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Editorial

Bands come together, raise over $1,500 in memory of Zachary Blanchard

NYS Music Staff Dec 13, 2011

As long as there has been life, there has been loss. And when tragedy strikes we are forced to face elements of mortality that make us feel weak. The thoughts of an existence taken so quickly, swiftly and without justification. All is…

Metal/Hard Rock/Punk

CHAOTIC EMBRACE’s self titled EP is adrenaline fueled, powerful

NYS Music Staff Dec 13, 2011

Straight out of Watertown, NY comes a band full throttle and punching you right in the face with some wicked guitars, thumping bass, and adrenaline fueled skins. Chaotic Embrace brings the fury, knows what they like, and make no apologies…

News

KILLSWITCH ENGAGE to headline New England Metal and Hardcore Festival

NYS Music Staff Dec 13, 2011

Killswitch Engage has been confirmed as the headliner of the 14th Annual New England Metal and Hardcore Festival. The festival helped to launch the career of the Westfield, Mass., band and the festival vets went on to sign with Roadrunner…

Metal/Hard Rock/Punk

ENGLORIA’s “drive” EP is poised for greatness; road trip worthy

NYS Music Staff Dec 13, 2011

Albany, NY based Engloria is on a distinct path for greatness within the national music scene. Judging by the response to their current studio release, the Drive EP, the industry brass are poised for a major label bidding war. The songs on…

News

METALLICA releases Beyond Magnetic EP

NYS Music Staff Dec 13, 2011

"Metallica have released a four-song EP, titled Beyond Magnetic, today. The four previously unreleased tracks were recorded during sessions for their 2008 Death Magnetic album, but didn’t make the cut at the time. The EP will be available…

Metal/Hard Rock/Punk

LIE CAPTIVE’s “The Hopeless North” is lyrically driven, a must have

NYS Music Staff Dec 12, 2011

All is fair in love and small town alienation! This is a message that rings clear on Lie Captive new full length release, “The Hopeless North.” In Lie Captive, Plattsburgh, NY has a future national export with the power of a jet propeller.…

Metal/Hard Rock/Punk

LIFE IN YOUR WAY “Kingdoms” is inspirational, musically excellent

NYS Music Staff Dec 11, 2011

I have to tell you, I was not familiar with the band Life In Your Way before being told to check them out by an associate. My views on faith and religion definitely vary quite highly to someone who may be considered a practicing Christian.…

Album Reviews

ONE LAST SHOT “What are you worth” EP is clever and tastefully wielded

NYS Music Staff Dec 10, 2011

One can only hope that all those with the pleasure of hearing One Last Shot E.P. “What Are You Worth” (summer 2011) will have a formidable palette for punk and hardcore bands spanning all the way from the mid-eighties until today. These…

Remembering DIMEBAG DARRELL

NYS Music Staff Dec 8, 2011

Remembering Dimebag. “A 25-year-old man stormed the stage at a heavy-metal rock concert Wednesday night, shooting and killing Pantera founder and Damageplan guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott and three others before a police officer shot…

Metal/Hard Rock/Punk

Around The World and Back “Big Beat” is intoxicating and magnetically hypnotic

NYS Music Staff Dec 8, 2011

Every now and then, I am sent a CD that is highly recommended by my peers. In many cases, I have to truly dig in to find the greatness that I am being alerted to. 75% of the time, expectations fall short! With that being said, I was given…

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