Possibly THE BEST Metal-Injected CHRISTIAN ROCK BAND You’ve Never Even Heard About! Christian rock no longer hides under a bushel, now that SPOKEN have embarked on their first major North American tour. Coming from the same central Iowa region as the sonically relentless Slipknot – Spoken caters to a much more sensitive lyric & melodic approach…but packs just as much… (Continue Reading)
He is the first individual I have ever seen to usher welcomed “boos” from the crowd, & teeter on the brink of love versus hate – when it comes to his egotistical stage rapport. But like a car crash or horror flick that you just can’t seem to veer away from, DANKO JONES expels loud & raucous “machoism” that fuels… (Continue Reading)
Prodigy, rocker, artisan, musician…these were the first things that came to mind, when I heard Italian virtuoso guitarist (& composer) Riccardo Gioggi’s album “A Theory Of Dynamics”. This is his debut, & was released on December 4th, 2012 on Steve Vai’s digital-only label – Digital Nations Entertainment. Gioggi not only can play “THE HELL” out of a guitar, but he… (Continue Reading)
What Fuels the Fire for Sweden’s Largest Heavy Metal Export?!? There is no strategic complexity to the inner cache of IN FLAMES – although the five-piece Swedish band are responsible for blueprinting an entire genre of dark, melodic, twisted death metal…& powerhousing a non-stop impact for the Gothenburg heavy metal scene. Since 1990, they’ve been captivating the world with fierce… (Continue Reading)
Steve Priest & Band Revitalize 70’s Glam Rock with SMASHING SUCCESS!!!! It’s regaling to walk into an auditorium during soundcheck, & hear the sound of “The Six Teens” reverberating from the speakers – with all the crispness, clarity, & revolutionary “magic” that it held back in 1974. THE SWEET, or just plain “Sweet” (as many people would come to know… (Continue Reading)
New EP “MAN WITHOUT A NAME” Breaks Sonic Barriers & Attitudes Within The Industry! CHRISTIAN MARTUCCI has left a thumbprint on a society of great music, but it’s definitely not one you’d find in the mainstream. Bred into the “punk scene” from his earlier years, Christian devoted much of his time & energy to that revolution…playing with the likes of… (Continue Reading)
During a recent telephone interview with Dante, former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted spoke candidly about accepting his part in “SUPERGROUP FAME”…the approach he takes to music…& developments with his latest project, aptly titled “NEWSTED”. With the release of “METAL” launching in a three-part EP format, official video “Soldierhead” only hitting airwaves one week ago, & plans of touring with a… (Continue Reading)
For all of you out there who like hardrock, but find yourself also into the alternative scene – how about checking out a band that ties all of it together…in a mash-up of Modern Vintage Rock??? ITEM 9 & THE MAD HATTERS are a fresh new band out of Iowa City, who have just released their 2nd studio album, &… (Continue Reading)
The LEGENDARY VOICE of Queensryche Talks about his New Album “KINGS & THIEVES” & Breaking the Mold of Predictability… “ART IS THE FORM OF CREATION, WHERE ONE BREAKS FREE FROM WHAT OTHERS ARE DOING & ARTICULATES SOMETHING THAT IS SOULFULLY THEMSELVES.” – GEOFF TATE has revolved around that philosophy his entire career, & even more so in the spontaneously delivered… (Continue Reading)
On October 23rd, 2012 JOHN TAGLIERI released his 10th album, “The Very Best of John Taglieri…The Songs That Should Have Made Me Rich!!!”– & it is a compilation of 20 tracks showcasing his twelve years on the road, & growth as an independent artist. What I first liked about the release is the ordering of the songs according to date,… (Continue Reading)
