by Derric Miller Staff Writer One of the biggest surprises of the year is the new band collectively known as Outloud. Featuring virtuoso Bob Katsionis and drummer Mark Cross from Firewind, and the vocal prowess of Chandler Mogel (ex-Talon), Outloud is a shout out to the ‘80s. You’ll hear bits [...]
by Joe Mis Staff Writer Immortal is the second album from Swedish rockers Hero. According to the CD jacket their music is “dark melodic metal,” and that seems to be an apt description. Not power metal, not really progressive metal, not straight up rock or death metal – this one is tough to [...]
by Justin Gaines Staff Writer 2009’s self-titled album is just the third studio album in 20 years from Connecticut-based metal band Sacred Oath. The band’s lengthy absence from the metal scene was due to the usual suspects – lineup changes, label issues, changing musical climates – but [...]
by John Kindred Staff Writer Lynch Mob fans have been waiting for years for the return of Oni Logan and a new full-length album to go along with it. Although a brief reunion in ’98 produced the three-song EP SYZYGY, nothing materialized from those efforts. Various incarnations of Lynch Mob came [...]
by Curt Hauff Staff Writer Jet is back in action with their third full-length studio album, titled Shaka Rock. While the album delivers the quality rock music and hook long time fans have come to expect, the band has changed up the production just a bit to give you a fresh sound. The album has a [...]
by Derric Miller Staff Writer Chicago-based Alternative/Pop Punk/RNR band The Black Mollys has just released a compilation featuring tracks from their debut, The First One, from their follow up Ignorance is Bliss, and also added three previously unreleased tracks—or four if you listen closely. [...]
by Derric Miller Staff Writer Connecticut musicians Mile Marker Zero have just unleashed their debut, self-titled studio album, and there is a whole lot to digest. In regards to the band’s overall debut oeuvre, lead singer Dave Alley explains it as, “We really believe in bringing things full [...]
by Derric Miller Staff Writer Back for their seventh studio release, Stryper returns with Murder by Pride, and by creating music that is “Christian,” but also talented, palatable, and doesn’t rely on an “automatic” audience to purchase their records. With over 8 million album sales, [...]
by Ken Mac Vicar Staff Writer The Chicago based band, Circle of Fate was officially formed 10 years ago and Back to Life is the band’s fourth release and first since 2006. The and is currently comprised of Michel Caruso on lead vocals, Danny Charatin on lead guitar, & vocals, Dan Thompson, [...]
by Justin Gaines Staff Writer Named for the popular Batman sidekick (seriously), Robin is one of Japan’s hottest psychobilly bands. We’ll pause here so you can ponder the fact that there’s a psychobilly scene in Japan to begin with. Anyway, Robin is a three-piece (guitar, drums, and stand-up [...]
