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Sep 8 Reviews

Even the Devil Believes
Stryper

They say that even “the devils also believe” that Jesus is God, the ultimate authority figure, and the Creator of all things – and, maybe now, he’ll also believe that...

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Oct 17 Feature

Austin City Limits

Back for its 17th year, Austin City Limits embraced a diverse music lineup and expanded venue for another successful run

Doug Van Pelt on Austin City Limits

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Dec 18 Reviews

Songs of Experience
U2

Review by Doug Van Pelt

If I recall my U2 gossip (and I don’t claim to be as fervent about my fandom as others), the band recorded two albums’ worth of material a few...

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Nov 7 Feature

Ghosts in the Machine

"Sometimes the ones most people don’t see or choose to look straight through -- the ghosts of society, as it were, dead to the world -- end up having the biggest impact." Theocracy's Matt Smith expounds on the world behind the band's latest album, 'Ghost Ship.'

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Jun 21 Reviews

Love You to Death
One Bad Pig

Review by Doug Van Pelt

After a studio recording hiatus of a quarter century, One Bad Pig has come back strong. It turns out these rock veterans have stayed in touch with one another,...

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Feb 10 Reviews

Dystopia
Megadeth

Review by Doug Van Pelt

Speed/thrash metal is an acquired taste. It’s musician’s music, every note thought out. It’s played incredibly fast with dramatic time changes, the proficiency levels are high, and the listener is...

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Aug 25 Reviews

Space EP
The Devil Wears Prada

Review by Doug Van Pelt

The EP has evolved over time. Like the music industry’s acronym for “long play” record albums (LP), EP stands for “extended play,” and it used to be a teaser...

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Aug 25 Reviews

The Awakening
P.O.D.

Review by Doug Van Pelt

When George H. Bush’s voice comes through the speakers at the start of P.O.D.’s new album, you know something different is at hand. Payable On Death has decided to...

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May 11 Feature

The Boys are Back in Town

A phrase many thought would never be said: "There's new Emery music"

Doug Van Pelt on Emery

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Jul 21 Reviews

Almost Home
Guardian

Review by Doug Van Pelt

If the Almost Home title is a foreshadowing that Guardian is planning on dying as a band, it’ll be our loss. The scary thing about an old band getting...

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