by Justin Gaines Staff Writer Disbanding the chaotic extreme metal band Strapping Young Lad has given Devin Townsend time to break free from various addictions, get his head together and regroup musically. The result is Ki, the first album in a planned four album series under the moniker Devin [...]
by Justin Gaines Staff Writer One of the more exciting bands on the extreme metal scene, UK-based Sylosis, is back after a pair of EPs with their debut full length Conclusion of an Age. Similar in style to bands like Abigail Williams, Black Dahlia Murder and to some extent Success Will Write [...]
by Edwin van Hoof Staff Writer Though present for over a decade delivering their massive melodic rock, the band has built a firm following of fans. Never breaking big, the band’s thrive and growth is tremendous. With every release the band took one step forward to make a big leap finally with [...]
by Edwin van Hoof Staff Writer Phil Vincent must be the hardest working musician in rock music today. Aside his many solo releases the man keeps surprising with his projects and bands on the side. Remember the crunchy rock offspring Circular Logik? Well, Phil now returns with his more melodic power [...]
by Derric Miller Staff Writer Johnny Lima’s story is one that needs to be heard. No, it’s not a story about redemption, because he’s never fallen. It’s not a story about a comeback either, because he’s never been down and out (considering he’s a much sought after music producer and [...]
by Joe Mis Staff Writer Nova Art is the brainchild of Russian singer and composer Andrey (Andrew) Nova. Their music is difficult to classify as it mixes elements of old school heavy metal with progressive metal and “art rock”. Unlike some other bands to emerge from the former Soviet Union, [...]
by John Kindred Staff Writer One of rock’s highly influential bands, Sweet, has returned to the foray. Pioneers of polished Glam Rock, Sweet’s career began in the late ’60s and carried forward until 1981. Founded by Brian Connolly (v) and Mick Tucker (d) and Steve Priest (b), the original [...]
by Derric Miller Staff Writer Back in the late ’80s, members of bands like Doro, Quiet Riot, Widowmaker, Saraya, etc. joined forces to record an AOR classic, under the project name Holy Water. Obviously, Holy Water never became that classic, but they have achieved cult status. Having [...]
by Derric Miller Staff Writer Switzerland is going to join Sweden as the “hot bed” of new Hard Rock talent on the planet. Gotthard has brought a well-deserved musical spotlight to the country over the past few years, and the band Shakra’s new release Everest should sell a ton of [...]
by Curt Hauff Staff Writer Sugar Red Drive pumps out gritty rock with a tight, funky groove. They have a sound similar to such heavy hitters as Stone Temple Pilot, Saigon Kick, Alter Bridge, Course of Nature and Shinedown. There are many songs on this album that have a superb hook. Take “One More [...]
