Frozen Tears are a melodic hard rock band from Melbourne, Australia. ‘Brazen Whisper’ is their second album, and not before time – it’s been almost a quarter of a century since their first album ‘Silence of the Night’ was released!
Formed in 2012, Perfectparachutepicture (aka PPP) is an alt-rock band hailing from Sheffield and comprising duo Kyle Ernest (drums/lead vocals) and Edward James (bass). Their latest EP, ‘White Walls’, is due for release on July 2nd.
Who or what is Tetrarch? Well, allow me to divulge. Originally formed in Atlanta in 2007, they are now located in Los Angeles and are heavyweights in the Nu metal-core scene but add their own take on the genre.
Best known for his classic rock musicals Vampires Rock and Anything For Love, featuring the music of Meat Loaf and Jim Steinman, Steve Steinman’s first album of original music, ‘Take A Leap Of Faith’, is set for release August 2nd, 2021.
I really didn't know what to expect, when given this album to review. This is Frank’s sixth album under his name, with his own band.
Motorhead were legends, even before this most raw and brutal live album was released. From their self-titled debut, through to the unbeatable run of ‘Overkill’, ‘Bomber’ and ‘Ace Of Spades’ the band had a skyrocketing profile, cemented by the latter piercing the top five in the album charts.
Kings In The North’ is the debut album from Crowne, a Swedish melodic hard rock band comprising vocalist Alexander Strandell (Art Nation), guitarist/keyboardist/producer Jona Tee (H.E.A.T.), bassist John Levén (Europe) and drummer Christian Lundqvist (The Poodles), together with Dynazty’s Love Magnusson who provides guitar solos.
Sometimes, out of chaos something wonderful springs. This is certainly the case with ‘Sabotage’ the latest release from the ongoing Black Sabbath super deluxe reissue series.
Born during a time of massive turmoil for the band as they fought a particularly nasty legal battle with their former manager Patrick Meehan, it’s an album that is full of some of their angriest yet most outstandingly creative work.
Living up to the title ‘The King of Modern Blues’ is a dauntingly lofty prospect but one that Joe Bonamassa takes in his blissfully confident stride, a man out to set standards for himself rather than worrying what others think of him.
The beginning of 2001 was a tumultuous time for KISS, the much-vaunted reunion of the classic line-up starting to show major cracks given that both Ace Frehley and Peter Criss had both signed up for five years and that time was now up.
Alternative Rock artist and Pixies frontman Frank Black has just released deluxe vinyl versions of three albums originally released between 2004 and 2006: ‘Frank Black Francis’, ‘Honeycomb’ and ‘Fast Man, Raider Man’.
2021 really is turning out to be a year that musically just keeps on giving! Not only have we been blessed with some great releases from new, upcoming bands, but many bands that have formed a staple part of any rock/metal fans listening over the last few decades have taken full advantage of the lack of touring and live music and hit the studio to record and release incredible albums.
There's certainly a clear resurgence within rock at the grass roots level in the last few years; one that is, without a shadow of doubt, gathering a tangible strength of late.
Van' and 'Halen' two words that when combined are 100% synonymous with premium five star-grade rock; a trademark for quality musicianship and energetic, virtuoso performances.
In fact for the last decade or so of Van Halen – prior to the sad passing of Eddie – three quarters of the lineup were Van Halen in name; such is the hard rock genes that course through the family veins.
Wolf Alice are Ellie Rowsell (vocals and guitar), Joff Oddie (guitar and vocals), Theo Ellis (bass) and Joel Amey (drums and vocals). It has been a decade since the band began as a duo of Ellie and Joff, later expanding to a four-piece with Joel and Theo joining the group.
Rebellious rockers Stone Whiskey hail from Raleigh, North Carolina, and comprise Alan Rueda (vocals), Bill Spears and Chris Clark (guitars), Jim Hunter (bass) and Mik Ropelewski (drums). ‘Rebels of the Sun’ is their debut album and was recorded at Vintage Noise Studio, also in Raleigh.