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Spock’s Beard – The Oblivion Particle Review
I remember the first time I heard the band Spock’s Beard. It was back when the best site for checking out new bands was mp3.com. At least it seemed... -
Bon Jovi – Burning Bridges Review
Over four weeks ago, it came as a huge surprise when Bon Jovi announced that a new album was in the works. But to be honest it isn't that... -
The Murder of My Sweet – Beth out of Hell Review
When I see a female lead singer mentioned alongside the words “Symphonic Power Metal” my attention is usually pretty riveted… but after a listen to TMOMS’s latest, “Beth out... -
C.O.P. – State of Rock Review
It’s unquestionable that Sweden has produced some top notch bands over the years so it comes as mild astonishment that these three amazing musicians have so far escaped my... -
Voodoo Vegas – Hypnotise Review
Straight off their successful critically acclaimed debut album, and subsequent tour with Y&T, the Bournemouth based hard rockers, Voodoo Vegas, bounce back with what is a stop gap 4... -
Imperial State Electric – Honk Machine Review
Having been a fan of Sweden’s The Hellacopters I was was pleasantly surprised when by pure chance I discovered Imperial State Electric less than a year ago, thanks Pandora.... -
Display of Decay – Dust of Existence Review
As a Sirius/XM subscriber I get to listen to Ian Christie’s Bloody Roots show on Liquid Metal every other Sunday (sorry for a small unintended plug for that show,... -
Amorphis – Under the Red Cloud Review
As someone that listens to a lot of music and knows a lot of bands, there are some I just miss. I know I have said this before, but... -
Riverside – Love, Fear and the Time Machine Review
Although the genre of Prog Rock generally gives artists a much greater license for innovative and alternative techniques, it is clear upon listening to LOVE, FEAR AND THE TIME...
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The album, when listening on vinyl is a clever split. Side 1 definitely has all of the energetic bangers back to back and that first 15-20 minutes simply flies... -
Perhaps the biggest and most welcome surprise though is Nick’s singing. Whilst his efforts in Issue 1 were perfectly competent, in places they reflected the sound of a sideman... -
Some will say that “The Catalyst” is nothing new, and that there are too many similarities to their previous albums. But is that necessarily a bad thing? I don’t...