Articles by Sean Palmerston

Gov't Mule

Opera House, Toronto ON - February 12, 2003

PUBLISHED Jan 1, 2006

This was the first Canadian appearance by heavy blues rockers Gov't Mule since the unfortunate passing of bassist Allan Woody in the summer...

Dark Tranquillity

Damage Done

PUBLISHED Jan 1, 2006

A return to form of sorts for this Swedish melodic death metal outfit, who along with At The Gates helped to formulate the classic sound no...

Amon Amarth

PUBLISHED Jan 1, 2006

That old saying of "if it's not broken, don't fix it" sure bodes well for Amon Amarth's latest. Their style of Viking death metal has not c...

Spiritual Beggars

On Fire

PUBLISHED Jan 1, 2006

With the addition of former Grand Magus vocalist JB into the fold, Sweden's Spiritual Beggars have lost the momentum gained on 2000's brill...

Robert Pollard

Motel Of Fools

PUBLISHED Jan 1, 2006

Guided By Voices front-man Robert Pollard has often said that while GBV is his main focus, his Fading Captain series is his real art. It ri...

Pelican

Pelican

PUBLISHED Jan 1, 2006

Hydrahead's newest signings, the Chicago-based Pelican, is another great addition to the label's already spectacular roster. Originally sel...

John Arch

A Twist of Fate

PUBLISHED Jan 1, 2006

One of the most anticipated comebacks in metal has to be the return of former Fates Warning vocalist John Arch. The last time Arch’s distin...

Outrageous Cherry

Supernatural Equinox

PUBLISHED Jan 1, 2006

Perhaps the most criminally underrated band from the current Detroit garage rawk explosion is Matthew Smith’s Outrageous Cherry. Smith and...