Blood of the Tyrant

Mystlyfe's genre-blender packs return after quite a hiatus.

Take one serving Mastodon. Add one half-cup of distorted sludge metal guitar. Strain out clean vocals. Mix in a handful of Baroness. Stir well. Garnish with a splash of Pantera's southern kick. Congratulations, you've made Blood of the Tyrant.

The Chicago four-piece is part of a trend of progressive sludge-like bands that is dominating a large chunk of musical real estate these days. While closest to Sludge, Blood of the Tyrant incorporates elements of thrash, doom, prog, and hardcore to form their own brand of metal.

BotT displays very impressive and developed song-writing for an unsigned band, penning flowing epics that move naturally from verse-to-verse and create a powerful impact. Some tricks and techniques are tried and true, but the ultimate product doesn't sound stale, and keeps the listener engaged.

Flaw of the Sentient Being 7:08
Gunslinger 4:51
Helena 10:44
Meteors (Extinction) 8:45

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Gowienczyk's Introduction to Alternative Rock, Vol. 2

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=1ZSOJG0A
The sequel to the other one, enjoy alt fanatics:


Swell Maps - Border Country
Mission of Burma - Learn How
R.E.M. - Maps and Legends
The Mekons - Empire of The Senseless
Silkworm - Dust My Broom
Yo La Tengo - From A Motel 6
Sonic Youth - Bull in the Heather
Sunny Day Real Estate - In Circles
Garbage - A Stroke of Luck
Seam - Hey Latasha
Belle & Sebastian - I Could Be Dreaming
Lush - The Childcatcher
Stereolab - Cybele's Reverie
Free Kitten - Top 40
Mike Watt - The Bluejackets' Manual
Archers of Loaf - Banging on a Dead Drum
Neutral Milk Hotel - Love You On A Tuesday
Number One Cup - What Does it Mean?
Sleater-Kinney - All Hands On the Bad One
Pinback - Non Photo-Blue
Built Like Alaska - Dirty Mouth
Wolf Parade - Grounds For Divorce
50 Foot Wave - Ginger Park
Cold War Kids
The Airborne Toxic Event - Papillon

Gravity Presents - The Future of Rock Radio

Rock radio is full of catchy, uncomplicated music. Some of us like it that way, it's easy to digest and fun to listen to. So for those who just want some good catchy mainstream rock to listen to, this is the compilation for you. These are the bands that will hope to shape the next few years of your radio listening experience. Sit back and enjoy as they start their takeover on you.

1. State of Shock - "Best I Ever Had"
2. Parmalee - "Carolina"
3. Janus - "Eyesore"
4. One Less Reason - "Favorite Color"
5. Framing Hanley - "Hear Me Now"
6. Halestorm - "Innocence"
7. BulletProof Messenger - "Lose It All"
8. Freestate - "Necessary"
9. Egypt Central - "Over and Under"
10. The Veer Union - "Over Me"
11. Reality Addiction - "People Die Building Bridges"
12. Royal Bliss - "Save Me"

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Melvins

The Melvins were many things. Though their music is mostly rooted in sludge metal, they never stuck to a single genre and moved in between a selection from doom derivatives to alternative to the hardcore punk they had since the beginning and more. They are best known as the godfathers of grunge, but also had some influence over sludge and drone metal.

1. Eye Flys
2. Boris
3. Honey Bucket
4. Teet
5. Queen
6. Roadbull
7. Bar-X-Th Rocking M
8. Black Bock
9. The Talking Horse
10. Billy Fish

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