by Alissa Ordabai Staff Writer — With production so audaciously phantasmagoric, it is easy at first to overlook not only the intricate songwriting of this release, but even some of its best melodies, such as on standouts “Irresistible Force” and “Twisted Tales”. But give this record a [...]
by Justin Gaines Staff Writer — After performing on more than two dozen metal releases over the past two decades, vocalist (and Nightmare Records founder) Lance King has finally put together his first solo album, titled A Moment in Chiros. The former Balance of Power and Pyramaze front-man [...]
by Nikiforos Skoumas Staff Writer — Time is the debut album by newcomer Brazilian melodic-hard-rock, AOR group Paradise Inc. The band’s core comprises of guitarist Marcos Peres, bassist Rick A. and drummer Allan Juliano. You would expect that, having been signed by German AOR label Avenue [...]
by Nikiforos Skoumas Staff Writer — What started off as a fun-jam between four of the biggest names in contemporary rock developed into one of the biggest album sellers of 2009. With their debut album having exceeded half a million copies sold, one could bet a fortune that the all-star band [...]
by Alissa Ordabai Staff Writer — From the very first moment when Lou Reed announces, “I would cut my legs and tits off when I think of Boris Karloff and Kinksy in the dark of the Moon,” you either instantly love or hate this album. The blaring juxtapositions of experimental rock vs. heavy [...]
by Mark Allen Staff Writer — The second you hear the heavy, chugging, down-tuned guitars that form the foundation of Zombie Shaker Box’s retro-grunge sound, you will immediately think, “Hey, this sounds just like Alice in Chains.” And then the distinct vocals of band founder Kirk [...]
by Justin Gaines Staff Writer — Long running, hard-hitting German power metal band Brainstorm is back with a new studio album, their ninth, titled On the Spur of the Moment. With a sound that focused more on the headbanging heavy metal side of power metal than the sing-song hyper-melodic [...]
by Alissa Ordabai Staff Writer — It’s the ballsy, raunchy riffs that make the biggest impact on this band’s debut release, and when guitarist Kurt Michael Boeck gets it right, the songs flow with seamless, convincing swagger of a vintage blues-rock steamroller. Tola Lamont’s rough-hewn [...]
by Joe Mis Staff Writer — Dutch rockers Autumn are poised to release their fifth album entitled Cold Comfort this November on Metal Blade. A strong female voice and tight musicianship make Cold Comfort an interesting choice for progressive rock or guitar rock fans. Blending progressive [...]
by Alissa Ordabai Staff Writer — Instant classics on Megadeth’s aptly titled 13th studio release show that Dave Mustaine remains firmly grounded in his identity while refusing to abate after a three-decade career full of ups, downs and everything else in between. Memorable, hurtling, tough [...]
