Probot

 

Artist:  Probot

Origin:  UK+USA

Genre:  Heavy Metal, Thrash Metal, Groove Metal, Crossover Thrash, Doom Metal, Alternative Metal

Probot was a Heavy Metal Side Project of former Nirvana Drummer and Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl.  Described by Grohl as "A Death Metal Supernatural", the album mixes instrumentals recorded by Grohl himself with various Metal Singers who the musician admired.

Title:  Probot (2004)

Genre:  Heavy Metal, Thrash Metal, Groove Metal, Crossover Thrash, Doom Metal, Alternative Metal

Label:  Southern Lord Records

Rating:   *****

Format:  CD

Tracks:

 1.  Centuries Of Sin (feat. Cronos of Venom) (4:10)

 2.  Red War (feat. Max Cavalera of Sepuutura, Soulfly) (3:30)

 3.  Shake Your Blood (feat. Lemmy of Motorhead) (3:00)

 4.  Access Babylon (feat.  Mike Dean of Corrosion of Conformity) (1:24)

 5.  Silent Spring (feat. Kurt Brecht of Dirty Rotten Imbeciles) (3:28)

 6.  Uce ColdMan (feat. Lee Dorrian of Cathedral and Napalm Death, and Kim Thayil of Soundgarden) (5:53)

 7.  The Emerald Law (feat. Wino Of Saint Vitus, and The Obsessed) (5:33)

 8.  Big Sky (feat. Tom G. Warrior of Celtic Frost) (4:51)

 9.  Distaosaurus (feat. Snake of Voivod) (3:52)

10. My Tortured Soul (feat. Eric Wagner of Trouble) (5:00)

11. Sweet Dreams (feat. King Diamond of King Diamond, and Mercyful Fate, and Kim Thayil of Soundgarden, the hidden song "I Am The Warlock", feat. Jack Back of Tenacious D) (12:06)

Personnel:

Dave Grohl:  Lead Guitar, Drums, Bass

Kim Thayil:  Additional Guitar on Tracks:  6, 11

Cronos:  Lead Vocals, Bass on Track 1

Max Cavlera:  Lead Vocals on Track 2

Lemmy:  Lead Vocals, Bass on Track 3

Mike Dean:  Lead Vocals on Track 4

Kurt Brecht:  Lead Vocals on Track 5

Lee Dorrian:  Lead Vocals on Track 6

Scott "Wino" Weinrich:  Lead Vocals, Guitar on Track 7

Tom G. Warrior:  Lead Vocals on Track 8

Denis "Snake" Belanger:  Lead Vocals on Track 9

David Wagner:  Lead Vocals on Track 10

King Diamond:  Lead Vocals on Track 11

Jack Black:  Lead Vocals, Guitar on Track  Hidden Track)

Bubba Dupree (Void):  Guitar on Track 4

Erol Unala (Apollyon Sun, Celtic Frost):  Guitar on Track 8

Matt Sweeney:  Additional Guitar on Track 9

Probot is a Heavy Metal Side Project Album by Dave Grohl, released on February, 10, 2004 by Southern Lord Records, featuring Lemmy (Motorhead), Cronos (Venom), King Diamond, Snake (Voivod), Wino (Obsessed), Max Cavalera (Sepultura, Soulfly), and many more!.  For Heavy Metal Fans, and Music Collectors.

Poets of the Fall

 

Artist:  Poets Of The Fall

Origin:  Heisinki, Finland

Genre:  Alternative Rock, Post Grunge, Symphonic Rock, Indie Rock, Alternative Metal, Heavy Metal

Original line-up:

Marko Saaresto:  Lead Vocals

Olli Tukiainen:  Lead Guitar

Markus "Captain" Kaarlonen:  Keyboards

Poets Of The Fall is a Finnish Rock Band from Heisinki, formed in 2003 by Marko Saaresto (Lead Vocals Ex Fuss, Pohjoinen Syke), Olli Tukiainen (Lead Guitar), and Markus "Captain" Kaarlonen (Keyboards).

Title:  Jealous Gods (2024)

Genre:  Alternative Rock, Post Grunge, Symphonic Rock, Indie Rock, Alternative Metal, Heavy Metal

Label:  Insomniac

Rating:  *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

LP 1:

Side A:

 1.  Daze (5:26)

 2.  Jealous Gods (4:37)

 3.  Rumors (5:00)

Side B:

 4.  Brighter Than The Sun (4:17)

 5.  Love Will Come To You (4:18)

 6.  Rogue (4:26)

LP 2:

Side C:

 7.  Rebirth (4:180

 8.  Hounds To Hamartia (5:06)

 9.  Clear Blue Sky (3:27)

Side D:

10. Choice Millionaire (4:50)

11. Nothing Stays The Same (4:35)

12. Daze (Genelec Artist Room Live) 

Personnel:

Marko Saaresto:  Lead Vocals

Olli Tukiainen:  Lead Guitar

Markus "Captain" Kaarlonen:  Keyboards

Jaska Makinen:  Guitar

Jani Snellman:  Bass

Jari Salminen:  Drums

Jealous Gods is the sixth studio album by Poets Of The Fall, originally released on September 19, 2014 by Insomniac, remastered and reissued On October 18, 2024 by Insomniac.  Excellent Album!.

Black Stone Cherry

 

Artist:  Black Stone Cherry
Origin:  Edmonton, Kentucky, USA
Genre:  Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Southern Rock, Alternative Metal

Original line-up: 

Chris Robertson:  Lead Vocals, Lead Guitar
Ben Wells:  Rhythm Guitar, Backing Vocals
Jon Lawhon:  Bass, Backing Vocals
John Fred Young:  Drums, Backing Vocals

Black Stone Cherry is an American Hard Rock Band from Edmonton, Kentucky, formed in 2001 by Chris Robertson (Lead Vocals, Lead Guitar), Ben Wells (Rhythm Guitar), Jon Lawhon (Bass), and John Fred Young (Drums).  They are signed to Roadrunner Records.  The band's biggest influences:  Lynyrd Skynyrd, Led Zeppelin, Cream and Whitesnake.

Title:  Black Stone Cherry (Limited Edition) (2024)

Genre:  Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Southern Rock, Alternative Metal

Label:  Music On Vinyl

Rating:  *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side A:

 1.  Rain Wizard (3:24)

 2.  Backwoods Gold (3:06)

 3.  Lonely Train (3:50)

 4.  Maybe Someday (3:47)

 5.  When The Weight Comes Down (3:35)

 6.  Crosstown Woman (3:36)

 7.  Shooting Star (3:12)

Side B:

 1.  Hell And High Water (4:01)

 2.  Shapes Of Things (3:05)

 3.  Violator Girl (3:23)

 4.  Tired Of The Rain (3:15)

 5.  Drive (3:04)

 6.  Rollin' On (4:59)

Personnel:

Chris Robertson:  Lead Vocals, Lead Guitar
Ben Wells:  Rhythm Guitar, Backing Vocals
Jon Lawhon:  Bass, Backing Vocals
John Fred Young:  Drums, Backing Vocals

Additional Musician:

Reese Wynans:  B3 Organ on Tracks:  B4, 6

Black Stone Cherry is the debut album by Black Stone Cherry, originally released on July 18, 2008 by Roadrunner Records, remastered and reissued on November 29, 2024 by Music On Vinyl.  Limited Edition of 1000 Individual Numbered Copies on Translucent Red Coloured Vinyl.  180 Gram Audiophile Vinyl.

Linkin Park

 

Artist:  Linkin Park 
Origin:   Agoura Hills, California, USA.
Genre:  Alternative Metal, Rap Rock, Nu Metal

Original line-up: 

Mike Shinoda:  Vocals, Rhythm Guitar, Keyboards, Piano
Brad Delson:  Lead Guitar, Keyboards
Rob Bourdon:  Drums, Percussion
Joe Hahn:  Turntables, Keyboards
Dave "Phoenix" Farrell:  Bass
Mark Wakefield:  Vocals

Linkin Park is an American Rock Band, formed in 1996 and  their debut album, Hybrid Theory, which was certified Diamond by RIAA in 2005 and multi-platinum in several countries.  Linkin Park has sold over 50 million albums worldwide and has won two Grammy Awards.

Title:  From Zero (Amazon Exclusive Translucent Milky Vinyl) (2024)

Genre:  Alternative Metal, Rap Rock, Nu Metal

Label:  Warner Records

Rating:   ****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side One:

 1.  From Zero (Intro) (0:22)

 2.  The Emptiness Machine (3:10)

 3.  Cut The Bridge (3:48)

 4.  Heavy Is The Crown (2:47)

 5.  Over Each Other (2:50)

 6.  Casualty (2:20)

Side Two:

 1.  Overflow (3:31)

 2.  Two Faced (3:03)

 3.  Stained (3:05)

 4.  IGYEIH (3:29)

 5.  Good Things Go (3:29)

Personnel:

Mike Shinoda:  Vocals

Emily Armstrong:  Vocals
Brad Delson:   Guitar on Tracks:  2-11
Joe Hahn:  Programming on Tracks:  2-11
Dave "Phoenix" Farrell:  Bass on Tracks:  2-11

Colin Brittain:  :  Drums on Tracks:  2-11

 From Zero is the eighth studio album by Linkin Park, released on on n November 15, 2024 by Warner Records.  The album reached No. 1 on UK Rock & Metal Albums Chart/UK Albums Chart/Swiss Albums Chart/Scottish Albums Chart/New Zealand Albums Chart/Italian Albums Chart/German Albums Chart/Dutch Albums Chart/Belgian Albums Chart/Australian Albums Chart.  Limited Edition Amazon Exclusive Translucent Milky Clear Vinyl.

Linkin Park

Artist:  Linkin Park 
Origin:   Agoura Hills, California, USA.
Genre:  Alternative Metal, Rap Rock, Nu Metal

Original line-up: 

Mike Shinoda:  Vocals, Rhythm Guitar, Keyboards, Piano
Brad Delson:  Lead Guitar, Keyboards
Rob Bourdon:  Drums, Percussion
Joe Hahn:  Turntables, Keyboards
Dave "Phoenix" Farrell:  Bass
Mark Wakefield:  Vocals

Linkin Park is an American Rock Band, formed in 1996 and  their debut album, Hybrid Theory, which was certified Diamond by RIAA in 2005 and multi-platinum in several countries.  Linkin Park has sold over 50 million albums worldwide and has won two Grammy Awards.

Title:  From Zero (Amazon Exclusive Cover) (2024) 

Genre:  Alternative Metal, Rap Rock, Nu Metal

Label:  Warner Records

Rating:  *****

Format:  CD

Tracks:

 1.  From Zero (Intro) (0:22)

 2.  The Emptiness Machine (3:10)

 3.  Cut The Bridge (3:48)

 4.  Heavy Is The Crown (2:47)

 5.  Over Each Other (2:50)

 6.  Casualty (2:20)

 7.  Overflow (3:31)

 8.  Two Faced (3:03)

 9.  Stained (3:05)

10. IGYEIH (3:29)

11. Good Things Go (3:29)

Personnel:

Mike Shinoda:  Vocals

Emily Armstrong:  Vocals
Brad Delson:   Guitar on Tracks:  2-11
Joe Hahn:  Programming on Tracks:  2-11
Dave "Phoenix" Farrell:  Bass on Tracks:  2-11

Colin Brittain:  :  Drums on Tracks:  2-11

 From Zero is the eighth studio album by Linkin Park, released on on n November 15, 2024 by Warner Records.  The album reached No. 1 on UK Rock & Metal Albums Chart/UK Albums Chart/Swiss Albums Chart/Scottish Albums Chart/New Zealand Albums Chart/Italian Albums Chart/German Albums Chart/Dutch Albums Chart/Belgian Albums Chart/Australian Albums Chart.  Amazon Exclusive Cover Alternate Art.

Brides of Destruction

 

Artist:  Bridges Of Destruction 

Origin:  Los Angeles, California, USA

Genre:  Hard Rock, Glam Metal, Post Grunge, Alternative Metal

Original line-up:

Tracii Guns:  Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals, Rhythm Guitar

London LeGrand:  Lead Vocals

Nikki Sixx:  Bass, Backing Vocals

Kris Kohls:  Drums

Bridges Of Destruction was an American Hard Rock Supergroup from Los Angeles, California, formed in 2002 by Tracii Guns (Guitar Ex L.A.Guns), Nikki Sixx (Bass Ex Motley Crue), Kris Kohls (Drums Ex Adema), and London LeGrand (Lead Vocals).

Title:  Here Come The Bridges (2004)

Genre:  Hard Rock, Glam Metal, Post Grunge, Alternative Metal

Label:  Sanctuary Records

Rating:  *****

Format:  CD

Tracks:

 1.  Shut The Fuck Up (3:03)

 2.  I Don't Care (3:21)

 3.  I Got A Gun (3:47)

 4.  2x Dead (5:37)

 5.  Brace Yourself (4:04)

 6.  Natural Born Killer (4:31)

 7.  Life (3:31)

 8.  Revolution (4:37)

 9.  Only Get So Far (5:05)

Personnel:

Tracii Guns:  Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals

London LeGrand:  Lead Vocals

Nikki Sixx:  Bass, Backing Vocals

Scot Coogan:  Drums, except on Tracks:  3, 6, 8, 9

Additional Musicians:

Kris Kohls:  Drums on Tracks:  3, 6, 8, 9

John Corabi:  Additional Guitars on All Tracks

Here Come The Bridges is the debut album by Bridges Of Destruction, released on March 9, 2004 by Sanctuary Records.  Excellent Album.  For Music Collectors.

Smash into Pieces

 

Artist:  Smash Into Pieces

Origin:  Orebro, Sweden

Genre:  Heavy Metal, Pop Rock, Alternative Metal, Alternative Rock, Electronic Rock, Synth-Punk, Progressive Rock, Pop Metal, Indie Rock

Original line-up:

Chris Adam Hedman Sorbye:  Vocals

Benjamin Jennebo:  Lead Guitar

Per Bergquist:   Rhythm Guitar

Viktor Vidlund:  Bass

Isak Snow:  Drums

Smash Into Pieces is a Swedish Rock Band from Orbor, formed in 2008 by Benjamin Jennebo (Lead Guitar Ex Closer), Per Bergquist (Rhythm Guitar (Ex Closer), Isak Snow (Drums), Viktor Vidlund (Bass), and Chris Adam Hedman Sorbye (Vocals).

Title:  Ghost Code (2024)

Genre:  Heavy Metal, Pop Rock, Alternative Metal, Alternative Rock, Electronic Rock, Synth-Punk, Progressive Rock, Pop Metal, Indie Rock

Label:  Smash Into Pieces

Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

 1.  Trigger (2:55)

 2.  Afterglow (3:38)

 3.  Heroes Are Calling (3:01)

 4.  Flow (3:48)

 5.  The Tide (3:07)

 6.  Six Feet Under (2:58)

 7.  Venom (2:46)

 8.  Lt It All Out (2:37)

 9.  Out Of Here (3:29)

10. Watching Over You (3:14)

11. Sleepwalking (3:47)

112. Bleed (2:59)

Personnel:

Chris Adam Hedman Sorbye:  Lead Vocals with Titanium Vocal Cords

Benjamin Jennebo:  Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals

Per Bergquist:   Rhythm Guitar, Backing Vocals

APOC The Apocalypse DJ:  Drums, Programming

Ghost Code is the eighth studio album by Smash Into Pieces, released on April 12, 2024 by Smash Into Pieces.  Excellent Album!.