BraveWords Records has announced the Bandcamp digital release of Australian (Newcastle, New South Wales) fantasy power metallers Ilium‘s 2026 album, ‘Scythe Ballet‘. The band states: “The response to the physical release has been fantastic, and so we are happy to announce that from today, the album is available digitally via Bandcamp through BraveWords Records. Other digital […]
South African-born, UK-based artist Ross Harding has released his new single, ‘Seven Nation Army (Dark Blues Version)‘, a darker, more melancholic reimagining of The White Stripes’ early-2000s classic. Harding was nine or ten when he first heard the song and was immediately struck by its instantly recognisable kick and guitar hook — a riff so powerful […]
Album Review: Soho Dukes – Don’t Spare The Horses Duchess Records – September 4th, 2026 Reviewer – Paul Dubbelman Those scoundrels, Soho Dukes latest release, ‘Don’t Spare The Horses‘, is a live recording from Bedford Esquires on the final night of their tour opening for The Quireboys and captures the Dukes at their riotously, rascally, […]
Following from the globally successful release of their third full-length record ‘HUN‘ (digitally and on CD), Hunnu Rock pioneers The HU are presenting a new music video for the song ‘Warrior Chant‘ which was released in March this year already ahead of the new album. Galaa commented: “‘Warrior Chant‘ has our signature rhythm that our […]
Phil Vincent returns with ‘Passive Aggressive‘, another powerful dose of melodic hard rock from one of the genre’s most prolific musicians. Never one to stand still for very long, Phil once again combines heavy guitars, huge melodies and instantly memorable hooks with the musical diversity that has become such an important part of his work. […]
Album Review: Sweat – In Dreams Tee Pee Records – September 25th, 2026 Reviewer – Dan Mann I was first made aware of Sweat when I was sent their debut album ‘Who Do They Think They Are?‘ to review back in 2023, and it was a pleasent suprise when their new album ‘In Dreams‘ hit […]
Mikey Ball & The Company continue to rise with their new single, ‘Warning Signs‘, out now. The track is taken from their upcoming album, ‘Keep The Fire Burning‘, due Thursday 24th September. Rooted in heartland and classic rock, the single delivers strong hooks and heartfelt songwriting, offering a taste of what’s to come. Listen to […]
Album Review: Black Diamonds – Live In Paradise Metalapolis Records – November 20th, 2026 Reviewer – Jason Hopper I love reviewing live albums, especially from bands that have fantastic material. The beauty of reviewing them is fans of the band already know the material. It’s just a matter of conveying the sonics and feel of […]
Swiss hard rock force CoreLeoni is celebrating the release of their brand-new studio album ‘Generection‘ (review here), out now via Reigning Phoenix Music. Packed with powerful riffs, infectious melodies and the unmistakable spirit that has defined the band from the start, the new record marks another strong chapter in CoreLeoni ’s journey. Adding a little extra […]
Album Review: Europe – Come This Madness Silver Lining Music – September 25th, 2026 Reviewer – Jason Hopper Admittedly, I had no intention of reviewing the new Europe album. Like most genre lovers, I dug the 86-92 era of the band. I also was impressed with their post millennial release ‘Last Look At Eden‘. Judging […]
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