By definition, a revelation is something revealed or disclosed, especially a striking disclosure, as of something not before realized and Stone Broken’s latest record, Revelation, that’s exactly that. Singer Rich Moss has said that coming out of the pandemic, the band wanted this album to be about more than just fans leaving shows singing the …
Blacklite District’s 1990 comes just one year after a double-album year and follows up in strong fashion. Even though the record isn’t vocally strong, it makes up for that with strong lyrics and music. Opener “Gotta Get Outta Here” starts with a weird mix and effects but picks up steam and gets catchy very quickly …
It’s hard to believe that with everything that’s happened in our country and the world in the last few years that it’s only been two-and-a-half years since Skillet released Victorious but it’s true. It’s time for new music and the band has graced us with Dominion and this one has some of their strongest songs …
Mental health is more important of as subject as ever right now, especially in the rock and metal world and, when Shinedown released Attention Attention in 2018, they put themselves onto the forefront of mental health in rock and roll. Fast forward to 2021 and they’ve kept their word and released a full-length film inspired …
There’s always an influx of new Christian rock bands trying to break that glass ceiling every year but when one comes around that’s got “it,” there’s no stopping them. Enter The Midnight Wedding and their debut record- Anthem for the Outcast. This record is one that shows the band coming out of the gate swinging …
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When a band transitions to a completely new incarnation, it can be a complete transition or things stay the same but when Black Coffee decided to rebrand into South Of Eden, they took on a full identity change and that’s what we see with The Talk. The title track opens things up and the rhaspy, …
When Don Dokken was recently cleaning out his locker, he stumbled onto a bunch of master tapes dating back to the 70’s when he was first starting out in his 20’s. This ended up becoming a collection of music we now have as Dokken: The Lost Songs: 1978-1981. If you’re looking for an album of …
From Ashes To New are a band that has consistently evolved and matured musically from album to album. Day One sounded different from The Future, which sounded completely different from their third record- Panic. The band has never shied from showing their emotions and tackling tough subjects like mental health, depression, anger, rage, abandonment and …
It’s been almost a tradition for Halestorm to release an EP of some kind in between albums. They haven’t done it every time, but they’ve done it enough that fans look forward to the possibility and this time, instead of a covers EP, they’ve released a remix EP loaded with six re-invented songs and they’ve …
The Midnight Wedding are poised to release their latest single and video in “I Swear,” with the music video releasing August 14 and the single September 4 and it’s a heavy one for sure. The video opens with singers Brandon Trlak and Caitlin Trlak talking about their inner struggle of wanting to do the right …
It may have taken 34 years, but Graham Bonnet has reactivated Alcatrazz and they’re back with their first record since 1984’s Dangerous Minds and it was more than worth the wait. They open the record holding absolutely nothing back. The instrumentals are so intricate you’ll just lose your shit listening to it and it’s a …
The Wildfires Prjojekt’s From Which We Came is a love letter to mental health and it’s a record we all need right now. Although short, it’s strong, powerful and hits you right where you need it to, opening with “Eve Black”- a track with a cinematic instrumental tone that feels like something is creeping on …
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Psycle are set with their debut full-length record and, while it doesn’t reinvent the wheel, Kill The Machine a record that shows the band flying high and is loaded with addictive and catchy rock anthems. Each song has something fun to offer from each member- “King Without a Crown” shows drummer Jay Spyne flexing his …
Music fans always want to know what it’s like backstage and on tour- as music journalists, that’s one of the biggest questions we get. As a music journalist who interviews bands and goes to concerts all the time, I constantly get asked what it’s like backstage, among other questions and Lou Brutus’ new book- Sonic …
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Longtime Styx drummer Todd Sucherman always thought about making a solo record but he never really thought it would become reality but it has with Last Flight Home– a record that’s out now and that was also released on Sucherman’s birthday. Last Flight Home opens with the title track and a few things are clear …
The Statistics are back with their second effort- The Robson Street Hymns– a record that’s a songwriter’s dream come true and is one that’s just as lyrically strong as it is musically. “Maryanne” opens the record in true Americana fashion and a throwback to the glory days of Fogerty and Mellencamp. It also has a …
Christian rock legend John Schlitt is back with his sixth solo record- Go- which comes seven years after The Christmas Project and eight after The Greater Cause. Obviously it’s been a minute since we got a traditional rock record from Schlitt on his own but he’s stayed busy with The Union of Sinners & Saints …
One thing so great about rock and roll is that it knows no boundaries- whether North America, the UK or even Israel- as we see firsthand with The Dodies. Their debut record- It’s One Hell Of A Ride- is exactly that, one hell of a ride and it starts early with “Boiling Point,” bringing their …
Saint Asonia were one of the best emerging bands a few years back and their debut self-titled record catapulted them onto some of the biggest tours and festivals in rock. Fast forward to 2019 and they returned with a new record and a few lineup changes. Flawed Design shows a band that’s grown exponentially and …
It’s been three years since Red released Gone and that’s exactly what their relationship was with Essential Records- gone. They’ve since gone independent and it couldn’t have been a better move. In fact, it’s completely resurrected their career in a lot of ways. For one, their latest record- Declaration is their seventh and the first …
