by Derric Miller Staff Writer Most singers fail when attempting to replace a legend (think Ripper Owens in Judas Priest, Blaze Bailey in Iron Maiden, etc.) Brian Howe, when joining Bad Company and replacing Paul Rodgers, not only kept the original momentum going, but took the group to new heights. [...]
by John Kindred A Lower Deep was forged in ’01 by vocalist Billy Mullican, guitarist Troy Reid and bassist Tim Umstead. After each plied their trade in various bands that were going nowhere, the trio united, in what they describe as the “perfect vehicle,” to bring their musical vision to [...]
by Trevor Portz Staff Writer Ok, this will surely come off a bit uninspired, uncreative, and clichéd, but only one phrase—archaic and overused as it may be—can be used in association with German thrash legends Paradox’s latest release: you can’t teach an old dog new tricks. Though [...]
by Derric Miller Staff Writer If you are a fan of the Richard Dawkins’ book “The God Delusion,” your new favorite band is going to be Vendetta. Not only did they title their sophomore effort Heretic Nation, but they clearly wrote the soundtrack to the entire Atheist movement with their song [...]
by John Kindred Staff Writer Strike Twice is another ‘80s pop-hard-rock-band that found regional success but a major recording contract quite elusive. Living the rock-star lifestyle, the band’s level of commitment led to a strong following of fans. Practice, practice, practice; the band spent [...]
by John Kindred Staff Writer Thin Lizzy continues to find relevancy nearly a quarter century following the death of band leader and founder Phil Lynott. Revered by many as one of rock’s greatest bands, Thin Lizzy was the playing ground for Lynott’s soulful voice. They wrote songs with catchy [...]
by Justin Gaines Staff Writer Ride the Sky is the eighth studio album from German power metal band At Vance. Naming their album Ride the Sky is a pretty ballsy move for a band from Germany, when you consider just how iconic Helloween’s song “Ride the Sky” is. Still, it’s not Helloween that [...]
by Justin Gaines Staff Writer Radical Peace is the sixth album from Germany’s Mob Rules, and is one of the most anticipated power metal releases of 2010 (or late 2009 if you had access to the European import). If you haven’t been following this band’s career you might question that statement. [...]
by Joe Mis Staff Writer Voodoo, the debut album from Missouri-based Dust And Bones, would have been a massive hit if it was released 20 or so years ago. Today it seems an oddity, and is a look back at what made hard rock the controversial topic of the PMRC’s ’80s. A bit hard rock, a bit [...]
by Trevor Portz Staff Writer Hailing from the home of the Parthenon and the Olympics, Athens-based The Fallen Within have finally, after nearly seven years of work, managed to release their first full-length album. Though less likely to draw worldwide acclaim or throngs of tourists, the six members [...]
