Reviews of the latest heavy metal, extreme, hardcore and hard rock CDs in 50 words or less from Chad Bowar.
Scoring
95-100: One of the best albums of the year (A+)
90-94: A (excellent)
80-89: B (good)
70-79: C (average)
60-69: D (disappointing or below average)
59 and below: F (sucks!)
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Industrial metal pioneers Fear Factory are still going strong. Vocalist Burton C. Bell's pipes are in good form, transitioning from screaming to melodic vocals at the drop of a hat. Producer Toby Wright (Metallica, Korn) polishes the band's sound while keeping it recognizable. Their U2 "I Will Follow" cover is also surprisingly good.
posted by Chad Bowar @ 2:04 PM
Bowar is a freelance music writer and the heavy metal editor for About.com, a New York Times company. He has written for Outburn, Amp, Loud Fast Rules, Caustic Truths, Snaggletooth, Explicity Intense and many other print and online publications.
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