New Music

In my head I hear a fanfare when I say the words new music.

There has been quite a few new releases out recently. Here is a few on my thoughts on them.

Hellyeah--Stampede

This cd has some really heavy moments. Hell of a Time, Debt that all men pay, and Cowboy Way are a great way to start off the album. I feel embarassed for them for writing Pole Dancer. That one I could do without. I have no problem with Hellyeah, but I have a hard time taking Chad and Gregg seriously. To go from Mudvayne to being cowboys? Aren't they from Peoria? Weird.

Nonpoint--Miracle

Nonpoint play it pretty safe on the new cd. Nothing too over the top agressive. They keep in the mainstream on this one. They cover Pantera's Five Minutes Alone and I think that they should have left it alone. I don't think any band can duplicate the feel of the original. They do score points with me for Lucky #13 and Frontlines. I would like to see Nonpoint turn it up a notch and not play it so safe

Deftones--Diamond Eyes

I was pleasantly suprised by the new Deftones cd. It's been a long time since I've heard anything new from the band and was not sure how this would be. It turns out it is heavy, grinding, and Chino's vocals are as smooth as ever. Deftones keep it short and to the point on this cd. I think it clocks in around 40 minutes. No wasted time on this one!

Chimaira--Coming Alive

Chimaira have released a live three disc set. 2 dvds, 1 cd. I don't receive the dvds, but the live cd is crushing. Recorded in their hometown of Cleveland, Chimaira own on this cd. I really I wish I could have been at this show to witness their domination.

Texas Hippie Coalition--Intervention
Some steel belted metal from Big Daddy Rich and crew. Solid songs throughout, but some weak lyrics in spots. If you like Black Label Society, Brand New Sin, and C.O.C., you should like this. Pissed off and mad about it is an instant classic


cd pick of the day--dead horse--peaceful death and pretty flowers. Spastic texas metal!!