Lead singer of Staind , Aaron Lewis, played an intimate acoustic show in Times Square, New York City with the support of Lo-Pro. Mark Fredrickson was there.

Year Long Disaster (Volcom). Review by Jen Cray.

Chris Catania , in between three days of running back and forth the length of Chicago’s Grant Park to check out the likes of Pearl Jam, Regina Spektor and Rhymefest , wonders if maybe Lollapalooza is getting a little too big.

Many rock bands have penned protests of America’s war in Iraq. But Sans, leader of The Seeded Planet , was actually there, and even received a Purple Heart for his bravery. Find out from Kyrby Raine which side he stands on.

War Of Aggression (Victory). Review by Jen Cray.

Because Of The Times (RCA). Review by Jen Cray.

Appropriately booked at a college campus, Seattle’s shoegazers Death Cab For Cutie rolled into Orlando for a crowded show at the UCF Arena. Jen Cray found their inimate sounds rather impersonal inside the too big space.

Stone by Stone (Elemental/ In Music We Trust). Review by Tim Wardyn.

Highway Companion (American). Review by Jen Cray.

Foiled (Universal/Brando). Review by Andrew Ellis.

It’s Gail Worley’s annual List of the Top 19 Quotes from Interviews she conducted with various Rock Types in 2005!

Rearviewmirror (Greatest Hits 1991-2003) (Epic). Review by Tim Wardyn.

Drive (Universal Motown). Review by Sean Slone.

Pieces of the Puzzle EP (Memphis Records). Review by Eric J. Iannelli.

Welcome to Discovery Park (Redline). Review by Troy Jewell.

After a decade with one of the most influential bands in today’s metal, Helmet, drummer John Stanier finds himself in Tomahawk, featuring members of the Melvins, Faith No More and the Jesus Lizard. Gail Worley talks about the ups, downs and sideways.

Just how can you keep your drum patterns fresh? Gail Worley speaks to master rhythm chef Stephen Perkins about that and cooking with Tommy Lee, in this second part of her two-part interview.

Mind Over Mind (Ultimatum Music). Review by Dylan Garret.

Shawn Smith, vocalist for Brad (featuring members from Satchel and Pearl Jam) discusses comparisons with Elton John, Prince, and finding a proper label to release Brad’s material. Troy Jewell has the scoop.

Shawn Smith, vocalist for Brad (featuring members from Satchel and Pearl Jam) discusses comparisons with Elton John, Prince, and finding a proper label to release Brad’s material. Troy Jewell has the scoop.