Xx - Mushroomhead

Released back in 2001 when Nu-Metal was still very much in vogue, Mushroomhead were suddenly and unexpectedly pushed to the fore, appearing at Ozzfest along the likes of American nu-metal peers American Headcharge. The band employ a decidedly bizzarre, gasmasks-and-boiler suits image almost entirely like that of slipknot, leading to various calls of 'copycat' ringing out at the time, but the band defended themselves by stating that they had been employing their image before slipknot had even formed (though in truth it was probably Mr Bungle that did it first in any case). Mushroomhead have a distinct rap-metal ssound to their style, with two vocalists, one of ...  Read the complete review

Awesome album from start to finish! Two fantastic vocalists make Mushroomhead stand out above so many others! Aggressive metal to the Max! Tracks BEFORE I DIE - Fantastic, aggressive album opening. BWOMP - Another aggressive track that will blow you away! SOLITAIRE UNRAVELING - Starts a little slowly but builds into a fantastic track. THESE FILTHY HANDS - Another great song...love it! NEVER LET IT GO - Melodies and fast vocals combine to make for a very good track. XEROXED - The first song on the album that I did not think was great.. although it is certainly worth a listen. THE WRIST - One of the highlights ...  Read the complete review