Death Magnetic was finally released and aside from all the trash-talk and anticipated disappointment, I actually kind of like most of it. I listened to it the other night from beginning to end while working. Still have a problem with James Hetfield’s vocals at some points and hate where some of the songs go after the first 4 minutes but it’s much better than anything they have done in a long time. I never thought I would actually like any new Metallica that would come out these days but every now and then I have to be truthful and admit when I’m wrong. It’s not some epic metal, but as I said, it’s better than most anything they have done in a long time and that’s more than most expected.

Finally got my review for All That Remains’ Overcome out and I can’t get some of the choruses out of my head, like the one in Chiron. A bit different from their last three but that’s a really good thing.

I got an advance copy of Tom Morello’s new Nightwatchman solo album to review at the rock dose. That’s a really cool album, nothing like anything Rage has done and Tom has a rather nice voice.

Also got an advance of David Gilmour’s Live In Dansk, Poland that is simply amazing. If you dig Pink Floyd or live Pink Floyd you might want to check that out when it hit’s the stores. Richard Wright, one of the founding members of Pink Floyd died on Monday from cancer. He performed on the CD/DVD as well.

I never did get around to posting my reviews for Prosthetic Record’s artists Antagonist and Book Of Black Earth and I just received Gojira’s new album The Way Of The Flesh in the mail today. So far that’s a really cool album too. Chances are if you like Gojira and From Mars To Sirius you’ll like The Way Of The Flesh. I’ll try to get those reviews up by mid-week.

I picked up Amon Amarth’s 2004 release Fate Of Norns. I’m not feeling it as much as With Oden On Our Side, but it’s still a good album. Also picked up Suffocation’s latest release on Relapse Records. If you’re in to good brutal deathmetal/Grindcore You’ll probably like that as well. Check it out sometime.

AC/DC has been kickin’ ass on the charts with a lot of their older stuff and with their new/old DVD ‘No Bull’

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1. Pink Floyd- The Division Bell has got to be by far the best music to listen to when you want to relax and feel better. Wish You Were Here and Dark Side Of The Moon are great too.

2. Zakk Wylde’s BLS- Anything mellow by Zakk’s Black Label. I’m not a big BLS fan but Zakk knows how to right some good softies.

3. Nirvana- Unplugged in NY. I don’t care who you are or where you’ve been. There is no better unplugged recording than this.

4. Stone Sour- Bother, Through Glass and Zzyxx Rd get thrown in the mix. Corey Taylor can scream his ass off but when he writes an acoustic song it is an amazing thing.

5. Marty Friedman- If you have never experienced Marty Friedman’s solo work I highly suggest getting a copy of Scenes, Introduction, Or True Obsession. Aside from being the best Guitar player Megadeth ever had, Marty is an extraordinary solo artist.

There are many other bands I may listen to when I’m trying to cure a hangover, but these are just a few that come into mind. I hope everyone had a great New Years Eve and a great New Year.

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1. Megadeth: Peace Sells
2. Pink Floyd: Wish You Were Here
3. Black Sabbath: Paranoid
4. Danzig: III How The Gods Kill
5. The Misfits: Collection 1
6. Pantera: Vulgar Display Of Power
7. Lamb Of God: Ashes Of The Wake
8. Iron Maiden: Number Of The Beast
9. Marvin Gaye Collection (2003)
10. Led Zeppelin: 4

I mixed it up a bit because I wouldn’t want just metal to listen to, I’d go crazy. Besides, you need a little Marvin Gaye cause you never know if there is going to be some one else stranded with you and no one sets the mood like Marvin.

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