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Posted by blackdog on Sep 15, 2011

Seven Against Thebes (7AT) Debut Release – CD Review

A low growl pushes against your chest giving birth to a swirling sitar that empties unto a dark path as you enter the Temple of Doom. The sense of impending doom by some black shape is palpable. This black shape reveals itself as the debut full length release from Seattle’s own Seven Against Thebes (7AT) as the self-titled CD introductory track “Serpens Caput” plays. Seven Against Thebes is a...

Posted by blackdog on Jun 3, 2011

Diary of a Madman (A Remastered Voyage w/ Ozzy Osbourne and a 6 Pack)

As any Ozzy Osbourne fan worth his salt knows, Sony has just released the 30th Anniversary re-issue and remaster of Blizzard of Ozz and Diary of a Madman — Ozzy’s first solo albums, and more importantly, his studio collaborations with the legendary Randy Rhoads. This re-issue is highly anticipated for several reasons, but mostly because the only version of these albums available have been the...

Posted by blackdog on Apr 28, 2011

Skittish – Perfect Shade of Green Pt. 1&2 – CD Review

Neil Thomas took time out from walking the dog to write this review for Rock n Roll View. Skittish are a Folk Rock band from Minnesota who have released their latest album “Perfect Shade of Green” in 2010. Curiously, and quite boldly, this is a double album clocking in at 1 hour 37 minutes with a total of 24 tracks, the obvious presumption is that it will either drag or have too many “filler”...