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The Mosh Pit 2.05.10: The History Of Metal - 1971
(02.05.2010)
- Dan Haggerty
In our ongoing look at the history of metal, this week we witness the arrival of Alice Cooper and the live show that changed music forever. Plus we have reviews of classic albums from Alice Cooper, Black Sabbath, Budgie, and one of rock and rolls highest selling albums of all time: Led Zeppelin’s IV. All of this and more as we look at the year that was 1971! |
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The Savage Animal 02.03.10: My Top .08 “Beer Goggle Songs”… That I Remember
(02.03.2010)
- Mikey MiGo
If this music was in your bed when you woke up, you’d feel dirty and wonder who you embarrassed yourself in front of the night before. In this edition of The Savage Animal, 411’s Mikey MiGo gives his top X “beer goggle songs” that he remembers. From Usher’s “Yeah!” to Kiss’ “Rock and Roll All Night”, let’s mock his embarrassment and share our own! |
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The 411 Music Top Five 02.02.10: Top 5 One-Album Wonders
(02.02.2010)
- Ben Czajkowski
From Lauryn Hill's The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill and the Postal Service's Give Up to Mos Def & Talib Kweli as Black Star, Dark New Day's Twelve Year Silence and Rob Dougan's Furious Angels, the 411 Music Staff lists their Top One Album Wonder! See which albums made the list and why! |
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Music's 3R's 02.01.10: Lauryn Hill Returns, Angels and Airwaves Free Album, New Jimi Hendrix, Metallica Concert Riots, More!
(02.01.2010)
- Aaron Titan
From the new Jimi Hendrix single and Taylor Swift's inexplicable bigness to the Metallica concert riots in Chile, Lauryn Hill's surprise return to the stage, American Idol's audition episodes, Angels and Airwaves' new free album, System of a Down's reunion rumors being squashed, and more, 411's Aaron Titan brings you all the Right, wRong, and Ridiculous in the music world in this week’s Music 3R’s! |
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The Mosh Pit 1.29.10: The History Of Metal - 1970
(01.29.2010)
- Dan Haggerty
This week we look at the birth of heavy metal itself with the themes and music that gave it form. Along the way we’ll also look at some great classic albums from Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, Uriah Heep, and many more! |
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Under the Scalpel 01.28.10: Dream Theater, BoB, Machine Head
(01.28.2010)
- Mark Ingoldsby
Can Machine Head pull off a Pantera song with their long history of bad remakes? Can BoB make this metalhead swoon over a romantic club jam? And somebody please tell me when Air Supply started recording under the name Dream Theater! These heavily biased reviews are brought to you by the sometimes humorous, always heartless guitarist from the rock band A Simple Complex. |
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The 411 Music Top Five 01.26.10: Top 5 Rebound Albums
(01.26.2010)
- Ben Czajkowski
From Radiohead's In Rainbows to U2's All You Can’t Leave Behind, Red Hot Chili Peppers's Californication to Johnny Cash's American Recordings, and Alice In Chains' Black Gives Way To Blue to Common's Be, the 411Music staff talks about their Top 5 favorite rebound albums! Stop in, read the lists, and leave your thoughts in the comment section! |
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A Lesson In... 01.26.10 Queen (Part Four)
(01.26.2010)
- Alistair McGeorge
The four-part series reaches its conclusion with A Lesson In...Queen. Over the last month, Alistair McGeorge has covered the career of Queen from their beginnings in 1968 through to the release of The Miracle in 1989. This week, come inside as the journey continues from 1991’s Innuendo to 1999’s Greatest Hits III, plus thoughts on Queen + Paul Rodgers. |
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The Mosh Pit 1.22.10: The History Of Metal – The 60’s
(01.22.2010)
- Dan Haggerty
411’s Dan Haggerty takes a look at the history of heavy metal starting with the 60’s. From the technology to the culture issues and finally the music that made music louder and heavier. Plus we have reviews of classic albums from Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, Blue Cheer, and Cream. |
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411 Music Fact or Fiction 01.21.10: Smashing, Slashing & Cashing In
(01.21.2010)
- Mitch Michaels
Is Billy Corgan banging Jessica Simpson? Can Wyclef & GaGa help Haiti? Is there an audience for Slash solo and the Smashing Pumpkins? Would LaToya Jackson be a horrible judge on American Idol? 411’s Paul Hollingsworth and Jeremy Thomas debate these topics and more in the latest edition of 411 Music Fact or Fiction! |
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Information Overload 01.21.10: Lights
(01.21.2010)
- Jacob Crogie
Welcome to the launch of a brand new feature here on 411mania featuring album reviews, concert reviews and an exclusive interview with an up and coming artist. Enchanting Canadian artist Lights of "Drive My Soul" fame claims this article's virginity, and what a column we have in store for you. More information than you can process is just a click away! |
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The Savage Animal 01.20.10: Top 9 “Right Place/Right Time” Music Styles
(01.20.2010)
- Mikey MiGo
What does roller skating, sporting events, porn, and church have in common? They all have music that’s not necessarily the best for any situation. In this week’s edition of The Savage Animal, 411’s Mikey MiGo takes a look at music styles that should only be shared in certain situations. This surprisingly controversial topic, a rant on the 2010 Late Night Wars, The Golden Globes, RAW, and More! |
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The 411 Music Top Five 01.19.10: Top 5 Disappointing Albums
(01.19.2010)
- Ben Czajkowski
From Guns & Roses' Chinese Democracy and Metallica's Load/Reload to Nine Inch Nails' The Slip and even Kanye West’s Kanye West's 808s and Heartbreak, the 411 Music staff discusses their top 5 disappointing albums! Check out the full list to see which albums made the list and why! |
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A Lesson In... 01.19.10: Queen (Part Three)
(01.19.2010)
- Alistair McGeorge
Come inside for the third part of A Lesson In...Queen, as Alistair McGeorge continues his look at the band’s career, from the Flash Gordon soundtrack in 1980 through to the release of The Miracle in 1989. Come inside for the next part of the series. |
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Music's 3R's 01.18.10: Dre Delays Detox Again, Blink's New Album, Billy Corgan Recording WIth Jessica SImpson, More
(01.18.2010)
- Aaron Titan
From Dr. Dre's further Detox delays, Blink-182's new Blinkumentary and album, and Rockstar Mayhem Tour lineup news to Beyonce's New Years performance in a seedy basement, Billy Corgan recording with Jessica Simpson, and more, 411's Aaron Titan brings you all the Right, wRong, and Ridiculous from the music world in this week’s Music 3R’s! |
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Thrifty Tunes 01.17.09: Whitesnake - Whitesnake
(01.17.2010)
- Paul Hollingsworth
Take truckloads of Aqua net, an amazing guitarist, some stolen Zeppelin riffs and a band named after the singer's junk and what exactly do you have? Only one of the best selling albums of the 80's! Whitesnake crawls its way back onto the turntable in this week's Thrifty Tunes. |
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The Mosh Pit 01.15.10: Top Metal Albums Of 2009
(01.15.2010)
- Dan Haggerty
Step into the Mosh Pit’s annual feature as 411’s Dan Haggerty looks at the best heavy metal releases of 2009. We have the Top 5 albums in thrash, black, death, traditional, classics, and doom. Plus we have the best DVD, compilation, and reissue for the year as well. Topping it all of is the overall Top 10 metal albums of 2009! Click the link to see who made the grade! |
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The 411 Music Top Five 01.12.10: Top 5 Album Covers
(01.12.2010)
- Ben Czajkowski
From KISS' Destroyer and Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon to The Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band and Nirvana's Nevermind, the 411 Music Staff lists their greatest album covers ever! Check out the full article to see which album covers made the lists and why! |
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A Lesson In... 01.12.10: Queen (Part Two)
(01.12.2010)
- Alistair McGeorge
This week, Alistair McGeorge returns to continue his look at rock legends Queen. Part two of the series looks at the band’s career from just after the release of A Night At The Opera to their 1980 release of The Game. Plus, we have a few bits of reader feedback! Check inside for the next part of A Lesson In...Queen. |
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411 Music Fact or Fiction 01.21.10: Smashing, Slashing & Cashing In
(01.11.2010)
- Mitch Michaels
Is Billy Corgan banging Jessica Simpson? Can Wyclef & GaGa help Haiti? Is there an audience for Slash solo and the Smashing Pumpkins? Would LaToya Jackson be a horrible judge on American Idol? 411’s Paul Hollingsworth and Jeremy Thomas debate these topics and more in the latest edition of 411 Music Fact or Fiction! |
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Music's 3R's 01.11.10: American Idol Returns, Vampire Weekend's New Album, Michael Jackson's Investigation Finished, Slash Turns Down GNR, Lil' Wayne's Rebirth, More!
(01.11.2010)
- Aaron Titan
From a look at the upcoming season of American Idol and Michael Jackson's doctor being charged as responsible for his death to Slash turning down a Guns N' Roses reunion, Lil' Wayne's "Rebirth" album possibly coming out soon, the Slayer/Megadeth tour being canceled, first impressions of Vampire Weekend's "Contra" album, and the death of Avenged Sevenfold drummer The Rev, 411's Aaron Titan brings you all the Right, wRong, and Ridiculous in the music world in this week’s Music 3R’s. |
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The 37th Chamber 01.09.10: The 4th Annual Award Show!
(01.09.2010)
- Patrick Robinson
This week, we're honoring those who have made a complete fool of themselves, those that have done unmentionable things and those that have risen above to deliver greatness! Featuring Lil Wayne, Rick Ross, Raekwon and Rihanna with musical performances by Young Money, New Boyz and Slaughterhouse! |
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The Mosh Pit 1.08.10: The Biggest News Stories Of 2010
(01.08.2010)
- Dan Haggerty
It’s the annual Mosh Pit’s cracked look music news for the coming year! In the new year we’ll get a Miley Cyrus’ sex video and we'll run down the likely candidates caught in the act, Amy Winehouse will become the new hit Barbie Doll of the holiday season, and American Idol will cycle through new judges each year. Plus, we have a huge announcement on the future of the Mosh Pit. Click the link for all the sordid details! |
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