Hardcore, Punk & Heavy Metal > Agnostic Front Hardcore, Punk & Heavy Metal

I Wanna Destroy the Passerby

Advantages: Punk roots still hold their own.
Disadvantages: Lacks any kind of originality or self-worth.

The most recent album from New York hardcore punks Agnostic Front continues to mix angry punk rock with shouty hardcore, and as but one of a seemingly endless number of similar-sounding albums having been released every year for the last couple of decades, it brings nothing new to the scene apart from some new material of Agnostic Front sounding like themselves. The whole album is based on fast, riff-heavy songs with multiple, moshable 'breakdowns' ...
...bass drums in a clicking frenzy that again permits the drummer to avoid having to put any thought into what he's doing. But of course, this is still punk first and foremost; a genre that has no delusions of Rimsky-Korsakov. All the same, I found 'Warriors' to be a largely disappointing, or at best entirely bland experience, lacking the intensity that I can just about stomach from their contemporaries such as Sick of it All, and still apparently ...

Frankingsteins 06.06.2008 · Read full review
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Review of Warriors - Agnostic Front

Toxity

Advantages: Very great group of Heavy Metal
Disadvantages: N/A

...Shavo Odadjian Vocal: Serj Tankian Toxicity were created in 2002 Sond quality of Toxicity is great. Lyrics are to good . Toxicity value for money is very cheap so you should buy this because in shop it is much more expensive . Something more about this CD Toxicity . Tracks are fawless . Lyrics are great you . Originality of this group is very great they don't copy anything they are true heavy metal monsters. When you listen them you can't stop you ...

QuenTys 25.11.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Toxicity - System Of A Down

First and best

Advantages: Original, Interesting
Disadvantages: Some song can seem a little similar

This was back before the lead singer Dave Williams died, and they have gone downhill since. This album is very raw and heavy, but was unlike other bands at the same time. The biggest hit from this album was track 2 'Bodies'. This song is very aggressive but also catchy and original. This album doesn't have a single song that i dislike, this may be due to the fact that there is a strong element that is consistent between such as the guitar sounds. ...

seemewheelie 15.11.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Sinner - Drowning Pool

The turning point

Advantages: Original, Quality recording, Amazing Lyrics
Disadvantages: None

For me this is the point at which megadeth turned from good to amazing. There is not a song on this album that i dislike, but for me the best tracks are 'Skin O' My Teeth', 'Symphony Of Destruction' and 'High Speed Dirt'. At this point in Megadeths career they had the best line up yet, which was Dave Mustaine, David Ellefson, Marty Friedman and Nick Menza. This album was so much more than i ever thought Megadeth was capable of, and is a must have ...

seemewheelie 15.11.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Countdown To Extinction - Megadeth

Consistent High Energy Album

Advantages: Catchy, High Energy, Poetic
Disadvantages: Not the best vocals

...the California based punk legends and will probably always be my favorite Ranicd album. It is consistently catchy and energizing from the first song to the last, and definately contains some of their best hits such as "Time Bomb" and "Ruby Soho". The lyrics are meaningful and nostalgic, commemorating lost friends, fun times with past band members, and memories of growing up together. Tim Armstrong, the lead singer and main songwriter, shows himself ...
...as "As Wicked" and "Junkie Man" which both tell stories of people living tough lives. While a stunning voice had never been one of Tim's strengths, the catchy chorus lines and poetic lyrics seem to make up for anything lacked in vocals and he still manages to carry a tune. His raspy voice almost seems fitting as he sings of gritty life in the city and the hardships of growing up. In conclusion, if you enjoy good songwriting or are looking for a fun ...

NowhereKid22890 13.11.2009 · Read full review

Review of And Out Come The Wolves - Rancid