by Semus Fitzpatrick The Pretty Reckless return after four years with “For I Am Death,” a three-and-a-half-minute adventure in modern hard-rock architecture. It’s a track that understands pacing, texture, and voltage. This song reminds us how much power exists between great songwriting and commanding singing. A dry, biting guitar riff opens the piece, its midrange … Read more
Cassidy Paris, New Sensation Review With her debut album, New Sensation, Australian rocker Cassidy Paris heralds a promising era in hard rock. At a vibrant 20 years of age, Cassidy, daughter of Steve Janevski (Wicked Smile), has already carved a niche in the Australian music scene. Her growth, mentored by Paul Laine and inspired by icons … Read more
Extreme, Six Review Boston-born hard rock virtuosos, EXTREME, return to the musical fold with their sixth studio album, appropriately titled SIX. The record vividly displays the band’s ability to oscillate between strident rock anthems and tender ballads, giving the listeners a tour-de-force through the band’s creative journey, which some may find extreme. SIX bursts to life with … Read more
The Warning, Choke Review The Warning is a rock band from Monterrey, Mexico, that is comprised of three sisters, Daniela (Dany) Villarreal Velez: guitars, piano, lead and backing vocals; Paulina (Pau) Villarreal Velez drums, piano, lead and backing vocals; and Alejandra (Ale) Villarreal Velez: bass, piano, backing vocals. All three sisters began learning music at … Read more
The Alpha Complex, A War Worth Winning Review The Alpha Complex is a Sacramento, California modern rock outfit that consists of vocalist Michael Woodruff, guitarist Kery Glennon, bassist Travis Carrier, and drummer Matthew O’Connell. They released their debut single “Without You” in 2019, followed by the track “Bad For You” on March 26, 2020, which … Read more
Chasing Embers, Spiritual Review Chasing Embers is an Alternative Metal band from Kyiv, Ukrain. The five-member female fronted band brings influences from old school rock, metal, and nu metal of 2000s to create their high-octane sound. Tallina’s vocal style sits well over the driving sound of two guitars, bass and drums. The band sound incorporates … Read more
Sweet Oblivion feat. Geoff Tate Review Connect with Sweet Oblivion: Facebook | If you grew up in the 80s it was hard not to know who Geoff Tate is. He rose to fame with the progressive metal band Queensrÿche. After his farewell tour as Queensrÿche, he renamed his band Operation: Mindcrime, after the Queensrÿche album … Read more
Death Angel, Humanicide Review Connect with Death Angel: Facebook | Death Angel is a hard-hitting metal band from Daly City, California. The band became popular in the eighties and early nineties but had a ten-year hiatus until returning in 2001. The band has seen many personnel changes over the years, but they now consist of: … Read more
Unfound Reliance, Hellhound Review Connect with Unfound Reliance: Facebook | Swedish melodic death metal band Unfound Reliance describe themselves as “First Aid Kit but with Metal guitars”. Their origins are as a hard rock cover band in their native Karlstad. Unfound Reliance has maintained a mostly consistent lineup since 2013. The release of their single … Read more
Dream Theater, Distance Over Time Review Connect with Dream Theater: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Exhibiting the pinnacle of technique, musicality and creativity, the American progressive metal band Dream Theater continues to deliver and push their sound to new sonic heights. Guitarist John Petrucci, bassist John Myung and drummer Mike Portnoy started the band in … Read more