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Remember when the metalcore movement boosted metal to an all-time high in popularity?  Remember how most of that metalcore movement seemed to be Boston-based: bands like Shadows Fall, Killswitch Engage, Unearth, and ALL THAT REMAINS were the big players in that league.  While each respective band is great, ALL THAT REMAINS in my eyes is the best.  They've been the most consistent with putting out a quality album each time (though it's a very debatable subject, so leave us comments here!), and while many of you complain about their more pop / commercial driven approach over the years, when the band gets heavy, they get HEAVY, and easily help me even the od... (read more)

St. Louie's finest STORY OF THE YEAR is back with one of the most anticipated releases of 2010, their Epitaph Records release, The Constant.  You could say the band has really matured, but I think they've already reached that level of maturity with The Black Swan.  If anything, STORY OF THE YEAR shows how they are a great example of a hard working band that stays consistent, keeps their sound and ethics, and at the same time makes sure not to make the same album twice.  The Constant is a stepping stone you could say.  No, it's not the classic Page Avenue, but a valuable piece of the puzzle for any STORY OF THE YEAR fan, so I definitely claim it of hig... (read more)