Taiwan Times, “never learned to walk forward.” Guitar pop trio from San Francisco hoping to be big in Asia after three unheralded EPs released on their own label. Even when they tried to give the music away over the 'Net, the main comment they got was “ummm, no.”

Legislative Districts of Camarines Sur, “Pedestaled in Triumph” Filipino classic metal band with their first release for the U.S. market. The quintet, featuring dueling lead guitars and thundering double-bass drums, are influenced by Iron Maiden, Judas Priest and Metallica.

Guitar alt-pop from north of the border.