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Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes What is black metal?: 1 of 2

Perhaps the most notorious and misunderstood style of heavy metal, black metal stands apart from its peers not only because of the often low production style and screeching vocals but also due in part to the overtly Satanic or Anti-Christian lyrics that most bands adopt. Also, to give songs an evil feel atmosphere is a key f...
Entertainment > Musicians & Bands Band reviews: Meshuggah: 1 of 1

For a band that began with a sound not dissimilar to the early incarnation of thrash legends Metallica it's amazing to see how both its philosophy and musicianship evolved over the years. Many bands in heavier styles of music incorporate the brutal sound for effect but not many have been able to reflect the emotion (or somet...
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Game reviews: Devil May Cry series: 4 of 5

Part survival horror and part intense action games, the Devil May Cry series is an addictive excursion into a world of demon hordes, gigantic bosses, and Hell on earth. The series follows Dante the human-demon hybrid who runs a business exterminating monsters for hire. With each game Dante's past and family history is reveal...
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Video game reviews: Doom 3: 7 of 7

I remember playing the first Doom, lights out and sound turned up, on my computer in my room when I was in high school. There was something frightening and exciting about putting yourself in the shoes of a marine fighting against zombies and demons from Hell. It was an instant classic and fanboys everywhere scrambled to buy ...
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Video game reviews: Manhunt 2 (PS2, PSP): 3 of 3

With Rockstar's newest edition to its lineup of controversial titles the company ups the ante with more blood, violence and tension to make for an overall immersive experience. This time around the player takes control of Daniel Lamb and his friend Leo, two escapees from a mental hospital that are tied to a secret organizati...