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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Even though Nikki Sixx has gone back to Motley Crue, Brides of Destruction's second album is even better than their debut. Veteran guitarist Tracii Guns is in top form with some great solos, and vocalist London LeGrande is solid. Their sound has evolved into an appealing combination of retro metal mixed with modern rock and some grunge.
posted by Chad Bowar @ 9:53 AM
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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