1 new review: STALLION FOURBest Of 2008 lists
BEST OF 2008
10 BEST METAL ALBUMS
1. MUSTASCH: Lowlife Highlights - A best of collection with not a single bad song. Fantastic!
2. CAVALERA CONSPIRACY: Inflikted - The Cavalera brothers reunited for the first time since Max left SEPULTURA. A brilliant mixture of metal and hardcore/punk.
3. METALLICA: Death Megnetic - They diden't deliver like they did in the '80s this time, but compared to "St. Anger" it's a hit.
4. SISTER SIN: Switchblade Serenades - A band from Göteborg, Sweden who show where the cupboard shall stand, as we say here in Sweden (weird expression). True '80s hard rock.
5. BACKYARD BABIES: - I have loved this band since "Total 13", so it just can't go wrong after all these years..
6. BULLET: Bite The Bullet - Another Swedish band into the '80s sound. Think about a mixture of ACCEPT and AC/DC. Brilliant!
7. AMON AMARTH: Twilight Of The Thunder God - I don't care that much about their Viking lyrics, but they do damned good music. Some people simply call it Viking metal, some call it death metal.
8. UNLEASHED: Hammer Batallion - Swedish old-school death metal never goes out of style!
9. DISMEMBER: - As I said, Swedish old-school death metal never goes out of style!
10. TOXIC HOLOCAUST: An Overdose Of Death - Trash smoker of the year? You bet! 10 BEST PUNK ALBUMS
1. DISFEAR: Live The Storm - I haden't been listening to them for years, and then I heared this.. Now I just want more!
2. TURBONEGRA: L'ass Cobra - Yeah, yeah.. They're American punk chicks covering TURBONEGRO, but I love "Ass Cobra" and "Apocalypse Dudes", so it just can't go wrong.
3. THE NIGHTSHIFT: Los Muertos - How is it possible that a little village like Herrljunga (Sweden) can have such a damned good horror punk band?!
4. EPIDEMICS: Waking Up The Dead - Retro punk is the shit nowadays! End of the story..
5. AVSKUM: Uppror Underifrån - People said it was really good, and so it was..
6. OHLSON HAR SEMESTER PRODUCTION: Vapenskrammel Och Revolution - Pop punk/trallpunk in Swedish that is damned good.
7. MÖGEL: Detta är Borås inte Umeå! - Local punk veterans that came back once again with a old-school recording.
8. OPERATION: Så Länge Du Inte Gör Motstånd Stöder Du Systemet 1996-1999 - Never heared them when they were around, and then this fat collection came, which proved that they were actually a really good band.
9. DOWN AND AWAY: Reclaim The Radio - Collections are usually pretty reliable.
10. THE HEADLESS MARINES: The Hard End - Some really strong songs, but there's unfortunately also a couple of weak songs. 5 BEST DEMOS
1. KÖRSBÄRSFETTERA: Skyll Dej Själv - Best new band this year! No doubt about it! Retro punk at it's best.
2. STALLION FOUR: First Cuts - This band should go far with their AC/DC hard rock. They will release a 7" single in January. Get it!
3. DAMAGED DOLLS: - Really good sleaze rock from Göteborg, Sweden.
4. THE GORDON PROJECT: Utopia - Finally a new demo with this local punkrockers!
5. SLAKTATTACK: D-taktsvingar - I still haven't figured out what d-beat wings are, but the music kick ass. 5 BEST CONCERTS
1. IRON MAIDEN at Ullevi in Göteborg on July 26 - Good old classics and not a single bad song, plus perfect weather. Just the way I want it.
2. GATANS LAG and KÖRSBÄRSFETTERA at Lyckliga Gatan/Trägår'n in Borås on October 31 - 2 brilliant bands, full house and a lot of beer.
3. MUSTASCH at Liseberg in Göteborg on June 25 - I wasen't so impressed earlier, but suddenly I knew almost every song they played, so this gig was really a hit!
4. Punk Illegal III at Folkets Park in Munkedal on June 27-28 - I can't pick any specific bands (read my review instead), but most of the bands I saw was really good. Too bad it was so damned far away and in the middle of nowhere.
5. SLAYER and AMON AMARTH at The Unholy Alliance III/Lisebergshallen in Göteborg on November 22 - When it's SLAYER it can't be bad, and then we had a really good band like AMON AMARTH too..
LATEST NEWS
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According to Denmark's TV 2 VIP, singer King Diamond has told BT.dk that there is a good chance that a new studio album from his classic heavy metal act MERCYFUL FATE will surface at some point in the not-too-distant future. "Hank [Shermann, guitar] has written songs [for the proposed MERCYFUL FATE CD]. And he is ready for our new masterpiece," King Diamond is quoted as saying. MERCYFUL FATE's last studio album, "9", was released in 1999. A new 2-DVD set of archival MERCYFUL FATE footage is tentatively due this spring. 2009-01-05 19:54:09 |
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KISS drummer Eric Singer and former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick will be the special guests at the 2009 German KISS Fan Expo, which will be held on Friday, February 3 in Kaiserslauten, Germany at Fritz Walter Stadion - Halle Nordtribühne. They will take part in a question-and-answer session, sign autographs and take photos with the fans. Expo attendees will also be able to stay for an exclusive soundcheck. KISS merchandise will be available at the event from a number of vendors, including KissOnline.com and KISS Fan Club. PaulStanley.com will also be on hand with free Paul Stanley "One Live Kiss" promo items. Doors open at 3 p.m. and the soundcheck starts at 4 p.m. Tickets are 3 euros in advance and 10 euros at the door. www.kissfanclub.de 2009-01-05 19:03:24 |
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According to Ashladan.be, HEAVEN AND HELL, DISTURBED, ANTHRAX and BLIND GUARDIAN are among the artists that will perform at the 14th edition of the Graspop Metal Meeting, set to take place June 26-28 on the festival grounds of the Boeretang in Dessel, Belgium. Other artists set to appear at the festival includes KATAKLYSM, LAAZ ROCKIT, LEGION OF THE DAMNED, PAPA ROACH, SCAR SYMMETRY, TRIVIUM, VOLBEAT, W.A.S.P. etc. www.graspop.com 2009-01-05 18:57:14 |
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"Set The World On Fire" (1993), the third studio album from Canadian thrash metal veterans ANNIHILATOR, will be reissued on January 19 in Europe via Metal Mind Productions and March 10 in the USA through MVD. The new edition of the album includes 2 bonus tracks plus an additional CD with the promotional video for "Set The World On Fire", video material featuring Jeff Waters speaking about the process of writing and recording "Set The World On Fire", touring, making of the "Set The World On Fire" video and more. The bonus CD also includes additional video and audio material. 2009-01-05 18:53:40 |
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Swedish death metallers VOMITORY have entered the studio to begin recording their seventh album, "Carnage Euphoria", for a late spring/early summer release via Metal Blade Records. 2009-01-05 18:43:55 |
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Finnish horror punks SCARECROW will have their second album, which I think will be titled "Hangman", released this spring. koti.mbnet.fi/misfit/ 2009-01-05 13:34:06 |
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American horror punks PLAN 9 have found a new member called Chris(tian) Apocalypse. Chris replace Aaron "Norton" Fuller (who tragically died last year) on vocals. The band will be playing in California on the following dates: Feb. 21 - Phoenix Theater, Petaluma, California Mar. 7 - 924 Gilman, Berkeley, California myspace.com/plan9 2009-01-05 13:16:51 |
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American metal/punk band HOT BUTTERED ANAL have been working on new material, and have 9 new songs for their third CD. The new songs are said to be "angrier, extremely chaotic, and far more disturbing than anything on the previous two cds." It also looks like the band will be playing live in March, but no dates has been announced yet. www.hotbutteredanal.com 2009-01-05 13:08:31 |
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Swedish TV channel TV7 will broadcast a documentary about LED ZEPPELIN tonight (Jan. 5) at 19.00-20.00, with a re-run tomorrow (Jan. 6) at 17.00-18.00. www.tv.nu/kanal/tv7 2009-01-05 11:37:43 |
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Swedish trash/death metallers DIE HARD will team up with the Italian metal bands BAPHOMET'S BLOOD and FINGERNAILS for the "Speed Metal Blitzkrieg Over Germany" tour, which will take place in March. There will also be local support acts. The dates are: Mar. 26 Nuernberg - Roter Salon/Z-Bau Mar. 27 Oberhausen - Helvete Mar. 28 Hamburg - KulturPalast Billstedt Mar. 29 Berlin - Amnesie 2009-01-05 10:14:29 |
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World Entertainment News Network reports that SLIPKNOT/STONE SOUR frontman Corey Taylor plans on taking a break from performing with the 2 bands so he can put out a solo album. Taylor wants to release an LP of his own material, and has even built up a catalog of over 40 songs under consideration for the project. 2009-01-04 18:34:13 |
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Swedish crust punk label Halvfabrikat Records has set January 20 as the release date for the split 7" with M:40 and SAND CREEK MASSACRE, as well as the split 7" with PASSIV DÖDSHJÄLP and LIVSTID. The next release on Halvfabrikat Records will be a mini LP with ANATOMI-71, entitled "På Giftets Vingar". And there's also plans to release a new CD with PROTESTERA, entitled "01.05.1896", as well as a split 7" with MISANTROPIC and DEATHRACE. www.halvfabrikat.net 2009-01-04 14:34:16 |
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Due to severe illness, English punk rock legends THE DAMNED will not be able to complete the North American dates of their world tour. The band was touring in support of their December release "So, Who's Paranoid?". Tickets for all U.S. shows can be refunded at point of purchase.. www.officialdamned.com 2009-01-04 14:12:01 |
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UK dirt punkrock veterans PORK DUKES plan to tour the States in September. They're defininte for the Lehigh Valley, but haven't decided where else yet. If you can help out with a suggestion of a gig or 2 they'd be much obliged. myspace.com/porkdukes 2009-01-04 13:10:07 |
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Fun Oi!/punk legends TOY DOLLS will be playing the following festival gigs in April: April 12 Holland, Schijndel-Paaspop Festival April 17 Spain, Marida, Extremusika Festival The band (or at least mainman Olga) is currently working on new material. www.thetoydolls.com 2009-01-03 19:37:52 |
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THE WHO will be touring in New Zealand and Australia in late March/early April, and the dates are as follows: Mar. 21 - North Harbour Stadium, Aukland, New Zealand Mar. 24 - Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Brisbane, Australia Mar. 26 - Adelaide Entertainment Centre, Adelaide, Australia Mar. 28 - Hope Estate Winery in Hunter Valley, NSW, Australia Mar. 29 - Forumula 1 Grand Prix, Melbourne, Australia Mar. 31 - Sydney Acer Arena, Sydney, Australia Apr. 04 - Members Equity Stadium, Perth, Australia www.thewho.com 2009-01-03 19:25:27 |
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British rock veterans THE STRANGLERS have announced new dates for Australia. These are: 11 March - Brisbane, Tivoli 13 March - Melbourne, Palace Theatre 14 March - Sydney, Roundhouse www.stranglers.net 2009-01-03 19:15:22 |
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Punk legends MURDERJUNKIES have started to book shows in USA, and plan to tour around the whole country in April and May. Clubs and promotors can reach them through MySpace.. myspace.com/ggallinofficialpage 2009-01-03 17:42:12 |
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Swedish hard rock chicks CRUCIFIED BARBARA have announced a couple of tour dates in Sweden and Italy.... 08 feb Mosebacke, Stockholm, Sweden (release party) 27 feb Glam Slam, Växjö, Sweden - w/ HARDCORE SUPERSTAR etc. 06 mar Wictoria, Karlskoga, Sweden 07 mar Sigurdsgatan 25, Västerås. Sweden 13 mar S2, Borlänge, Sweden 14 mar Pipeline, Sundsvall, Sweden 19 mar Debaser, Malmö, Sweden 20 mar Sticky Fingers, Göteborg, Sweden 21 mar Rockbaren, Karlstad, Sweden 26 mar Jailbreak, Rome, Italy 27 mar Sottotetto, Bologna, Italy 28 mar Sidarta, Prato, Italy 29 mar Thunderroad, Pavia, Italy www.crucifiedbarbara.com 2009-01-03 17:18:35 |
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Veteran British all-female hard rock band GIRLSCHOOL has scheduled the following dates: Jan. 16 - Bologna, Italy - Sottotetto Sound Club Jan. 17 - Teramo, Italy - Village Live Club Mar. 12 - Madrid, Spain - Gruta 77 Mar. 13 - Barcelona, Spain - Apolo Mar. 14 - Vitoria, Spain - Helldorado May 02 - Neu Wulmstorf, Germany - Metal Bash May 29 - Aurich/Kreuth, Germany - Wacken Rocks Seaside/South May 30 - Aurich/Kreuth, Germany - Wacken Rocks Seaside/South Jun. 13 - Ternhill, UK - The Shires Show Jun. 19 - Clisson, France - Hellfest www.girlschool.co.uk 2009-01-02 23:49:33 |