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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ASG's latest album has a ton of different influences. It's hard rock with both modern and '80s Guns 'N Roses type influences. You'll also hear elements of stoner rock, classic rock, metal and punk. They're hard edged enough to be on Ozzfest, and melodic enough to be on Warped.
posted by Chad Bowar @ 3:08 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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