Articles by Chris Ayers

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  Various

  Like Black Holes in the Sky: The Tribute to Syd Barrett

  PUBLISHED May 24, 2009

  Pink Floyd remain in eternal debt to founder Syd Barrett, who left his indelible mark on the band's 1967 debut, Piper at the Gates of Dawn....

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  Isis

  Wavering Radiant

  PUBLISHED Apr 27, 2009

  Of the scores of bands spawned from Neurosis's unique sonic aesthetic, Isis remain their most pivotal exponent. On their fifth full-length,...

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  Prong

  Power of the Damn MiXXXer

  PUBLISHED Apr 27, 2009

  Remix albums from industrial metal bands were common occurrences in the '90s, and fans came to expect them from the likes of Fear Factory,...

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  Tecumseh

  Avalanche and Inundation

  PUBLISHED Apr 21, 2009

  Thanks to Sunn0))), drone metal has become the de rigueur sound of nebulous experimentation. Fans seem to forget, however, that those hoode...

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  Tardy Brothers

  Bloodline

  PUBLISHED Apr 2, 2009

  While death metal pioneers Obituary are recuperating from their reunion activities, brothers John and Donald Tardy took time to record thei...

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  Gathiens

  Nesh

  PUBLISHED Mar 19, 2009

  With its influx of bands over the past few years, instrumental prog metal has become a formidable subgenre, and contenders would be wise to...

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  Gnaw

  This Face

  PUBLISHED Mar 19, 2009

  Old/Khanate noisenik Alan Dubin assembles a terrific troupe of musical degenerates, including Burning Witch drummer Jamie Sykes, for his ne...

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  The Bakerton Group

  El Rojo

  PUBLISHED Feb 17, 2009

  Started as a means for metallic rock band Clutch to explore their bluesy side, the Bakerton Group remain vocal-less, with Clutch throat Nei...