Tag: Rock
Virus – The Agent That Shapes The Desert Review
Virus has always been a rather slippery proposition. Three albums in, and although the intentional nuttiness of Carheart has largely faded in favor of a thoroughly lived-in sort of avant-garde metal, let it be known: …
Brian Robertson – Diamonds And Dirt Review
In 1974, alongside Scott Gorham, an 18-year-old Scottish guitarist named Brian Robertson replaced Gary Moore (R.I.P.) in Thin Lizzy, solidifying the best and most popular incarnation of that perpetually underrated outfit. As a member of …
Ghost – Opus Eponymous Review
Positive press as far as the eye can see; spots secured on multiple “top of the year” lists across the land; and an absurd level of hoopla that could lead one to believe that just …
Royal Thunder – Royal Thunder Review
In case you were worried that the classic power trio format was dying or dead, Royal Thunder is here to straighten you the hell out. The Atlanta three-piece plays a spooky, occult-tinged blues rock that …
Torche – Songs For Singles Review
Not long ago I found myself in the gorgeous Outer Banks region of North Carolina, a trip that rejuvenated my unending love affair with Mother Ocean. It was mid-September, but summer lived on, and the …
City Of Fire – City Of Fire Review
Originally written by Jordan Campbell In the context of Fear Factory, Burton C. Bell’s vocals are borderline legendary. Regardless of the band’s spotty catalog, it’s hard to argue against the chemistry his vocals generate; his trade-offs …
The Sword – Warp Riders Review
I was introduced to The Sword via a glowing review of the band’s debut album, Age of Winters, by Keith Bergman on Blabbermouth.net. Having no prior knowledge of the band, I assumed that Kemado Records was …
Gypsyhawk – Patience And Perseverance Review
The new project of former Skeletonwitch bassist Eric Harris, Gypsyhawk trades that band’s blackened take on thrash for a vintage 1970s stoner haze. Given the artwork and logo design, I was expecting a more prog- …