Pure mastery – there really is no other way to describe the career of Neil Peart – drummer and lyricist for RUSH – the amazing power trio from Canada. I first heard Peart in the basement of a friend’s house in the late ’70s. 2112 had just been released and it was unlike anything any […]
The sophomore album from Portland, Oregon’s Blackwater Holylight, Veils of Winter (RidingEasy Records), is, like the quintet’s debut, a bewitching, mesmerizing effort that marvelously marries the earthy and the ethereal. Heavy guitar-rock influences from the 1960s and 1970s hard rock, psychedelic rock, progressive rock, and doom metal (think Black Sabbath and early Blue Oyster Cult […]
Turns out that for the last few decades Seatle rockers Pearl Jam have been giving members of their fan club a special Christmas gift every year – releasing some covers of classic Christmas tunes for them – couldn’t hear them unless you belonged to the fan club – till now that is. Over the next […]
So, it’s been rumored, talked about, denied and now finally – confirmed. Motley Crue, Def Leppard, and Poison will definitely be touring together this summer – the big news today is that they also announced Joan Jett and the Blackhearts have been added to the bill – and locations and ticket info was released so […]
It’s been a busy month over at the Ozzy camp. Earlier this month we were all surprised with a surprise debut of a new song – Under The Graveyard – if you’ve have yet to have a listen – give it a spin now. So, on the heels of that comes the next release – […]
Marilyn Manson’s involvement in the upcoming CBS All Access retelling of Stephen Kings The Stand was reported months back – and while he will be appearing in the production – he will also be featured on the soundtrack and today we have our first glimpse of what that’s going to sound like, putting his signature […]
Talk about a massive undertaking – three giants of the 80’s metal scene, all together for what is sure to be one of the most unforgettable nights of classic metal in recent history. Motley Crue made a big deal just a year or so back by ending their touring career on a high night with […]
The Wizards Of Winter have been spreading their style of Christmas joy since 2011 when they released Tales Beneath A Northern Star and they have released four other albums since – the lastest of which – The Christmas Dream was just unleashed and which I just had the pleasure of listening to. Headed by keyboardist […]
Unknown to most here in the U.S. – Pretty Maids have been slaying it since 1981 – for some reason, they have never hit it big in the states – and that really is a damn shame. Their latest release Undress Your Madness is out now (Click here to order) and is honestly quite possibly, […]
WaterTower Music is proud to announce the digital release of the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack to Stephen King’s Doctor Sleep, the fall horror event that continues the story of Danny Torrance, 40 years after his terrifying stay at the Overlook Hotel in The Shining. Directed by Mike Flanagan (Oculus, Gerald’s Game), the highly anticipated film […]
The Eagles will be heading out on tour in 2020 – while only a handful of cities have been announced so far – we can hope that perhaps the list of dates will grow as we wind our way towards summer but – for those of you lucky enough to live in – or close […]
Bursting onto the scene back in the early 90’s Life Of Agony has been out there bringing their unique style of hard rock and metal to the masses – and this year will see the release of their sixth studio album The Sound Of Scars – and advance word is that it’s something special. Got […]
You heard of Infected Rain yet? If not – I am about to change that for you. Hailing from Moldova – once you experience that band, you are not soon going to forget them. The bands’ fourth release, titled Endorphin hits on Oct. 18th and we got a little taste with the following video for […]
It’s great to once again hear that distinctive Electric Light Orchestra sound reverberating off the walls again – it had been much too long since those hypnotic, rich sounds filled my ears so when Alone In The Universe came out a few years back – it was a happy surprise but – not as happy […]
You ever just have “one of those days”? Of course you have – what a freaking stupid question but today I bring you some new Steel Panther that you can crank up when you just need to unwind and scream F#@K EVERYBODY! Have to warn you – this some is very explicit but – if […]