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Archive for August, 2006

Lamb of God, “Redneck” and Phil Anselmo

August 24, 2006

As you can see below, Doug obviously didn’t like the new Lamb of God album. I will post my review reaction to “Sacrament” in due time.
He didn’t mention the song specifically, but everybody else on the Internets really doesn’t like the song Redneck because it sounds too much like old Pantera and/or because Randy Blythe [...]

Lamb of God: Sacrament

August 23, 2006

It’s almost as if I can’t believe my own rating and words as I type this… but yes, I am giving the latest Lamb of God release a 5.
It’s not that I haven’t “listened” to it…. it’s not that I have had it since yesterday (I’ve had it for 5 full days thanks to my [...]

New DC music venue

August 19, 2006

http://www.rockandrollhoteldc.com/portal/
Wooly Mammoth is playing there on the 24th, we saw them opening for Clutch, pretty decent. (The venue opens for business on the 23rd)
Not too much other stuff in the calendar yet, but here’s hoping.

Random news and info

August 12, 2006

In no specific order, here are some random tid-bits…
Devil Driver won’t be appearing at certain venues in the U.S. due to immigration challenges for headling band, Venom. Devil Driver will be heading to Australia for some time, but to the joy of all DD fans, have announced writing of their 3rd album. http://www.devildriver.com
New 36 Crazyfists [...]