Howling Giant – Black Hole Space Wizard Part 1

If there’s one thing to be said of the bands that encompass the stoner rock and metal genre, it is that they pick some extraordinarily brilliant band names and album titles. Howling Giant come from Nashville, Tennessee, and their mission statement is within their band name, to sound like a loud beast. Despite only being a trio,…

Zlatanera Unveil New Lyric Video

Zlatanera, teaming with Pure Grain Audio, premiered their latest video, for the single ‘Holy Man’s Crook’, taken from their forthcoming album Legerdemain,  set for release on the 5th of August, 2016. Bass player Anto McKee said that “Holy Man’s Crook is a song about a misguided faith healing preacher who uses his piety as a means to…

Chameleon Technology – Black Canvas (EP)

Chameleon Technology (a.k.a. ChamTech), was founded in August 2009 and subsequently released a 5 track EP, entitled Aquatic. The membership of the band is entirely comprised on one man, Max Histrionic, who performs vocals, guitars, bass guitar, and percussion for ChamTech. It was in the summer of 2015 when Histrionic decided to pursue a one-man, live stage…

Periphery – Periphery III: Select Difficulty

“The album itself progresses; the first half contains most of the harsh instrumentals, whilst towards the end melody and simplified instrumentals become more prominent” Read more of this review at EchoesAndDust.com

Crobot – Something Supernatural (2014) – Album Review

Listening to “Something Supernatural” it’s a wonder Crobot aren’t more well known. In an age when heavy blues based music is making waves, thanks to the likes of Joe Bonamassa, Rival Sons, Black Stone Cherry and many more, Crobot in time will be at heading towards the top of this list. ‘Legend of the Spaceborne Killer’ and ‘Nowhere to Hide’ should be enough to convince you of Crobot‘s…

Mr. Big – … The Stories We Could Tell (2014) – Album Review

Paul Gilbert and co are back with their new album “…The Stories We Could Tell”. In an age where amalgamations of genres is welcomed and the deep and surreal are at the forefront of our musical journey is there still a room for tinselled hard rock? What many 80s bands re-emerging in the 2000s have…

Royal Blood – Royal Blood (2014) – Album Review

Royal Blood are an exceptionally talented duo who without releasing an album have already amassed a gigantic fanbase. Packing out festival tents in the afternoon is no easy feat but Royal Blood had thousands swarming the venues. They’re debut album sees the songs which everyone knows so well, but doesn’t know how, release together in a 30 minute…

Bong – Stoner Rock (2014) – Album Review

Bong‘s “Stoner Rock” is definitely an interesting album that many won’t heard. With influences in drone and surprisingly stoner rock it’s an acquired taste. Read what else I had to say on this album at ThisIsNotAScene.com Check it out for yourself at Amazon

Rival Sons – Great Wester Valkyrie (2014) – Album Review

Rival Sons are deservingly climbing up the ladder of musical legends. With each release their reputation for a class musical act widens and with it their fanbase grows. Where just a few years ago they were the support act for the likes of Judas Priest and fellow growers Black Stone Cherry they are now playing in front of a great…

Alter Bridge, Shinedown & Halestorm – Wembley Arena – 18/10/13 – Gig Review

Arriving promptly at their prescribed time, Grammy award winning rock band, Halestorm began their dominance of the stage. Opening with “Love Bites (And So Do I)” set the tone for the following night. Heavy riffs and belted vocals. Though everyone says it, it still has to be mentioned, Lzzy Hale has one of the best voices on the planet. Their cover…

Karnivool – Asymmetry (2013) – Album Review

The progressive rock band Karnivool are truly something exceptional. Within the realms of mainstream music there’s nothing quite like them, within progressive music they’re another band who’s technical proficiency and song writing capabilities allow them to birth exceptional sounds that too few people will hear. Asymmetry is an expansion on their intellectual prowess and whilst…

Five Finger Death Punch – The Wrong Side of Heaven and the Righteous Side of Hell, Vol. 1 (2013) – Album Review

Five Finger Death Punch pack a hell of a hit with their latest release. Anthemic choruses and pounding guitar riffs are interwoven with guest appearances from the likes of Maria Brink, Max Cavalera and the legendary Rob Halford. “Lift Me Up”, “Watch You Bleed” and “You” are fantastic openers to this album featuring everything that make FFDP the band they are. Ivan Moody’s vocals are one…