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Review: Trivium – In Waves (Special Edition)
Released yesterday in the US (and on a different date in 4 of the other countries in the world), Trivium have returned to the scene after almost 7 years of bursting into the forefront of mainstream Metal, and having lost some of their momentum in recent years.
Regular readers of Dose of Metal will know that I haven’t always been that kind to the band, but being honest, I actually consider Ascendency a damn good album. Overrated? Maybe, but a bad album it is far from being. As the band grew in popularity, however, that is when the band began to lose themselves. The Crusade was nothing but a straight ‘Tallica and Megadeth rip off, being nothing but a wank stain of a record. Then came Shogun, a massive improvement with some claiming it to be a return to form.
So, it’s 2011, Trivium are back with another album. Despite my rantings, I actually gave lead single ‘In Waves’ a positive review last week. Now it’s time to find out the verdict on the album, so make the jump.
Staind fans are lucky
Dear all seven of Staind’s existing fans,
You guys are pretty damn lucky. Ok, so your taste in music is questionable, but that aside, you’ll all be pleased to hear the band’s upcoming self-titled “return to roots” (aka regressing) album, will be available in a special edition CD/DVD digipack.
So if you feel like paying double the price for the same shitty album, you’ll no doubt be rejoicing right now. Blabbermouth have more details. I’m too busy listening to real music to give a crap.
In other news, Dose of Metal writer, Mark, was arrested earlier today in UK riots for beating a dead horse.
Staind fly on paper wings
They also make music with as little weight and substance as paper.
Staind have released another new song (OMG AMAZING!!!!11). It’s called ‘Paper Wings’ and it’s actually surprisingly good… Just kidding, it sucks of course.
You can listen to it below, in case the huge fuck off sized embedded Soundcloud block doesn’t give it away. Well, at least you’d think that would be the case, but apparently “the track is currently unavailable”. It’s nature’s way of telling you not to listen, trust me.
Staind – ‘Paper Wings’ by ATL REC
Source: Guitar World
Slash joins Cypress Hill on stage, yo’
“Legendary” or “vastly overrated” guitarist, depending on on your opinion, Slash, recently joined Hip Hop act Cypress Hill on stage for a 20th anniversary concert, or something.
I don’t really know much about Cypress Hill, nor do I like the idea of Rock and Hip Hop collaborating (if I wanted a shit collaboration, I’d ask my gran to cup my balls before I cum), so if you’re interested, just head over to Blabbermouth to read more.
The weekly playlist: Shit done got stained
If your memory is a wee bit shit, fear not, we have these fancy things called links. Check it out. Aren’t I amazing?
So, last week I decided to write a short playlist article, where I reviewed some new songs. I’m back again, with a silly title (and no, I really don’t know what it means), but it’s more or less the same principle. We’ve had some new (well newish) songs released this week, Guido has introduced me to some new tracks, and well, I’m still as self-indulgent and egotistical as ever, so yes make that jump for this week’s song reviews.
