Shadows Fall is an awsome band in the New Wave of American Heavy Metal. 

Their latest CD is The War Within and the new DVD,  The Art of Touring is probably out now! I recomend that you buy both of these products. You will be extremely satisfied!

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Although their music sometimes bears strong similarities to the technical, progressive brand of death metal centered around Gothenburg, Sweden, and epitomized by bands like In Flames, Shadows Fall actually hails from Massachusetts. Guitarists Jonathan Donais and Matthew Bachand formed the band in 1996 and by the summer of the following year, the lineup had solidified with vocalist Phil Lebonte, bassist Paul Romanko, and drummer David Germain. Building their songs around the stop-start tempo and riff changes pioneered by bands like Metallica, Slayer, and Iron Maiden, the band toured New England and eventually snagged opening slots for acts like Fear Factory and Cannibal Corpse. Toward the end of 1997, they recorded a self-financed, self-released album titled Somber Eyes to the Sky, which eventually charted in CMJ's Loud Rock Top Ten and was picked up for overseas distribution. In 1998, Shadows Fall replaced Lebonte with former Overcast vocalist Brian Fair, a more versatile singer capable of handling melody as well as pure aggression. After further touring, the band scored a deal with Century Media in 1999; their first widely distributed domestic album, Of One Blood, was issued in early 2000. ~ Steve Huey, All Music Guide

Written by Steve Huey

AWESOME SONGS: 

Enlightened by The Cold

What Drives the Weak

Inspiration on Demand

THE POWER OF I AND I

A Fire in Babylon

Of One Blood   

DESTROYER OF SENSES  

Those Who Cannot Speak              

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~SHADOWS FALL PHOTOS~

As you probably know, Lamb of God is part of the New Wave of American Heavy Metal as well as Shadows Fall, Slipknot, and Killswitch Engage.

Lamb of God decided to change their name shortly after the release of a self-titled debut in 1998. Featuring vocalist Randy Blythe, guitarists Mark Morton and Will Adler, bassist John Campbell, and drummer Chris Adler, the newly rechristened Lamb of God was launched in the year 2000 with their acclaimed New American Gospel album. The group then embarked on a lengthy touring spree, spending much of the next two years preaching their "pure American death metal" at major heavy metal festivals and small clubs alike. Work on a follow-up effort with producer and Strapping Young Lad mastermind Devin Townsend took place in between these many road jaunts, so that Lamb of God's sophomore As the Palaces Burn was released in summer 2003. ~ Ed Rivadavia, All Music Guide

Written by Ed Rivadavia ~ALBUMS~                                        ~Lamb of God site~ ~Lamb of God official~  --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ~LAMB OF GOD PHOTOS~

Drowning Pool, an odd but awesome metal band!  One of their best songs are "Bodies".

Dallas-based heavy metal group, Drowning Pool was one of the most promising bands of the early 2000s. Their debut album, Sinner, was certified platinum within six weeks of its release while their first single, "Bodies," was one of the most frequently aired videos on MTVby a new band. They reached out to an ever-greater audience with dynamic performances at Wrestlemania XVIII and Ozzfest performances during the summers of 2001 and 2002. Unfortunately, their streak of success was not to last. Shortly after rousing the crowd at Ozzfest, in Indianapolis, Indiana, on August 3, 2002, vocalist Dave "Stage" Williams was found dead, of natural causes, on the tour bus. The group disbanded shortly afterwards. Drowning Pool represented the vision of drummer Mike Luce and guitarist C.J. Pierce, who formed the band, after relocating from New Orleans to Dallas, and hooking up with bassist Stevie Benton. Although they initially performed as an instrumental trio, their sound coalesced with the arrival of Williams as vocalist. Drowning Pool experienced success from the outset. When a copy of their first demo reached members of Sevendust, they were invited to tour with the industrial metal group. Tours with Kittie and (hed) pe followed. Their second demo, recorded after two years on the road, reached the Top Ten on Dallas radio station, KEGI, and led to a contract with the Windup Records label. Produced by Papa Roach, Orgy, Godsmack and Coal Chamber producer, Jay Baumgardner, their first album, Sinner became an instant hit. A DVD, Sinema, featuring more than two-and-a-half hours of concert footage, was released in late 2002. In January 2004, the band announced the addition of singer Jason "Gong" Jones. Their sophomore effort, Desensitized, followed several months later. ~ Craig Harris, All Music Guide

Written by Craig Harris We will Remember our extreme vocalist brother, Dave "Stage" Williams. AWESOME ALBUMS:            Awesome Songs: BODIES, Tear Away, Step Up, & Killing Me!          ~Drowning Pool Site~   ------DROWNING POOL PHOTOS--------

                                                 

                                                          We'll miss you Dave.

System of a Down,...also known as the anti-war, neo-goth, hippie like people who bash bush and dumb ass society!

Like many late-'90s metal bands, System of a Down struck a balance between '80s underground thrash metal and metallic early-'90s alternative rockers like Jane's Addiction. Their dark, neo-gothic alternative metal earned a cult following in the wake of the popularity of such likeminded bands as Korn and the Deftones. Vocalist Serj Tankian, guitarist Daron Malakian, bassist Shavo Odadjian, and drummer John Dolmayan formed System of a Down in Southern California in the mid-'90s. They quickly earned a strong following in Los Angeles, largely based on strong word of mouth. A three-song demo began circulating through metal collectors, and their fan base soon spread throughout not only America, but Europe and New Zealand. By the end of 1997, the group had signed to American, then distributed by Columbia Records. American/Columbia released the group's eponymous debut album in the summer of 1998, securing the band opening spots on the Slayer and Ozzfest tours. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide

Written by Stephen Thomas Erlewine

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