Here are MusikBLITZ’s top picks from all of the new releases that have come out in the month of March:
The Answer's Everyday Demons (The End Records): Irish rockers The Answer got a big career boost last fall when they opened up for AC/DC's North American tour. Now the quartet’s debut U.S. album—which debuted at No. 25 in the U.K. and No. 8 on Japan's international chart—is in stores. "The future of classic rock is in good hands," says Classic Rock magazine about The Answer.
Burn Halo’s Burn Halo (Rawkhead Records/Warner Music): Former Eighteen Visions singer James Hart's new band bleeds sex, drugs and pure rock 'n' roll. The album’s raunchy first single, "Dirty Little Girl," and the track "Anejo" both feature a guest appearance by Avenged Sevenfold's Synyster Gates. The Alternative Press even loves this band saying: "The songs are way more Mötley Crüe than Nickelback... The first single is dynamic and attractive, chock full of gritty guitar riffs and throbbing drums—and it doesn’t leave you feeling dirty for listening to it.” In April, Burn Halo will hit the road as part of the Sno-Core Tour along with Static-X and Saliva.
Dope’s No Regrets (E1 Music): According to frontman Edsel Dope, the Chicago-based band’s fifth CD is "a record for the fans [that] also has enough hooks, energy and good times to engage a new group of disciples with each and every listen." Lead single "Addiction" has guitar God Zakk Wylde shredding on it. Currently, Dope is on tour with Wylde's Black Label Society and Sevendust.
Filter’s The Very Best Things—1995-2008 (Rhino Records): This 14-track compilation features the band's greatest hits, rare radio edits and soundtrack songs such as "Hey Man, Nice Shot," "Take A Picture," "(Can't You) Trip Like I Do" and "Welcome To The Fold."
Papa Roach's Metamorphosis (DGC/Interscope Records): "This record has a huge rock edge with tinges of punk and metal," says frontman Jacoby Shaddix about the band's fifth album. "It has that groove and aggression we''e always had, but there's also a new flare." Adds bassist Tobin Esperance: "The sound of the new record is electric. It's balls-to-the-wall, organic rock 'n' roll with raw, in-your-face emotion. On the flip side, there's melody, vulnerability and honesty." Singles "Hollywood Whore" and "Lifeline" have already garnered major attention.
Queensrÿche's American Soldier (Atco/Rhino Records): Concept album kings Queensrÿche examine the consequences of war from the perspective of soldiers on their latest progressive metal opus. Each song was inspired by an iterview singer Geoff Tate conducted with a veteran. "My father was a career military man, but until very recently he never spoke about what he went through," explains Tate. "I think that reticence is true of a lot of veterans, which means most people never truly understand what it means to be a soldier at war. Hearing what he and some of our fans have endured made me want to share their stories with the world. This is an album about the soldiers, for the soldiers, as told by the soldiers themselves." Fans can hear snippets of songs by calling the Queensrÿche hotline at 206-260-1215.
Static-X's Cult Of Static (Reprise Records): The industrial metal band returns with their sixth album. "Over the years my voice has been destroyed from excessive touring—and I love it," exclaims frontman Wayne Static. "The vocals on the new record are raw and brutal." Highlights include first single "Stingwray" (inspired by the car Wayne's wife, former porn star Tera Wray, drives) and album opener "Lunatic" (originally found on the Punisher: War Zone movie soundtrack, the song has now been rerecorded and features a guitar solo from Megadeth's Dave Mustaine). If you pick up Cult Of Static at Best Buy, you get two bonus tunes and a membership card that allows one to access a special third track and also have the chance to win concert tickets and meet-n-greet passes.
Sum 41's All The Good Shit: The Best Of Sum 41—2000-2008 (Island Records): Fourteen tracks have been culled from the band's five releases for this collection, including tracks like "Fat Lip," "In Too Deep," "Pain For Pleasure" and a live version of "Hell Song." (Two additional tracks can be found on albums purchased at Best Buy.) Plus, All The Good Shit comes with a bonus DVD showcasing 13 of Sum 41's music videos.
Various Artists' Now That's What I Call Power Ballads (UMVD): The latest release in the popular franchise has 18 of the most beloved ballads from the '80s. Favorites from the likes of Poison, Journey, Heart, Cheap Trick, Slaughter, Extreme, Tesla and Warrant are all on this compilation.
Various Artists' Punk Goes Pop 2 (Fearless Records): The eighth album in the "Punk Goes..." compilation series, which debuted at No. 15 on the Billboard Top 200, features creative punk-rock takes on some of today's hit pop tunes. Bands like Alesana, Silverstein, Escape The Fate, Bayside and Four Year Strong revitalize songs by Justin Timberlake, Pussycat Dolls, Miley Cyrus, Rihanna, Katy Perry and more. Check out the music video for A Static Lullaby's cover of Britney Spears’' "Toxic" here.
The Answer's Everyday Demons (The End Records): Irish rockers The Answer got a big career boost last fall when they opened up for AC/DC's North American tour. Now the quartet’s debut U.S. album—which debuted at No. 25 in the U.K. and No. 8 on Japan's international chart—is in stores. "The future of classic rock is in good hands," says Classic Rock magazine about The Answer.
Burn Halo’s Burn Halo (Rawkhead Records/Warner Music): Former Eighteen Visions singer James Hart's new band bleeds sex, drugs and pure rock 'n' roll. The album’s raunchy first single, "Dirty Little Girl," and the track "Anejo" both feature a guest appearance by Avenged Sevenfold's Synyster Gates. The Alternative Press even loves this band saying: "The songs are way more Mötley Crüe than Nickelback... The first single is dynamic and attractive, chock full of gritty guitar riffs and throbbing drums—and it doesn’t leave you feeling dirty for listening to it.” In April, Burn Halo will hit the road as part of the Sno-Core Tour along with Static-X and Saliva.
Dope’s No Regrets (E1 Music): According to frontman Edsel Dope, the Chicago-based band’s fifth CD is "a record for the fans [that] also has enough hooks, energy and good times to engage a new group of disciples with each and every listen." Lead single "Addiction" has guitar God Zakk Wylde shredding on it. Currently, Dope is on tour with Wylde's Black Label Society and Sevendust.
Filter’s The Very Best Things—1995-2008 (Rhino Records): This 14-track compilation features the band's greatest hits, rare radio edits and soundtrack songs such as "Hey Man, Nice Shot," "Take A Picture," "(Can't You) Trip Like I Do" and "Welcome To The Fold."
Papa Roach's Metamorphosis (DGC/Interscope Records): "This record has a huge rock edge with tinges of punk and metal," says frontman Jacoby Shaddix about the band's fifth album. "It has that groove and aggression we''e always had, but there's also a new flare." Adds bassist Tobin Esperance: "The sound of the new record is electric. It's balls-to-the-wall, organic rock 'n' roll with raw, in-your-face emotion. On the flip side, there's melody, vulnerability and honesty." Singles "Hollywood Whore" and "Lifeline" have already garnered major attention.
Queensrÿche's American Soldier (Atco/Rhino Records): Concept album kings Queensrÿche examine the consequences of war from the perspective of soldiers on their latest progressive metal opus. Each song was inspired by an iterview singer Geoff Tate conducted with a veteran. "My father was a career military man, but until very recently he never spoke about what he went through," explains Tate. "I think that reticence is true of a lot of veterans, which means most people never truly understand what it means to be a soldier at war. Hearing what he and some of our fans have endured made me want to share their stories with the world. This is an album about the soldiers, for the soldiers, as told by the soldiers themselves." Fans can hear snippets of songs by calling the Queensrÿche hotline at 206-260-1215.
Static-X's Cult Of Static (Reprise Records): The industrial metal band returns with their sixth album. "Over the years my voice has been destroyed from excessive touring—and I love it," exclaims frontman Wayne Static. "The vocals on the new record are raw and brutal." Highlights include first single "Stingwray" (inspired by the car Wayne's wife, former porn star Tera Wray, drives) and album opener "Lunatic" (originally found on the Punisher: War Zone movie soundtrack, the song has now been rerecorded and features a guitar solo from Megadeth's Dave Mustaine). If you pick up Cult Of Static at Best Buy, you get two bonus tunes and a membership card that allows one to access a special third track and also have the chance to win concert tickets and meet-n-greet passes.
Sum 41's All The Good Shit: The Best Of Sum 41—2000-2008 (Island Records): Fourteen tracks have been culled from the band's five releases for this collection, including tracks like "Fat Lip," "In Too Deep," "Pain For Pleasure" and a live version of "Hell Song." (Two additional tracks can be found on albums purchased at Best Buy.) Plus, All The Good Shit comes with a bonus DVD showcasing 13 of Sum 41's music videos.
Various Artists' Now That's What I Call Power Ballads (UMVD): The latest release in the popular franchise has 18 of the most beloved ballads from the '80s. Favorites from the likes of Poison, Journey, Heart, Cheap Trick, Slaughter, Extreme, Tesla and Warrant are all on this compilation.
Various Artists' Punk Goes Pop 2 (Fearless Records): The eighth album in the "Punk Goes..." compilation series, which debuted at No. 15 on the Billboard Top 200, features creative punk-rock takes on some of today's hit pop tunes. Bands like Alesana, Silverstein, Escape The Fate, Bayside and Four Year Strong revitalize songs by Justin Timberlake, Pussycat Dolls, Miley Cyrus, Rihanna, Katy Perry and more. Check out the music video for A Static Lullaby's cover of Britney Spears’' "Toxic" here.
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