When Star Wars is brought up in conversation, the first things that come to mind are intergalactic battles, alluring, meaningful narratives, and brilliant character developments. All of these factors together are what makes Star Wars a cultural phenomenon and have a thriving fanbase that spans decades. Galactic Empire, a heavy …
Read More »Album Review: Lorna Shore – Flesh Coffin
New Jersey metal quartet Lorna Shore have returned with their sophomore LP Flesh Coffin. Lorna Shore are known for their unique combination of multiple metal genres ranging from death metal to metalcore. While in their own right paying tribute to these many metal genres, Lorna Shore have created their own …
Read More »Album Review: EMMURE – Look At Yourself
EMMURE’s latest, coming-of-age album, Look At Yourself is ready for release on March 3rd, and shows clear growth from their last release Eternal Enemies in 2014. Actually, this may be the strongest record EMMURE have graced the hardcore scene with so far. Look At Yourself embodies everything you could be …
Read More »Album Review: Super Snake – Leap of Love
For their debut album Leap of Love, New Jersey hard rockers Super Snake have assembled a rhythmic ride that draws inspiration from many different genres. Super Snake are a talented group of musicians looking to incorporate several different facets of rock into one cohesive project. In Leap of Love, the band is certainly …
Read More »Album Review. Knox Hamilton: The Heights
Get Ready Knox Hamilton fans. The band will release their LP The Heights on March 10th and it is a delightful romp for the most part from start to finish. Sunny, even when talking about dark subjects. The album opens strong with “We Get Back.” The instrumentals on their …
Read More »Album Review: Galactic Empire – Galactic Empire
Star Wars + Metal = Galactic Empire. Metal covers of the Star Wars Soundtrack!
Read More »Album Review: Vanishing Point – Tangled in Dream
Australian metal band Vanishing Point have returned with a two disk reissue of their 2000 album Tangled in Dream. For this release, Vanishing Point have paired the original album tracklist in its entirety with a second CD that features newly recorded material, covers, and acoustic renditions of previous songs. In …
Read More »Album Review: As It Is – okay.
The internet has brought about many good and useful things. Netflix, the ability to order food with minimal human interaction, and keeping in touch with friends across the globe, are to name but a few. A rather unexpected result of the growth of the online community is, however, its effect …
Read More »Album Review: Palisades – Self-Titled
Electronic hardcore band Palisades are back after two years with their long-awaited and incredibly emotive self-titled album. Available now via Rise Records, the band delivers an intense sound that pulls no punches over the course of 11 tracks. Formed in 2011, the six-piece group from Iselin, New Jersey is made …
Read More »Album Review: Von Konow – Lieder
For his latest solo record, Finnish singer/songwriter Marko von Konow has set out to create a project that encompasses a cultured perspective of art. Having travelled all over the globe, it is clear that von Konow is a seasoned artist who looks to incorporate these various cultural elements into his …
Read More »Album Review: Starset – Vessels
What started for me as a mesmerizing live show in late 2014, has become a truly fascinating journey. Since the release of their 2014 Razor & Tie debut, Transmissions, Starset has seen incredible success in a short amount of time and amassed a dedicated following with each demonstration. Always appearing in flight …
Read More »Album Review: Stephen Pearcy – Smash
It’s been awhile since Stephen Pearcy has released a record to eager listeners. Pearcy is known mostly for being the frontman of the 1980s hair metal act RATT, though he has released a string of solo projects dating back to 2002. Alongside the likes of Poison, Quiet Riot, and Skid …
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