 | HAND OF DOOM: live in los angeles: black sabbath tribute - This eight-song, everything-hanging-out, live disc of Black Sabbath covers features former Hole/Smashing Pumpkins bassist, Melissa Auf Der Maur (taking a rare turn on lead vocals), ex-Wallflowers drummer Pedro Yanowitz (currently with Money Mark) & Queens of the Stone Age's Nick O singing the Dio lead on "The Mob Rules." Ripping it up from track to track, this is one festering album you don't want to miss.  |
 | SYX: a cold breath of what it takes - It doesn't get much better than this- alternative metal that will completely and totally knock you off balance, leaving you with only their rock solid hooks to hang on to. Sporting Mudvayne, Tool, Nothingface, Slipknot, Korn, Linkin Park, Cold Trapt and System of a Down in their tool box of influences, they construct a sound that can be described as no less than epic, shattering, raw and emotionally explosive. But lest you think a crashing sound like theirs equals clumsy songwriting, these guys, straight off the bat, kick off the album with tight, powerful songcraft to deliver their sheer emotional frenzy. Music that literally roars.  |
 | UNJUST: glow - For those who covet every Deftones, Dredg, Faith No More, and Glassjaw release, here's your new habit. Unjust is a soaring sweeping band gaining recognition by the night for their huge sound and expansive style that not only rips up the Metal genre but puts a notable stamp on the Emo one as well, Although they are quite gifted at crashing and pummeling the senses,they also have a knack for knowing when to bring it down and sculpt a little drama; you might call them the masters of build. Highly recommeded for hard, dark rock and alt. metal connoisseurs. |
 | TRUTH CELL: hurajan - Extremely politically charged, aggressive music best played as LOUD as your stereo will allow. For fans of the ANGRY metal genre, this midwest band is a must hear. Truth Cell has a loyal following of devotees who will attest to the contagious nature of their well crafted, intricate, and militant songs. They have played with the big names in this arena too: Hatebreed, Pro-Pain, and Andrew W.K. are just a few.  |
 | BENT.: brotherhood of want - Heavy progressive rock bordering on the realms of alternative metal, this Seattle band colors outside the lines, gets up on the wrong side of the bed and drives on the left side of the road. Give it a spin.  |