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Just watched this movie, and I thought I'd share-FUCKING AWESOME. This film was intense to say the least. If anyone's into metal or politics, you should watch this movie. Long live Acrassicauda!!! ACRASSICAUDA BIO Born out of a basement rehearsal space in Baghdad, Acrassicauda (Latin for “Black Scorpion”) is Iraq’s only heavy metal band. Tutored by music instructor and guitar virtuoso Saad “Yngwie” Say and inspired by western bands like Metallica, Slayer and Slipknot, they began writing a

Shotgun CD reviews are short reviews on CDs that you can usually pick up for $10 or less. For further explanation, check the FAQ. To have your band’s CD reviewed, drop me a line on my contact page. Tragedy - We Rock Sweet Balls, And Can Do No Wrong (rock): After writing about Tragedy back in March, the band was nice enough to send over a copy of their album for me to review. It has taken me months to try to figure out what to say about it because even though the album is swimming in cowbell

I wrote this some time ago, but it still holds true in my opinion. As I have thought about what constitutes Heavy Metal and what doesn't some might suggest we have to look at its origins, some will say it started with Led Zeppelin and slowly migrated to bands such as Black Sabbath and Deep Purple. My point is not to debate the origins, however to distinguish between what is and what isn't Heavy Metal. The core of the argument is suggested that bands such as Poison, Ratt, et al are really Hea

ROCK, ETC. A2 — Located over wine restaurant Assemblage Actuel, the new club orientates toward live music. A brainchild of Svetlana Surganova, frontwoman of rock band Surganova i Orkestr, A2 aims at some of the best-known bands and fine sound quality. 300-700 rub., free entrance on Mon.-Wed.

AP Fans react as Clay Aiken reveals that he’s gay NEW YORK - The revelation that Clay Aiken is gay hasn’t fazed Simon Cowell. The “American Idol” judge reacted in typically sarcastic form, telling the entertainment news show “Extra”: “Wow. That’s a shock. It’s like being told Santa Claus isn’t real. Unbelievable.” Getting serious, Cowell said: “Good for him. If he said it, it’s the right thing for him. … I don’t think anyone cares. Let’s face it. It’s 2008. You know. Who cares?” VH1 crow