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New Heavy Metal Sub-Genre: GaGa Metal

Author:Andrew the intern | Mar 9 2010 4:30PM

There are countless metal sub-genres out there. Terms like “blackened folk metal” or “technical jazz-influenced death metal” get thrown around like crazy.


Filed Under: Video

Where Are They Now? Elastica, PUSA, White Zombie and More

Author:Alan Cross | Mar 8 2010 8:00AM

As someone who spends a lot of time thinking and writing about music history, I often get frustrated when tracking down the current whereabouts of artists from the past.


Filed Under: Essential Reading

The Best And Worst Things Ever! (of the week) - 03/05/10

Author:Adam Morrison | Mar 5 2010 5:20PM

This week: no one died. Also: real vocal$ v$ lip-syncing, and someone didn't plan something out very well.


Filed Under: WTF?

In Defence of Nickelback: Let the Hate Mail Begin

Author:Alan Cross | Mar 5 2010 9:30AM

Last month, there was a Facebook campaign spearheaded by someone named Coral Anne to see if a lowly, anonymous dill could attract more Facebook friends than Nickelback.


Filed Under: WTF?

Anvil Visits Bon Scott's Grave

Author:Alan Cross | Mar 1 2010 4:00PM

Hey, when you're in Australia, you need to see the sights, right?


Filed Under: WTF?

Dancing Baby Video vs Record Label

Author:Adam Morrison | Mar 1 2010 11:40AM

In 2007, Universal Music Group sent a letter demanding that a video of a toddler dancing to Prince's "Let's Go Crazy" be taken down from YouTube.


Filed Under: News

5 Songs You Gotta Hear Today
  1. The Dillinger Escape Plan

    Farewell, Mona Lisa

    Warning to guests with heart conditions: the ride begins as soon as you take your seat, and there ARE twists on the track. Preorder Option Paralysis on your way out.

    Sounds like Psyopus, Botch, Converge
  2. Animals as Leaders

    Tempting Time

    Tosin Abasi makes use of all eight strings on his guitar. Experimental, progressive, and some of the best songwriting in the instrumental metal genre.

    Sounds like Chimp Spanner, Cloudkicker, Scale the Summit with some programming
  3. Bastard Child Death Cult

    Radio Silence

    Ripping, rocking, raging, thrashing, 80s-inspired hardcore punk from Toronto. Band features former members of Monster Voodoo Death Cult, Cancer Bats, Damn 13, Soul Storm, and Hell Yeah F*** Yeah.

    Sounds like Black Flag, Cancer Bats, The Bronx
  4. Monogrenade

    Ce Soir

    C'est le band's cool premier video. The music is sung entirely in French.

    Sounds like the soundtrack to a magical Montreal soir.
  5. The Speaking Tongues

    Run to my Door

    Garage rock plus Mississippi boogie made by two guys in Toronto. Their Wild Sound CD is both "newly mastered" and "fully bad ass."

    Sounds like The White Stripes, Black Keys, John Lee Hooker