Earlier this month, we went back through our history and put together a look at the classic live albums we've released over the years, including titles by Slipknot, Machine Head, Opeth, Sepultura, Type O Negative (well, sorta) and many more. Now we want to know which of these is your favorite.
Story by Leonard Pierce Live albums can be a tricky proposition. The worst of them are cheap cash-ins, inessential releases for collectors only; but at their best, they come close to replicating the unforgettable atmosphere of actually being there when a great band hits a groove in front of an energetic and responsive audience.
Here's another video from the Roadrunner archives - this one is a profile of the label originally shot for and aired in Europe in 1993. It features Monte Conner discussing the Roadrunner approach - expanding beyond metal, signing bands based on whether they've got something unique and interesting to say - and includes footage of bands like Death, Obituary, Deicide, Sepultura, Biohazard, Annihilator, Gruntruck, and several acts that were only on Roadrunner in Europe, like Corrosion of Conformity, Sick Of It All, and the all-female mainstream metal band Phantom Blue.
Born from the evil throes of Tampa, Florida in 1985, this band of Tardy brothers scared the ever living sh*t out of headbangers around the world with their groundbreaking combination of horrific growls, muddy production, ripping guitars an
Four lucky winners will be receiving The Best of Obituary, released by Roadrunner Records. All you have to do is properly guess who it is in the image on Metal Injections website. Leave a comment if you think y
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