END YEAR REVIEW: Personal Best Albums Of 2011

Here are my best albums of 2011, with all the great releases it was hard to narrow it down to just 10 albums so i picked the ones that i remembered the most.10. Bury Your Dead - Mosh N RollIt's safe to say this band totally redeemed itself with the return of vocalist Mat Bruso and a return to their old style, which is what most fans really wanted i think.In my personal opinion that nu metal shit from ''It's Nothing Personal'' ruined this band, like...

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REVIEW: Keeping Secrets - The Last Transmission

Band: Keeping SecretsAlbum: The Last TransmissionRating:Buy: iTunes BigCartelTracklisting:1. Mayday! Mayday!2. Chris West3. Hollywood4. The Last Transmission5. Crisis of Faith 6. Number 6If you haven't heard of Keeping Secrets and you are a fan of the electronic/post-hardcore genres, you're really missing out! From first listen this band has captivated audiences like no band in the Seattle area in quite awhile (myself included). When my friend,...

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REVIEW: Like Moths to Flames - When We Don't Exist

Band: Like Moths To FlamesAlbum: When We Don't ExistBuy: Amazon iTunesRating: 4/5Tracklisting:1. The Worst In Me2. GNF3. No Hope4. You Won't Be Missed5. Faithless Living6. Your Existence7. Trophy Child8. My Own Grave9. Something To Live For10. Real Talk11. Praise FeederLike Moths to Flames, from Columbus, OH is one of those metal bands that was out there making a name for themselves long before they were discovered. When I first heard them back...

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INTERVIEW: Andrew Wilson of Dancing With Paris

So we were approached with the opportunity to interview the band Dancing With Paris from Toronto. Here's that interview with guitarist Andrew Wilson:First of all, I want to thank you guys for taking the time out of your busy schedules to do this interview for us.No problem guys, we always will find the time to answer any questions that people have about the band or for advice of sorts. You're getting ready to go on tour with Famous Last Words on...

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REVIEW: Struc/Tures - Divided By

Band: StructuresAlbum: Divided ByRating: 4/5Buy: Amazon iTunesTracklist:1. At Las[t]2. Hydroplaning3. Encounter...4. Paralyzed____5. In Pursuit Of6. Clockwork (feat. Alex Erian of Despised Icon and Kevin McCaughhey of Ion Dissonance)7. Relapse;Signs (feat. Frankie Palmeri of Emmure)8. Tunnel Vision9. I.N.T.E.N.T.10. /Canadian 5-piece progressive metal outfit Structures is a band that was out there making a name for itself long before they inked...

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REVIEW: The Life & Death of A Plea For Purging - A Plea For Purging

Band: A Plea For PurgingAlbum: The Life & Death of A Plea For PurgingRating: 5/5Buy: Amazon MerchNowTracklisting:1. The Life2. Music City3. Heart of a Child4. Miss Fortune5. My Song (feat. Chad Johnson of HUNDREDTH)6. Skin & Bones7. Room for the Dead8. A Fight for Peace9. Hell at Our Backs10. Words Misread11. Hands & Feet12. Living the Dream13. The Death (feat. Chad Urich of Venia)14. The Setting SunNow before I review this album, you...

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Finders Keepers - Fourth Quarter Comeback: REVIEW

Band: Fourth Quarter Comeback (Facebook)Album: Finders KeepersRating: 5/5Buy: iTunes1. When I Fall2. All I Know3. New York, New York4. Finders Keepers5. You and IIf you're a fan of bands like Motion City Soundtrack and New Found Glory, Fairfax, VA's Fourth Quarter Comeback is definitely a must for you! This band is yet more proof that pop/punk is NOT dead and will never be! The band's debut EP, Finders Keepers, is a must-have for any pop/punk fan...

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EP - We, The Reflection: REVIEW

Band: We, The Reflection (Facebook)Album: 2011 EPRating: 4/51. Hope(s)2. Reflection(s)3. Ambition(s)4. Departure(s)You don't hear very many good metalcore bands out there anymore, so when I was approached with the opportunity to review Wallingford, CT's We, The Reflection's new EP, I was highly hopeful. Not for nothing, this band brings something to the table that has been missing in metalcore for a good while now. What's that, you may ask? Originality,...

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REVIEW: I Kill Giants- Let It out

https://www.facebook.com/pages/I-Kill-Giants/149981718396618 Rating: 4/5Fusing jazz and punk elements, Boston MA's, I Kill Giants are in a form, one of the most talented bands I have ever heard. This band has 295 likes on Facebook. That is absolutely appalling, and they rightfully deserve more. I have never quite heard a sound this unique before. Their jazz influenced sounds are so dynamic. They just released their debut ep, Let It...

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Interview: NEW YORK RIVALS

https://www.facebook.com/newyorkrivals Well this week I had the pleasure to talk to the guys in NEW YORK RIVALS, an Rock/Indie group out of Brooklyn. The band has some great sounds and a lot of Nirvana and Smashing Pumpkins roots, and they just wrapped up their newest self titled album, and we're stoked to talk with these guys! Lets get to it! Dave: Okay, first of all, introduce yourselves, and give us a brief history...

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Outlaws & Prodigals EP - Kiros: REVIEW

Band: Kiros (Facebook)Album: Outlaws and Prodigals EPBuy: iTunes AmazonRating: 4/51. Outlaws and Prodigals 2. Desperation Calls3. Outlaw and Prodigals (Acoustic)Kiros are a breath of fresh air to the Christian rock scene. Whereas most Christian rock bands tend to want to cover old hymns and worship songs, Kiros isn't like the rest. Their new 3-song EP, Outlaws and Prodigals is 2 tracks of original music that shares the message of Christ in a fun...

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Revenge EP - Girl On Fire: REVIEW

Band: Girl On Fire (Facebook)Album: Revenge EPBuy: iTunesRating: 3/51. Revenge2. Tragic Ending3. Medicate4. Secret Lies5. Close Your EyesUp-and-Coming rock band Girl on Fire from Seattle, WA have just recently released their debut EP, Revenge on Hollywood Waste. The vocals on the EP are reminiscent of Chester Bennington of Linkin Park and wiL Francis of Aiden. The guitars are fast, heavy and angry and the drum beats are explosive and crashing. It...

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Awakening - Blessthefall: REVIEW

Band: Blessthefall (Facebook)Album: AwakeningRating: 5/5Buy: iTunes Amazon01. Awakening02. Promised Ones03. Bottomfeeder04. I’m Bad News, in the Best Way05. The Reign06. 40 Days…07. Bones Crew08. Don’t Say Goodbye09. Undefeated10. ‘Till the Death of Me11. Flatline12. Meet Me at the GatesFrom their humble beginnings in 2003 with Craig Mabbitt and the release of His Last Walk until now, Blessthefall has always been a force to be reckoned with. Since...

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Skeletonwitch- Forever Abomination REVIEW Band: Skeletonwitch Album: Forever Abomination Genre: Blackened Thrash Metal/Death Metal Buy: iTunes/Official Store Rating: 4.5/5 Tracklisting: 1. This Horrifying Force (the Desire To Kill) (4:10) 2. Reduced To The Failure Of Prayer (2:52) 3. Of Ash And Torment (2:55) 4. Choke Beyond Betrayal (2:36) 5. Erased And Forgotten (2:24) 6. The Infernal Resurrection (2:52) 7. Rejoice In Misery (2:47) 8. Cleaver...

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Forefathers EP - Forefathers: REVIEW

Band: Forefathers (Facebook)Album: Forefathers - EPBuy: iTunes Official StoreRating: 5/51. Dust Mending2. Arrows in the Water3. The Rejuvenation Chamber4. Pirates5. The NurturerIf you like good hardcore music and can't seem to find any newer bands that suit that need, look no further! Kentucky's own Forefathers take anger and aggression to otherworldly levels with crushing vocals, shredding guitars, and explosive drum beats! Channeling pure...

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REVIEW: The Sons Of Katie Elder- The Eye Of The Beholder

Rating: 4/5 Facebook What is in a name? In today's society, a lot. That's exactly what you get from Bronx, NY's The Sons Of Katie Elder. Fusing Metal/Hardcore, these guys have a great sound. Their debut Ep, The Eye Of The Beholder, is a testament to their hard work and dedication to make great music. In this review, I'll take a look at the 5 song Ep, pick out my favorite tracks and give some things I feel could be better. Are...

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Radiosurgery - New Found Glory: REVIEW

Band: New Found Glory (Facebook)Album: RadiosurgeryBuy: Amazon iTunes1. Radiosurgery2. Anthem for the Unwanted3. Drill It in My Brain4. I'm Not the One5. Ready, Aim, Fire!6. Dumped7. Summer Fling, Don't Mean a Thing8. Caught in the Act9. Memories and Battle Scars10. Trainwreck11. Map of Your BodyIf you're a fan of the pop-punk genre, New Found Glory is all but a new name to you. With 6 albums under their belt, half of which were certified Gold...

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Molotov Solution - Insurrection - REVIEW

Molotov SolutionInsurrectionGenre: DeathcoreFacebook BUY HERETracklist Sin & SacrificeInjustice For AllThe Final HourThe Blood of TyrantsDivide & ConquerInsurrectionCruor ViaticusProphetic IllusionsCollapseSignalsRise Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE ...

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