It’s been three years and two side projects since Alter Bridge’s Fortress hit the airwaves, but the wait for a new album is finally coming to an end this Friday, October 7th. The Last Hero, has been percolating over the fires of the current political climate. Its imagery is saturated with 1940’s war-time …
Read More »Track Review: Atlas Will Sound – Drop Terrorist
Hailing from Boston, Massachusettes, hard rock quartet Atlas Will Sound might not be household names just yet, though their young career is just getting started and they have already established themselves as a band to keep an eye on. Founding members Johnny Bevilacqua and Than Morse have been performing separately …
Read More »Album Review: Opeth – Sorceress
Progressive metal outfit Opeth have put together one of the most impressive resumes in modern hard rock. With absolute essentials like Blackwater Park, Deliverance, and Damnation, Opeth have gained notoriety for their blend of death metal, black metal, progressive rock, folk, and many other styles of music along the way. …
Read More »Album Review: RavenEye – NOVA
Since 2014, RavenEye has established an identity amassing pure, unadulterated hard rock. Its members are already mainstays on the UK circuit, further resonating within the general Eastern European scape. The Milton Keynes trio of singer-guitarist Oli Brown, bassist Aaron Spiers and drummer Adam Breeze cements a foundation of individual successes. …
Read More »Interview: Jonny Hetherington (Art of Dying)
While he’s quite the charismatic and talented musician, if you listen to Jonny Hetherington describe his career path, it’s hard not be surprised by how fortuitous it has been. After turning to music as a way to vent his emotions at a young age, Hetherington went from busking on the …
Read More »Album Review: Letters From The Fire – Worth The Pain
Hard rock band Letters From The Fire overcomes a turbulent origin to (re)introduce themselves with their debut full-length album, Worth The Pain. Available on September 9th, these 12 tracks are packed with pure energy, killer riffs, and passion. Formed in 2012, the San Francisco Bay hard-rock band is made up …
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EP Review: Art Of Dying – Nevermore
Art Of Dying continues on their unstoppable trajectory to the top with their latest EP Nevermore, out on September 2nd. This six-track collection is packed full of strength, determination, and drive. The Vancouver-based hard-rock band formed in 2004 and is made up of Jonny Hetherington (lead vocals), Tavis Stanley (guitars), …
Read More »THE MISSION to Release Another Fall From Grace October 14th via Eyes Wide Shut/SPV
THE MISSION will release their new album, “Another Fall From Grace“on October 14th via Eyes Wide Shut/SPV. Another Fall From Grace was produced by Wayne Hussey and Tim Palmer and features guest backing vocals from Gary Numan, Martin Gore (Depeche Mode), Ville Valo (HIM), Julianne Regan (All About Eve) & …
Read More »DEE SNIDER ECLECTIC NEW SOLO ALBUM, ‘WE ARE THE ONES’ OFFICIALLY DUE OUT OCTOBER 28: EXCLUSIVE PRE-ORDER ITEMS AVAILABLE ON PLEDGEMUSIC NOW
August 23, 2016 — As announced on Billboard.com earlier today, legendary Twisted Sister frontman DEE SNIDER will officially release his vibrant new solo album, WE ARE THE ONES, October 28 on Red River Records (Distributed by BFD/RED). Not wanting to waste any time in getting his legions of …
Read More »Album Review: Citizen Zero – State of Mind
For their debut LP, Detroit-based hard rock act Citizen Zero come through with a the hard hitting State of Mind which focuses on powerful vocals and sharp instrumentation. The quartet, comprised of Josh LeMay, Sammy Boller, John Dudley, and Sam Collins, have a style that is heavily rooted in classic …
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