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Sonic Martyr

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SONIC MARTYR Ok.  So I ripped the description for this off of their webpage, but this is going to be one killer CD. Pop by the link above and listen to the clips. If you like bands like Kings X and  Alice and Chains, but with a dose of originality and conviction, then this is for you. This should appeal to the younger listener as well as the old who like a little bit of metal grit in their soup! From Trinity Records Site: The music of Sonic Martyr mixes elements of modern hard rock & heavy groove with an industrial atmosphere! This is a concept EP that deals with our broken nature.  However, it's also the story of someone who is very close to me.  I pray for this person daily.  The music will deal with sin and the negative effects it causes the mind, body & spirit. Lyrically it won't be for the faint of heart. The wedge that sin creates between God and His creation should not be sugar coated and packaged in fuzzy feel good language. We all need to hold the mirr

The Best Album that you may never have heard of...

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CD Baby: ORPHAN PROJECT: Orphan Found Ok!  I can not figure this one out.  Why did the CD Orphan Found, by Orphan Project, not become the biggest album in years?  Released in its current form back in 2003, this CD offers up stunning performances.  Great guitarwork, bass work, writing, lyrics, and one of the best vocal performances I have ever heard, this thing has it all.  From progressive styles, to modern rock and pure sensational Pop (Parts as One should have charted at the top of POP/Rock Charts) it still blows me away.  Shane Lankfords vocals are incredible.  They show depth, passion, and power.  John Wengers writing is incredible and all the guitar work, bass and electric, is amazing.  Add to that a great keyboard player and tight drumming and it should have been a winning formula.  They recently released OP 2 with a slightly revised line up.  It too is excellent, but Orphan Found is a gem.  The production is some of the best I have heard. Do yourself a favor and get a copy of th

Mojo Hand Mule

YouTube - Way Huge Red Llama & Mojo Hand Mule Comparison Demo Way Huge Red Llama & Mojo Hand Mule Comparison Demo This is one of my favorite pedals.  Great tone!  It is a must have for every pedal board.