5. Between The Buried And Me - The Great Misdirect (Victory)
Not much else to say but BTBAM. This album is good, but not ‘Colors’ good, giving it the 4 spot.

4. The Black Dahlia Murder – Deflorate (Metal Blade)
I was a little concerned with this album at first, thinking that TBDM’s overall sound would change considering they replaced their lead guitarist. Deflorate, while more technical, remains as brutal as TBDM can be, and still retains that signature TBDM sound. I do miss the solos a bit, but Ryan Knight is a solid replacement. Overall, I was pleasantly surprised by this album, and enjoy every track on it, a must have for every TBDM fan.

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Leviathin’s List of 2009’s Most Epic Albums Part 2

5. Mastodon - Crack the Skye (Reprise)
There is often much debate over which Mastodon album is the best, which one is the worse, etc. but it cannot be denied that their latest is still nothing short of epic. The album is literally taking you through an adventure with space travel, usurping of thrones and devils. Seriously, read this article sometime, its really interesting. Its more progressive than previous entries and the music videos for the songs are AMAZING. Some of the best I have every seen.

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What’s new in metal this week!

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We’ve got some fancy new music at our station again!

Let's get lost

He smoked reefer with Louis Armstrong, got his first ukulele from the man who invented the instrument and taught Elvis how to play one in Hawaii. Bill Tapia has led a memorable life but he’s not one to sit back in a rocker and tell stories. At age 101, Bill is still touring and has just released a new CD, “Livin’ It Live” this month. If you like Hawaiian music or jazz standards, you’ll love Bill.

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