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Then please submit your own reviews</B></div> <div> <A HREF="id6_contributor_s_guidelines.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Contact Us"><U><B>Click here for our Guidelines</B></U></A></div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="671" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 2035 WIDTH="326"><div>                     </div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="2458f8f0.gif" border=0 width="143" height="143" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <B>Artist</B><B>: </B><B> <A NAME="iced_earth"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Iced Earth</B></div> <div> <B>CD: Horror Shoe</B></div> <div> <B>Label: Century Media</B></div> <div> <B>Links:  </B><A HREF="http://www.icedearth.com/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.icedearth.com/"><U><B>Iced Earth</B></U></A><B>, </B><A HREF="http://www.centurymedia.com/index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.centurymedia.com/index.htm"><U><B>Century Media</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> It's Finally Here! The long awaited new CD from Iced Earth is sure to kick your ASS. Iced Earth never seems to fail to deliver cutting edge music... Hailed as one of the best all time Metal Bands by us, the Gods of Metal...</div> <div> The Opening Track will capture and entrance you. My personal favorite from this CD has to be 'DRACULA'. A song from the first person (being Dracula of course) point of view. This track will take you through the eyes of The Vampire. Each song is a different take on the classic Horror Creatures all of us have grow to love (or fear). Once again I am not disappointed with Iced Earth.</div> <div> ~Nathan Hiller</div> <div> ...Gods of Metal</div> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div>  <A NAME="ferocity"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><IMG SRC="237aead0.jpg" border=0 width="174" height="173" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <B>Artists</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#008000" FACE="Arial" ><B>:</B></FONT> Mandrake, Canyon Creep, Malevolence, Holochaust, MorissonPoe,  Mr. Nasty,  Nation of Lies, Ezra Stone,  + HemorRhage +, StoneKracker, Infinity Minus One,  Black Symphony, Shattered Soul, Cryonic Temple) </div> <div> <B>CD: Ferocity</B></div> <div> <B>Label: Brother Issak Records</B></div> <div> <B>Links: </B><A HREF="http://artists.mp3s.com/artists/217/gods_of_metal.html" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://artists.mp3s.com/artists/217/gods"><U><B>Listen to Ferocity</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> Well some may say, who writes their own review. I say to them get over it. Who better to write a great review than the people involved with the CD. So here we go. Each Artist featured on the First Compilation released from Brother Issak Records is a master of their chosen style of Metal. My hat goes off to each one on the CD. Not only do you have to take my word for it, but if you followed the first annual Gods of Metal Battle of the Bands, then you'd know it to. Over 1000 votes where cast for these Artists.</div> <div> ~Nathan Hiller</div> <div> Gods of Metal</div> <div> Brother Issak Records</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B> <A NAME="sepultura_review"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B><IMG SRC="0c68c8c0.jpg" border=0 width="140" height="140" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <div> <B>In-Stores Now</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Artist: Sepultura</B></div> <div> <B>CD: Nation</B></div> <div> <B>Label Roadrunner Records </B></div> <bR> <div> Once again Sepultura has not disappointed me! Is there nothing these guys can't do? I have been excited ever since I heard that Sepultura had their Second Album coming out new singer Derrick Green (Hell I even wrote about it in my newsletter), what a phenomenal Vocalist.  Roadrunner Records gave me the opportunity to review this Album before it hits the stores March 20, 2001. What a musical adventure this album was to listen to. From the opening track, Sepulnation, with it's opening power, to The Ways Of Faith, finally ending with the blessedly sweet song, Valtio, Sepultura will bring new fans into the Metal Fold! Each track from Nation is sure to be a hit. Gods of Metal highly recommends this Album!</div> <div> ~Nathan Hiller</div> <div>    Gods of Metal</div> <bR> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="326"><div>  <A NAME="wasp"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><IMG SRC="249908f0.jpg" border=0 width="144" height="143" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <B>Artist: W.A.S.P.</B></div> <div> <B>CD: Unholy Terror</B></div> <div> <B>Label: Metal-Is Records</B></div> <div> <B>Links:  </B><A HREF="http://www.noiserecords.com/default.asp" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.noiserecords.com/default.asp"><U><B>more info.</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> Wow, every year I look forward to a new W.A.S.P. Album. Some years I'm a little disapointed with the release, but this is not the case this year. Blackie Lawless has put together an album many will be reminded of the Headless Child, yet much, much heavier. There is no reson you should not go out and purchase this CD. Songs such as, Charisma and Loco-Motive Man will peal apart layers of your soul, as set free the maddness hidden deep.</div> <div> ~Nathan HIller</div> <div>    Gods of Metal</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B> <A NAME="canyon_creep_1"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B><IMG SRC="2519e9e0.jpg" border=0 width="158" height="158" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Artist: Canyon Creep</B></div> <div> <B>CD: Hijack the World</B></div> <div> <B>Label: N/A</B></div> <div> <B>Links: </B><A HREF="http://artists.mp3s.com/artists/cds/96/96694.html" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://artists.mp3s.com/artists/cds/96/9"><U><B>Listen to Canyon Creep</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> Well what can I say about these guys. I am a long time fan of Canyon Creep. Many of you have either listened or you purchased the Gods of Metal Compilation, Ferocity, so most of you have heard Canyon Creep's song 'Hijack the World'. Well if you thought that was a good song, then in the immortal words, 'You've Got Another Thing Coming'. </div> <bR> <div> Canyon Creep has proved to the world that Dark, Powerful Grooves still mesh in the modern world of Hard Rock/Metal. Anthony (Tony) Buhagiar has a style all his own in the Vocal Arena as well as an outstanding flair for the Guitar, backing Tony on Bass we find Dave V. This man can pound out a hell of a rhythm on his four string. Bringing out the heavyset thunderous backbone of this trio we find Jerry Rivera. </div> <bR> <div> I have never had the chance to see these guys yet, but I can only imagine the energy these guys take with them to the stage. What I'm tring to tell you people is GET THIS CD, PLAY IT LOUD, AND BE PERPARED TO OFFEND YOU NEIGHBER'S EARS WITH PURE ROCK 'n' ROLL.</div> <div> ~Nathan Hiller</div> <div> Gods of Metal</div> <div> Brother Issak Records</div> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div>  <A NAME="fear_review"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Helvetica" ><B><IMG SRC="0cd8c8c0.jpg" border=0 width="140" height="140" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></FONT></div> <div> <B>Due out 04/24/2001</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Artist: Fear Factory</B></div> <div> <B>CD: Digimortal</B></div> <div> <B>Label: Roadrunner Records</B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> Best Fear factory Album to date! I found phenomenal musicianship through out each and every track. Long time fans as well as new fans are sure to be as excited as I am about this new release.  Big congratulations should go out to Fear Factory for their effort on this album. Never have I heard Fear Factory put out such superb music. I still can not pick a track that I liked the most, they are all just to good. </div> <div> ~Nathan Hiller</div> <div>    Gods of Metal</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 542 WIDTH="326"><div> <B> <A NAME="holochaust"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B><IMG SRC="064198a0.jpg" border=0 width="281" height="138" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Artist: Holochaust </B></div> <div> <B>CD: Ultimate Metal Trademark </B></div> <div> <B>Label (Self produced) </B></div> <div> <B>Credits Doomer</B></div> <div> Holochaust is definitely one of our favorite Artists here at Gods of Metal. Holochaust combines old school elements with the Melodic sounds found in bands such as Blind Guardian. For you old school Metallica Fans out their, this is an Album you will not want to miss. 'Valley of Misery' is sure to be a hit world wide. </div> <div> ~Nathan</div> <bR> <bR> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> <B> <A NAME="aska"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B><IMG SRC="06596980.jpg" border=0 width="150" height="152" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <bR> <div> <B> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="626" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 318 WIDTH="620"><bR> <div> <B>Artist: ASKA </B></div> <div> <B>CD Avenger </B></div> <div> <B>Label EMA records</B></div> <div> One of the most powerful Artists </div> <div> featured on Gods of Metal. </div> <div> From Dallas, ASKA proves that </div> <div> TX can pull out all the stops. </div> <div> From songs such as </div> <div> 'Crown of Thorns' or 'Valkyries', </div> <div> you will not fall asleep listening.</div> <div>  Earth Crunching, </div> <div> Thunderous Rhythms,</div> <div> paint the background for true </div> <div> melodic craftsmanship. </div> <div> A must have for all Metal Fans. </div> <div> ~Nathan</div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></B></div> <bR> <bR> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 714 WIDTH="326"><div> <B> <A NAME="hemorrahge"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B><IMG SRC="0d89d9d0.jpg" border=0 width="157" height="157" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Artist: HemorRhage </B></div> <div> <B>CD: Wake Up </B></div> <div> <B>Label: Crippled Rich Music </B></div> <div> <B>1999 </B></div> <bR> <div> This is one of the Best CDs I have ever had the pleasure of Reviewing. HemoRhage is a shining example of an Artist who knows what they want to play. Honestly I found tracks such as 'The Wait', 'You're Pushing Me', and 'Come Home' to be the best on this CD. Each and every song on the CD is unique though. Pounding Percussion drive the backbone of this Artist. Vocally, Rich Stahle will take the listener from head-pounding to harmonious metal. Rich also handles the bass with the greatest of ease. Taking the Lead on Guitar, Al Veolus performs a viscous assault on the senses. Mack Duff contributes the same assault. Shabbs takes the percussion on this CD beyond the standard Metal Drumming. </div> <div> HemoRhage has taken Metal to a new level, Combining Funky Beats with a Bluesy Jazzy. HemoRhage truly is a 'God of Metal'. If you are looking for an Album you will never forget, then this is the one for you. </div> <div> ~Nathan</div> <bR> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="326"><div> <B> <A NAME="mr__nasty"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B><IMG SRC="0d79d9d0.jpg" border=0 width="157" height="157" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Mr. Nasty </B></div> <div> <B>Album: The Fine Art of Self Destruction </B></div> <div> <B>Label: MP3.com</B></div> <div> <B>Nathaniel Hiller </B></div> <div> <B>Gods of Metal Creator</B></div> <div> As you may know by listening to the Gods of Metal, Mr. Nasty is one of our favorite bands. The song Hardline has never left our play list. Mr. Nasty brings back the gritty bar sound to the forefront of the underground Metal scene. Although Mr. Nasty is not truly a Metal Act, we are proud to feature Mr. Nasty as a true God of Rock! Every song off of this album is sure to pump pure energy out of your speaker for your next party!</div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 394 WIDTH="326"><div> <B> <A NAME="canyon_creep"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B><IMG SRC="06a7b7b0.jpg" border=0 width="123" height="123" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Canyon Creep </B></div> <div> <B>Album: Hijack the World! (Promo) </B></div> <div> <B>Label: MP3.com</B></div> <div> <B>Nathaniel Hiller </B></div> <div> <B>Gods of Metal Creator</B></div> <bR> <div> WOW! What an album. From the opening Riff on Hijack the World to the song Black Bra. These guys pack TNT into their music. High energy, head pounding, in your face Metal. If these guys are not signed soon, Gods of Metal may just have to form our own label.</div> <bR> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="326"><div> <B>No Artwork Available</B></div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="frankinstein_drag_queens"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Frankinstein Drag Queens </B></div> <div> <B>Album: Transvestite Creatures of Evil </B></div> <div> <B>Label: MP3.COM</B></div> <div> <B>Nathaniel Hiller </B></div> <div> <B>Gods of Metal Creator</B></div> <div> What do you get when you cross Alice Cooper, Rob Zombie, and mix it with heavy doses of caffeine? Answer: Frankenstein Drag Queens. This band is outstanding! From the Rhythms of 'Scary Song' (Track #1) to Bluesy, Rockabilly sounds of 'Oogie Boogie Baby, Baby' (Track #6), this album has all the elements for a truly Frightful Night.</div> <bR> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>