Tag: HARD ROCK
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Freya And The Vikings – Eyeliner
If you’ve been waiting for a band to bridge the gap between heavy-hitting grit and soulful sophistication, Freya And The Vikings just handed you the blueprint. Their second single, “Eyeliner,” is a high-octane introduction to what this Australian seven-piece is capable of, and frankly, it makes the typical four-piece rock outfit sound a bit thin…
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Stone Sea – Ad Astra
Several days ago, the outstanding Spanish trio Stone Sea released a brand-new full-length album that already stands as a top contender for one of the finest albums of the year. Written, composed, recorded, and produced over a couple of years, “Ad Astra” not only sums up their collective creativity, skills, talent, experience, and knowledge but…
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Neon Mud – Mud And Black Water CD
There is just something in the Polish water, probably something thick, dark, and industrial, that produces bands with a specific spirit you just don’t find anywhere else. Neon Mud’s latest full-lenght, Mud and Black Water, is definitely a standout piece of sonic artistry you should immediately pay attention to. If you’re looking for a clean,…
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The Zaramutas – Big Steps
Given the current state of the world, the music scene needs politically charged music more than ever. Good music has always been a catalyst for social change, and these are the moments when The Zaramutas’ new single comes in handy. “Big Steps“ carries everything you ever needed from a proper alternative rock banger. Captivating vocal…
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ZEKE – Peterbilt 7″ (Hound Gawd! Records)
There are few bands in the history of aggressive music who can lay claim to having invented their own genre with such unrelenting efficiency as ZEKE. Since their emergence from the streets of Seattle, they have defined speed as a core philosophy. With the release of their new 7-inch, Peterbilt, the legends are definitely, gloriously…
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Evil Twin Unveils Groovy, Dark Hard Rock Single “In Flames”
Evil Twin has released “In Flames,” the first single from their upcoming debut album, marking a darker turn for the band. The track features arena rock guitars riding a groovy bass and drums to a hard rock chorus, haunted by the catatonic refrain: “everything’s in flames but you’re in love.” Half-whispered lyrics hint at a…
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The Dead Hearts – Plight Goes On
“Plight Goes On” is the latest release by The Dead Hearts, an outstanding Polish band based in Lublin. Heavily promoted by “Losing You,” “Lost Not Gone,” “No Way Of Healing,” and “Enslaved (Break This Cycle), four excellent compositions that vividly showcase what you might expect from this material, “Plight Goes On” stands as their debut…
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Smoke Spider – Vengeance
Smoke Spider are back with another fine piece of sonic artistry that will unquestionably appeal to anyone who appreciates tastefully written, wisely composed, and flawlessly performed music. “Vengeance” is their latest release, serving as an adequate continuation of “Misery Loves Company” and “Black Widow Town,” two excellent standalone singles released earlier this year that you…
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Watch SUNVOLUME’s New Video For Modern Hard Rock Anthem “Riff City”
SUNVOLUME has arrived with their brand-new single and video, “Riff City,” an electrifying anthem of raw, high-voltage modern rock. The track barrels forward with thunderous riffs and gritty grooves, channeling the spirit of ’70s arena rock and 90’s grunge through a fresh, dangerous, and addictive modern lens. The video, directed with cinematic grit, is a…
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Jussel – This Town CD
Let’s be real, when a relatively unknown band drops a debut and the press notes read like a list of every cool genre from 1970 to 1979, space rock, soul, gospel, rock & roll, singer-songwriter interludes, you have to be skeptical. That list is basically a recipe for an overstuffed mess. You expect them to…
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Audio Graffiti Society – Nope
“Nope” is the recent release by Audio Graffiti Society, an outstanding American independent artist based in Lincoln, California. It represents the first track from “Human Ponzis,” a debut full-length released on October 17th, and a perfect example of what you might expect from the remainder of the material. Lyrically, “Nope” serves as a critique of…
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Rancid Cover “Sex And Death” For Punk Tribute To Motörhead
Rancid have released their blistering cover of “Sex and Death,” the final preview of Killed By Deaf – A Punk Tribute to Motörhead, arriving October 31 via BMG Recordings. The 14-track compilation celebrates Motörhead’s legacy through punk’s fiercest voices, including Pennywise, GBH, Lagwagon, The Bronx, FEAR, and Slaughterhouse. Lars Frederiksen described “Sex and Death” as…
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