Scream for me beer lovers: Iron Maiden’s Trooper Ale reviewed
I finally tracked down some Iron Maiden Trooper Ale! Was it worth the chase? How does it taste? Read to find out.
Album review: Nightwish – “Endless Forms Most Beautiful”
Nightwish’s first studio album with new singer Floor Jansen is arguably their best yet and their most accomplished. It will also appeal to metal fans who might not be into…
Album review: Scott Weiland and the Wildabouts – “Blaster”
Scott Weiland’s first original solo album since 2008 is a good return to form that should please fans of Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver
Album review: The Gentle Storm – “The Diary”
Ayreon’s Arjen Lucassen and The Gathering’s Anneke van Giersbergen join forces in The Gentle Storm. Their excellent debut is a concept album that mixes folk with prog rock and symphonic…
Album review: The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion – “Freedom Tower – No Wave Dance Party 2015”
The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion’s new album is a tribute to New York City’s seedy side. Its ferocious blend of rock, blues and hip hop is a lot of fun.
Album review: Like a Storm – “Awaken the Fire”
Like A Storm’s new album offers melodic hard rock that sometimes veers into metal, along with an unexpected cover.
Before Napster, iTunes, Amazon and Spotify, there was… Columbia House!
Before the internet made it easy (both legally and illegally) to obtain music, the Columbia House Record Club was the coolest thing a teenage music fan could hope for. I…
Album review: Mark Knopfler – “Tracker”
[star rating=”8″ max=”10″] “Tracker” is Mark Knopfler’s 8th solo album, a collection of soulful songs that leave plenty of space for his dry, slightly monotone vocals, and, more importantly, his…
Album review: Shania Twain – “Still the One: Live from Vegas”
Totally useless release from Shania Twain, on the eve of her comeback (farewell?) tour. Stick to the Greatest Hits.
Interview with Kandle Osborne
Extraordinary singer Kandle Osborne opens up about her influences, growing up in a musical family and the hardships of the music industry.