by Joe Mis Staff Writer When one thinks of the homes of various metal bands, one never seems to think of Greece. Minuetum is out to change that fact and put Athens firmly on the power metal map. While Minuetum makes a solid attempt, their debut album Haunted Spirit may not be up to the task. [...]
by Mark Allen Staff Writer With the word “hardcore” right there in the band’s name, it’s only natural to wonder if that’s the style of metal on tap, but those who “abhor the core” in their music can relax and wipe the look of disgust off their face, because this Swedish super-group [...]
by Mike Debbage Guest Writer For many of you the music band Chicago may bring back memories of the soft hit ballads created by producer David Foster, Peter Cetera and company. However, the very early years of Chicago under the name the Chicago Transit Authority was far more progressive driven which [...]
by John Kindred Staff Writer Erik Norlander’s latest studio effort titled The Galactic Collective finds the artist returning to the past. With idea of re-imagining previous recordings, Norlander delivers 10 new music arrangements. His inspiration comes from songs that appeared on albums he [...]
by Joe Mis Staff Writer Iron Thrones bills themselves as a progressive/melodic metal band. While definitely showing elements of both, this quartet from Minneapolis, Minn. is more. Their music also has elements of death metal, metalcore and even a touch of epic orchestral metal rolled in. The band [...]
by Alex Barbieri Staff Writer If there is a buzz in the music biz right now, it is around a Nashville pop rock foursome called the Red Carpet Rats. Two songs from their just-released album, Year of the Rat are enjoying radio rotation: “Photographic Memory” and “Going To Hell.” Red Carpet [...]
by Franco Cerchiari Staff Writer The resume of singer Jeff Scott Soto is indeed one of the most impressive in all of hard rock. Singing lead or background with everyone from Journey, Soul Sirkus, Takara, W.E.T., Talisman, Eyes, Glass Tiger to Axel Rudi Pell, Stryper, Saigon Kick to a lost of [...]
by Justin Gaines Staff Writer Former chart-topping melodic rock band Nelson has come roaring back in recent months. In addition to the brand new studio album Lightning Strikes Twice and the live album Perfect Storm: After the Rain World Tour 1991, the band has opened the vaults and put together a [...]
by Mark Allen Staff Writer There are some who will weep, wail, and offer up woeful lamentations that this is the end of the Death Angel of old, that scruffy pack of young and hungry head-bangers who pummeled their way into thrash metal history in ’87 with their ferocious debut album, [...]
by Alissa Ordabai Staff Writer An ability to stick to a pattern is what Netherbird showcase best on their sophomore full-length release. They keep their melodies simple, harmonies – streamlined, arrangements – heavy with gothic atmospherics, and texture – flat. The latter makes the [...]
