CD Review: ‘The Rue’ by The Rue
In school I learned that to be taken more seriously you should always preface yourself by citing your bias. I don’t want to lead any of you astray, so I will say up front that I’ve been a huge fan of Chris DeGarmo’s work since Queensrÿche. His ban ...
CD Review: ‘Raw’ EP by Empire Of Gold
When people think of grunge, the first band that comes to their mind is Nirvana. I’m not here to argue origins, as I’m sure I’ll hear a bunch of Mudhoney or The Melvins references. But Kurt Cobain and his ensemble were the flagship band of this mo ...
CD Review: ‘Fire & Ashes’ by Xandria
Hot off the release of its 2014 release Sacrficium, Dutch symphonic metal outfit Xandria's new EP, Fire & Ashes, is a mix of old and new. The mini-album features 3 new songs, two covers, and two re-recordings of older songs. Vocalist Dianne van Giersb ...
CD Review: ‘Transparency’ by Straight Line Stitch
Remember the first time you discovered your favorite band? That elation you felt as you listened to the music, a previously unexplored soundscape? That’s a special feeling, and one I decided I’d attempt to recapture. You see, I received a request ...
CD Review: ‘Order Shall Prevail’ by Jungle Rot
Jungle Rot march on the war trail with its eighth album Order Shall Prevail. The band's previous album, Terror Regime, saw the group at its most technical and progressive. That is not a bad thing, however, the band's signature groove was less prevalent, c ...
CD Review: ‘Voice of Rebellion’ by Pro-Pain
Pro-Pain's newest release, The Voice of Rebellion, is the band's 15th release in its 24 year history. The title track is a hard-edged slab of hardcore aggression. The track's chunky groove is signature Pro-Pain while guitarist Adam Phillips throws out a n ...
CD Review: ‘Duality’ by Rhine
Whilst going through my first listen of Rhine’s debut album, Duality, I couldn’t decide whether to applaud or laugh at the one-man-band efforts of Gabriel Tachell. Laugh might sound like a mean response to someone’s hard work, but I assure you th ...
CD Review: “The Plague Within” by Paradise Lost
Three years have passed since British doom metal masters Paradise Lost released the excellent Tragic Idol. The group's newest release, The Plague Within, shows the band returning to its death metal roots. The dreary “No Hope in Sight” features growling vo ...
CD Review: ‘Venom’ by Impellitteri
If there was a title for world heavyweight champion of the metal riff, Chris Impellitteri would be the reigning champion. Impellitteri's album Venom is not just for the guitarists who likes to play at break neck speeds, but also for those that like heavy ...
EP Review: ‘Gone Too Long’ by Milo McMahon
Fuzztones and 50s twang are prominent features of Milo McMahon’s latest EP Gone Too Long. Weighing in at only three songs, this release is just enough to tease your appetite and take you back to the meal line saying “Please sir, may I have some more?” An ...