They say bands like AC/DC and MOTORTHEAD make the same album over and over again. This can also be said for AXEL RUDI PELL. I’ve heard nearly the entire catalog, and there were no surprises on ‘Ghost Town’. However…
Review: ROB ZOMBIE – The Great Satan (2026)
‘The Great Satan’ is the 8th studio album by musician and filmmaker ROB ZOMBIE. Rob’s latest collection of music, his first in nearly five years, can actually be summed up in just two words…
Review: DREAM THEATER – Quarantième: Live à Paris (2025)
If you’re reading this vinyl review, then I’m sure you know the backstory. DREAM THEATER reunited with drummer Mike Portnoy to celebrate their 40th Anniversary with an extensive European & U.S. tour. I should also mention…
Review: JOHN 5 – Ghost (2025)
JOHN 5 has an impressive 30+ year pedigree that ranges from songwriting to studio work, and from film to live performances. Some of you would be taken aback by some of the songs and full albums that JOHN 5 has written for other artists...
Review: ALL SINNERS – We Are The…Acoustic (2025)
Massachusetts-based hard rockers ALL SINNERS self-released their debut 4-track EP in 2022. Since then they have gone on to share stages across New England with ACE FREHLEY, DANGEROUS TOYS, WARRIOR SOUL and SLAUGHTER. They even made a trek out to LA in 2023 to open for QUIET RIOT, FASTER PUSSYCAT, and L.A. GUNS at the infamous Whisky A Go-Go...
Review: DARK CHAPEL – Spirit In The Glass (2025)
DARK CHAPEL was formed by BLACK LABEL SOCIETY guitarist Dario Lorina. Their debut album Spirit In The Glass was released on February 28, 2025. Zakk Wylde's right-hand axman has been tearing up fretboards well before his professional debut as a member of Jani Lane's (WARRANT) backing band at the ripe old age of 16...
Review: CATEGORY 7 – Category 7 (2024)
CATEGORY 7 is the latest 'supergroup' project courtesy of Metal Blade Records. Their self-titled debut was released on July 26, 2024. The band features vocalist John Bush (ARMORED SAINT), guitarist Mike Orlando (ADRENALINE MOB)...
Review: MR. BIG – Ten (2024)
A reunited MR. BIG is a good year or so into their final tour around the globe, appropriately titled The BIG Finish. Although vocalist Eric Martin, guitarist Paul Gilbert, and bassist Billy Sheehan resisted the idea of new music without founding drummer Pat Torpey...
Review: ANVIL – One And Only (2024)
Sometimes I think that Canadian Heavy Metal act ANVIL is playing a joke on Heavy Metal fans. How can a band that has been around for 40 years, and has written and released 20 studio albums, still sound like they are amateurs just getting started? ...