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The Mosh Pit 01.09.09: Metal Essentials
(01.09.2009)
- Dan Haggerty
This week the Mosh Pit is all about the music as we take a look at music from Black Sabbath, Iced Earth, and Immortal. Check out the full article for details on some of metals greatest albums. |
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Under the Scalpel 01.08.09: The Best 30 Songs To Pound My Eardrums in 2008 (Part 2)
(01.08.2009)
- Mark Ingoldsby
Best of 2008 including 10 Years, Atmosphere, Cure, Cut Copy, Five Finger Death Punch, Jason Mraz, Matt Nathanson, MGMT, One Day As A Lion, Sixx AM, Slipknot and more. Who came out on top? Well, click the link to find out! |
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411 Music Fact or Fiction 01.08.09: Week 80
(01.08.2009)
- Dan Haggerty
Dan Marsicano and Matt Shoemaker take on the heavier side of the music business: Is Guns N’ Roses making a mistake in not touring Chinese Democracy? Is guitar god Yngwie Malmsteen overrated? Does One Billion in digital sales prove the music industry is doing well? How great of a year was 2008 in music? Plus we ask the metal experts about new music from Kreator and Slayer! |
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The Singles Guy 01.07.09: Take Only What You Need
(01.07.2009)
- Jacob Crogie
This week we return to the ever popular high-speed interweb format, and we get the latest from AC/DC...and Leona Lewis, David Archuleta etc. The Kickass 5 revolves around future one hit wonders! So come on in and "take only what you need"! |
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Tuning in Around the World 01.06.09
(01.06.2009)
- Jesse Coy
The second edition of this column takes you to Miami's Little Havana (with the Spam Allstars), Asia (with Hector Zazou), and the Sahara Desert (with Etran Finatawa). |
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The 411 Music Top Five 01.06.09: Top 5 Anticipated Albums of 2009
(01.06.2009)
- Ben Czajkowski
Now that 2008 is out of our systems like Wendy’s chili, the 411Music staff looks ahead to a hopeful, prosperous landscape in 2009. This week, they optimistically throw down their Top 5 Most Anticipated Albums of 2009. Will we see the real Guns ‘N Roses’ Chinese Democracy or Dr. Dre’s Detox, finally? Others look, realistically, forward to Greenday, U2, Beastie Boys, Nine Inch Nails, and Lil Wayne. What are you itching for? Let us know! |
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Thrifty Tunes 01.03.09: U2
(01.03.2009)
- Paul Hollingsworth
Before they became the biggest band in the world, U2 spent several years in the early eighties experimenting with their sound. By enlisting producer extrodnaire Brian Eno, the rapscalians from Dublin looked to add some new elements to their music. This week's Thrifty Tunes looks back at a band standing on the crossroads, and wonders if they chose wisely. Also, because everybody else is doing it, my picks for the Top 10 albums of 2008.
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Under the Scalpel 01.02.09: The Best 30 Songs To Pound My Eardrums in 2008 (Part 1)
(01.02.2009)
- Mark Ingoldsby
Best of 2008 including Atmosphere, Avenged Sevenfold, Big Blue Ball, Black Stone Cherry, Cavalera Conspiracy, Counting Crows, Cure, Motorhead, Nine Inch Nails, Offspring, Slipknot and more. |
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The Gothenburg Project 01.02.09: Wintersun
(01.02.2009)
- Matt Shoemaker
The Gothenburg Project kicks off 2009 with one of the most technically profound albums around, Wintersun's self titled debut album! Featuring one of the fastest songs around, "Battle Against Time", this is a band you can't afford to miss! |
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The Mosh Pit 1.02.09: Top Music Stories In 2009
(01.02.2009)
- Dan Haggerty
It’s time again for the Mosh Pit’s not so serious predictions for the biggest music stories of 2009. Check out Britney: Warrior Princess, Rob Zombie and Michael Jackson’s new movie, gangsta rap goes to Broadway and the full details on a Black Sabbath/Ozzy Osbourne reunion! |
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411 Music Fact Or Fiction 01.01.09: Week 79
(01.01.2009)
- Dan Haggerty
Would KISS without Ace Frehley or Peter Criss be worth checking out? Is Guitar Hero a silly game that distracts kids from learning a real instrument? Are Wal-Mart exclusives good for the music business? Would a Cream reunion sell? What is the true Cadillac of guitars? 411’s Rob Samuels and Michael Adler discuss these topics and more in the latest edition of 411 Fact or Fiction: Music Edition! |
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[PODCAST] Starship Exile, Episode 17: A New Year Party in Space
(01.01.2009)
- Jesse Coy
It’s a New Year space party complete with plenty of good music, revelry, and special appearances by E.T., Spock, Mork, and Chewie. Find out the truth about the aliens, check out a new track by rockabilly punks, O’Death, and sit in on the Discography segment, featuring James Brown, the Butthole Surfers, Cake, and Jerry Cantrell. |
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The Savage Animal 12.31.08: Goodbye 2008! Hello 2009!
(12.31.2008)
- Mikey MiGo
2009 begins tomorrow. 2008 will be a year that goes down in the history books as one of the most important and historic years of the past generation or two. Did the quality of music mirror the impact? In this Special Edition of The Savage Animal, 411’s Mikey MiGo takes a look at his favorite albums, movies, television shows, wrestlers, and what he’s looking forward to most in 2009. |
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The 411 Music Top Five 12.30.08: Top 5 Favorite Party Songs
(12.30.2008)
- Ben Czajkowski
New Years Eve brings the biggest, worldwide party day of the year. This week, the 411Music staff lists their favorite party songs to get you in the mood for that ball-drop at midnight. We cover everything from Prince to Journey and the Beastie Boys to DMX. It’s party time, people! Get your drink on! |
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Thrifty Tunes 12.28.08: Sonic Youth
(12.28.2008)
- Paul Hollingsworth
Back when alternative music wasn't just a buzz word used to make bands seem trendy, Sonic Youth were kings (and a queen) of their domain. This week's Thrifty Tunes takes a look at the band’s most recent release and decides if the crowns still belong with Thurston Moore and company.
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The 411 Country Connection 12.27.08: Top 10 Albums of 2008
(12.27.2008)
- Stormin Norman
In this year’s final edition of The 411 Country Connection, I present to you the Top 10 country albums of 2008. Featured on the list are established country music stars George Strait and Alan Jackson as well as crafty newcomers Lady Antebellum and many more. Check out the full article to see where your favorite album of 2008 ranks! |
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The Mosh Pit 12.26.08: Top Metal Albums Of 2008
(12.26.2008)
- Dan Haggerty
Step into the Mosh Pit and get the complete guide to the top metal albums of 2008, including the top thrash, doom, death, black, progressive, and power metal albums and the ultimate top 10 list of the year. From Metallica to Opeth to Meshugga or even Dismember, which of your favorites made the lists? Check out the full article for details! |
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