILD to massi…
No. 29: Shadows Fall, ‘Thoughts Without Words’ – Top 21st Century Metal Songs
Shadows Fall killed 'em all with 2000's 'Of One Blood,' establishing their thrashy, three-tiered vocal sound. But they polished, perfected and mastered it on 2002's 'The Art of Balance,' especially with 'Thoughts Without Words.'
No. 13: Pantera, ‘Revolution Is My Name’ – Top 21st Century Metal Songs
Pantera were working on their third decade together when they dropped 'Reinventing the Steel' in 2000, which would go on to be their final album, although they (and we) didn't know it at the time. 'Revolution Is My Name' was emblematic of everything metal fans loved about Pa…
10 Best Deftones Songs
Deftones have perfected the quiet-loud dynamic in hard rock. They expertly mesh frontman Chino Moreno's love of PJ Harvey and guitarist Stephen Carpenter's Meshuggah worship in their songs. Those two forces collide in Deftones music, which is often dubbed "alternative metal...