Hmm...this new site format really doesn't impress me much. It's a little flashier, it has some free downloads, but I don't get some of it...can we not write reviews for albums anymore? All I'm getting is artist review bunk. What's the point of all these changes? Or the rating systems of this site for that matter? They're completely useless when changed so frequently, really glad I wasted my time putting ratings on songs/albums for nothing. I dunno, I know this is still the time for bug's to be found and worked out and what not, but I'm just really not impressed by this change; I smell retirement.
-ZeeDeevel
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It's been a while, but I'll be brief
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I'm just really doing one of these to check out this level system and how it works/if it works. I've done a few reviews in the last week and a half or so, some albums better than others - as she usually goes.
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Threat Signal - Under Reprisal : This band's from Hamilton, Ontario, where I was born and live near still. They're a pretty amazing band, just starting to get big (on tour opening for Soilwork at the moment). They're a good sign for the direction that heavy metal is taking, and if you like Meshuggah or Fear Factory style stuff, this band will probably impress. They have both death and clean vocals and some pretty melodic stuff.
Kalmah - The Black Waltz: Kalmah's mint, this disc is mint. There isn't much else to say, it isn't their best, but definitely worth checking out.
Audioslave - Revelations: Alright, my curiosity got the better of me and I finally got this record. It's actually an improvement on Out of Exile IMO. Got a few decent tunes on it, but I still miss Rage.
The Black Angels - Passover: My bro recommended this band to me, and although it wsan't exactly my cup of tea, it's a great example of Indie and modern pyschadelic music. Nice and trippy, though a little dull.
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I still have a couple more on the way, one from Mr. Bungle that everyone needs to check out. The album alone will change your musical horizons http://www.mp3.com/albums/369879/summary.html
happy listening,
-ZeeDeevel
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Threat Signal - Under Reprisal : This band's from Hamilton, Ontario, where I was born and live near still. They're a pretty amazing band, just starting to get big (on tour opening for Soilwork at the moment). They're a good sign for the direction that heavy metal is taking, and if you like Meshuggah or Fear Factory style stuff, this band will probably impress. They have both death and clean vocals and some pretty melodic stuff.
Kalmah - The Black Waltz: Kalmah's mint, this disc is mint. There isn't much else to say, it isn't their best, but definitely worth checking out.
Audioslave - Revelations: Alright, my curiosity got the better of me and I finally got this record. It's actually an improvement on Out of Exile IMO. Got a few decent tunes on it, but I still miss Rage.
The Black Angels - Passover: My bro recommended this band to me, and although it wsan't exactly my cup of tea, it's a great example of Indie and modern pyschadelic music. Nice and trippy, though a little dull.
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I still have a couple more on the way, one from Mr. Bungle that everyone needs to check out. The album alone will change your musical horizons http://www.mp3.com/albums/369879/summary.html
happy listening,
-ZeeDeevel
Long Weekend Boredom
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It's been a little while since I covered what I'd been up to in reviews, mainly since I've be writting very little since school started again. I can't remember where I left off and what I've mentioned or haven't, so some are gonna have to fly under the radar.
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All That Remains - The Fall of Ideals : this album was pretty great, and if you like any melodic metal at all it should appeal to some part of you. There are some death vocals, but they are complimented nicely by the clean vocals; great guitar hooks here as well.
Alexisonfire - Crisis : Alright, this is a pretty good record for something so mainstream. I gotta admit, this band as grown on me in recent months and the release of this disc only concreted my enjoyment. Check it out.
Stone Sour - Come What(ever) May : This disc is such a major improvement from their self-titled debut. This is pretty nu-metalish and radio-friendly, but there are some really good songs on this record, and Corey is pretty slick.
Amon Amarth - With Odin on Our Side : Alright, so this is my first review from this band, but for good reason. I didn't mind some of the bands earlier work, although it was a bit on the rough side of metal for me. With the new disc, the band has taken a more melodic approach to their viking metal and come up with a brilliant record.
Iron Maiden - A Matter of Life and Death : I'd been waiting a ridiculously long time to hear this disc, and sadly when I finally did I was a tad disappointed. It's a good record and definitely worth checking out, but it's a little dry in comparison to some of the previous new recordings.
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I'm working on a couple more, but I'm going to wait until this leveling bug is cleared of mp3.com (I'm a nerd). If you're bored or looking for new music, check out any of the above.
-ZeeDeevel
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All That Remains - The Fall of Ideals : this album was pretty great, and if you like any melodic metal at all it should appeal to some part of you. There are some death vocals, but they are complimented nicely by the clean vocals; great guitar hooks here as well.
Alexisonfire - Crisis : Alright, this is a pretty good record for something so mainstream. I gotta admit, this band as grown on me in recent months and the release of this disc only concreted my enjoyment. Check it out.
Stone Sour - Come What(ever) May : This disc is such a major improvement from their self-titled debut. This is pretty nu-metalish and radio-friendly, but there are some really good songs on this record, and Corey is pretty slick.
Amon Amarth - With Odin on Our Side : Alright, so this is my first review from this band, but for good reason. I didn't mind some of the bands earlier work, although it was a bit on the rough side of metal for me. With the new disc, the band has taken a more melodic approach to their viking metal and come up with a brilliant record.
Iron Maiden - A Matter of Life and Death : I'd been waiting a ridiculously long time to hear this disc, and sadly when I finally did I was a tad disappointed. It's a good record and definitely worth checking out, but it's a little dry in comparison to some of the previous new recordings.
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I'm working on a couple more, but I'm going to wait until this leveling bug is cleared of mp3.com (I'm a nerd). If you're bored or looking for new music, check out any of the above.
-ZeeDeevel
Trailer Park Boys movie..........................
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So I just got back from seeing the movie on opening night. The only word I can come up with that would be near fitting is "ridiculous". I was extremely impressed, as far as Tv series' turned movies, this one gets a 5/5 in my books.
Not much else to say than that, back to music :)
Not much else to say than that, back to music :)
Alright PETA, now you make me sick.
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For an organization that's supposed to present itself with more class than those it opposes and is supposed to carry some kind of meaningful message, PETA has a pretty big, disrespectful mouth. http://entertainment1.sympatico.msn.ca/PETA+attack+Steve+Irwin/Celebs/Bang/ContentPosting.aspx?isfa=1&newsitemid=BSBS43250&feedname=BANG&show=False&number=0&showbyline=False&subtitle=&detect=&abc=abc
The link above will show the rest of the story, but apparently PETA has decided to wait until Irwin's death to make a target out of him. As far as animal handlers go, Irwin knew what he was doing, loved and respected the animals he worked with, and only helped to promote animal rights. For a life-time (and death) dedicated to this work, he's getting spat on for "taking advantage" of startled animals and producing a false message.
I was with PETA 100% since I found out about the organization, as an animal lover it seemed the only logical decision. This incident has altered my thinking. I still support the majority of the groups work and a continued attempt that increasing animal welfare - however, as of this moment, PETA can eat a d*ck. FIND SOMETHING BETTER TO DO WITH YOUR TIME, and leave the dead in peace.
-ZeeDeevel
The link above will show the rest of the story, but apparently PETA has decided to wait until Irwin's death to make a target out of him. As far as animal handlers go, Irwin knew what he was doing, loved and respected the animals he worked with, and only helped to promote animal rights. For a life-time (and death) dedicated to this work, he's getting spat on for "taking advantage" of startled animals and producing a false message.
I was with PETA 100% since I found out about the organization, as an animal lover it seemed the only logical decision. This incident has altered my thinking. I still support the majority of the groups work and a continued attempt that increasing animal welfare - however, as of this moment, PETA can eat a d*ck. FIND SOMETHING BETTER TO DO WITH YOUR TIME, and leave the dead in peace.
-ZeeDeevel
Rest in Peace Steve Irwin
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Somewhat late at posting this, although I found out a little before this time late last night from a news update. There isn't too much to say, he's all over Tv at the moment so that's doing a good enough job. May he rest in peace, anyone who loves and respects animals to that degree is a good person in my books; seemed like a stand-up guy too.
Not too sure what to play to honour his memory, but I'm thinkin' a little Marley (and the Wailers) and some Sublime. Something about the positive messages and life-loving attitude seem like it would fit nicely.
-ZeeDeevel
Not too sure what to play to honour his memory, but I'm thinkin' a little Marley (and the Wailers) and some Sublime. Something about the positive messages and life-loving attitude seem like it would fit nicely.
-ZeeDeevel
Last weekend of summer, lots of album leaks, etc.
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Well, I guess this is pretty much it for the summer. I can't say I'm too sad to see it go, since I was sorta looking forward to school. Something productive would definitely help things I think.
No new reviews to talk about, haven't really been in the mood but hope to do up a few in the following week until classes start. This isn't too say I'll stop reviewing altogether, but I'm trying to work at a list I had going for some time.
A few more Trivium songs leaked from their new album. One of my few metalcore indulgences, I really think this disc is going to be great. All they get is slack for sounding too much like Metallica now, when before they didn't sound enough like that thrash metal of old...can't win with the metal-elite I suppose.
On the subject of heavy metal, the newest Amon Amarth disc has leaked to non-elite torrent sites, so in otherwords is widely available to check out...providing you're a fan of these Vikings. If anyones interested, it sounds extremely wicked, and a pleasant change from older works (which of course is drawing criticism from the said metal-elite(ests))
Hmm...on a non-metal sidebar, listen to more Sublime.
I plan to check out the newest Audioslave disc (I dunno what sick curiousity is leading me in that direction) so if anyone reading this had heard it, let me know what you think of it.
Anyways, this blog was too long and really had little point, so I'm gonna kill it now.
-ZeeDeevel
No new reviews to talk about, haven't really been in the mood but hope to do up a few in the following week until classes start. This isn't too say I'll stop reviewing altogether, but I'm trying to work at a list I had going for some time.
A few more Trivium songs leaked from their new album. One of my few metalcore indulgences, I really think this disc is going to be great. All they get is slack for sounding too much like Metallica now, when before they didn't sound enough like that thrash metal of old...can't win with the metal-elite I suppose.
On the subject of heavy metal, the newest Amon Amarth disc has leaked to non-elite torrent sites, so in otherwords is widely available to check out...providing you're a fan of these Vikings. If anyones interested, it sounds extremely wicked, and a pleasant change from older works (which of course is drawing criticism from the said metal-elite(ests))
Hmm...on a non-metal sidebar, listen to more Sublime.
I plan to check out the newest Audioslave disc (I dunno what sick curiousity is leading me in that direction) so if anyone reading this had heard it, let me know what you think of it.
Anyways, this blog was too long and really had little point, so I'm gonna kill it now.
-ZeeDeevel
A Prelude to the Weekend
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Ridiculously bored, so posting some random musings/thoughts/music related gibberish. I haven't been doing much reviewing at all lately, my minds been elsewhere, and I suppose I'm trying to get in as much partying as I can before slowing down for school; not a whole lot else to do around here.
I've still been in a pretty metal mood lately, taking time out obviously for other bands (mainly Sublime, The Beatles and Blues Traveler this week) along the way. I got around to doing up a classic death metal band, reviewing At the Gates' Slaugther of the Soul. The disc is a great beginning to the melodic death metal genre to come out of Sweden, and was a pretty good listen.
I shifted gears a bit indulging my love of jam bands and hit up a Blues Traveler album. This was their most recent, 2005's Bastardos! and prolly the only disc of there's I've heard all the way through. I was pretty impressed, such a great band, I still have to work on finishing up the rest of their material.
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Not too sure where my musical direction is gonna take me now, I can see metal dragging itself out for a while longer. Maybe some reggae..?
-ZeeDeevel
I've still been in a pretty metal mood lately, taking time out obviously for other bands (mainly Sublime, The Beatles and Blues Traveler this week) along the way. I got around to doing up a classic death metal band, reviewing At the Gates' Slaugther of the Soul. The disc is a great beginning to the melodic death metal genre to come out of Sweden, and was a pretty good listen.
I shifted gears a bit indulging my love of jam bands and hit up a Blues Traveler album. This was their most recent, 2005's Bastardos! and prolly the only disc of there's I've heard all the way through. I was pretty impressed, such a great band, I still have to work on finishing up the rest of their material.
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Not too sure where my musical direction is gonna take me now, I can see metal dragging itself out for a while longer. Maybe some reggae..?
-ZeeDeevel
Mid-week for a change
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August seems to be moving a lot faster than July, and I guess school's actually coming up. Hopefully this year will be pulled off a little smoother than last...on the plus side there are a tonne of bands with albums out between September and October, so I should have something to keep me going.
I've been trying to get into a writing mood with random odds and ends, so I've picked back up my reviewing. I think I've done about 5 or so since my last blog, or at least these are the ones I can remember.
Scar Symmetry - Symmetric in Design
- Pitch Black Progress
*This wraps up both albums by this band, and if you're a fan of melodic death metal like In Flames or Soilwork, you'll prolly be a fan of this music.
Sinergy - Suicide By My Side
*Made up of memebers from Children of Bodom and Dimmu Borgir, this band is a fantastic female-fronted example of power metal.
Eye Adrift - Eyes Adrift
*Bah, with ex-memebers of the Meat Puppets, Nirvana, and Sublime I really was expecting something more than this. The band offers up a mix of alt-country/rock/punk I suppose, and it's an alright cd, but not hard to see why they didn't last.
Iron Maiden - Seventh Son of a Seventh Son
*I dunno why it took me so long to get around to reviewing this one, but I finally did it to add to the Maiden collection. Such a good concept disc, nothing more needs to be said by me about it.
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Ahh, music is grand. I'm looking into some work by Blues Traveler (took me way too long to get more material from these guys, wow..) and as always will be sorting through a pile of new metal bands I've been meaning to check out. More reviews should be coming for any who care, as this helps me kill time until school starts.
keep listening,
-ZeeDeevel
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