today on lambgoat.com, i read that avenged have signed a deal with warner bros.records. this news doesn't surprise me in the least, after listening to waking the fallen. its almost a complete change in musical direction from their last full-length or ep. this time around, singing dominates every song, instead of a chorus or a melodic part as in the past. another big change on the new record is 80's thrash/hair-metal riffs replacing the breakdowns/mosh parts. they're still some extremely catchy songs on this record but i miss the heavy or tough aspect the band used to have. in no way am i saying they've soldout, they've just evolved as a band into a sound that i personally can't get into. if you're a fan of thrashy metal with a punk feel, do yourself the favor and buy this now, you won't be dissapointed!

Tribute cds are normally terrible, but this disc succeeds in 2 ways where virtually all others have failed. 1. The band the tribute is for has enough material that is worthy of a tribute. 2. The bands picked for the tribute are credible, and talented. Not just a big-name star or a who's hot at the moment to sell some records. It's refreshing to hear these bands crank out songs they all probably grew up on. Burnt By The Sun is my clear favorite on here, they surpassed all my expectations.

fast...angry...edge...chris, buy this now. the packaging for this 7" is amazing and is worth the money alone. do yourself a favor and get the cursed record while your at it!

This is the 2nd best music dvd I have ever purchased, the 1st being the HELLFEST dvd. They really put together a tight, professional package here. My only complaint is the naked footage of the lead singer for Death By Stereo, my eyes are still burning!

This is one of those albums that allways gets mentioned when talking about classic straight edge records. Don't Lose Sight is one of my all-time favorite songs ever. The only thing that kept me from giving this 5 stars is the song Power Figure, I just think its weak compared to the rest. Buy it, X up, and rock this shit!

This cd met all my expectations from a band of this caliber! This album shows how the DEP has progressed since their 1st album. Patton's style is well complimented by the fast time changes and technical playing. Any fan of Mike Patton or DEP will be amazed! This is worth every penny!

The Locust side of the record is worth the money alone! Every song is addictive, and will have you wanting more. I personally don't get much out of Arab On Radar, definitely an aquired taste. The artwork and shaped 7" are unique and make it stand apart from the rest!

This album has set a standard for bands to live up to. Every song is solid. This album is gonna be 1 of the classics in hardcore period!

I flew through this book. It's comprised of interviews from all the influencial people who were inlvolved with straight edge, when it first began in the early 1980s. This book is very interesting, if you're like me and weren't around(or alive) for the Minor Threats or the Youth of Todays, it'll clue you in to people and the scene. The only thing I didn't like about this book was negative undertones of the author at some points. She was never straight edge, and almost seemed pleased when someone sold out the straight edge lifestyle. Besides that, this book has some amazing photos and old show flyers that bring it to life. Edge or not, this is a great book for anone who appreciates hardcore.

2 of the best bands to ever come out of the NJ hardcore scene. Nora cranks out 2 tracks of in your face hardcore, the breakdowns are sick as fuck and the vocals are intense. Then the mighty D.E.P come out with a different version of 4th grade dropout. These guys are the definition of violence and chaos. Buy This Shit!!!!!