Jim

1. Drowningman - Rock N Roll Killing Machine

2. Botch - We Are The Romans

3. Dillinger Escape Plan - Calculating Infinity

4. Vision Of Disorder - Imprint

5. Norma Jean - Bless The Martyr...

6. Converge - Jane Doe

7. The Hope Conspiracy - Endnote

8. Will Haven - WHVN

9. Embrace Today - Soldiers

10. Hopesfall - The Satellite Years

Also, the new God Forbid album is amazing.

As for more straight-up hardcore, the list would go on and on but would definately include Black Flag, Minor Threat, Gorilla Biscuits, SOIA, Youth Of Today etc etc...

my point is that they are one of the bands who are mixing all the modern metal sounds/techniques with the old school and fully deserve to be as famous as other old school bands like megadeth. They have got a modern sound mixed with old....

I don't deny it. All I'm saying is that I think they're cheesy and rubbish.

i can't be arsed proving my point anymore cause i've got better things to be doing than arguing with clueless children....

Haha' date=' don't make me laugh. That's exactly the sort of response I'd expect from someone who names themself after a Slayer song and has a Megadeth graphic in their avatar.

but there is no way you can argue that killswitch are a better band musically than shadows fall. and its as simple as that..ok

Never said they were. I just stated that I don't like Shadows Fall, and it's as simple as that, OK?

they are one of the bands who are actually bringing metal back to reign like it did in the eighties. Awsome harmonised riffs with spectacular solos.

Yeah, that's entirely my point!

Cool, I'll definately pick that up...

The first album - 'Busy Signal At The Suicide Hotline' - is a bit more straightforward and, consequently, not as good. There's an ace song on it called 'Condoning The Use Of Inhalants' that you should probably download. However, 'How They Light Cigarettes In Prison' is absolutely ESSENTIAL. Buy buy buy...

It's true, I am a fucking stupied - the secret's out. However, I would like to draw attention to the fact that I am allowed my own opinion and that is that Shadow's Fall are the cheesiest most pathetic metal band I've had the displeasure of hearing in the last decade. They should get back to the eighties where they belong. In addition, Chimaira are the simultaneously the most dull yet most amusing live acts I've EVER seen. Oh yes...

I'm off to see Killswitch Engage - hope they're better than the last time I saw em. God Forbid are on the bill whom I'm really looking forward to. Shadows Fall and Chimaira both suck big fat donkey dick though...

Not sure how many people here like Drowningman or know who they are but, in my opinion, they are the best band that ever walked the earth. Anyway, they reformed last month and frankly, this renders all other bands obsolete. From the mouth of Drowningman:

"Apparently the cat is out of the bag. We had planned on waiting a bit longer, launching the new website, and taking care of a few outstanding obligations. But, yes, it's true Drowningman is back.

Drowningman was started in late 1996 by Denny Donovan and myself (SImon Brody). When Denny left due to personal reasons several years later we made a difficult decision to soldier on.

After that Drowningman changed in a lot of ways, I think that's apparent to fans of the band when comparing our Hydra Head material to later stuff. Denny and I started working together again in San Francisco in a band called The Scheme which unfortunately fell apart. Having moved out to the west coast specifically to play in The Scheme, the aftermath was a difficult time for Denny and I, anyone that's lived in the bay area knows it's not cheap, so yeah things got a bit disastrous for us at points, but the good news is that Denny and I playing together again felt right and we knew that in some way we had to find a situation where it could work.

Well we finally have. The turbulent times of the Drowningman and Scheme breakups are behind us. The insanity of the past several years is gone and we're eager to approach this with clearer heads and something to prove.

This is not something we would even consider doing if we thought the results would be less than spectacular. A website will be launched in the coming weeks, at which point you'll be introduced to the new guys in the band. A record of demos spanning our career will be released this summer through our good friends at Law of Inertia Records entitled "Learn to Let It Go" live performances will be announced shortly as well. Yes, we will still play old songs but in terms of newer material, were working on some next level type shit. If you want to hear us rehash our "metal emo" past it won't happen, there's plenty of bands out there doing that, if that's what you're still into...

If you've never heard em, check out the album Rock N Roll Killing Machine for some quality metal/hardcore grooves in the vein of DEP, Botch and Converge...

I actually prefer Sparta. I know it's not as original or wacky or whatever the devil it is you kids are into these days, but they're songs are so well written.

That's not to say I don't like The Mars Volta - the album's great and the musicianship is spectacular. I guess the whole MV fever kinda passed me by slightly.

I'm really into De Facto though, they put out some great stuff.

Do you mean the Mate.Feed.Kill.Repeat demo? I do not but I heard one song from it which was pretty dreadful...

Things change in this crazy rock and roll world...

The new We Become Less CD 'A SIngle Truth' is available NOW from 1UP records on Belmont Street for 3. Go buy!

It's today! We'll be on at 5ish and playing for 20mins-ish

Originally posted by Johnny Mac:

How long will you be playing for?

I'll try and get along if I finish work early enough.

Not entirely sure what the plan is. We hope to play the tracks from the EP plus a couple of new ones. Probably around 20mins.

I saw them at the Astoria in 1999. One of the best gigs I've ever been to.

Unfortunately, our Aberdeen gig on Thursday has been cancelled due to reasons beyond anyone's control. HOWEVER:

The kind folk at 1up records have managed to land us a last minute instore to help promote our new EP. Seeing as it's pretty late notice we need people to spread the word and get some bodies in the shop.

We'll be playing at 5pm so bring some friends! Cheers!

The new WBL EP, 'A Single Truth' is out today. Be sure to pick one up from any of the shows. They will also be available shortly from certain quality record establishments.

We Become Less on tour this week. Catch us if you can at:

Glasgow, Rockers - 16th (today)

Dundee, Westport - 17th

*CANCELLED* Kirkcaldy, Path Tavern - 18th *CANCELLED*

Edinburgh, Mercat - 19th

ABERDEEN, KEF - 20TH

Forres, Loft - 21st

www.becomeless.co.uk

Cheers

I'm more of a dub man than a reggae man. I heartily recommend 'Rids The World Of The Curse Of The Evil Vampires' (or something similar) by Scientist. BEST DUB EVER. It's ace.

You may recognise some of the tunes if you own GTA3.

That record kicks the shit outta pretty much everything.

After 7 years, Welsh punkers Douglas have split up. They're last show is on Tuesday in London.

Originally posted by jamesy weapon:

Hot Damn, my favourite album of this year by far...

It came out last year on Ferret although it gor re-released this year on Roadrunner.

Am I the only person who prefers Last Night In Town to Hot Damn?

Turned up just in time for JT who were fucking amazing - much better than the last time I saw em.

Wish I'd seen Allergo - they're always great but apparently last nite was the best yet. Rock.

Also, anyone know who books there? Is it Eric?

Joe Grillo has joined Instruction and their website has vanished off the net. I'm fearing the worst...X-(