With almost 90,000 registrants and over 1,300 exhibitors, this years’ Winter NAMM showcased the latest in musical gear and broke a couple of records while doing it. Elianne Halbersberg shares some highlights.

Fresh off an acoustic tour supporting Aaron Lewis of Staind, Pete Murray sheds light on the shadowy world of the music industry, why Lo-Pro was suddenly and unexpectedly dropped from 413 Records (Geffen), and the group’s plans for the future without a record label.

New Rock Nation (Downline Records). Review by Joe Frietze.

Gail Worley caught up with talkative drummer Chris Adler in Florida the day after their last show of this summer’s Ozzfest tour and got some engaging insight into the very heavy metal world of Lamb of God.

Mindfreak - Official Soundtrack (Koch Records). Review by Joe Frietze.

Gail Worley chats with Sevendust’s drummer and gets the real scoop behind their label switch, upcoming projects, and Rose’s physical non-regime.

Hangover Music Vol. VI (Spitfire). Review by Joe Frietze.

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The Other Side (Republic - Universal). Review by Joe Frietze.

Up The Dose (RCA). Review by Nick Plante.

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Dance of Death (Sony). Review by Joe Frietze.

Dance of Death (Sony). Review by Joe Frietze.

In their first DVD release, Ozzy Osbourne’s long-time guitarist Zakk Wylde leads his Black Label Society into a sold-out show for their Detroit Chapter. Packed with extras, this DVD is a must-have for fans of BLS and anyone who loves raw, hard, rock-n-roll. Joe Frietze looks inside.

Various Artists (Roadrunner). Review by Daniel Mitchell.

Faceless (Republic). Review by Carl F Gauze.

Random Radio (Devil Doll). Review by Daniel Mitchell.

Revolution Wheel (Sanctuary). Review by Daniel Mitchell.

As Gail Worley herself might say, “It’s all about hangin’ out with rock stars.” Gail hung out with plenty of rock stars this year, and here presents the 19 most memorable things they said to her.