Music Media: Jeff Loomis, Dream Theater, Poughkeepsie Metal Fest, Metallica, Slipknot, Staind, Anew Revolution, Impending Doom

The journey into music videos (and other bits) continues its mission to deliver you something worthy of your time, perhaps introducing you to something new along the way.

This week I continue compiling videos and various musical related tidbits for your viewing pleasure. Some will be brand spanking new, while others will just be things that I like. I am not great with the timeliness yet, but I hope you've been enjoying these video collections.

The majority of the videos will fall in the metal realm, as that is where my primary musical interests lie. My tastes definitely extend beyond metal, but as I read on a forum once: "My tastes may have broadened as I have gotten older, but metal will always be my first love."

In any case, read on and enjoy!

Jeff Loomis - Zero Order Phase Cover Art, Track Listing

Nevermore kicks ass. If you didn't know, Jeff Loomis is a big part of the reason why. Now, the guitarist is releasing a solo instrumental album, and I cannot wait. If it is half as good as Warrel Dane's (Nevermore's vocalist), then it will be one not to miss. Below is the cover art, track list, and a couple of videos from NAMM this past January.

01. Shouting Fire At A Funeral
02. Opulent Maelstrom
03. Jato Unit (streamed on MySpace)
04. Azure Haze
05. Cashmere Shiv
06. Race Against Disaster
07. Sacristy
08. Devil Theory
09. Miles of Machines
10. Departures

Dream Theater: Chaos in Motion 2007/2008

Dream Theater is a great band. Always has been, always will be. No, I don't care if you don't like them. This new live set chronicles their recent world tour, and looks like a lot of fun.

Double DVD Set

Disc One:

"Around The World In 180 Minutes" Live Concert Footage

01. Intro/Also Sprach Zarathustra
02. Constant Motion
03. Panic Attack
04. Blind Faith
05. Surrounded
06. The Dark Eternal Night
07. Keyboard Solo
08. Lines In The Sand
09. Scarred
10. Forsaken
11. The Ministry Of Lost Souls
12. Take The Time
13. In The Presence Of Enemies
14. Medley:
I. Trial Of Tears
II. Finally Free
III. Learning To Live
IV. In The Name Of God
V. Octavarium

Article Author: Chris Beaumont

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