Comadose - RE-UP - Screaming Ferret Wreckords LLC

Comadose is a rather interesting band, to say the least. They mesh "nu-metal" with a chaotic style of "rap metal". Like almost every band that's out there today, Comadose has their own DJ/sampler. They are back to the traditional ways of old school rap with their interesting use of turntables. Scratching is in every song, but it doesn't really start to stand out until "Cushion". This is the song where the turntables sound like they've become an instrument--in place of traditional, melodic guitar.

I dig the chaotic, manic ways of this band. I respect the vocalist for trying to sing as fast as he can--simply put, it just sounds awesome. Comadose could be compared to the likes of Primer 55, and any fan of the newer shit could learn to love this band.

Nanochrist - Corrode - Moody Loner Records

Nanochrist is weird. Straight out of Canada, this trio tries to mesh many styles of music together. With an industrial sound somewhat like NIN, melted together with a constant punk-rock drum beat, excessive 80's metal style guitar solos and a tiny bit of ambient techno, Nanochrist tried a little too hard to succeed.

The machine gun, robotic speaking throughout the entire CD got old after the first four songs; and I was left wondering why the singer didn't have any melodic parts. Track 7, "The Flies Inside", proved my theory on why there was no melody... the vocalist definitely doesn't have a singing voice.

I see Nanochrist as having potential in the future--perhaps with some singing lessons and new material, this band could go somewhere.

ZPete. - Self-titled - Warner Bros.

Honestly, I haven't heard "radio-friendly", modern progressive rock this good since Second Coming. This band is dynamic - because they're heavy yet easy to listen to. I dig Pete.'s relaxing qualities; definitely something to listen to in the car on the way home from work; or not to sound cliche, but when you're chillin' with that special someone.

Dave Terrana, vocalist, has a sweet, smooth croon; good enough to make me close my eyes and just take the music in. What's even better is the fact that his voice goes great with the music. Anyone could like this band; from fans of heavier stuff like Staind to fans of Alice in Chains or Creed.

From the first track, radio-hit "Sweet Daze" to the last track "Bury Me", this CD keeps it rockin'.

-Jen-