A couple of forthcoming releases on my radar:
- Ace Frehley – Anomaly – Truthfully, I don’t have the highest expectations for this one but I discovered a box of old cassettes in my basement this summer and listened to some Frehley’s Comet music for the first time in probably 20 years. The small snippet of a song in this commercial for the CD makes me think that it’ll at least be worth a few spins. Available Sept.15.
- Alice in Chains – Black Gives Way to Blue – I was a bit skeptical when hearing that AIC found a replacement for Layne Staley but early indications is that the band is sticking to the tried and true sound. Check out “A Looking in View”. Available Sept.28.
- Baroness – Blue – Baroness is said to be going a little more indie-guitar rock sounding on their latest (I’ve even read somebody reference Built to Spill in an early review) though make no mistake, Baroness is still a metal band. Check out “Bullhead’s Psalm/ The Sweetest Curse”. Available Oct.13.
- Megadeth – Endgame – New single “Headcrusher” sounds like vintage Megadeth – shredding riffs and Mustaine’s familiar snarl. Love it. Available Sept.15.
- Skeletonwitch – Breathing the Fire – Ohio boys keep in brutal on their newest release. The audio quality on this sucks but at least “Crushed Beyond Dust” gives you a sneak preview of what’s to come. Available Oct.13.
- Slayer – World Painted Blood – The biggest disappointment for me this summer was the cancellation of a Slayer show in Columbus. “Hate Worldwide” made it’s way to the web in July. The album is tentatively scheduled to be released during the first half of October, just in time for Halloween.
Any other metal albums worth looking out for this fall?