Reviews of albums, EP’s, DVD’s, music books and more
Where do I begin with a band like Napalm Death, a name so revered the mere mention of the name gets grindcore fans excited. Well this is no exception, “Throes Of Joy In The […]
Finnish folk metal heroes Finntroll return after 7 long years with their latest album “Vredesvävd” which translated to English means “Wrath-woven,” which captures the spirit of the band within the 10 tracks on offer. […]
17 years old this year Voodoo Six have been through a good few line-up changes over the years and now sport their third vocalist. Since those early days only Tony Newton (Iron Maiden’s live […]
I remember buying the first ‘Vandenberg’ album way back in the early 80’s and I can recall that it must have been 1982 because that was the year for some unknown reason I bought […]
There’s a really dirty, punky sound to Diamond Rexx’s ‘The Answer’ the opening song from new album ‘Psych Ward’ a tale of a dark city and even more grit but less furor under the […]
There’s a big chunky riff that opens up ‘Hurricaned’ and instantly you’re back headbanging at a show sometime in the 80’s and if you like bands like Dokken, Bonfire and Scorpions, you’ll feel right […]
It’s been a little over 20 years since Metallica first teamed up with the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra which was documented and originally released on video and CD back in 1999. It was a […]
Surely there are some people left in the world who think that art has its time and place and has to be appreciated through the lens of the times, lets face it there’s so […]
Ohio –based hard rockers ‘South of Eden arrive with debut EP “The Talk”, via Lava/Republic Records. The former Black Coffee formed after lead singer Ehab Omran arrived from his native Jordan with ambitions in […]
Melbourne Based Melodic Metallers’ Vanishing Point return with their sixth studio album Dead Elysium on August 28th via Octane Records. The album features a healthy dosage of formidable vocals, intricate guitar wizardry and orchestral […]
I was talking to Gordon from Heavy Pettin’ just the other day about Argus the Wishbone Ash album that introduced us to this particularly English Rock band and the twin guitars it featured that […]
If you’re not taken in by the wonderful instrumental opening to ‘Gates of Heaven’ and the almost Ian Astbury vocal that rears in over the graceful Steppenwolf-like guitars then this probably isn’t the album […]
It’s been a long time between drinks for new Heathen music, 11 years to be exact but 2020 is the year that the Bay Area thrash legends return. Better late than never as they […]
Sons of Legendary fathers lay down a fitting new chapter to the Allman and Betts legacies. The first thing that hits you about ‘Pale Horse Rider’ the atmospheric opening track and first single from The […]
Electric Mob was formed in Curitiba, Brazil by Renan Zonta (vocals), Ben Hur Auwarter (guitar), Yuri Elero (bass) and André Leister (drums) – four young guys who sound on this debut like seasoned professionals […]
It’s hard to get a take on 5ive Years Gone from opening track ‘Mary Jane’, it’s understated hard rock with a nice groove and nice melodies, and a little Classic Rock flavour, it’s pretty […]
Hate For Sale, The Pretenders’ eleventh studio album, is the first album to be recorded with the now longest-standing touring line-up of the group and the first to be written collaboratively by Chrissie Hynde […]
Formed in 2016, the quartet delivers relentless, memorable performances at the jet engine decibels of a Boeing 747. Consisting of vocalist Reed Alton, guitarist Shaddy Elsaghir, bassist Duncan McCartney, and drummer Keaton Byfield, the […]
Wales has some pretty canny Hard Rock bands in 2020 and here’s another you’ll have to add to that list – Raider whose debut EP ‘Tokyo’ is out now. If you hanker after the […]
Canadian death metal veterans Kataklysm have turned another corner in 2020 with their latest album “Unconquered” which sees the band move into a new era with a new sound and more. It’s as aggressive […]
Christian-rock has always been a bit of a sticking point for me – not because it questions my own beliefs but because on the whole the messages that are being conveyed often outweigh the […]
Janet Gardner & Justin James are back mid coronavirus with their aptly-named third album ‘Synergy’ out on August 7th. They do say the third time’s a charm, but in truth so were the first […]
Former Candlelight Red Guitarist Jeremy Edge returns from a hiatus to introduce The Jeremy Edge Project via Deko Entertainment, featuring guest appearances from Brandon Yeagley (Crobot) and Brett Hestla (Dark New Day). The Project […]
South Australia death metal act Descend To Acheron construct sonic emissions that are both brutal and memorable in equal measures. Comprising of members of some of Australia’s most respected and hard-hitting bands, Descend To […]
Melodic Metaillers’ Shining Black is a new band fresh off the Frontiers conveyor belt. The quintet features vocalist Mark Boals (Yngwie Malmsteen, Ring of Fire & Royal Hunt) and guitarist Olof Thorsen (Labyrinth, Vision […]
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