Reviews
AC/DC AT 50 – Book Review
AC/DC At 50 is not only a nostalgic trek through the history of AC/DC but an essential deep dive into a band that has fiercely defined a sound unmatched in the history of rock. AC/DC, often criticized for musical simplicity, managed to surmount bands more complex and talented during an era filled with complex and… Read more »
Orbit: Dave Grohl Bonus Addition – A Comic Book Review
Few would expect a comic book to serve as a platform for learning. Sometimes, however, there is a perfect synthesis of history and entertainment. Orbit: Dave Grohl Bonus Edition is the latest comic issued through multimedia and graphic publishers, Tidalwave Productions. Tidalwave is treading new ground with an eclectic assortment of both fiction and nonfiction… Read more »
Electric Wizards – A Tapestry of Heavy Music by JR Moores – book review
Now, be honest. What do you expect to be reading about when you pick up a book with “heavy music” as the topic? Most likely heavy metal, right? Well, in Electric Wizards – A Tapestry of Heavy Music, 1968 to the Present, JR Moores takes quite a different stance on what heavy music is. To… Read more »
BLAK29 – The Waiting – Album Review
New Jersey native and horror-punk icon, Steve Zing, is back at it. To say Zing has been prolific in this under appreciated genre would an understatement. His contributions to the highly influential band Samhain and his ongoing relationship with Glen Danzig have resulted in essential music that has crossed the musical borders of punk, metal,… Read more »
JOHN DIVA AND THE ROCKETS OF LOVE – The Big Easy – Album Review
John Diva and The Rockets of Love might be thought of a German version of Steel Panther (they are based in, and tour exclusively in Germany). There’s the 80’s clothing and the flamboyant stage names (John Diva/vocals, Markus Coolman/drums, Snake Rocket and JJ Love/guitars and Remmie Martin/bass). How about the tongue-in-cheek bio: “I was talented… Read more »
COLLECTIVE SOUL Live! – Agua Caliente Casino
The rock music of the 1990’s was riddled with bands whose contributions were quite frankly, very forgettable. But with all rules, there are exceptions. One such anomaly from that grouping is the Stockbridge, Georgia formed Collective Soul. The Georgia boys first entered the collective consciousness in 1994. With the breakout success of their first hit,… Read more »
MOTÖRHEAD – Bad Magic: SERIOUSLY BAD MAGIC – album review
The rerelease of Motörhead’s Bad Magic (including unreleased tracks, an interview with Lemmy, and a live performance) reminds us of what we lost with Kilmister’s death in December of 2015. However, it is more acutely a statement of what we did not lose. Motörhead is still fresh, brutal, and unapologetic. Bad Magic: SERIOUSLY BAD MAGIC,… Read more »
LAURA COX – Head Above Water – Album Review
YouTube musical phenomenons are commonplace these days. You could spend all day in front of your computer being wowed by kids with genius talent, seemingly getting younger and more amazing all the time. However, there is a difference—a big difference—between being a YouTube star and playing in a band. When recording a video for YouTube, you… Read more »
THE WINERY DOGS – III Album Review
Some players are so good, so talented, their resumes precede them. They have played with everyone, and everyone wants to play with them. It is rare that supporting players, hired guns, stand out against the foreground of stadium level bands. Still, each member of Winery Dogs, Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater), Billy Sheehan (Mr. Big, Steve… Read more »
MÅNESKIN LIVE! – Italian Rock Provocateurs Seduce America
Do you have any idea how it feels to go from begging to having the world in your hands? An Italian group of young guns who cut their teeth as buskers on the streets of Rome, Måneskin, can tell you just that. They once would have been competing against other performers for the spot on… Read more »
CharityWatch – A Charity Watchdog Organization
How many of you have donated to a charitable organization and asked yourself “I wonder how much of my donation actually makes it to those in need?” Or even worse, held back a donation because you just weren’t sure your money would be well spent? Well CharityWatch is an organization founded in 1992 dedicated to… Read more »
Gary Sinise Foundation
As the Christmas holiday nears, let us reflect on the true spirit of the season, the spirit of giving. As you count your blessings, be mindful of those who are less fortunate. As an example to all of us, Rick Allen‘s humble and pure heart toward helping people who can really use a hand, is… Read more »