Album Reviews

Aurin has definitely carved out a niche of their own with their upcoming release. Like peeling back the layers of an intricate novel, Catharsis is an album that gets better every time you give it another listen. Saturated with haunting vocals and a fluctuating hard rock sound reminiscent of Lacuna Coil, Catharsis has …

Edgy pop punk meets… the 50’s? When you mix lead singer Andrew Conroy’s voice with some heavy guitar and catchy “ooh la la’s” you get Rain City Rockers! Somehow this mystery band managed to convince members of Sum41, Goldfinger, Die Mannequin, and Gob to help them record their new album …

The newest pop-punk band from North Carolina Days in May is composed of Lance Carrier on lead vocals and guitar, Kaelie Kandel on bass, Kevin Bower on vocals and drums, and Henry Boyd on vocals and lead guitar. Lately they have just been playing shows in North Carolina, but hope …

The new album from Motionless In White promises to be heavier than all their previous works combined.   Does Reincarnate deliver on MIW’s intentions?

Now voiced by Kristen May, how does Texas’ little rock sweethearts sound with new vocals while still trying to continue their career?

Newcomers to the music scene Set and Setting released their new album A Vivid Memory on September 2, 2014. Though this album is instrumental it is something new and definitely worth checking out. Using heavy suspenseful type melodies mixed with ambiance, Set and Setting create a sound that listeners can …

Sin City’s Otherwise release a range of rock in their fourth full album.  How does the evolution of the Patrick Brothers and company work from their past success of True Love Never Dies?  

The Swedish kings of video game metal bring out their sixth full album Phantom Shadow.  How does an album with less 8-bit bleeps and more instruments and atmosphere work for a group who is so identified with their unique style? Follow me on Twitter! @RockedReviews

Long running Canadian band Thousand Foot Krutch release a new album with an emphasis on inspiration and a resemblance of motivation. Is it worth owning, or should you hold your breath? Yes I’m aware of how bad the pun was.   Follow me on Twitter @RockedReviews

London’s power metal group bring up the speed with their sixth full album.  How loud do the dragons roar in 2014, and is it worth it for their long time fan base?

The fifth studio album from New Jersey’s hardcore heroes.  How does a mellower and more personal album sound when compared to their energetic discography?

The sixth full album from Godsmack kicks off with all cylinders.  Does 1000hp cruise on or is this a crash and burn?