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August 10, 2007

Rodrigo Y Gabriela cover Orion by Metallica

All we can say is, watch and learn. Rodrigo y Gabriela doing Orion by Metallica. A great cover of a great song.

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July 25, 2007

Bjork interview & review on Volta

A yearning for adventure has always defined Icelandic singer Björk, whose 14-year solo career has journeyed from chart-topping pop gems like “Army of Me” to risky experiments such as 2004’s “Medulla,” an album consisting entirely of vocal tracks.

In the past few years, Bjork's adventures included raising a daughter and traveling extensively through Africa and Indonesia, both of which have left a strong imprint on her sixth studio record, ‘Volta.’ The eclectic album contains danceable work by Timbaland, as well as more daring compositions featuring instruments seldom encountered in pop songs, like kora, pipa and even a foghorn.

But in our interview with her, Bjork insisted nothing about her work is avant-garde. Read on...

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March 18, 2007

Mustaine misses the mark with new Megadeth album

2.5 stars (out of five)

With his latest Megadeth record, "United Abominations," (download free mp3 here) due in stores May 15, guitar virtuoso, speed metal king and Metallica reject Dave Mustaine set out to reinvigorate what he saw as a lethargic old school metal scene. Unfortunately, his effort falls short of that mark. Mustaine can still play a mean guitar, just as fast and as fierce as when he was shredding the competition on classic albums like "Peace Sells... But Who's Buying?" or, our personal favorite, "Rust In Peace." He surrounds himself with great musicians for this record as well, but the writing just doesn't quite cut it.

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