DEEP PURPLE live performances and I have a troubled history. I first saw the British Prog Rock act in 2002. I wasn’t into Prog as much as I am today. Sure, I enjoyed “Smoke On The Water”, “Knocking On Your Back Door”, “Burn”, and other Rock radio hits by the group. In 2002 their openers were DIO and SCORPIONS. You can see where this is going...
Review: ACCEPT – Teutonic Titans 1976-2026
For some reason, over the last decade or so, bands have been doing tribute albums of themselves, for lack of a better term. Some may call this re-recording, but more and more bands are “re-recording” themselves AND bringing in their musician friends.
Review: MICHAEL SWEET – The Master Plan (2026)
If you blinked then you might have missed the release of ‘The Master Plan’, the latest solo album by STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet. The album was released on April 3, 2026 through Frontiers Music…
Review: SODOM – Get What You Deserve [Deluxe Box Set] (2026)
“The ‘Get What You Deserve’ Deluxe Box Set is a 1993/1994 time capsule of treasures from one of Germany’s most respected Thrash Metal bands. It’s not for everyone…”
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…
Archives: RICK SPRINGFIELD – Shock / Denial / Anger / Acceptance (2004)
Twenty years ago Rick Springfield wrote simple but memorable songs about love, women, feelings, and relationships, and twenty years later little has changed...
Archives: RICK SPRINGFIELD – The Day After Yesterday (2005)
Rocker turned actor, turned rocker, turned actor again (briefly), is still going strong with his latest covers album of songs from the 70s and 80s...
Review: CONEY HATCH – Coney Hatch (2025)
It hasn’t been easy for fans or collectors to get their hands on the 1982 self-titled debut by Canadian rockers CONEY HATCH. You won’t find it streaming on Apple Music or Spotify. You might find pieces of it on YouTube…
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/Unboxing: ALL SINNERS – We Own The Night (2025)
After three independent releases and years of local and national gigging, Massachusetts-based Hard Rock & Metal act ALL SINNERS delivers their first full-length studio album We Own The Night. Freshly signed to Rat Pak Records, the album is set for release on November 14, 2025.