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ALTER BRIDGE – Alter Bridge

January 4, 2026 Frank Jaeger Leave a comment

Since 2004, the US rockers have not suffered any change in their line-up and have still delivered a new album every three years. Why should number eight be any different? Self-titled Albums Have to Be …READ MORE

BULLET – Kickstarter

December 27, 2025 Frank Jaeger Leave a comment

A name can hardly be more Metal than Bullet, can it? The five-piece band hails from the beautifully named city of Växjö, Sweden, which screams metal, too, with its two umlauts. It is no wonder …READ MORE

GRAHAM BONNET BAND – Lost in Hollywood Again

December 16, 2025 Bryce Van Patten Leave a comment

In the annals of Hard Rock and Heavy Metal history, few voices are as instantly recognizable—or as deceptively powerful—as that of Graham Bonnet. Visually, he famously defied the genre’s leather-and-studs archetype with his James Dean-meets-Miami Vice aesthetic, but vocally, he …READ MORE

DORO – Warriors Of The Sea

October 14, 2025 Bryce Van Patten Leave a comment

When you talk about heavy metal royalty, one name always rises to the top — Doro Pesch. The “Metal Queen” has been flying the flag for traditional metal since her early days fronting Warlock in …READ MORE

The minimalist album cover for Purpendicular featuring Ian Paice's album, "Banned." The artwork is a light cream color with a small stylized fire or flame rising from a dark horizontal line. The title "Purpendicular * Ian Paice" is at the top, and the word "BANNED" with a red strikethrough is at the bottom right.

PURPENDICULAR Featuring IAN PAICE – Banned

September 30, 2025 Bryce Van Patten Leave a comment

Purpendicular’s origins trace back to being one of the most respected Deep Purple tribute acts in Europe, but the band has steadily grown into something more than a nostalgic showcase. With none other than Ian …READ MORE

GLENN HUGHES – Chosen

September 26, 2025 Bryce Van Patten Leave a comment

Glenn Hughes hardly needs an introduction, but his story is one worth repeating. Known as the “Voice of Rock,” Hughes first came to prominence in the early ‘70s with Trapeze before joining Deep Purple during …READ MORE

THEM DAMN KINGS – Stronger Than Before

September 11, 2025 Mark Zagotti Leave a comment

New Jersey native Jef Rhodes’ project, Them Damn Kings have returned to the scene with the release, Stronger Than Before. This is Them Damn King’s second album since their 2022 release, Rise Up. The album …READ MORE

BURNING WITCHES – Inquisition

August 31, 2025 Bryce Van Patten Leave a comment

Since their fiery emergence in 2015, Burning Witches have stood tall as one of Europe’s most exciting all-female heavy metal acts. Founded by guitarist Romana Kalkuhl, the Swiss quintet quickly earned acclaim with their self-titled …READ MORE

REINFORCER – Ice And Death

August 14, 2025 Bryce Van Patten Leave a comment

Since forming in 2015, Reinforcer has been sharpening their steel, blending the anthemic bite of classic heavy metal with the grand sweep of power metal. After their well-received debut EP The Wanderer (2018), the Paderborn, …READ MORE

Album Reviews

UFO – No Place To Run (2025 Remaster)

August 7, 2025 Bryce Van Patten Leave a comment

By the dawn of the 1980s, British hard rock juggernauts UFO were at a crossroads. Having climbed the mountain with their string of stellar 1970s releases, including Lights Out and Obsession, the sudden departure of …READ MORE