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Artist: Beatallica
Genre: Rock/PopTHINK THAT THE BEATLES AND METALLICA ARE MUSICALLY WORLDS APART? BEATALLICA WILL PROVE YOU WRONG, WITH ‘SGT. HETFIELD’S MOTORBREATH PUB BAND’! Although the Beatles certainly had some ‘heavy’ moments (“Helter Skelter,” “Revolution” or “I Want You (She’s So Heavy),” anyone?), they are certainly not considered a metal band. And on the other side... [+] Read More
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Artist: Cathedral
Genre: Rock/PopIt's universally agreed that the originators of the doom metal genre are Black Sabbath, but there were several bands of the '80s/early '90s who kept the style alive (during Sabbath's "lean years"), such as Saint Vitus, Trouble, Candlemass, and, especially, the U.K.-based Cathedral. When singer Lee Dorrian jumped ship from grindcore godfathers... [+] Read More
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Artist: Goatsnake
Genre: Rock/PopRising from the ashes of stoner/doom legends Obsessed during the small genre's most fertile post-Kyuss period, Goatsnake helped define Southern California's low-and-slow metal scene during the late '90s. With releases on Hydrahead Records, Frank Kozik's famed Man's Ruin, and Southern Lord Records (co-owned by guitarist Greg Anderson) Goatsnake... [+] Read More
Tagged by 1 person, last on March 6, 2007
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stoner metal
Artist: High on Fire
Genre: Hard Rock/MetalGuitarist/vocalist Matt Pike, bass player George Rice, and drummer Des Kensel formed High on Fire in 1999, following the collapse of Pike's previous band, doom metal titans Sleep. But while Sleep had built their fame on impossibly slothful tunes and copious weed consumption, High on Fire's first release, The Art of Self Defense, displayed a far... [+] Read More
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Artist: Incubus
Genre: Rock/PopIncubus rose to become one of the most popular alt-metal bands of the new millennium, setting themselves apart from a crowded field with a somewhat less-negative outlook and tireless touring. Formed in 1991 in the San Fernando Valley suburb of Calabasas, CA, group members Brandon Boyd (vocals, percussion), Mike Einziger (guitar), Alex Katunich... [+] Read More
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Artist: Lid
Genre: Electronic-DanceSoon after the long-dreaded but hardly unexpected disintegration of American doom metal legends Trouble in 1996, singer Eric Wagner teamed up with British guitarist Danny Cavanagh (of Anathema fame) to form the transatlantic psychedelic hard rock collective known as Lid. Rounded out by the brotherly rhythm section of Tim (bass) and Tommy Reeves... [+] Read More
Tagged by 1 person, last on March 6, 2007
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stoner metal
Artist: Mondo Generator
Genre: Rock/PopGuitarist Josh Homme and bassist Nick Oliveri have made quite a career out of playing with other musicians. They are joined by a rotating cast of supporting musicians in their main group, Queens of the Stone Age, in addition to playing in a variety of side projects, including the Desert Sessions and Mondo Generator, to name a few. Oliveri and... [+] Read More
Tagged by 1 person, last on March 6, 2007
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hardcore, stoner metal
Artist: Red Aim
Genre: Rock/PopStoner metal bands began rearing their heads throughout the world by the 21st century, such as Red Aim, a quartet that hails from Germany. Comprised of members Karsten Brill on vocals, Benjamin Buss on guitar and sitar, David Kiefer on bass, and Stefan Gemballa on drums, Red Aim has been together since 1995. The group first issued a pair of... [+] Read More
Tagged by 1 person, last on March 6, 2007
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stoner metal
Artist: Sleep
Genre: Rock/PopPerhaps the ultimate stoner rock band, Northern California trio Sleep's career wafted in and out of focus from within their self-mandated cloud of marijuana smoke. In their short time together, the group issued some of the heaviest, most uncompromising doom metal albums ever recorded, leaving a legend far exceeding the actual volume of their... [+] Read More
Tagged by 1 person, last on March 6, 2007
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stoner metal
Artist: Spirit Caravan
Genre: Rock/PopSpirit Caravan's Scott "Wino" Weinrich's guitar tone evinces the slow burning wisdom derived from many decades of hard living and touring in the underground music community. In the wake of the breakup of his previous outfit, Obsessed, due in part to a soured major-label record deal, Wino found himself living in Southern California, burned out... [+] Read More
Tagged by 1 person, last on March 6, 2007
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stoner metal
Artist: The Hidden Hand
Genre: Rock/PopFollowing the dissolution of Spirit Caravan in mid-2002, stoner rock godfather Scott "Wino" Weinrich announced that he would be joining Place of Skulls -- the band fronted by guitarist Victor Griffin of Pentagram fame. At the same time, though, he also formed a new band called the Hidden Hand with Maryland natives Bruce Falkinberg (bass/vocals)... [+] Read More
Tagged by 1 person, last on March 6, 2007
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stoner metal
Artist: Winters
Genre: Hard Rock/MetalWinters formed on the 5th May 2005 in London Toon and are best described as "Funeral music with a hint of Ace Frehley at half speed". Signed to Lee Dorrians(Cathedral) Rise Above Records in 2006. We love Kiss, The Kinks, The Creation, Witchfinder General, The Young Gods, Godflesh, Pale Saints, Low, Elliot Smith and Magic Dirt and you should... [+] Read More
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