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In the mid-70s, a heavy metal band out of England formed, and the world has never been the same since. Saxon was on the rise fairly early on in their career and was already topping charts. In 1981, their album, Denim and Leather took hold…

The first time I heard Hinayana, it was love at first listen. It didn't take many listens or warming up to, I knew it was special. When I heard about the announcement of the new album, Shatter and Fall, out November 11th, 2023 through…

When an established musician is going out on their own and creating something new, you never know what to expect. Some end up making something beautiful, some don't quite hit the mark. With Verona on Venus, not only is it beautiful, but it…

Pennsylvania has delivered some really incredible bands like August Burns Red, Halestorm, Breaking Benjamin, and Almost Honest. Almost Honest has been going for ten years and has released three full-length albums since 2017.  They are…

Marc Hudson of Dragonforce released his first solo album titled Starbound Stories on August 25th, 2023 through Napalm Records and it is just as perfect as you think it would be. I was immediately transported into a fantasy world by the…

Oxbow is an experimental rock band out of California. They began their musical quest in 1989 and have showed no signs of stopping. "Love's Holiday" is their 8th studio album that came out on July 21st, 2023, and what a record it is! Dan…

Progressive rockers Coheed and Cambria delivered an energetic set to a sold-out crowd in Boise, Idaho at the Knitting Factory on September 26th, 2023.

In 2007, I heard Baroness for the first time. It was the Red Album. I felt so connected to the music that it instantly became one that I frequently listened to on my CD player. Ever since then, I have followed along, eager to hear the…

When I first heard Osaka Punch, I immediately became a fan. Their unique mixture of musical genres along with sometimes silly and other times very insightful lyrics results in an enjoyable and cathartic experience. I had known they were…

In the late 80's, into the 90's, and moving forward still, Monster Magnet has been a big force in the rock music world. For a while, you couldn't go a day without hearing "Space Lord" playing somewhere or on something. Phil Caivano was just…