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Circus Maximus made a huge splash on the progressive metal scene in 2005 with their debut CD, “The 1st Chapter,” but they caught some flack for taking too many of their cues from the reigning godfathers of the genre, “Dream Theater.” The second time out, they’ve done a decent job ...

One of the biggest problems I encounter with up and coming bands is a lack of all around talent; either it's a group of amazing musicians being led by a mediorce lead singer or a talented vocalist with a subpar musical accompaniment. Thankfully, Sick City is neither of these types; ...

It is always interesting to hear a band in their sapling state, when their musical efforts are as fresh to them, as they are to the listener. There are no expectations or preconceptions about the album before you hear it, only initial reactions and possible potential. This is ...

I hate it when I find out about something cool that’s been right under my nose forever without my having been aware of it. Usually, it’s a restaurant or something I pass by regularly, and never thought to stop in, but in this case, it’s a band called, Sunspot, that ...

Post-punk, or after Punk -- is the style heard on this Exit Strategy album and it will keep you posted with original tracks and a sound similar to Fugazi, Descendents, and Minutemen. Ahh…the refreshing sounds of 80’s punk. Short little turbo-charged songs to change society... like track six, The First, the ...