by Kev Rowland | Oct 1, 2023 | Reviews
Sweet & Lynch, the musical union of vocalist/guitarist Michael Sweet (Stryper, Iconic) and guitarist George Lynch (Lynch Mob, The End Machine, ex-Dokken), are back with their third album. Their debut, in 2015, was a success in many markets, leading to them...
by Kev Rowland | Oct 1, 2023 | Reviews
It has taken 11 years for Canadian Death Metallers Cryptopsy to return with their eighth full-length album, and it is interesting to read the differing reviews which are popping up. Some are saying it is the best since the departure of Lord Worm, some say that may be...
by Kev Rowland | Oct 1, 2023 | Reviews
In August 1985 Sepultura went into the studio to record tracks that would appear on a split EP with Overdose. At the time the band were just a trio, featuring Max Cavalera (vocals, rhythm guitar), Jairo Guedz (lead guitar, bass), and Igor Cavalera (drums, percussion)....
by Kev Rowland | Oct 1, 2023 | Reviews
Following on from ‘Bestial Devastation’, the trio of Max Cavalera (vocals, rhythm guitar), Jairo Guedz (lead guitar, bass), and Igor Cavalera (drums, percussion) went back to the studio to record the debut Sepultura album. At the time the guys were still struggling...
by Kev Rowland | Oct 1, 2023 | Reviews
Back with their third studio album, Phil Campbell (guitars) and his sons Todd (guitars), Tyla (bass), and Dane (drums) have welcomed in new singer Joel Peters and it sounds as if he has always been there. When one was the right-hand man for more than three decades of...
by Kev Rowland | Oct 1, 2023 | Reviews
If it wasn’t for the fact that I know this album was only recorded in 2020, I would swear it was lost tapes from the Seventies, but in some ways it possibly is. Air Raid were originally formed by singer and multi-instrumentalist Arthur Offen and guitarist Rick Hinkle...