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REVIEW : Veritas - Bull Neck EP

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It seems that the most talented musicians tend to flock to Nashville to help broaden the careers & horizons. I'm not sure if these guys are originally from that area, but they are currently in a great place.

REVIEW : Key To The Midway - Keep It To Yourself

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From Timbuktu to Kalamazoo, Michigan pop-rockers Key To The Midway are out proving their relevance in today's music scene.

REVIEW : Tim Mann - The Dream is Ended; This is The Morning

By Shawn H in Reviews | Comments closed

Worship CDs don't get as much appreciation here as they should. Here is an amazing artist who demonstrates raw worship.

REVIEW : I Am Alpha and Omega - The Roar and the Whisper

By Steve in Reviews | Comments closed

Finally, we get the much anticipated IAAAO full-length and it doesn't disappoint!

REVIEW : Rodeo Ruby Love - This Is Why We Don't Have Nice Things

By Eric Pettersson in Reviews | Comments closed

Without losing the emotional depth of the past decade, Rodeo Ruby Love brings back the fun of the decade before that (90's). The intrinsic paradox is the genius of this record, and I wouldn’t be surprised if this is where music is going for the next ten years.

REVIEW : Hearts In Stereo - A Tale Of Two Worlds

By Shawn H in Reviews | Comments closed

This sophomore release brings a familiar sound from these young musicians from the Great White North’s capital (for you non-Canadians, that’s Ottawa!)

INTERVIEW : Righteous Vendetta

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Meet lead vocalist, Ryan Hayes of Righteous Vendetta. How long have you guys been playing together and how did you meet? Righteous Vendetta met and started in November of 2008 at Northwest College in Powell, Wyoming. Zach, Ryan, Alex and Justin all had an interest in music and teamed with their piano professor Tim Schoessler to start the original line-up of RV. Since the band has undergone four members changes and played over 130 shows. What are some bands that have influenced your sound? Killswitch Engage, August Burns Red, Circle of Contempt, Sky Eats Airplane, As I Lay Dying, Unearth.… Continued →

REVIEW : The Showdown - Blood in the Gears

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The Showdown release their fourth album titled Blood in the Gears, and it's their best work yet.

REVIEW : For Today - Breaker

By Steve in Reviews | Comments closed

Not the best album from Facedown this year but still solid

INTERVIEW : The Showdown

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Josh from The Showdown talks about their new record Blood in the Gears

REVIEW : Righteous Vendetta - The Dawning

By Steve in Reviews | Comments closed

Some great metalcore from Wyoming

INTERVIEW : The Burial

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Meet vocalist David Marshall of The Burial. How did you guys meet and how long have you been playing together? Todd (guitar) and Jake (bass) were both playing in a previous band by the name of Oh Captain, My Captain and after that band broke up, they decided to start playing metal together. Jake knew Randy (drums) from shows and hanging out and convinced Randy to pick up drums for The Burial, as he was a guitar player firstly. Then Jeff (guitar) joined after being approached by Jake to try out and stuck around until he decided to focus on school.… Continued →

REVIEW : You The Symphony - Empty Room Philosophies

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You The Symphony have finished their second EP titled Empty Room Philosophies.

REVIEW : Mercy Screams - Pathways EP

By Steve in Reviews | Comments closed

A solid debut EP from Mercy Screams

INTERVIEW : Adelaide

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E-mail interview with Sam Schneider, vocalist of Tennessee death metal band Adelaide, below. Get to know the band and don’t forget about the free downloads!… Continued →

REVIEW : Underoath @ Boulder Theater, Boulder, Colorado

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Caught Underoath fresh off their Cool Tour as they headlined in Boulder, CO. It was an impressive show!

REVIEW : The Devil Wears Prada - Zombie EP

By Steve in Reviews | Comments closed

Whoever thought music about zombies could be so great!

REVIEW : The Burial - The Winepress

By Steve in Reviews | Comments closed

Some great metal from middle America

INTERVIEW : Newsboys

By Rebecca Cicione in Interviews | Comments closed

For a band like The Newsboys, everything’s been said – and it’s been said a million different ways. I doubt there’s a single person in the Christian music scene that hasn’t heard of them. They’ve seen six records go gold, countless #1 hits, Dove awards and national and global press. After having participated in countless interviews, these guys have gotten smart. So much so, that during our conversation, drummer Duncan Phillips was able to tell me what my next question would be. That is, until I switched gears from talking about their new album, to talking about their new message.… Continued →

INTERVIEW : Divided by Friday

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Matt from Divided by Friday gave me a few minutes of his time to talk about their recent release, their music video, and hypnotizing band-mates.

REVIEW : ForChristSake - Death Is But A Breath Away

By Steve in Reviews | Comments closed

Irish metal with some good thrash

REVIEW : House of Heroes - Suburba

By Alex Schelldorf in Reviews | Comments closed

2010 Album of the Year front runner.

INTERVIEW : The Rocket Summer

By Shawn H in Interviews | Comments closed

A fun interview with Bryce Avary (The Rocket Summer) @ Vans Warped Tour in Toronto, ON (July 9th,2010)

INTERVIEW : Ian McIntosh

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Read a great interview with Ian McIntosh

REVIEW : 180 Out - Send Down Your Love

By Scott.L in Reviews | Comments closed

180 Out is keeping it in the family... and keeping it real... although without a single red mohawk to be seen.

REVIEW : News From Verona - All I Know is I Know Nothing

By BMer in Reviews | Comments closed

All I Know is I Know Nothing is the latest release from Indiana's News from Verona.

REVIEW : The Workday Release - Farther From Familiar

By BMer in Reviews | Comments closed

Farther From Familiar is the second offering from SoCal's The Workday Release which came out earlier this year. check it out!

REVIEW : Sonshine Festival in Wilmar, Minnesota

By BMer in Reviews | Comments closed

This review was co-written by Steve Sloan and BMer (BM)The Sonshine Festival in Minnesota is starting to become a tradition for me. Even though the festival has been around for almost 30 years, i’ve only gone to the past two. Its a little strange since i grew up in Northern California and we currently live in Colorado, my wife is from Minnesota and used to go to the festival as a teenager. Now i’m flying out there to meet up with an old colleague and take in the festival, which is now 3 full days long. … Continued →