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Engines
of Aggression
"4 Song EP"
EOA Records
Grade:
B+
Posted 9/24/01
With a million different
genres of music these days, Engines of Aggression display “the more
things change… the more they stay the same.”
If you’re a fan of this aggro-industrial L.A. outfit from back in
the day, then the time the band has spent away was well worth the wait.
Four of Engines of Aggressions new songs are on this disc, and the
first thing you notice is that the old tag of being just another Ministry
on the lighter side, or a NIN rip-off are as invalid a statement as one
could make. What we have here
is aggro-intense industrial metal by Tripp Holland and new members Gene on
drums and Michael on guitar, and I’m not sure who played bass on here.
This is some hardcore scary ass shit right here, “The New
Shanghai” and “Go Fanatic” in particular.
Check out the official Engines of Aggression website, and get your
hands on a copy of this CD. Good stuff Holmes!
- Goth Brooks
Pennywise
"Land Of The Free"
Epitaph Records
Grade:
A
Posted 9/24/01
Starting off with blazing sirens at the beginning of the first song, “Time Marches On,” I knew that the new Pennywise album, "Land of the Free,” was a keeper. Pennywise has a great anti-authoritarian message with blazing guitars, pounding drumbeats and enthralling vocals. The title track is a perfect example of the bands stance on independence, as lead singer, Fletcher commands, “Land of the free: Free to control your life.” The song additionally boasts experimental crunchy guitar hooks, which are just as intriguing as the first single and very well received, “Fuck Authority.” My favorite line of the song is, “Frustration, domination, feel the rage of a new generation.” This album embodies the spirit of punk rock and gives something you just cant get from mainstream punk bands-inspiration.
-Joe Licavoli
Foxy
"Por Vida Stay Foxy"
Loud Energy Recordings
Grade:
Strong C+ bordering on a B-
Posted 9/24/01
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• Official
Foxy Site
• Loud Energy Site
For More On Foxy
- Goth Brooks
Blue
Flame Combo
"Rockabillies Go Home"
Nervous Records UK
Grade:
B
Posted 9/24/01
Highly recommended...... I hope ill get the chance some time to check them live out Keep up the good work Folks:) Check it out dudes allover this planet Earth........
• Nervous Records Site
- Astra the German Chick
Weezer
"Self Titled Green Album"
Geffen Records
Grade:
A
Posted 9/24/01
Thirty minutes of foot thumping, head nodding, blissful rock and roll. Weezer has finally returned with the self-titled CD, now commonly referred to as “the green album.” The band has not lost one ounce of catchy and fun rock, that they are known and loved for. The album is excellent from start to finish. Easily being one of the best records of this year. Some of the titles that I often crave include, “Photograph,” Island In The Sun,” and “Knock-Down-Drag-Out.” The albums first single, “Hash Pipe” is a heavy guitar driven rock song that shows that Weezer can rock with the best of them. I am sick of NSYNC and that damn NOW 85 or what ever it is being on the top of the charts, so I have a simple request. I don’t want to sound forceful, but you must go out and buy this album right now. Okay, thanks.
-Joe Licavoli
Shades
Apart
"Sonic Boom"
Grade:
C+
Posted 9/24/01
Polished, talented, power
trio from Jersey is good, but a little lacking in the rawness that we like
here at DeadontheWeb.com. Their
music is somewhere in between the Foo Fighters meets Elvis Costello but
with a little less range. Singer Mark V. has a gravel pit voice that helps
add a little edge to the poppy alternative sound. The first song on the
album “conspiracy” is a paranoid little ditty that shows the
bands ability to tell almost seamless stories in their songs. This is an
album you really have to listen to a few times, before you appreciate it.
- Tim Buctoo
The
Suicide Machines
"Steel This Record"
Hollywood Records
Grade:
A
Posted 9/24/01
-Joe Licavoli
Sum 41
"All Killer no Filler"
Island Records
Grade:
B-
Posted 9/24/01
The next generation in pop punk has arrived. Watch out Blink 182, Sum 41 is on the rise in the commercial mainstream market of today. Your young, on a major label, and can change your name to something cool like Bizzy D, or Brown Sound. So what to you next? You bring out a pretty cool release in All killer No filler , with odes to metal, young slackers and the angst of teenagers around the world. From their Iron Maiden like Introduction to Destruction, to the KROQ main stay Fat Lip. It’s all perky punk fun from suburban America, not much edge. But plenty of killer guitar riffs, and some quality “masterbassing” from the bassist Cone. The band really seems to connect with the younger generation, maybe it’s because the band is probably younger than half the people that attend their shows.
- Tim Buctoo
The
Leftovers
"667 The Neighbor of the Beast"
Grade:
A
Posted 9/24/01
Well
Folks here it is, the proof you all needed, these Sweden-Boys play the
dirty fuckin RocknRoll....... Holy shit I give this band most improved
status.......I got the CD some month ago from Mr. Suit himself (singer of
this band) and hell I love it, its the "SHIT" go away with
Gluecifer and all that shit nobody needs that, let the young boys kick our
asses, I'm sure they are playing a great Live show not that
bad shit like the other "great" RocknRoller whoever they
are?????????? These 5 Fuckers got the sound Man... 11 songs incl.
"Stuck in 3rd gear" covered by the Devil Dogs..... I guess they
better come over to play some shows before we "Germans" go
crazy.. Mr.Suit and his guys are doing great work on their instruments they're
playing so powerful with a big Heart for RocknRoll...... A whole bunch of
talent and you've the ingredients of a pretty potent RocknRoll
"beast"... The perfect mix of dirty rock&punk attitude makes
this a must have for the partyin´ crowd. My favorite cut is "Fucked
up situation" with its weaving organ riff to add to the headiness of
mood. You cant go wrong with picking this "BABY" up....... Check
it out I'm sure you'll love it :)
• The Leftover's Site
• The
Leftover's Contact Email
- Astra the German Chick
River
City High
"River City High Won't Turn Down"
Big Wheel Recreation/Dog
House Records
Grade:
C
Posted 9/24/01
River City High is a cool
rock band. They have
appealing guitar hooks and strong vocals.
From listening to the bands new album, “River City High Won’t
Turn Down,” I get this impression.
River City High has all the elements of a great rock band but they
just seem to lack sincerity. Maybe it was just this record but I feel the band just needs
to focus on their lyrics a bit more then playing together as a sold
unit-because they have that nailed. River
City High is nothing superbly original but they are a rocking distraction.
-Joe Licavoli
Mathew
Lloyd
"Hardlines"
Grade:
?+
Posted 9/24/01
Sometimes I wonder if the
people that send us their music to review, actually look at the magazine
at all? Deadontheweb usually tries to be open and accept Indy music from
all genres of music. But some cd’s are just to mainstream for us to even
know what to say. It’s not
bad; it’s just not for us. Please, before you send your music give us
the respect of checking out our site to see if you fit the genre of
DeadOnTheWeb.com!
-Tim Buctoo
Guttermouth
"Covered With Ants"
Epitaph Records
Grade:
B
Posted 9/24/01
I have never been a huge fan of Guttermouth. I always had respect for the band but I just never was interested in most of the bands newer albums. I thought that “Friendly People” was a magnificent album but they have not duplicated that success until the bands newest album, “Covered With Ants.” The bands first album after jumping ship from Nitro records to punk’s big time at Epitaph records. This album is extremely rocking and has plenty of Guttermouth’s trademark, hilarious lyrics. With tong and cheek song titles like “Can I Borrow Some Ambition,” Looking Good Is All That Matters,” and “Cram It Up Your Ass,” it is obvious that Guttermouth has not lost one ounce of their controversial nature. This album is packed with fast and furious punk rock with a humorous edge and is a must-have for any fan of punk rock.
-Joe Licavoli
Mr.
Badwrench
"Up Jumped the Devil"
Straight Razor Records
Grade:
B
Posted 9/24/01
Hell
yeah these guys have a great style.... I got the CD some weeks ago (I
guess 4 month hehe) anyway I will review it now and I hope it isn't to
late....... So are ya ready for some fuckin cool shit ??????Psychobilly
kicks my fuckin ASS, they're awesome, this CD is a "Burner" the
cover is great, I love their style so much.... I can remember my teenie-time
when I was a "Psycho-Chick"..... and it makes me feeling sooooo
good ....... 10 great songs, they are all so powerful and played with
their hearts for the big old Psychobilly-Thing.........I still love it....
The Scene should be bigger again, like 10 years over here in
Germany........Infl. so many bands too, just hear it, if you've a heart
for rocknroll-psychobilly-punk you'll get definitely the kick in your lazy
asses........ The Boys have their own style though. Buster (vocalist) damn
he is doing a great job, he has a unique voice and the rest of the guys
know all how to play their instruments... My favorite songs are
"Sweet little girl" and "Bad ass dad" I like the
lyrics a lot really cool shit...... 100 % pure Psycho-Punkabilly..... guys
go out check it buy it love it Just buy this CD and it will change your
miserable little lives :)
I met Buster in LA last April and I wanna write "Thanx to you to put
your trust in me to write this review i know my english fuckin sux but be
sure I love your music guys" hope to check them out live some time
keep up the good work guys!
• Mr.
Badwrench's Site
• Mr. Badwrench's
Contact Email
- Astra the German Chick
Feel The
Rise
"EP"
Self Released
Grade:
A
Posted 9/24/01
You may not have heard of Feel The Rise yet, but you should. Combining intricate guitar lines with big base lines, thundering drumbeats and melodic vocals to enthuse a sound that is both innovative and powerful. Feel The Rise has a sound that is similar to bands like Rage Against The Machine and some of the hard rock sounds on the radio, but this band is a cut above the rest. The guitar lines wave through crunchy hooks to unique solos, reminiscent of rock legends, The Doors. With politically charged lyrics, the band provided a melody with a message. Some of the standout tracks on the band self-released album include “Enemy On The Frontline, “When The Day Breaks” and “Flick The Switch.” Feel The Rise is an amazing band and I would definitely recommend any fans of hard, energetic and powerful music to check this album out and catch the bands incredible live show. To get information on the band you can visit their web-sight at .
-Joe Licavoli
David
Neil Cline
"Malefic Influences"
Gazochtahgen Records
Grade:
C-
Posted 9/24/01
Hair Metal To the 10th
power, This album would be great!!! Yeah, about 15 years ago! From its
Magic the gathering cover to the solo shot of Mr. Cline playing his flying
V guitar on the back this is a 80’s style metal album. Don’t get me
wrong the guitar work is great , it’s just a style that went the way of
the dinosaurs. Ask all the rest of the guitar gods that ruled the air
waves for a short stint back in the 80’s.
If you like metal you might like David Neil Cline’s Malefic
Influence
- Snack Baggs
The
Sandwich Mafia
"Hooray for Everything"
Grade:
B
Posted 9/24/01
These Guys from Stockton are crazy "Shit", I got this cd from Brett the vocalist some time ago and hell its great stuff...15 songs, a nice cover, funny good lyrics........what else need our ears??? They know how to play their instruments really good, its more than that you can hear it ....... I wish I could see them playing live some time but I hope they're coming over to Europe soon to give us the "Shit"..... Wow I'm impressed guys, kinda RocknRoll, kinda "Rocket from the Crypt-Style" I like it, Trumpets, Trombone, all this things you need to play this cool stuff ....... My fav. song is "Where's the beef" haha see the guys are crazy..... ok boys and girls check it out for a quick fix if you like this kinda stuff!
• Sandwich
Mafia's Site
• Sandwich Mafia's
Contact Email
- Astra the German Chick
