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Slayer's pop album..sort of

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...Born Of Fire 10. Seasons In The Abyss Slayer are one of the most popular thrash metal bands around, never reaching the heights of bands like Metallica or even Megadeth, yet over 15 years after their first album they are still there plugging out the records. Seasons in the abyss marked the end of their more commercial releases, following on from the relatively accessible South of Heaven, Seasons, followed in the same ‘almost commercial’ ...
...Mask and the title track Seasons in the Abyss mark a much more melodic, ‘tuneful’ Slayer, which didn’t go down to well with the aforementioned members of the fanbase but allowed their music to become more accessible and even receive airplay on MTV. Called a sell-out album, Seasons in the Abyss spawned a single which was itself a multi-million dollar affair, filmed in the Egypt and with the express intention of receiving the aforementioned ...

wampyrii 28.09.2000 · Read full review
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Review of Seasons In The Abyss - Slayer

As you go insane, you go insane.

Advantages: american thrash at it's peak.
Disadvantages: none

Oh what a record. It brings back so many memories hearing an album like this after so many years, and still finding it terrific. Actually nowadays Slayer is one of the few bands that I was listening in my era of metal devotions that not only I still can listen to, but furthermore make me realize that music is music after all. It can be good, it can be bad. End of the story. Returning to our subject now, Slayer is considered by every metalhead that ...
...movement, that took place in the early 80's, along with bands like Metallica, Anthrax and Megadeth. Their first two albums "Show no mercy" and "Hell awaits(what a title!)" are pure straightforward thrash metal with ultra fast tempos by the immature at the time Dave Lombardo and the obsession with the occult regarding the lyrics, and also the look. In 1987 things changed drastically for the band, as producer Rick Rubin(don't ask me who he is!!) took ...

kafouroutsos 10.02.2006 · Read full review
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Rage Against The Machine Album Review

Advantages: Hard, unconventional rock
Disadvantages: An acquired taste

Rap-Metal group Rage Against the Machine released their self-titled debut album in 1992, but the music is just as relevant today as it was back then. Songs like 'Take the Power Back' and 'Freedom' are about individual exploitation by the cultural, social, and political systems in society, and how the people must be willing to rise up and overcome such oppression. You may have also recently heard about the small matter of 'Killing in the Name' beating ...
...when you first listen to Rage is that they mean business. The whole album is intended to provide voice to the silent minority: Those individuals that feel neglected and abused are given hope through the band's resonant, unashamed, confrontational expression. Guitarist Tom Morello's anomalous riffs, rhythmic special effects and extended tapping techniques were some of the most powerful sounds to come from a guitar in that era, and remain unchallenged ...

andycarrington 22.12.2009 · Read full review
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Captain Morgans Revenge

Advantages: Pirate metal just rules
Disadvantages: one iffy song

Alestorm Captain Morgans Revenge Alestorm are a pirate metal band from Perth, Scotland. Captin Morgans Revenge was released last year (2008) with Napalm records. The Band Christopher Bowes - Lead/Backing Vocals, Keyboards, Tin Whistle Gavin Harper - Lead/Rhythm/Acoustic Guitars, Jew's Harp, Additional Drums, Tambourine; Backing Vocals Dani Evans - Bass Guitars Migo Wagner - Session Drums; Backing Vocals The band are awesome pirate metal is one great ...
...Track Two Captain Morgans Revenge 5/5 This is a brilliant track, infact it is better than brilliant! I love the guitarring its really catching and the drums are excellent. Lyrics are immense and stick in your head 'So have no fear and dont look back the afterlife awaits' I love that line espesially I dont know why. The track in itself is just indescribable to be honest, its probably one of the best songs I have heard from this band. Track Three The ...

rockchick2k7 07.12.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Captain Morgan's Revenge - Alestorm

My favourite album

Advantages: Unique and Brilliant consistancey of good tracks
Disadvantages: Old fashion looking album design

Normally im into Children of Bodom, Slipknot, BFMV and alot more of the screamo bands. But the Avenged Sevefold have a truly unique style, the vocalist is amazing. I bought this album, and loved it. I think the best on the album is The beast and the harlot. I truly love this band and cannot wait until their next tour. The consistancy of the tracks is also very good with tracks like afterlife, bat country, Blinded in chains, MIA and gunslinger deserving ...

slayer1293 05.12.2009 · Read full review
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Review of City Of Evil (Parental Advisory) [PA] - Avenged Sevenfold