Carlos Ramirez – Braingell Radio

According to EddieTrunk.com, Carlos Ramirez of Noisecreep spoke with author Andrew Klein, who along with Steven Rosen, has co-written a new Randy Rhoads biography entitled, Randy Rhoads. Portions of the interview appear below. Noisecreep: Randy came out of Los Angeles, during an era famous for its over-the-top party scene, but from reading your book, he didn’t come off like …

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Hour of the Wolf – Decompositions Vol. 1

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Updated: 11/11/2010

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HOUR OF THE WOLF is an Arizona based band that specialize in the kind of melodic punk that fans of The Misfits and Agent Orange will go absolutely apeshit for. Decompositions Vol. 1, the group’s new album, is devoid of complicated arrangements and guitar histrionics, and long on big choruses and raw energy. Vocalist Lance …

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Various Artists – Past Present

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Updated: 11/10/2010

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Anyone that calls themselves a true fan of hardcore already knows the name Revelation Records. The seminal label has been responsible for some of the movement’s most important releases and still continues to put out quality product. Past Present is a new collection of current bands covering classic tracks from the label’s rich catalog. Some …

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Legacy – s/t

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Posted: 06/10/2010

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Eonian Records is a boutique record label based out of Indiana that specializes in obscure hard rock and metal bands from the late ‘80s and ‘90s. The label recently released a self-titled CD by a band called LEGACY. Culled from recording sessions in 1988 and 1989, the Columbus, OH act cited bands like Dokken and …

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Black Army Jacket Announce Reunion Show, The Band Features Municipal Waste’s Drummer

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Posted: 05/06/2010

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BLACK ARMY JACKET, the ’90s powerviolence band that featured drummer Dave Witte (currently of Municipal Waste), will be playing a reunion show this August. The band will be part of this year’s Best Friends Day festival in Richmond, VA. Also appearing throughout the fest’s 4 days will be Negative Approach, Municipal Waste, Propagandhi, Banner Pilot, …

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Top 10 Guitarists of the Shred Era

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Updated: 09/28/2009

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Noisecreep.com has just posted their “Top 10 Guitarists of the Shred Era” which was written by SMNnews contributor Carlos Ramirez. Checkout what Carlos has to say about these top ten guitarists Yngwie Malmsteen (Alcatrazz, Steeler, solo), Michael Angelo Batio (Nitro, solo), Paul Gilbert (Mr. Big, Racer X), Marty Friedman (Hawaii, Cacophony, Megadeth, solo), Jason Becker …

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Top 10 Death Metal Debut Albums Listed

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Posted: 05/18/2009

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AOL Music’s Noisecreep.com has just posted their “Top 10 Death Metal Debut Albums” list. Bands like Immolation and Autopsy and the list was compiled by SMNnews contributor Carlos Ramirez. Check out the entire list here.

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Narrows – New Distances

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Posted: 05/14/2009

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When the folks at Deathwish Inc announced the signing of Narrows to their heralded roster last year, post-hardcore junkies let out a collective “fuck yes!” Featuring Dave Verellen (Botch), Ryan Frederickson (These Arms Are Snakes, Nineironspitfire), Rob Moran (Unbroken, Some Girls), Jodie Cox (Tropics), and Sam Stothers (Makeout Boys), Narrows sounds exactly like they should. …

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God Dethroned – Passiondale

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Posted: 04/17/2009

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When done right, fast-paced European death metal is unstoppable. The problem is there’s been a lack of it lately when it comes to the quality department. It’s not surprise that it took a veteran group like God Dethroned to kick the scene in the ass again. On the soon to be released Passiondale, the Dutch …

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Author of the Biography “Randy Rhoads” Discusses the Legendary Guitarist

Hour of the Wolf – Decompositions Vol. 1

Various Artists – Past Present

Legacy – s/t

Black Army Jacket Announce Reunion Show, The Band Features Municipal Waste’s Drummer

Top 10 Guitarists of the Shred Era

Top 10 High-Pitched Singers List Posted

Top 10 Death Metal Debut Albums Listed

Narrows – New Distances

God Dethroned – Passiondale