Tag: HARD ROCK
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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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The Family Battenberg – Spider Rock Forever EP
The garage rock scene has thrived in recent years, with many new music outlets delivering excellent music. Still, it seems like the majority overly exploits their influences, experiment too much with various music genres, or try to reinvent the same old wheel by mimicking something the greats recorded and performed decades ago. Thankfully, there are…
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Blacklist Union – Slay The Dragon CD
Los Angeles-based rockers Blacklist Union return with another fine piece of sonic artistry that will unquestionably appeal to anyone who appreciates cleverly assembled and flawlessly performed music. Known for their energetic, groovy, powerful, and modern hard rock sound, their latest effort features twelve compositions that further solidify their position on the contemporary music scene. “Slay…
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Pennywise Cover “Ace Of Spades” For Motörhead Tribute Album
Pennywise unleash a blistering rendition of Motörhead’s “Ace of Spades”, part of Killed by Deaf – A Punk Tribute to Motörhead, out October 31 via BMG. Guitarist Fletcher Dragge calls Lemmy’s band “the only metal act accepted by punks,” honoring Motörhead’s legacy as the bridge between punk and metal rebellion.
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