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)
They describe themselves as proverbial “DO-IT-YOURSELFERS” from West Midlands, UK – celebrators of folk-punk-rock fusion…& a quintet that stands up for the laurels of country & heritage. With strong convictions, no hidden agendas, nor qualms about placing a giant canker on the world’s politically correct tongue…expect the UNEXPECTED from Britain’s BLEEDING HEARTS…a dazzling mix of precocious rhythmic chivalry, rambunctious poetry,… (Continue Reading)
Consummate Guitarist SHANE DOSS Unleashes “Melodic Mayhem” in New Solo Album Image & art…art & image – the two coincide in theory (& in logic) for shredder guitarist Shane Doss, known as “Dossman” to his fans. Peel away at the layers – the tats, the braids, the multiple facial piercings, chains, & such (adorning his male bravado)…& housed within his… (Continue Reading)
“If you’re worth listening to, it’s all about heart…right? That’s the way I look at it.” Jay Scannell tells me, waiting to take the stage right before HINDER, “If a band doesn’t FEEL themselves, FEEL their music…enough to be honest…then they’re just trying to make a buck.” Unmask the pretentious bullsh*t & park it at the door – VERSUS THE… (Continue Reading)
It’s crunchy, it’s calibrated, it’s Canadian…it oozes classic hooks, simple timing, & scampish lyrics…it was fed on the thunder of AC/DC, the glam-jam of Cheap Trick, & the sensibility of The Rolling Stones…& bred by a father who played modest folk guitar. THE JEFFERY BROTHERS have been culminating their ascent on the musical world for over twenty-five years now, but… (Continue Reading)
Groove metal, doom metal, sludge metal, stoner rock…“I stopped answering the genre question long ago.” Vagelis Karzis (Van Ace) tells me, upon discussion of his new group FULL HOUSE BREW CREW from Athens, Greece. “Who the hell cares?!? It’s tight, heavy, angry, drunken…it’s about friendship & respect for other people’s rights…& about aggression towards those who don’t follow suit!” Headbanger… (Continue Reading)
