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3rd Strike
The Los Angeles based crew of 3rd Strike have their own take on the rap /
metal genre. Singer Jim Korthe, a former gang member, brings the dichotomy
of hard rock thugness and the softer side of self-reflection. The musical
influences of 3rd Strike range from punk to hip hop, with a much more real
brand of the sometimes cliché rap/rock genre. 3rd Strike are at their best
with the timeless ballad "Redemption", a deep and captivating anthem about
addiction, and with the dynamic melody-driven "Walked Away". 3rd Strike is
real and their urban metal mix is one to take notice of. more...
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Depswa
The Modesto, California outfit Depswa have made a lot of waves in the Los
Angeles scene with their dense undercurrent of malevolent rock. Following
published reports of the band signing with Slipknot's Maggot Corps label,
Depswa decided to instead sign with Geffen/Interscope. The dark and
distorted band has recruited sonic maven Howard Benson (P.O.D.) to produce
their debut effort. Expect a cloudy and crunchy entry. more...
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Dragpipe
New York band Dragpipe has the reputation of being the loudest live band in
the loudest city in the world. The noisy and destructive band signed to
Interscope Records in 2001 and recruited producer Dave Sardy (Marilyn
Manson, System Of A Down) to document the band's deeply dark and raucous
noise. The haunted sound of Dragpipe combines noisy NYC rock, tortured
gothic undercurrents, anathematic punk and a dense wall of dark infecting
noise. The infecting and densely dark sound of Dragpipe will be one that
stands out in 2002. more...
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Killswitch Engage
Killswitch Engage is one of the most brutally heavy signings to Roadrunner
Records in recent memory. The pummeling wall of metalcore sound, mixed with
a hearty dose of hardcore punch, and a pinch of melody, is the formula for
KSE's rampage. "Alive Or Just Breathing?", the band's first Roadrunner album
after moving over from Ferret Music, is firm in its ideals for exceptional
heavy teeth-grinding music. Get ready for an uncompromising blow to heavy
music.
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Pulse Ultra
Pulse Ultra formed in 1997 in Montreal, Canada. This brisk aggressive entry to the scene takes a multi-textured approach to songwriting with melodic funk-inspired vocals and a dense wall of layered guitars. The spacey sound of PulseUltra slows you down with tripped-out landscapes and then hits you over the head with a crushing blow of metal riffs and sonic intensity. Pulse Ultra will unleash their Velvet Hammer / Atlantic debut in the Summer of
2002, expect a serious standout record. more...
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