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  • HELLBOUND RADIO: November 14th 2010 Playlist

    Here is the playlist for the November 14th edition of Hellbound Radio

  • James LaBrie – Static Impulse

    Static Impulse was definitely crafted very carefully; there is an attention to detail that many bands these days (and more so artists putting out solo records to stretch from their band a little) just don’t get. Again, the album sounds like it was recorded by a band, the song writing is excellent and all the…

  • Baptized In Blood – s/t

    The first record gave me a lot of reasons to listen to it time and again. This new record gives me reason to let it collect dust. The best songs here are from the indie release, so there’s no need to spin the new one if you own the first album, and if you don’t…

  • Earthride – Something Wicked

    While the influence of Maryland doom is clearly present, Earthride slogs along the swamplands of such straight-ahead sludge-metal outfits as Crowbar and Weedeater at its best, and a ballsier, tone-deaf BLS at worst.

  • I hate to ask people for money, but…

    There comes a time every year when I must do so: CKLN’s Fundfest. If you can kick in a couple bucks to keep Smokin’ Green on the air and Keep the Sabbath Dream Alive, I’d greatly appreciate it.

  • Hellbound Handshake Clip Of The Week: Voivod/Gorguts interview clip

    The Handshake Hellbound Clip Of The Week features an interview with VOIVOD’s Blacky and GORGUTS’ Kevin Hufnagel that is a must see!

  • Melechesh – The Epigenesis

    One of the roles of music is to transport the listener to another place. On Epigenesis you could literally pick any track, close your eyes and be transported to the Mediterranean/Middle East just by subtle musical nuance.

  • Neverland – ophidia

    For my money, I’d pass on this record. It isn’t awful but it’s really isn’t very good either. The pieces are in place for a good record but they need to find a much better guitar tone, help the singer find his niche (or write in a more comfortable key) and reign in the keyboardist.

  • Atlantean Kodex – The Golden Bough

    With a handful of underground EPs, splits and live albums under their belts, this first full-length studio offering from Atlantean Kodex will have the armour-clad, sword-wielding power-metal warriors and the downtrodden doomsters slow-motion headbanging in unison.

  • Riverside – Reality Dream Live

    This two disc set is an excellent introduction to the Polish band’s live show, which should also win them over a whole new crowd of fans too.